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🌱 Patch AM: Invasive Golden Mussels Found In Lake Del Valle; Boat Quarantine In Effect
You won't want to miss Free Fall Job Fair on the Livermore Patch calendar

Hey hey Livermore! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Golden mussels trigger strict new boat rules at Lake Del Valle
- Judge rejects mental health diversion for Livermore deputy in abuse case
- How Amador's young squad turned early struggles into a much-needed win
Also on today's calendar: Free Fall Job Fair and 17 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 56.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Invasive Golden Mussels Found In Lake Del Valle; Boat Quarantine In Effect (patch.com) — Boaters in Livermore face new restrictions at Lake Del Valle after invasive golden mussels were discovered, triggering a 30-day quarantine on launching at other East Bay Regional Park District lakes. Local watercraft must pass inspections and follow strict clean, drain, and dry procedures to protect vulnerable regional waterways from costly ecological damage.
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• Judge Denies Mental Health Diversion For Livermore Deputy Accused Of Abusing Son: Report (patch.com) — A Livermore sheriff's deputy accused of abusing his 5-year-old son has been denied entry into a mental health diversion program, meaning his criminal prosecution will move forward. The Alameda County judge ruled there was insufficient clinical evidence he would benefit from diversion, while his attorney plans to challenge the decision and seek additional documentation.
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• Pleasanton Preps: Amador football gets off the schneid with 32 points in win over Liberty (danvillesanramon.com) — Amador Valley's football team, which recently faced Livermore with only one senior starter, finally broke through with a 32-28 win over Liberty behind key contributions from young players and returning senior lineman Calvin Albertson. The column also spotlights strong showings by Foothill and Amador girls' water polo and Foothill girls' volleyball, giving Tri‑Valley fans a detailed look at recent local high school performances.
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📸 Around Livermore
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Livermore
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Fall Job Fair →
Tri-Valley Career Center, 5860 Owens Dr, Pleasanton
3:00 pm - Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
5:00 pm - 2026 Wine Harvest Bash! →
Rosa Fierro Cellars, 2245 S Vasco Rd, Livermore
5:30 pm - The Pocket Burners Live @ LPV! →
Las Positas Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore
6:00 pm - The Late Pour Comedy Series at Concannon Vineyard Starring Al Madrigal →
Concannon Vineyard, 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore
7:30 pm - Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
12:00 pm - Harvest Festival and Craft Fair at Charles R Vineyards →
Charles R Vineyards, 5800 Greenville Rd, Livermore
12:00 pm - Wolf Hamlin & The Front Porch Drifters Live @ LPV! →
Las Positas Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore
6:00 pm - Diwali & Navratri Festive Edit →
5695 Saddle Creek Terrace, Dublin
1:00 pm - Seminars For Seniors: Medicare & Your Financial Future →
900 Main Street, 900 Main St, Pleasanton
11:00 am
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
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Other local events
- Acoustic Wednesday at Wood Family Vineyards with Jack Quigley →
Wood Family Vineyards, 2407 Research Dr, Livermore
4:00 pm - Pretzel Making Workshop →
Del Cielo Brewing Co., 4771 Arroyo Vista, Livermore
6:30 pm - Menopause The Musical® →
Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St, Livermore
7:30 pm - Livermore Middle Schools Music Boosters Dine Out →
Melo's Pizza & Pasta Livermore, 4433 First St, Livermore
11:00 am - TooCUTErie Charcuterie Workshop at JMC Cellars →
JMC Cellars, 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore
2:00 pm - Sip & Sing Piano Bar at Wood Family Vineyards →
Wood Family Vineyards, 2407 Research Dr, Livermore
3:00 pm - Twilight Tunes Summer Concert Series | Live Music & Food Trucks in Livermore →
Concannon Vineyard, 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore
5:30 pm - Singles Bunco Night at JMC Cellars →
JMC Cellars, 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore
6:30 pm - Fun Friday at Wood Family Vineyards - Whiskey Sunsets →
Wood Family Vineyards, 2407 Research Dr, Livermore
5:00 pm - Mafia Murder Mystery Game Night at JMC Cellars →
JMC Cellars, 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 3 week update of our sweet Miss Maisy 💕
#seniordogsrock #adoptedandloved #formershelterdog #yellowlab (Nextdoor Altamont Creek) - I saw someone making this on Facebook and decided to give it a try!
What a great way to brighten up a cloudy day!! (Nextdoor Ponderosa Legacy)
- DHL posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Livermore. Apply here.
- CarMax posted a job opening for Inventory Associate (Part-Time) in Pleasanton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livermore here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasanton
- Pleasanton Student Explores Teen Mental Health Through Expert Interviews (patch.com)
- Take Us Along: World travelers check in from Arctic Circle (pleasantonweekly.com)
Dublin
- Dublin Resurfaces Long-Dormant Schaefer Ranch Housing Plan (patch.com)
Ok Livermore! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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