Announcements
by John M. Zukoski on December 10, 2011 | 
1 Comment | Topics: Announcements · Sustainability
Army Parks Reserve Forces Training Area of Dublin, CA is getting a solar facelift thanks to the Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD recently announced its intention to invest in Cogenra Solar hybrid solar arrays as part of the DoD Installation Energy Test Bed initiative for FY2012. This investment is part of an overall strategy to enhance energy security at military bases.
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by Around Dublin Team on December 8, 2011 | 29 Comments | Topics: Announcements · City Hall · Opinions
Nearly 24 hours after the notorious cannonball incident that made world news, the All-America City of Dublin, CA has finally come through with an official statement regarding the near tragedy. According to the City’s official statement, Dublin Police Services is now investigating the case involving an errant cannonball that struck two homes and damaged a vehicle in the City of Dublin earlier this week. Because the City of Dublin does not have jurisdictional oversight of activities that occur at the County’s Training Center, the City is asking residents to direct their questions and concerns to Sgt. J.D. Nelson, Public Information Officer for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Nelson may be reached at JNelson@acgov.org by e-mail or at (510) 225-5876 by cell. Dublin City Council and staff have more pressing business to tend to during this holiday season in the meantime.
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by John M. Zukoski on December 5, 2011 | 3 Comments | Topics: Announcements · City Hall · Local Issues
During the next two months Dublin Police Services will be deploying extra staff to conduct a Holiday Crime Suppression Detail in Dublin, CA. The operation will target crime trends that are common during the holiday season. The increase in staff will include marked and unmarked patrol vehicles, officers on foot patrol as well as bicycles. The holidays are a special time of year and a time when busy people forget to be careful about their property and personal safety. As a result, people are especially vulnerable to theft and other crimes.
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by John M. Zukoski on December 4, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Schools · Things To Do
Come along and enjoy the holiday season at Dougherty Elementary School’s Winter Wonderland in Dublin, CA. Students are busy creating many wonderful holiday gifts for their Student Craft Fair on Friday, December 9th, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. The festive fun will focus on over 30 students who will be selling their handmade products throughout the evening making this a great new family shopping tradition right here in the Emerald City. All funds raised, except those from the sale of handmade products at The Student Craft Fair, will help pay for many of Dougherty Elementary School’s enrichment programs, so this special holiday event is a great way to shop, have fun, and give back at the same time.
Along with the Craft Fair, the special holiday event will feature lots of festive fun for everyone. Visitors are encouraged to taste the season with the wonderful Bake Sale stocked full of home-baked goodies by Dougherty Elementary School families. Guests also have a chance to get ahead on holiday reading with the Used Book Sale. The sounds of the season can also be heard thanks to the Dougherty Elementary School Choir, as it performs some holiday favorites. Visitors will have a chance to join in and sing along with the Choir.
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by John M. Zukoski on December 3, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Local Businesses
Ambiance Design & Staging, Tri-Valley’s emerging interior design and staging company, announced the grand opening of its new office and design studio in Pleasanton, CA. “Our new office and design studio was opened to fulfill the needs of our growing client base and also serve as a project management and marketing office,” said Partner and Interior Designer Payal Shah. The company offers full range of residential and commercial interior design service along with home staging and home improvement services. The goal of Ambiance Design & Staging is to provide creative design and unique staging solutions at an affordable price that are customized to reflect the customer’s needs, personality, and taste.
“We are really excited to announce opening of our new office and design studio. It helps us to better serve our clients and allow us to grow our product portfolio along with our wide range of services,” said Ambiance Design & Staging Partner and Interior Designer Ira Rajput. “The new office will allow us to grow our team and introduce our long awaited co-op program – which provides a great platform and career jump start for emerging interior designers and architects.”
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by John M. Zukoski on November 27, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
The Hindu Community and Cultural Center at the Shiva Vishnu Temple in Livermore, CA will be offering a free health fair this Saturday, December 3rd, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. This free health fair is open to everyone. Guests can expect free medical advice on Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Women’s Health, Nutrition & Diet, Chiropractic Services, Physical Therapy, and Eye Disorders. In addition, free evaluations for blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol will also be offered.
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by Around Dublin Team on November 25, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · City Hall
The City of Dublin, CA is cordially inviting everyone to this year’s holiday tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, December 1st. Bring the entire family and join City Hall as City leaders and staff kick off the holiday season with this annual special event. The City’s holiday tree and City Hall will become aglow in red, white, and blue in honor of Dublin’s “All-America City” status.
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by John M. Zukoski on November 23, 2011 | 2 Comments | Topics: Announcements
Whether you are deep-frying, roasting, or barbecuing your turkey in and around Dublin, CA, do not pour cooking oil or grease down the drain. Grease blocks drains and sewers, and a raw sewage backup is a sure-fire recipe for a holiday disaster. As Thanksgiving approaches, Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) would like to keep the drains of all of its rate payers in Dublin, San Ramon, and Pleasanton free and clear of grease clogs.
DSRSD is joining with other local wastewater agencies in an “Avoid Pain in the Drain” campaign this holiday season, sponsored by the Bay Area Pollution Prevention Group. “You might think it doesn’t hurt to rinse a small amount of grease down the drain, especially if you use hot water. But hot water only pushes the grease a bit further down the pipe where it solidifies and traps debris,” said Dan Gallagher, operations manager of the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility operated by DSRSD. The extra load of a big holiday dinner may be all it takes to form a messy clog that backs up sewage into your home.
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by John M. Zukoski on November 20, 2011 | 2 Comments | Topics: Announcements · Sustainability
Homeowners in and around Dublin, CA can now qualify for additional rebates of up to $2,000 through February 2012 for energy-saving home improvements. Offered exclusively to homeowners in the Bay Area for a limited time, these rebates are on top of the $4,000 rebates currently available through the Energy Upgrade California program. In addition to the money available for home upgrades, $300 rebates are being offered to help pay for a home energy assessment.
Since the program’s launch in March, Alameda County has completed nearly a third of the total number of energy upgrades in the Bay Area, more than any other county in the region. “We’re excited to see the growing interest in home energy upgrades,” said Wendy Sommer, Principal Program Manager at StopWaste.Org, the local government agency that is leading Energy Upgrade California in Alameda County. “Participating contractors are reporting an uptick in business, which is exactly what we’d hoped would happen. Our goal has always been a win-win-win that saves homeowners money, creates local jobs and protects our environment.”
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