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Downtown Series: Reviving Blackhawk Plaza
At the large open-air retail center in the unincorporated San Ramon Valley, beauty collides with hollowness – and questions about its future…
Tri-Valley youth make top 100 in national spelling bee
Three Tri-Valley students were in Washington DC this week to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, marking the first time on the national stage for two and a return for one.
Community Briefs: San Ramon budget approved | Boating safety tips | Graduation Day
The San Ramon City Council voted this week to approve a final budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Read about this and more in Community Briefs…
Remains of Livermore airman who died in WWII returned home after eight decades
The remains of a Livermore native and U.S. Army bombardier who died during World War II were finally returned to his hometown last weekend after more than 80 years of being lost at sea.
Tim Talk: Scott Adams announces terminal diagnosis of same cancer Biden has
Fans of the famed Dilbert cartoon strip endured bad news last week when its creator, Scott Adams, announced he has the same type of prostate cancer that former President Joe Biden has and it also has spread to his bone.
What a Week: Poppy Ridge Golf Course blooms anew in Livermore
“Saturday marks a rebirth for Poppy Ridge Golf Course, with its redesigned 18-hole track opening to the public after a remarkable 13-month overhaul. The Northern California golf world is abuzz, for good reason…”
Hot Picks
Rooted in Danville Photo Contest: Participants submit original, unedited photographs of a historic location in Danville with the winning image featured on the cover of the Fall 2025 Activity Guide. Submit entries via email to jwallner@danville.ca.gov in high-resolution JPEG format, with a minimum size of 2625 x 3075 pixels. Now through May 30.
Encore Players Presents Encore 10×10: This performance will include 10 plays, most of which were written by playwrights from Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin and Castro Valley, each directed by a different director. May 30-June 1. Tickets $25. Bothwell Arts Center. Visit livermorearts.org/
Creedence Revelation: Creedence Revelation, Featuring Randy Linder, returns to The Bankhead Theatre by popular demand. 8 p.m., May 30. Tickets $45-$65. Visit livermorearts.org/
Danville Library Book Sale: Danville Library’s Pop-up Book Sale boasts a large collection of children’s, vintage, cookbooks, history and art books in addition to many new fiction and non-fiction titles. All proceeds benefit the Danville Library. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 31. 400 Front St.
Music at the Plaza: The Town of Danville Music at the Plaza includes a dynamic lineup of local performers taking the stage at the new Prospect Park Plaza. This free concert series invites the community to rock into summer with great music, good company and lively summer vibes. 4-6 p.m., May 31. Jeff Tamelier.
Festa Italiana at City Center Bishop Ranch: Celebrate the spirit of Italy at City Center Bishop Ranch’s Festa Italiana. This festive afternoon brings the beauty and traditions of Italy to life in Alexander Square. 12-4 p.m., June 1.
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