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Flynn Fire burns near Altamont Pass east of Livermore sparked by car fire
A car fire Thursday night along Interstate Highway 580 quickly spread to several hundred acres near the Altamont Pass east of Livermore, fire officials said.A driver reported their vehicle was on fire at about 9:45 p.m. on the side of the freeway just east of the Altamont Pass near North Flynn Road.As of 7:50 a.m. Friday, the Flynn Fire had spread to 500 aces and was 70% contained, Cal Fire said."Weather and terrain continued to impact containment efforts but firefighters worked diligently and were able to stop forward progress," Cal Fire said on a social media post. The Alameda County Fire Department was the lead agency on the fire, in unified command with Cal Fire battling the blaze. There have been no reports of injuries or damage to structures.
‘Next stop!’ … Firehouse, Bankhead collaborating on exhibition exploring locomotive history in Tri-Valley
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The area’s two largest gallery spaces are rolling out a project with a similar ambitious aim to its historical subject — bridging the gap between Pleasanton and Livermore to bring people together … with trains. “Rails Connect: A Livermore-Pleasanton Railroad Journey...
News Digest: World Series time in Livermore | Night Market back | Fraud prevention seminar | Community of Character barbecue
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The 2024 Little League Baseball Intermediate (50/70) World Series is set to start on Sunday (July 28) and continue until a winner is crowned on Aug. 4 in Max Baer Park in Livermore. The host California District 57 Region is represented by the hometown...
Lanza announces run for reelection to college district board
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Steve Lanza is running to reclaim his seat on the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Board of Trustees for Area 7, which serves Livermore, areas of East Dublin and Southeast San Ramon. In a statement announcing his candidacy, Lanza said he intends to combine...
Judge overseeing Sheng Thao recall campaign lawsuit suddenly recuses herself
A judge who ruled in favor of the recall campaign targeting Mayor Sheng Thao earlier this week has recused herself from the case shortly before a key hearing today. Alameda County Superior Court Judge Julia Spain’s abrupt decision came two days after she issued a tentative ruling, siding with the recall campaign and quashing a subpoena from Oakland’s Public Ethics Commission seeking access to the recall campaign’s records.
Alert from Real-Time Surveillance Camera Leads to Arrest and Weapons Charge in Hayward Walmart Parking Lot
A Flock Safety Camera notification alerted Officer Pabst to the presence of a felony vehicle in her vicinity earlier this week. The alert enabled her to promptly spot the vehicle, which led to a secure stop and arrest in a Walmart parking lot, CHP Hayward disclosed. With the assistance of...
New temporary Sunol school board repeals controversial flag resolution
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After the successful recall of former Sunol Glen school board trustees Ryan Jergensen and Linda Hurley, a temporary quorum made up of Trustee Peter (Ted) Romo and two Alameda County Board of Education trustees repealed the district’s contentious flag resolution on Wednesday. In...
Sheriff's office squash rumors of extortion of local business from deputies
OAKLAND, Calif. - Rumors are running rampant online accusing the Alameda County Sheriff's Office of extortion, officials said. A photo making the rounds on the internet captures sheriff's deputies handling money at the counter of an Oakland business; however, rumors suggest that officers were extorting the business and not performing in their official capacity.
Alameda County grand jury probe leads to rare charges against an Oakland recycling business and its managers
A two-day toxic blaze that blanketed Oakland in smoke last summer has resulted in criminal indictments for Radius Recycling. “Under my leadership, this administration will not allow corporate criminals to poison our community recklessly, to create vulnerabilities for our community and for those who serve our community and just walk away having made a profit and get off with a slap on the wrist,” Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price said in a news conference on Tuesday.
Four Arrested in East Oakland After Police Spot Vehicle Linked to Strong-Arm Robbery
Yesterday, the Oakland Police Department made several arrests after spotting a vehicle believed to be associated with a strong-arm robbery in the Bay Area. OPD officers from the Community Response Team were conducting patrols in East Oakland when they identified the vehicle on Kingsley Circle, as reported by the Oakland Police Department.
Pleasanton Driver Arrested for DUI After Standoff with Police on Muirwood Drive
Early yesterday morning in Pleasanton, an incident led to a DUI arrest after a concerned citizen flagged what appeared to be an unconscious driver. At about 6:50 AM, dispatchers took a call about a driver asleep in a stopped car on Muirwood Drive and W. Las Positas Blvd. Police officers observed the man in the driver's seat and determined that the car showed signs of a previous collision, including a damaged tire.
PLEASANTON SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
The City of Pleasanton is seeking residents interested in participating in their community by serving on a variety of commissions and committees that oversee specific areas and make recommendations to the City Council. The City is currently accepting applications until 4:00 p.m. on August 26, 2024 for the following commissions...
Feeling ‘Stuck’ – Pleasanton native’s debut short film making rounds on festival circuit
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Ashley Bower’s career as an entertainment creative is on the rise – thanks recently to the tale of two young women who, well, aren’t moving at all. The 2009 Amador Valley High School alumna who works as a medical researcher on...
Cowbell obtains $60M in funding from Zurich
Cowbell, a Pleasanton, California-based provider of cyber insurance for small and mid-sized enterprises, said Friday that it closed a $60 million investment from Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. The cyber insurer said in a statement that it would use the money to invest in operations, bolster cyber resilience services and extend...
Santa Rosa-based Vintage Wine Estates Files for Bankruptcy, Announces Mass Layoffs Impacting 377 Employees Across the Bay Area
Vintage Wine Estates, a Santa Rosa-based wine conglomerate, declared bankruptcy and braced for sweeping layoffs. The company, once the 15th largest wine producer in the nation, announced on Wednesday its decision to file for bankruptcy coupled with a "mass layoff" of its entire workforce spanning across ten facilities throughout the Bay Area, as reported by SF Chronicle. Vintage Wine Estates' filing indicated the company’s plan to lay off 377 employees from locations in four counties.
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