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Leapin' lizards! 'Annie' is a hit at this weekend's Bankhead musical
Performances of the Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre's "Annie," which opened to a packed house last Saturday,are on again this weekend at the Bankhead Theater on Livermore.


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Our hidden homeless
They fly under the radar, staying out of sight for the most part. If you didn't know where to look, or when, it would be easy to miss them. Read the full story here ...
Last comment from Dirtwater Fox, a resident of the Grey Eagle Estates neighborhood, on Jan 20, 2012 at 9:32 am (Comments: 1)

Crosstown Rival Basketball Transfer Examined
Last year, just about this time, Jabari Bird’s family and his head coach were scrambling to get the 6-5 Benicia High School transfer to Salesian-Richmond reinstated with his h...
Last comment from EBAL Fan, a resident of San Ramon, on Jan 25, 2012 at 6:27 pm

Fremont man shot during brawl at Pleasanton nightclub
Pleasanton police are investigating a shooting at Club Nero early Sunday that injured a Fremont man during a brawl and fierce fight that moved into the club's parking lot in a...
Last comment from Anonymous, a resident of San Ramon, on Jan 18, 2012 at 11:08 pm (Comments: 1)



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Services for Realtor Roy Dronkers set for today
A celebration of life for Roy Dronkers, who died last Friday, will be held from 1-3 p.m. today at Tommy T's in Pleasanton.

Pleasanton woman seeks bone marrow match in her fight against leukemia
Janet Liang of Pleasanton and an Amador Valley High School graduate is looking for help, particularly from the Asian-American community, in her fight against leukemia.

Review: 'Haywire'
In the years leading up to a planned "retirement" from filmmaking, Steven Soderbergh has followed his whimsy, which explains his latest cinematic lark, "Haywire." Having seen Women's Mixed Martial Arts fighter Gina Carano on television, Soderbergh decided she needed to be an action star. So is Carano worth all the trouble? That'd be a "yes." -- PC

Bay Area's long-term plans draw criticism
More than 400 people attended Contra Costa County's Plan Bay Area workshop -- which aims to gather public opinion on long-range plans for sustainable land use, transportation and housing in 2040 -- but a thumbnail consensus reveals that most Contra Costa County residents are unhappy with what they are learning of the plan thus far.

San Ramon Regional hospital named primary stroke center
After undergoing an on-site evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, the San Ramon Regional Medical Center has earned a "Gold Seal of Approval" for certification as a Primary Stroke center.

Our hidden homeless
They fly under the radar, staying out of sight for the most part. If you didn't know where to look, or when, it would be easy to miss them.

Congressional internships available in McNerney's district offices
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) has openings in each of his two district offices for congressional Interns.

Four Dublin teachers receive $100 stipends
Retired teachers from the Tri-Valley are helping out their successors.

Pleasanton school board approves drug-sniffing dogs at high schools
Drug-sniffing dogs will be coming to Pleasanton's three high schools -- but not until the end of February at the earliest.

Contra Costa County, unions approve new labor contract
Almost a year after representatives from Contra Costa County and its main labor coalition sat down at the bargaining table, the county's board
of supervisors Tuesday approved a new labor contract for some 4,000 county workers.

Burglars break into Dublin's new Target store, take $15,000 in merchandise
Dublin police attempted to arrest three suspects in a high-speed chase on westbound I-580 last Thursday after they were spotted stealing merchandise from the newly-opened Target store at 2800 Dublin Boulevard.

2 pedestrians injured in car accidents last week in Livermore
Two pedestrians were struck by cars last week in Livermore, prompting police to urge people to drive more carefully.

Scenes of Yosemite on display at Firehouse Arts Center today
The Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton is displaying Scenes of Yosemite in its lobby and hallway galleries today through Feb. 15.

Pleasanton's Carden West school in deep debt
Carden West School, a small private school at 4576 Willow Road in the Hacienda Business Park, is in serious financial trouble, court records show.

Bay Bridge's upper, west-bound deck to close over Presidents Day weekend
The upper deck of the Bay Bridge will be closed over Presidents Day weekend to make way for construction, bridge officials announced Tuesday.

State Fund to cut 256 jobs at its Pleasanton headquarters
The State Compensation Insurance Fund also known as State Fund, plans to eliminate close to 500 jobs at its offices throughout the Bay Area as part of a statewide reduction in force that could see as many as 1,400 of its employees receiving pink slips.

Review: 'The Iron Lady'
Phyllida Lloyd, who directed Meryl Streep in "Mamma Mia!," offers a soft-focus look at Margaret Thatcher -- and Streep captures Maggie-the-PM and Maggie-the-frail-elderly-woman in yet another incredible performance.

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