Livermore BART Update, Controversial Novel Highlight Past Week's Coverage

Here is a list of top stories from our coverage in the past week:

Monday, April 11

• Remember when was in town? in her column wrote about a local educator who found a teachable moment regarding the Oscar award winner. Read it .
• The state's new GOP chairman discussed with Patch how he plans to revamp .

Tuesday, April 12

• Downtown BART opponents say they have the required number of signatures for their petition to keep the rapid transit system on Interstate 580. Read our report .
• in his column previewed an event in which area youth held a day of community service and learning. Check it out .
• Our section provided details on the retirement of , Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory director.
• Gas prices are on the rise...again. Read our report .

Wednesday, April 13

• in our segment showed us how Thomas Coyne is standing the test of time. View her video report .
• The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Board of Education approved . Trustees also narrowly approved the controversial Toni Morrison novel 

Thursday, April 14

• Our  column discussed how you can "Green" your business for Earth Day. Read it .
• View of how a Livermore business is flexing its solar power.
• Have you visited the Sansar restaurant in downtown? Read about the local favorite .
• An alleged in Springtown.

Friday, April 15

• We previewed how will celebrate Earth Day with "Green" golfing. Read our report .
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Saturday, April 16

• Two people were arrested after reports of a burglary and a man brandishing a handgun. View our coverage .
• journalism students shone at a recent convention. The students took home 24 awards. Details here.

Things to look out for this week:

• in her column will give her take on a novel that's not so  by some parents.
• in our segment will visit .

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