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A Pleasanton library's online posting exploded demand for one man's specialized wood crafts.  

In semiannual Academic Performance Index (API) scores released Friday, Bay Area schools showed a wide range of results, with many ranked at the top, but also a significant number showing up in the bottom levels.  

PLEASANTONNew principals hired at middle, high schoolsNew principals have been hired for Foothill High and Pleasanton Middle schools. Jason Krolikowski will take over as the principal at Foothill, replacing John Dwyer, who has accepted a position with the Fremont Union High School District in  

The following excerpts were taken from area police logs:DUBLINTHURSDAY, MAY 9 DUI -- 12:17 a.m. An arrest was made for driving under the influence of alcohol, Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road.  

Tri-Valley Babe Ruth -- 13-15 year-old players interested in playing baseball for Tri-Valley Babe Ruth in 2014 are invited to attend 2013 Opening Day Ceremonies on May 25 at 11:30 a.  

Dons earn Tri-Valley track and field crown Amador Valley High's Matt Esparza won the shot put and discus titles at the North Coast Section Tri-Valley Area Track and Field Championships at Granada on May 18, helping the Dons take the boys team title.  

Livermore Little LeagueAmerican LeagueMajors Division PlayoffsGiants 7, Phillies 6: It took extra innings to decide the outcome of this nail biter. For the Phillies, Rigo Zapien drove in the game-winning run with a two-run double.  

Granada boys, SRV girls second at NCS The San Ramon Valley High girls team and Granada boys squad each finished in second place at the North Coast Section Swimming Championships on May 18 in Concord.  

Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl Bowlers of the week: Bowling in the Earl's Pearls senior league Ken Hardman had a 248 game on the way to a 674 set.K5 Signs/First Choice Construction; Lupeika's Taxes Monday Madness (four game sets): The top bowler of the week was John Cancel with a 289 and a 947 set.  

Wolves junior will next compete in a Sectional Qualifier in Newport Beach in June  

It almost seems too soon, but Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, the semiofficial start of summer.The bad news for campers is that, at least in the East Bay Regional Parks, all available campsites have been booked for weeks.  

Lab's budget priorities are totally wrongLooking at the breakdown of funds requested by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for 2014, I noticed a few interesting facts.  

Every year, as regularly as annual report cards, I ask my college students to recall their favorite elementary school teachers. Now that the school year is ending, here's a "report card" on the many wonderful teachers we have in the Tri-Valley.  

From the first time you heard her, there was something vaguely familiar about Juice Newton. You felt like you knew her, casually -- like the girl who went to London with her mom in the summer between her junior and senior year of high school.  

U.S. cyclist Tejay Van Garden held on to his overall lead during the Livermore to Mt. Diablo stage of the Amgen Tour of California on Saturday and went on to become this year's champion after Sunday's Stage 8 from San Francisco to Santa Rosa.  

Good stuffMonkey business "Monkey See Monkey Do" -- 2 p.m. June 1. This one-hour improv show is designed for kids. The family-friendly show is made up on the spot based on audience suggestions.  

Maund shoots a 4-under 68 to edge De La Salle's Justin Pagila by a stroke; Spartans take team title  

Talking about rattlesnakes in a previous column, I misspoke about the season when they give birth. It's more likely to be in the summer or fall than in the spring, as a reader pointed out.  

To submit an item to the What's Happening calendar, email ccnsports@bayareanewsgroup.com to request a form. Put "What's Happening" in the subject line.  

Now 24, Fuca has become something of a celebrity playing German Regional South-East League  

DUBLIN'Dublin Idol' kids sing out at farmers marketPeople can shop while hearing a free "Dublin Idol" competition for young singers at 5 p.m. Thursday and May 30 at the Dublin Farmer's Market in Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway.  

SRV swimmers rule EBAL roost For the second straight year, San Ramon Valley High swimming teams earned titles in all four divisions at the East Bay Athletic League Swimming and Diving Championships at Amador Valley on May 11.  

Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl Bowlers of the week: This week's top bowler was John Graff of the Dublin Majors with a 279 game on the way to a 744 set.K5 Signs/First Choice Construction Monday Madness (four game sets): The top bowler of the week was RC Salas with a 1003 set.  

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

Boulevard's upgrade is anything butRecently, I was walking my dog in Shadow Cliffs park, and I got turned around and by mistake ended up on Stanley Boulevard.  

In my last column I wrote about Pleasanton's Lisa Highfill, who teaches math to fifth-graders using innovative instruction techniques.Since that column, I attended Pleasanton's first "Education Summit" to hear Highfill and other educators speak about the innovative teaching taking place in our  

The following excerpts were taken from area police logs:DUBLINTHURSDAY, MAY 2 DRUGS -- 9:24 p.m. An arrest was made on drug violations, Tassajara Road and Interstate 580.  

Good stuffHear it from the source Meet the Author -- 7 p.m. May 23. Author Harry Marku discusses his book, "Rare Earth," a novel of a maverick geologist who makes an extraordinary mineral find and becomes a pawn in the hands of a political cartel.  

Every year, as regularly as annual report cards, I ask my college students to recall their favorite elementary school teachers. Now that the school year is ending, here's a "report card" on the many wonderful teachers we have in the Tri-Valley.  

academicThe Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind., announced that Peter Heath has earned a place on the dean's list for the winter quarter.