Livermore

Donations helped save leg of little schnauzer mix  

Dai Sugano

New report from Greenbelt Alliance puts main development threats in Gilroy, eastern Contra Costa County and Livermore areas  

Las Positas College students pay $30 a semester to check out up to two books  

Las Positas College will be the new site for the community celebration  

JOSE CARLOS FAJARDO/StaffGranada's Silverthorn shines Granada High's Nick Silverthorn had a memorable weekend at the North Coast Section Swimming Championships May 18-19 at Concord Community Pool.  

EBAL swimmers rule at North Coast East Bay Athletic League swimmers put on a show at the North Coast Section championships on May 18-19 in Concord. The San Ramon Valley High girls squad repeated as team champions.  

Livermore American Little LeagueMajors DivisionGiants 12, Red Sox 6: For the Red Sox, Kyle Betz hit an RBI single, while Mason Arnold and Kevin Lee contributed base hits.  

Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl May 18Bowlers of the week: In the first week of Summer Leagues: Adam Morris of the Reno Trip league bowled 12 strikes in a row for a perfect "300" game and a 718 set.  

Del Amigo All Stars -- DeAmigo Swim Team swim lessons for children with special needs, 6:15-7:15 p.m. May 24 and time trials 8 a.m., June 2. For boys and girls ages 4-18.  

PLEASANTON -- A high school math teacher accused of having sex with a boy under the age of 15 has had her pre-trial hearing postponed until June 7.Marie Johnson, 41, who taught at Granada High School in Livermore, was arrested Jan.  

LIVERMORE -- With the state unemployment rate at 10.9 percent and the national rate at 8.1 percent, the University of Phoenix is hosting a free career workshop at its Livermore campus to help job seekers distinguish themselves.  

PLEASANTON -- A fire along Highway 84 behind Ruby Hill in unincorporated Pleasanton is under control and nearly out after burning 5 to 10 acres of brush, authorities said.  

Grass to be replaced with synthetics by fall for year-round playing  

Water prices will rise 16 percent by January.  

Between the Vines is a biweekly column on wine and wine making in the Livermore Valley region. This column was contributed by William Westover Smyth, owner and winemaker at Westover Winery and Vineyards.  

Thirteen-year-old's memorial service Saturday at Sunset Park in Livermore.  

Vote yes June 5 on Measure EWe have excellent local schools in Dublin, with students earning outstanding scores on statewide exams and going on to top colleges.  

The following excerpts were taken from area police logs:DUBLINTHURSDAY, MAY 3 DUI -- 1:42 a.m. An arrest was made for driving under the influence of alcohol, Brannigan Street and Dublin Boulevard.  

Valley Humane SocietyAmy is a gentle 1-year-old terrier blend that enjoys in the simple pleasures of life. After roaming the streets and getting picked up by local animal control, she is a bit unsure of herself, but her confidence grows more every day.  

With the end of the school year upon us, it's time again to honor our wonderful teachers. I've collected some memories from the students in my Diablo Valley College child development class to share with you.  

Leigh PikeBrett Stevens, of Danville, a member of Troop 815 in Danville, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.accomplishmentsBrett Stevens, of Troop 815 in Danville, received his Eagle Scout award at his Court of Honor held on April 1.  

We have changed how we collect calendar information. Readers must now submit items through our website -- go to www.contracostatimes.com, scroll down the right-hand side of the home page to "Things to Do," click on "submit event" and fill out the form.  

LIVERMORE -- An hours-long standoff ended early Wednesday morning with the arrest of a 39-year-old man who threw his dog off a motel balcony and pointed a gun at a man who confronted him about it, police said.  

Year-end budget will have money left over due to some other jobs left unfilled and other cost savings  

Good stuffChess tournament -- The Thomas Hart Chess Club holds its second annual chess tournament Sunday. The event is open to any student in grades one through 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.  

AV boys, SRV girls rule the track Amador Valley's boys squad won the team title at the EBAL track and field championships on May 12 at San Ramon Valley, finishing with 117 points to edge out De La Salle (113).  

EBAL lacrosse is tops East Bay Athletic League teams have landed the top four seeds in the boys and girls North Coast Section Division I playoffs that began this week.  

Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl May 14Bowlers of the week: This week's top bowler Mike Bricker of the Dublin Majors. Mike shot a 278 game on the way to a 746 set.  

KAREN T. BORCHERS

Officials estimate Livermore's crowd at about 15,000 people, thousands more lined streets in Walnut Creek and Danville  

World biggest portable grill comes to town