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Locally-based Sensiba acquires Australian cybersecurity company

A Tri-Valley accounting and business advisory firm has announced its acquisition of an Australian cybersecurity company with the goal of expanding privacy and security services for its clients.

Pleasanton Farmers Market at its peak

Where can you find just-picked sunflowers and strawberries or freshly baked Danish pastry and Peruvian alfajores cookies? What if you crave sweet red cherries or need fava beans for a recipe? And when was the last time you saw blue-raspberry kettle corn?

Community Briefs: ‘Rooted in Danville’ photo contest | Art Uncorked | Layoffs at SRVUSD

The Board of Education at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District is set for a special meeting this week during which it is poised to vote on finalizing layoffs for both classified and certificated staff. See that and more in Community Briefs…

What a Week: ‘Saddle, Brush, and Art’ exhibit explores Livermore’s cowpoke roots that remain today

Livermore’s intrinsic connection to cowpoke, ranching, valley terrain and the American West is the creative thread weaving through paired art exhibitions at the Bankhead Theater and Livermore Public Library this spring into summer.

County clerk-recorder’s office starts mapping prejudice in property records

The county announced Wednesday the launch of its initiative “Mapping Prejudice in Contra Costa County,” a community-driven initiative to identify and map racially restrictive covenants, clauses inserted into local property records to keep people who weren’t white from owning or occupying property.

Alden Capital purchase of Sonoma papers will be bad news for readers

The metro papers spun it differently, but, in my mind, there was no good news with the MediaNews Group purchase of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat and several other local papers in that county.

Hot Picks

Drawing & PaintingDrawing & Painting at the Alcosta Senior & Community Center. 9-11 a.m., Fridays. Drop-in fees $5(R)/$6(NR).

Legally Blonde The Musical JR.: Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, this fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons includes recognizable songs filled with humor, wit and sass. 7 p.m., May 9-11. Tickets $13. Visit firehousearts.org/     

Red Hot Chilli PipersThe Red Hot Chilli Pipers have bagpipes with attitudes and drums with a Scottish accent. They are a blazing hot band and show so hot, rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. 8 p.m., May 9. Tickets $25-$80. Visit livermorearts.org/      

Danville Farmers’ MarketFill a market bag with veggies, seafood, meats, cut flowers, baked goods and more at the Danville Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 205 Railroad Ave.

Mother’s Day at City Center Bishop Ranch: Celebrate Mother’s Day at City Center Bishop Ranch and enjoy the elegant sounds of a string quartet from the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra, a Bay Area ensemble known for bringing classical music to the heart of the community. 1-3 p.m., May 11. Alexander Square.

Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog ExperienceDon’t miss this high-energy, interactive experience that blends thrilling dog sports with the artistry of performing arts, a theater masterpiece that’s truly the pick of the litter. 3 p.m., May 11. $25-$65. Visit livermorearts.org/.


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Cierra is a Livermore native who started her journalism career as an intern and later staff reporter for the Pleasanton Weekly after graduating from CSU Monterey Bay with a bachelor's degree in journalism...