Michael Wittner

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ComicCon Livermore Returning Saturday To The Bankhead

3 days ago | patch.com | Michael Wittner

LIVERMORE, CA — Forget San Diego - ComicCon is back in Livermore. The free comic convention is returning Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bankhead Theater. The annual Livermore Valley Arts event will showcase comic artists of all genres, including graphic novels, manga, crime/noir, sci-fi, horror, fantasy, slice of life, adventure, humor, and romance.
Several I-580 Lanes To Close Nightly In Both Directions

3 days ago | patch.com | Michael Wittner

PLEASANTON, CA — Several lanes will be closed on eastbound and westbound I-580 from the I-680/580 overcrossing to the I-580/SR 238 overcrossing in Castro Valley, Caltrans announced. Several lanes will be closed on the eastbound side from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and the westbound side from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. The closures will take place Monday through Friday nights. Caltrans did not provide an approximate end date.
Dublin Safe & Sane Fireworks Sales Beginning Soon

3 days ago | patch.com | Michael Wittner

DUBLIN, CA β Sales of legal "Safe and Sane" fireworks will begin in Dublin on Saturday, June 28, and last through Saturday, July 5. In California, "safe and sane" is an official designation for fireworks that approved by the State Fire Marshal, labeled with the official "Safe and Sane" State Fire Marshal seal, sold only in cities and counties that allow them, and do not explode, fly, or shoot into the air. Sales are limited to approved nonprofit organizations in approved locations.
San Ramon Students Win First Place In Contra Costa Shark Tank Competition

3 days ago | patch.com | Michael Wittner

SAN RAMON, CA — Two Dougherty Valley High School students won the Contra Costa Youth Shark Tank competition, beating out over 300 competitors across the county. Aditi Ranjan and Sravya Namburu won a $2000 prize for their app PennyPal, which uses AI to teach financial literacy to kids and teens. "[PennyPal] was born out of a passion for empowering the next generation with essential financial knowledge," Ranjan told Patch in an email.
Dublin's Splatter Festival Seeking Performers

4 days ago | patch.com | Michael Wittner

DUBLIN, CA — Local performers are encouraged to apply to perform at Splatter, Dublin's annual multicultural festival scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13. The city is seeking solo acts and group performers in comedy, dance, and cultural showcases to perform at the Side Yard Stage. Anyone interested must submit a performance video to [email protected] by July 31 to be considered. The Splatter festival will take place from 12-8:30 p.m. at Emerald Glen Park.
Livermore Could Host Billion-Dollar Fusion Energy Research Facility

4 days ago | patch.com | Michael Wittner

LIVERMORE, CA — Livermore may host a billion-dollar fusion power research facility. Pacific Fusion, a Bay Area company founded in 2023, is proposing building the facility on a 12 to 15-acre site just south of Jack London Boulevard and Livermore Municipal Airport, according to its website. It would conduct world-class research in fusion energy, a developing science that aims to harness the process of joining light atoms together.
Danville July 4 Parade: What To Know

4 days ago | patch.com | Michael Wittner

DANVILLE, CA — It's almost time for the 50th anniversary Kiwanis-Danville 4th of July Parade, which will take place in downtown Danville on July 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. The theme of the parade is "Celebrating 50 Years of Community Service," and in keeping with that theme, the grand marshal will be Contra Costa and Solano Food Bank, which is also celebrating its 50th anniversary. The parade will be held along Hartz Avenue and San Ramon Valley Boulevard. See here for a map.
Diablo Residents Under Evacuation Warning Due To Alameda Fire

4 days ago | patch.com | Michael Wittner

DIABLO, CA — Residents of Diablo are being asked to evacuate due to a five-acre wildfire, according to the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff. Source: GenasysThe sheriff's office noted that it is a warning rather than an order as of 1 p.m., but residents should prepare for an order by gathering all crucial supplies like money, important papers, chargers, photos, and more.
San Ramon June 23 Weekly Update

4 days ago | patch.com | Michael Wittner

City of San Ramon News & Information Update Updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) Adopted On June 10, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing and unanimously voted to adopt Resolution No. 2025-073, which adopts an updated San Ramon Climate Action Plan (CAP) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Thresholds and Guidance Report. The updated Climate Action Plan and associated documents are effective immediately and replace the 2011 Climate Action Plan.
Burglars Ram Car Into Dublin Jewelry Store Into Attempted Burglary

1 week ago | patch.com | Michael Wittner

DUBLIN, CA — Multiple suspects attempted to rob a Dublin jewelry store Friday afternoon, according to the Dublin Police Services. This marks the second reported armed robbery in the Tri-Valley this week. At around 1:58 p.m., DPS responded to a report of a burglary at BJ Jewellers at 6616 Dublin Boulevard. According to a preliminary investigation, suspects used a white Lexus to back into and breach the store's security gates.