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Pleasanton: Alameda County Fair starting new century

Nearly three weeks of music, crazy concoctions of food and fireworks will kick off the summer.

Slideshow: Alameda County Fair begins its 101st season

People anxious to experience new attractions and some that are annual favorites were at the gates when the Alameda County Fair opened its 101st season in Pleasanton on Wednesday, June 19. The fair runs through July 7 and is closed on Mondays.

Woman dumped in Pleasanton trash can was not killer's first victim, prosecutors say

A Stockton man convicted of killing his 25-year-old girlfriend and stuffing her in a Pleasanton trash can was described Wednesday by one prosecutor as "the closest thing to a serial killer" he's seen in his career.

Congressman Swalwell opens office in Hayward

Congressman plans open house June 22 at new district office.

Pleasanton teachers, school district reach contract agreement

The five-member board on Tuesday approved the three-year deal, which begins July 1 and expires June 30, 2016. The Association of Pleasanton Teachers, representing the district's 700 instructors, ratified the agreement earlier this month.

Former Fremont teacher accused of molesting boy in classroom 15 years ago

The arrest of Michael Schoop on June 12 in Pleasanton is the second time in a dozen years he has been arrested on child molestation charges. In the latest case, Schoop is accused of sodomizing a boy in a portable classroom at Mission Valley Elementary School between January 1998 and December 1999, according to investigators.

Tri-Valley briefs: Dublin's Emerald Glen to show free outdoor movies

DUBLINFree outdoor moviesGet your blanket and beach chairs and head out to free outdoor movies at Emerald Glen Park on three Friday nights this summer.

Times-Herald youth sports results for Thursday, June 20

SoccerSanta Cruz Pro-Am Beach TournamentThe U12 Livermore Mavericks girls soccer team traveled to Santa Cruz for the Pro-Am Beach Soccer Tournament, held on June 1-2, and came home with the championship trophy.

What's Happening: Find a summer camp

Baseball USA Nationals -- Tryouts by appointment for the 13U-18U Baseball USA Nationals teams. 6761 Sierra Ct., Suite B, Dublin. 925-785-5531, Coachfisher44@aol.

Former Fremont teacher previously jailed for child porn arrested in Pleasanton on molestation charges

Michael Schoop, 63, was arrested June 12 in Pleasanton on suspicion of having sexual intercourse or sodomizing a child under 10, and engaging in oral copulation or sexual penetration with a child under 10.

Pleasanton: Alameda County Fair starting new century

Nearly three weeks of music, crazy concoctions of food and fireworks will kick off the summer.

Pleasanton's proposed budget looks sunny thanks to diverse tax base, frugal planning

Emily Wagner, Pleasanton's director of finance, said in a recent council presentation that general fund revenue is expected to rise next year about $1 million, reaching $92.4 million in fiscal year 2013-14. Revenue is projected to hit $94.5 million the following year, which would be the city's fifth consecutive year of growth while maintaining a balanced budget.

Anti-congestion recipe: work starts on I-580 carpool lane in Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton

The $145 million lane will ease gridlock on heavily congested I-580 freeway

Death rates at Bay Area hospitals vary widely, new report reveals`

While some hospitals excelled at keeping patients alive, more than half of institutions around the Bay Area had worse-than-average death rates for at least one medical procedure or patient condition in 2010 and 2011, a new state report reveals.

Database: California Hospital Risk-Adjusted Mortality Rates

Safeway reaches $5.68 billion cash deal to sell Canadian operations to Sobeys

Safeway's shares soared 32 percent in after-hours trading following disclosure of the supermarket giant's agreement to sell its Canada operations to Sobeys in a $5.68 billion megadeal. Safeway will use the money to pay off debt, buy back shares, and possibly invest in stores, according to analysts.

Livermore: (Free) school of rock -- new group teaches teens music, life skills

Four community activists see the nonprofit as a way to teach about work ethics and community service.

Valley Life: At San Francisco Exploratorium, kids can touch it all

While visiting the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., a few weeks ago, I found it to be such a kid-friendly place that I missed having the grandkids along.

Good Stuff: Pleasanton hosts Fathers Day Spirit Run

Good stuffRun, Dad, run! Father's Day Spirit Run -- Sunday. Pleasanton Rotary sponsors race/walk to fund college scholarships. Includes an 8 a.m. 10K run, an 8:20 a.

Park It: East Bay trails a treat for Dad this Father's Day

Just a reminder: Father's Day is this Sunday. And after presenting Dad with the card and the tie, consider taking him out to a regional park for a trip back in time.

Valley Stars: "Dublin Idol" winners announced

accomplishments"Dublin Idol" winners announced. Thirty singer competed in this years Dublin Idol competition. The winners were: Sophia Huang, a sixth-grader at Wells Middle School who sang "On My Own," from the musical Les Miserables and Autumn Kelly, a ninth-grader at Dublin High School who

Tri-Valley briefs: Pleasanton Fathers Day Spirit Run to race through Sunday

PLEASANTONFather's Day Spirit Run to race through SundayThe 20th annual Pleasanton Rotary Fathers Day Spirit Run will be held Sunday.The race and walk event will support college scholarships for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings and local students.

Around Pleasanton: Amador High School athlete's legacy continues after two decades

Along with the flowing robes and tasseled mortarboards at graduations taking place this time of year, a number of deserving students are receiving scholarships as they enroll in college.

Museum on Main presents Voices from the Civil War

Exhibit runs this summer through July 28

Police report: Dublin/Livermore/Pleasanton

The following excerpts were taken from area police logs:DUBLINThursday, MAY 30 DECEASED PERSON -- 7 p.m. Police were called to investigate a deceased person, 6400 block of Dougherty Road.

Castro Valley: Congressman Swalwell town hall meeting set for June 15

Town hall meeting at Castro Valley Library will be facilitated by League of Women Voters.

Tri-Valley letters: Let's just say 'no' to 'blended rail'

Just say 'no' to 'blended rail'Californians in 2008 voted for Prop 1A, "The Safe, Reliable High Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century.""Blended rail" -- future high speed rail on Caltrain's tracks -- would be Neither safe Nor reliable.

Between the vines: Livermore Valley "perfect fit" for syrah grapes

Between the Vines is a biweekly column on wine and wine making in the Livermore Valley region. This column was contributed by members of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association.

Times-Herald youth sports results for Thursday, June 13

Pleasanton Girls Softball LeagueMini Black Division ChampionshipAthen's Burger 15, Hopyard Ale House 14: With the division title on the line, both teams played well.

Bowling: Earl Anthony's

Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl Bowler of the week: This week's top bowler was Mike Wood of the Nisei Invitational league who shot a 279 game on the way to a 749 set.

Tri-Valley What's Happening: Ballistic United Soccer Club online registration for upcoming fall season for the Pleasanton Recreational Soccer League

Ballistic United Soccer Club -- Online registration for upcoming fall season for the Pleasanton Recreational Soccer League. For boys, ages 5-19. Must register by June 30 to avoid $50 additional fee.

Livermore's Casie Cathrea ready for major challenge at U.S. Women's Open

Harrington: Zendaya, Weird Al, Babyface set for Alameda fair

Oakland police arrest suspected serial bank robber dubbed 'Button Down Bandit'

Pleasanton: Motorcyclist killed in Friday I-580 crash identified as San Leandro woman

Police identify body found in Marin County as Pleasanton woman

Pleasanton: Police identify Dublin bicyclist killed in weekend crash

BART's top-paid worker of 2012 never worked a day

Police: Woman bicyclist struck and killed by teen driver in Pleasanton

Pleasanton: Couple arrested after dog bites son twice in the face

Pleasanton's new poet laureate an author, blogger, mother of two

Pleasanton: Motorcyclist dies after crash on I-580

City Council, public debate whether to make downtown Pleasanton a 'historic district'