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Looking ahead to the closing weekend of the Alameda County Fair’s fall run, some highlights include Halloween movies and live concerts, in addition to the usual fair offerings such as carnival rides, food, vendors and exhibits.

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Jeanita Lyman is a second-generation Bay Area local who has been closely observing the changes to her home and surrounding area since childhood. Since coming aboard the Pleasanton Weekly staff in 2021,...