Wheels Updates Systemwide Schedule
Wheels Updates Systemwide Schedule LIVERMORE, Calif.– LAVTA will implement minor schedule adjustments to Wheels services beginning August 9 as part of an effort by all Bay Area transit agencies to make transfers smoother and improve on-time performance. These changes, often referenced as “The Big Sync”, are coordinated with BART and other agencies to align transfer windows. The new schedules synchronize timing for better systemwide reliability and connectivity to Wheels local services and partner
$500 in Reusable Foodware with a Mini-Grant from StopWaste!
Local public agency StopWaste is offering mini-grants to food businesses in Alameda County that are currently using disposable cups, plates, utensils and other foodware for dine-in customers, to switch to reusable foodware. Participating businesses receive up to $500 worth of reusable foodware and hands-on support from the Reuse Assist Program by StopWaste partner Environmental Innovations.LEARN MORE & SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION Here’s how the program works:StopWaste provides the incentive: The Reuse
Adults Enjoy Improvisation at SPARC Theater
August 1, 2025Contact: Emma [email protected]://link.edgepilot.com/s/55d70309/_x46gNfUC0CPErm36ud2dA?u=http://www.sparctheater.org/Photos at: Mark Duncanson HeadshotsAdults Enjoy Improvisation at SPARC TheaterLIVERMORE, CA — SPARC Theater will host a new series of Adult Education workshops beginning with a multi-series course on Improvisation, or “Improv,” starting Monday,August 11 and Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at SPARC Studio in Livermore. The classes will be led by master
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U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Ranks John Muir Health’s Medical Centers Among Top 3 San Francisco Metro Area Hospitals and Top 15 in California
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Ranks John Muir Health’s Medical Centers Among Top 3 San Francisco Metro Area Hospitals and Top 15 in CaliforniaConcord and Walnut Creek Medical Centers were also again designated as Best Regional Hospitals for the 10th straight year. Walnut Creek, Calif. (July 29, 2025) – John Muir Health’s Concord and Walnut Creek Medical Centers were two of only 504 hospitals (11% of the more than 4,400 hospitals evaluated nationwide) to earn the designation of Best Regional
Zone 7 Water Agency Announces New Board Leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Valerie Pryor Zone 7 Water Agency General Manager Valerie Pryor, 925-454-5000, [email protected] Zone 7 Water Agency Announces New Board Leadership Kathy Narum elected as president of the Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors at July Board Meeting LIVERMORE, Calif. (July 17, 2025) – The Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors unanimously elected Kathy Narum to serve as president during its annual board reorganization at the regular board meeting in July. As
LARPD Introduces New Wellness Series to Support Adult Health and Balance
July 16, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: David Weisgerber Community Outreach Supervisor [email protected] 925-373-5765 Vicki Wiedenfeld Recreation Supervisor [email protected] 925-373-5709LARPD Introduces New Wellness Series to Support Adult Health and Balance LIVERMORE, CA — The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) is rolling out a new lineup of adult wellness and fitness classes this summer, designed to help community members feel better in both body and mind—as the
LARPD Introduces New Picnic, Playground, and Pool Rental Package at May Nissen Park for the Summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: David Weisgerber Community Outreach Supervisor [email protected] 925-373-5765 Nancy Larson Senior Office Assistant [email protected] 925-373-5720LARPD Introduces New Picnic, Playground, and Pool Rental Package at May Nissen Park for the Summer LIVERMORE, CA – The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) has launched a new rental option for summer groups and gatherings at May Nissen Park. The Picnic, Playground, and Pool (Px3) Rental Package is now
LAVTA Board Elects Julie Testa as Chair
LAVTA Board Elects Julie Testa as Chair LIVERMORE, Calif. – The Board of Directors of the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, operator of the Wheels bus system, unanimously elected Pleasanton Councilmember Julie Testa to serve as LAVTA Board Chair for fiscal year 2026. Testa, who was first elected to the Pleasanton City Council in 2018, was appointed to the LAVTA Board of Directors in 2023, served as Vice Chair in fiscal year 2025, and is a member of the Finance and Administration Committee. Testa
Wingen Bakery & Restaurant Wins StopWaste Award
At a ceremony last month, Alameda County public agency StopWaste honored Wingen Bakery & Restaurant with the 2025 Environmental Leadership Award for Excellence in Sustainability at Work. The popular downtown Livermore business that recently expanded from bakery to full-service restaurant was recognized especially for their waste prevention initiatives. From ordering ingredients locally to minimizing packaging for take-out orders and frequently training staff on proper waste sorting, owners Bryan and Aimee
Free Rides for Youth All Summer on Wheels
Free Rides for Youth All Summer on Wheels LIVERMORE, Calif. - Wheels is providing FREE bus service for youth all summer long with its second annual Summer Youth Ride Free promotion. Free rides on Wheels run through August 31. This promotion makes it easy for kids and teens to explore all the opportunities and adventures available throughout the Tri-Valley. No verification or pass necessary, just say Youth Ride Free! Parents can take advantage of this special offer to deliver the kids safely and reliably
Wheels Summer Modifications for Route 10 in Downtown Pleasanton
Wheels Summer Modifications for Route 10 in Downtown Pleasanton Service modifications accommodate traffic and safety concerns. LIVERMORE, Calif. - Due to increased congestion in Downtown Pleasanton associated with summertime special events and the popularity of the Meadowlark Dairy, Wheels will be implementing a multi-phased adjustment to westbound Route 10R. Eastbound service will not be affected. Effective immediately, the westbound Route 10R bus stop at Neal St. and First St. is closed for the
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Sunflower Hill Corporate Volunteer Days
Looking for a meaningful team-building opportunity? Bring your corporate team to volunteer at the Sunflower Hill Garden! Sunflower Hill provides valuable vocational, educational, and life-skills programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each year, the Sunflower Hill Garden produces thousands of pounds of fresh, organic produce planted and harvested by our program participants. Corporate Volunteer Days offer your team an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in the
