Animal Shelter Awarded $20K + Shamrock 5K Fun Run: Saturday Smiles

Welcome to the weekend. Read on to learn more about the $82,000 donated to Southern California wildfire victims and find out how to register for Dublin’s annual Shamrock 5K Fun Run.

Jesse Madden, John Madden's Grandson, Gets NFL Coaching Job: Reports

• Madden, 21, grew up in Pleasanton near his grandfather. He will be offensive quality control coach for the Washington Commanders.

Stanford Shopping Center Opens Stores, Plans New Restaurants

• James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés will open an eatery. Recent store additions include Hermès, Rolex, and Weekend Max Mara.

Tri-City Animal Shelter Awarded $20,000 Grant

• See the cats and dogs currently available for adoption!

Lawrence Livermore Donates $82K To SoCal Wildfire Victims

• Lab employees donated $42,000 to 21 vetted charities, which the lab matched dollar for dollar.

Shamrock 5K Fun Run & Walk Registration Open

• Participants can race, run, or walk during one of Dublin's most beloved annual events.

Pleasanton St. Patrick's Day Brew Crawl Tickets Available

• Enjoy craft beer samples, food, a car show, live entertainment in March.

Livermore Valley Half Marathon Registration Open

• The 11th annual Livermore Valley Half Marathon and 5K will take runners on a scenic journey around the Livermore Valley.

St. Isidore Knights Of Columbus Hosting Crab Feed

• The St. Isidore Church Knights of Columbus are hosting their 11th annual Crab Feed Extravaganza on Saturday, March 22.

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