In an Era of Screens, SPARC Theater Invites Audiences Into a Rare Live, Up-Close Experience with The Glass Menagerie
In an Era of Screens, SPARC Theater Invites Audiences Into a Rare Live, Up-Close Experience with The Glass MenagerieLIVERMORE, CA — At a time when entertainment is increasingly consumed through screens, SPARC Theater is offering something far less common: a shared, live experience just feet from the actors.This May, SPARC presents The Glass Menagerie in an intimate, immersive staging at Bankhead Theater, placing audiences directly onstage alongside the performers. The result is a deeply personal encounter
Wheels Fares Increase April 1, 2026
Wheels Fares Increase April 1, 2026 LIVERMORE, Calif. – Effective April 1, 2026, Wheels will implement a slight fare increase on both fixed-route and paratransit services. This decision, approved by the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Board of Directors in December 2025, is being implemented following a comprehensive review of operating costs and regional peer agency pricing, and is the first fixed route fare increase in over 15 years. In a challenging transit fiscal environment, the
LARPD Announces New Livermore Community Soccer League
LARPD Announces New Livermore Community Soccer LeagueRegistration Opens March 25 for Fall 2026 Season Livermore, CA —Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) is introducing a new youth soccer league this fall, offering local families a community-centered option focused on fun, development, and connection. Registration opens March 25, 2026, for the inaugural Livermore Community Soccer League, with games beginning August 22 at LARPD sports facilities throughout Livermore. Designed for players of
Members Sought for LAVTA Tri-Valley Accessible Advisory Committee
Members Sought for LAVTA Tri-Valley Accessible Advisory Committee LIVERMORE, Calif. – The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of the Wheels Bus system and Dial-A-Ride paratransit service in the Tri-Valley, is seeking applications for members to serve on the Tri-Valley Accessible Advisory Committee (TAAC). Members on the TAAC represent the cities of Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton, unincorporated Alameda County and Tri-Valley social/human services agencies. Vacancies are for the
LARPD Announces Summer Registration, Summer Expo, and Youth Volunteer Opportunities
CONTACT: David Weisgerber Community Outreach Supervisor [email protected] 925-373-5765LARPD Announces Summer Registration, Summer Expo, and Youth Volunteer OpportunitiesLivermore, CA — February 26, 2026 — The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) has announced key dates for its upcoming summer registration season, along with details for its annual Summer Camp Expo and Summer Youth Volunteer Program. Key Summer Dates: • March 11: Summer program information available at
California Water Service Group Opens 13th Annual Scholarship Program to Students in its Service Areas
California Water Service Group Opens 13th Annual Scholarship Program to Students in its Service AreasSAN JOSE, Calif.—Students living in California Water Service Group’s (Group) (NYSE: CWT) California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington service areas can now apply for the company’s 13th annual Scholarship Program. Up to $80,000 in scholarship funds are available to help offset the cost of post-secondary education. To be eligible for one of four $10,000 grand-prize scholarships or additional scholarships
Zone 7 Water Agency Wins Engineering Excellence Awards for Stoneridge PFAS Treatment Plant
Zone 7 Water Agency Wins Engineering Excellence Awards for Stoneridge PFAS Treatment PlantLIVERMORE, Calif. (March 4, 2026) – Zone 7 Water Agency has received two prestigious engineering awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for the Stoneridge PFAS Treatment Plant: an Engineering Excellence Honor Award and a National Recognition Award. With financial support from a $16 million grant from the State of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Program, Zone 7 completed
Zone 7 Board of Directors Election Filing Deadline Extended to March 13, 2026
Zone 7 Board of Directors Election Filing Deadline Extended to March 13, 2026LIVERMORE, Calif. (March 9, 2026) – Zone 7 Water Agency is seeking community-minded individuals interested in helping shape water supply and flood protection policy by serving on its seven-member Board of Directors. Qualified candidates must be 18 years of age or older and reside within Zone 7’s service area. Zone 7 Water Agency’s Board of Directors election will be held on June 2, 2026. During this election, four Board seats
Wheels Offers FREE 30R Bus Service for Dublin St. Patrick's Festivan
Wheels Offers FREE 30R Bus Service for Dublin St. Patrick’s Festival LIVERMORE, Calif. – Wheels is providing FREE bus service on the 30R (Rapid) this weekend, March 14 and 15, 2026 to the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Route 30R connects the Livermore Transit Center, BART, and the Dublin Civic Center grounds. Residents are encouraged to avoid traffic and parking hassles and use this service to enjoy all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities including the parade, fun run, and fair. More info on this
Zone 7 highlight PFAS Treatment Protecting Tri-Valley Drinking Water During Groundwater Awareness Week
Zone 7 Highlights PFAS Treatment Protecting Tri-Valley Drinking Water During Groundwater Awareness WeekNew video demystifies the state-of-the-art Ion Exchange Process LIVERMORE, Calif. (March 10, 2026) – Zone 7 Water Agency (Zone 7) continues to invest in groundwater treatment infrastructure to ensure the Tri-Valley’s drinking water remains safe from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” Zone 7 has two Ion Exchange (IX) PFAS treatment plants in operation and is
E-COMP's Pay-As-You-Go No Deposit Program for Workers' Compensation
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Theater with Purpose: SPARC's 20th Anniversary Season Confronts Technology, Memory, and the Search for Truth
Theater with Purpose: SPARC’s 20th Anniversary Season Confronts Technology, Memory, and the Search for TruthLivermore, CA — As SPARC Theater celebrates its 20th Anniversary Season, the company is doing more than marking a milestone. At a moment when technology is reshaping medicine, artificial intelligence is redefining creativity, and uncertainty colors daily life, SPARC’s 2026 season invites audiences to grapple with the most urgent questions of our time.Through bold new works, a landmark American drama,
Marylin STEAM Academy Recognized as a California Green Ribbon School for Second Consecutive Year
Marylin STEAM Academy Recognized as a California Green Ribbon School for Second Consecutive Year February 19, 2026 - Livermore, CA - The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) proudly celebrates Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy’s back-to-back recognitions as a California Green Ribbon School (Gold) by the California Department of Education (CDE). Marylin first achieved this honor in 2025 and has once again earned the distinction for 2026. The school is one of only 26 in the state to be
LARPD Expands Rentable Picnic Area at Four Parks
LARPD Expands Rentable Picnic Areas at Four ParksLIVERMORE, CA — The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) has expanded and improved rentable picnic areas at four local parks in response to growing community demand for outdoor gathering spaces. Over the past year, picnic areas at Independence Park, Lester J. Knott Park, and Pleasure Island Park were enhanced and expanded to better accommodate families, community groups, and celebrations. Improvements were designed to increase availability and
Notice of Zone 7 Board of Directors Election
Notice of Zone 7 Board of Directors ElectionLIVERMORE, Calif. (February 23, 2026) – Zone 7 Water Agency is seeking community-minded individuals interested in helping shape water supply and flood protection policy by serving on its seven-member Board of Directors. Qualified candidates must be 18 years of age or older and reside within Zone 7’s service area. Zone 7 Water Agency’s Board of Directors election will be held on June 2, 2026. During this election, four Board seats will be open. The nomination
Quest Science Center Announces 8th Annual Tri-Valley Innovation Fair
LIVERMORE, Calif. (February 2, 2026)—Quest Science Center (Quest) is thrilled to announce the 8th Annual Tri-Valley Innovation Fair - presented by Quest; returning to the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Admission to the Tri-Valley Innovation Fair is free to the public, takes place indoors and outside, and is open from 10AM to 5PM. Quest presents the Tri-Valley Innovation Fair as its signature annual event, a highlight among the 20,000 annual visitors to Quest mobile programs
