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
Las Positas College Theater Arts Program Presents Summer Production of The Wizard of Oz
Las Positas College Theater Arts Program Presents Summer Production of The Wizard of Oz (Livermore, Calif., June 24, 2025) - Las Positas College's (LPC) Theater Arts program is excited to present its summer production of The Wizard of Oz, a dazzling outdoor musical event for all ages. The production will run from July 18–26 at the beautiful Outdoor Amphitheater on the LPC campus. Directed and choreographed by Vinh G. Nguyen, The Wizard of Oz is a playful and colorful adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s
LARPD and LVJUSD Partnership Expands Summer Swim Opportunities for Livermore Families
Livermore, CA – The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) and the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) have partnered to bring expanded access to aquatics programming this summer through the use of the Livermore High School pool. The site now serves as the practice location for LARPD’s Electric Eels, a recreational swim team that welcomes youth ages 5 to 18 for a fun, skill-building summer swim experience. As demand has grown for LARPD's popular aquatics
Wheels Ofers Alameda County Fair Shuttle Service from BART
Wheels Offers Alameda County Fair Shuttle Service from BART LIVERMORE, Calif. - Wheels will be providing special shuttle service to the Alameda County Fairgrounds from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. The shuttle, operating as Route 52, will provide hourly service June 13 through July 6 on days the Fair is open. The first Route 52 trip from the Pleasanton (south) side of the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station will depart to the fairgrounds at 11:19 a.m. Riders should follow way-finding signs directing to
LVJUSD Hires New Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
June 20, 2025 - Livermore, CA - The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) is pleased to announce the selection of Jessica Bonduris, Ed. D. as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources starting July 1, 2025. Dr. Bonduris joins the executive cabinet following a comprehensive and competitive selection process that included input from a panel of 18 district leaders, school administrators, union leaders, and school board members. “We are fortunate to have Dr. Bonduris joining our team,”
Nuclear deterrence expert picked to lead Sandia’s California site
LIVERMORE, Calif. — Sandia National Laboratories has selected nuclear deterrence expert Toby Townsend to lead its California campus, effective immediately.Toby Townsend became the Associate Labs Director for Sandia National Laboratories’ Integrated Security Solutions Division on June 16, 2025. (Picture courtesy of Sandia National Laboratories) Click on the thumbnail for a high-resolution image. Townsend will serve as Associate Laboratories Director for Sandia’s Integrated Security Solutions Division. In
News Release: 6/23/2025
June 11, 2025 - Livermore, CA - The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD), in partnership with San José State University (SJSU), celebrates the first cohort of graduates from its innovative teacher preparation and credentialing program, which has been instrumental in addressing the urgent and ongoing need for credentialed special education teachers in Livermore and surrounding communities. Special education teaching positions have long been considered “hard to fill,” with demand
Shakespeare Comedy with historic twist set to rock the East Bay
Photos available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ASh0vH8-Dem964rTK0vk2uEwoh1JSlDe?usp=drive_link On set photos will appear when available: https://sparctheater.org/photos/ Livermore – Shakespeare was known for slipping contemporary references into his plays, things local Londoners might be gossiping about. Americans frequently update the settings to reflect modern times. SPARC theater, formerly Livermore Shakespeare Festival, is taking their cue and setting this summer’s production, Sir John
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
