Livermore prepares for extreme heat

A heat wave is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to Livermore and other parts of the Bay Area. We asked some residents how they were preparing for this dangerously hot weather.

Big rig overturns, catches fire on I-580 in Livermore

California Highway Patrol said a big rig overturned and caught fire early Saturday morning in Livermore. The accident caused a traffic nightmare for drivers heading out of the Bay Area.

Man taken into custody for 2019 murder at Livermore Taco Bell

The man who police say murdered a 16-year-old boy at a Taco Bell in Livermore in 2019 has been taken into custody.

Livermore man found dead after diving into Feather River

A Livermore man was found dead Sunday afternoon after reportedly diving off the Magalia Head Dam into the Feather River the previous day.

Sheriff ID's 26-year-old Livermore man who died after drinking 'profuse amount' of water

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday identified the 26-year-old man who died earlier this month at Santa Rita Jail after drinking a "profuse amount" of water as Eric Magana.

Portion of Highway 84 closed in both directions

Highway 84 near Little Valley Road, located between Sunol and Livermore, is closed in both directions due to a traffic collision.

Portion of Highway 84 closed in both directions
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Highway 84 near Little Valley Road, located between Sunol and Livermore, is closed in both directions due to a traffic collision.

Livermore scientist named one of Time magazine's most influential people in the world

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Andrea "Annie" Kritcher has been named to Time magazine's TIME100 list of the 100 most influential people in the world.  

Livermore boy gets stolen dirt bike back after police track down thief

A boy was reunited with his mini dirt bike Wednesday after Livermore police arrested a Tracy man in a string of home burglaries.

Part of Interstate 580 abruptly closes for emergency road work

Some eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 in Livermore closed on Monday afternoon for emergency road work because of a collapsed retaining wall, likely due to erosion from the punishing rains, Caltrans said. 

Giant tree smashes teen's room at Livermore apartment complex

Powerful winds in Livermore uprooted a massive tree, sending it crashing into the side of an apartment building on Tuesday. A teenage boy escaped from the room that absorbed the direct hit from the tree.

Livermore police get simulator to help with deescalation

The Livermore Police Department recently added a simulator to help train its entire force. It's designed to teach officers de-escalation. Police officials say it's unusual for a smaller department such as theirs to have this tool, but they hope it will save lives.

Over 100 drivers stuck on snow-clogged road in Livermore

Some parts of the Bay Area looked like a winter wonderland this morning, but the glistening snow can make for tough travel. Firefighters had to assist over a 100 motorists stranded on Patterson Pass Road in Livermore.

Broken glass found on playground slides at Livermore parks

Livermore police said Thursday they've received "several" reports of broken glass being scattered on slides at various city parks. 

Cattle wander onto I-580, California Highway Patrol says

Drivers on westbound I-580 may encounter cattle roaming onto the slow lane on Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Livermore police reunite French bulldog with SoCal family - a year later

Livermore police reunited a French bulldog with its owners in Southern California after the pet was likely dognapped more than a year ago – and possibly at the center of a wider financial scam.

Livermore High School musicians to play Carnegie Hall

Every talented musician views appearing at Carnegie Hall as the high point of their career. Some Livermore High School musicians have achieved that goal, but need some help from music lovers and supporters to make the trip.