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‘Incredibly gratified and grateful’: Dublin sportswriter Smith enshrined in Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Dublin’s own Michelle Smith, a pioneering writer and reporter known best for her coverage of women’s professional and college sports, was etched forever into hoops history on Friday evening with her induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
All Gas, no brakes: Longtime Gay Nineties Pizza employee takes a chance at making hot sauce
It’s not every day one starts a thriving business on a whim. However, that’s more or less what happened to Conner Close, a Pleasanton native and general manager of Gay Nineties Pizza in downtown, with his Green Gas Hot Sauce.
After stalling, governor says $750M in Bay Area public transit loans will be made available
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that $750 million in state loans to Bay Area transit agencies will be finalized before the end of the legislative session on Friday, after a deal reached in June to create the funding looked to be breaking down.

Local winemakers gearing up for Livermore Valley Wine Auction
The annual Livermore Valley Wine Auction is returning this month for its 31st year of raising funds to support underserved youth across the East Bay.
Guest Opinion: Killing pundits is killing our nation
It is a hallmark of this nation – since its foreboders earliest thoughts – that the most powerful tool in politics was the pen not the sword.
Jump in with Kenny from Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
Kenny is like a kangaroo, playing and bouncing in the air. Fetch is his favorite! This Yorkshire terrier/poodle mix will do best in a quiet home with adults only due to being a bit shy and his diminutive size.
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Intermediate/Advanced Line Dance: Join Intermediate/Advanced Line Dance, 9-11 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Drop-in fees $5(R)/$6(NR). Alcosta Senior & Community Center.
Danville Area Chamber Monthly Mixer: Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Mixers provide an opportunity to visit with old friends and meet new business contacts. Meeting are held 5:30-7 p.m., the second Thursday of each month. For more information visit danvilleareachamber.com.
9-11 Remembrance Ceremony: The Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley invites the public to its 24th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony honoring the bravery and sacrifice of fire, police and military personnel with keynote speaker, Harold Schapelhouman, retired Fire Chief of Menlo Park. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sept. 11. All-Wars Memorial at Oak Hill Park.
Happy Group Sing Along: Join each month to make vocal harmony to sing together covering a wide range of favorite songs from the past decades to today. 1-4 p.m., Sept. 12. Alcosta Senior & Community Center.
Live Garba with Parth Oza: Slip into your most colorful chaniya choli or kurta, gather your party and immerse yourself in the joyous tradition of Garba for an unforgettable night of music and dance as the internationally acclaimed Parth Oza takes the stage. 7:30-11:30 p.m., Sept. 12. Visit alamedacountyfair.com.
SF Comedy Competition: Now in its 49th year, this renowned competition has launched the careers of comedy greats. Don’t miss the chance to witness history in the making and see tomorrow’s comedy stars before they hit it big. 8 p.m., Sept. 12. Tickets $30-$60. Visit livermorearts.org.
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