Livermore, California... My Home Town 

San Francisco East Bay Area

My parents moved our family to Livermore when I was three years old. Back then just a few wineries dotted the landscape. Today, thanks to the efforts of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, vineyards and wineries are prevalent throughout the community. Some of the kids I grew up with are now winemakers themselves, sharing in a tradition that has its roots in the 1840s when Robert Livermore planted the first commercial vines. People from all over the globe are drawn to this area to experience the world-class wines and breathtaking scenery that distinguish the Livermore Valley.

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Livermore Valley Photo Gallery 

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Hills at Twilight

Valley View

Del Valle

Tesla Road

Donut Wheel

First Street Wine Company

Thomas Coyne Winery

Schenone Building

Vasco Road Sunset

Field of Wild Mustard

Del Valle

Cresta Blanca

Vineyard

Downtown

Vintage Barrel

Concannon Winery Picnic

Murrieta's Well Winery

Oh yes, we have wine!

Snow on Atamont Pass

Entrance to Concannon

Wine Press

Wente Winery

Golf Course

Let's go!

Rodeo Cowboy

Downtown

Shiva-Vishnu Temple

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The Livermore Valley Wineries 

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Livermore Valley Wine Map & Visitors Guide 

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Livermore Wine Country & Bay Area Maps 

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Livermore Valley Wine Country Calendar 

Upcoming Local Wine Events

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Livermore Valley Wine Country

Are you planning an event or mapping out your next wine tasting trip? Learn more about the wineries of the Livermore Valley Wine Country.

Livermore Downtown

Livermore boasts a beautiful downtown area, steeped in history reflecting the cattle and wine industries that created a thriving community. A very eclectic selection of restaurants and retail shops offer everything from home decor to gift items, fine wines, and, of course western wear.

Livermore Chamber of Commerce

The Livermore Chamber of Commerce supports the community, as well as the area's many diverse businesses.

Livermore Heritage Guild

Visit the Livermore Heritage Guild at the historic Carnegie Library Building, located at 2155 Third Street.

Livermore Area Recreation & Park District

The LARPD provides residents and visitors with an outstanding system of parks, recreation areas and facilities.

Las Positas College

Situated in the Livermore hills, Las Positas College is an outstanding community college serving residents of the Tri-Valley area, which also includes Pleasanton and Dublin.

Asante Africa Foundation

Based in Livermore, Asante Africa Foundation improves the lives of children and families in rural Africa.

The Independent

This weekly paper is the hometown news source for Livermore, Pleasanton & Sunol.

Show Your Livermore Pride 

Acrylic Key Chain

I Love Livermore Keychain

Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 07/25/2008)

Durable acrylic key chain is crystal-clear and double-sided so the message is seen twice. Sturdy metal ring holds your keys securely. Size: 2 1/8" x 3 1/2" (Approximate business card size.)

A Few Facts About Livermore 

Courtesy of Wikipedia

How's the Weather in Livermore? 

Current Conditions & Forecast

Current weather conditions in Livermore, CA (94550)

Local Pollen Reports

64°F (Feels like 64°F)

Last update: 7/25/08 8:45 AM PDT

Humidity: 61%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 50°F
UV Index: 2 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.93in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: calm From: Airport Conditions

Today

Sunny
High: 88°F
Low: 57°F
Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM

Saturday
Jul 26 

Sunny
High: 88°F
Low: 54°F
Sunrise: 6:06 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM

Sunday
Jul 27 

Sunny
High: 83°F
Low: 53°F
Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sunset: 8:19 PM

Monday
Jul 28 

Partly Cloudy
High: 80°F
Low: 53°F
Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sunset: 8:18 PM

The Centennial Bulb on Squidoo 

Centennial Light Bulb

The Centennial Light Bulb has been burning for some 106 years - the last thirty of which it hasn't been turned off. You might consider it quite a bulb. While the Centennial deserves great respect, it turns out that its longevity isn't that unusual. I...

Things to Do, Places to See in Livermore 

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Livermore Street Sign 

LIVERMORE City Limit Sign - High Quality Aluminum

Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/25/2008)

Brand new aluminum sign, rounded corners, predrilled for easy hanging. Size: 4 x 18 inches

Yelp Reviews on Active Life in Livermore 

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 94550

Granada Bowl (Livermore)  

"I loved it there. And I liked the fact that I am an ok bowler :) We went to a birthday party there and the kids loved it, the grown ups loved it!..." more

Alameda County Fair (Pleasanton)  

"This county fair has everything you want in a county fair: * Free admission for kids 5 and under * More farm animals than your city mind can comprehend:..." more

Mines Road (Livermore)  

"WOOHOO!! This is a rockin' twisties place if you're a motorcyclist. Great scenery too! Don't dump it though because as others have stated you're on your..." more

Gymfinity Gymnastics (Livermore)  

"I love this gym! they have dance classes (tap, ballet, jazz, ballroom, etc.), HUGE gymnastics area, movie nights for kids, toddler area for play /..." more

Valley Rock Climbing Gym (Livermore)  

"This is great rock gym! There is a very freindly, family-like atmosophere here. It is the only gym in the Livermore area, and that makes it so convienient..." more

Suburbia 

Photography by Bill Owens

In 1972, Livermore Independent news photographer Bill Owens spent his Saturdays photographing residents of Livermore. The project lasted a full year and resulted in a widely renowned volume entitled Suburbia. Since that time, his photos have been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout Europe and North America. Many Suburbia photographs are available at the Bill Owens website. Be sure to watch the slideshows, which feature photos from the author's other works, including Our Kind of People, Working, and Leisure.

My dad thinks it's a good idea to take all the leaves off the tree and rake up the yard. I think he's crazy. (Bill Owens, Ritchie, photograph, 1972.)

Bill Owens 

Bill Owens

by A.M. Homes

Amazon Price: $45.50 (as of 07/25/2008)

In his most recent photos, many of which are in color and previously unpublished, Owens reveals how suburbia has evolved in the last 40 years--from the friendly place he captured in the 1970s to one characterized by sprawl and anonymity.

Notable Livermore Residents 

Max Baer, Boxing Heavyweight Champion

Tamara E. "Tammy" Jernigan, Ph.D., NASA Astronaut

Peter J.K. "Jeff" Wisoff, Ph.D, NASA Astronaut

James DePaiva, Actor, One Life to Live

Jill Whelan, Actress, The Love Boat

The Infamous Misspelled Mosaic 

Livermore Public Library

Imagine everyone's surprise when the Livermore Public Library unveiled a 16-foot diameter mosaic peppered with misspelled words! The story, bouyed by national media coverage, piqued the curiousity of visitors, anxious to spot all 11 errors. The artist reluctantly corrected the mistakes, though five are captured in the photos below.

Livermore Public Library 

Artist Maria Alquilar felt the people of Livermore just "didn't understand art." Even so, one must wonder if Albert Eistein would be amused.

Nefertiti

Shakespeare

Einstein

Virgin

Theseus

Mosaic

Bike Rack

Bench

Close-up

Entrance

Livermore Restaurants and Eateries 

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