Five Tri-Valley nonprofit organizations will host a “health fiesta” at May Nissen Community Park in Livermore from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12.
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A fundraiser is being held for the man who was shot and killed at a bowling alley in Livermore last weekend. Police said 28-year-old Antonio Vargas was fatally shot after a fight broke out at Granada Bowl. His family said they are completely devastated by his sudden death.
The Rincon Branch Library in Livermore is marking a milestone anniversary with a community celebration this Saturday, featuring games, treats, music and more at the satellite facility within May Nissen Community Park.
LIVERMORE â The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) reported they have maintained their budget despite a significant loss in revenue during the past year.
Jeffrey Schneider, the districtâs administrative services manager, gave a general financial update during the boardâs regular meeting on the Wednesday, March 31. Despite a tough year, he said the district is in the black.
âI think the interesting thing about our financials is how we are performing versus the prior year. And at this point in our fiscal year, we are still looking at a pre-COVID prior year,â Schneider said in an interview with The Independent. âWhat I think is telling is how successful the district has been in making some tough decisions and really reducing our spend without impacting the services we could provide the public.â