Livermore Library Hosts India Vet Talk as Hayward Updates Bike Plan

Tri-Valley and East Bay municipal agencies and health organizations announced upcoming library lectures, street-safety master plans, and fall health enrollment deadlines on Monday.

Veterinarian Randy Lung to Share India Travel Experience at Livermore Civic Center Library on Nov. 12

According to the City of Livermore, the Livermore Public Library will host "Armchair Travelers: A Veterinarian in India" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, inside the Civic Center Library Storytime Room at 1188 S. Livermore Ave.:

• Veterinary Teaching & Cultural Exchange: Local veterinarian Randy Lung will share photographs and stories from his trip to India, where he taught veterinary clinical skills to local animal-care practitioners and explored regional wildlife and cultural landmarks. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livermore Public Library, the program is free and open to the public without registration; residents seeking additional details can call 925-373-5505.

Hayward Launches 5-Year Active Transportation Plan Combining Bike and Pedestrian Master Plans

In neighboring Alameda County, the City of Hayward Transportation Division launched its Active Transportation Plan (ATP) update, combining the city's Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan into a single 5-year infrastructure roadmap:

• Safe Routes to Schools, Transit & Parks: Building on Hayward's 2020 plan, the updated ATP will prioritize protected bike lanes, crosswalk upgrades, and ADA accessibility improvements connecting residential neighborhoods to schools, parks, BART stations, and commercial corridors, with community workshops and online mapping surveys scheduled through 2027.

American Heart Association Opens BEYOND Weight Study; Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Through Dec. 7

Two public health announcements published by the Castro Valley Forum, Castro Valley Forum, and Castro Valley Forum highlighted national research participation and annual coverage reviews:

• AHA Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study: The American Heart Association launched its online Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study, inviting U.S. adults aged 18 and older who have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher (or have ever been diagnosed with overweight or obesity) to share real-world experiences with lifestyle changes, medications, and clinical care via digital surveys.
• Medicare Open Enrollment Through December 7: Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reminded older adults and people with disabilities that Medicare Open Enrollment runs through December 7, 2026, encouraging beneficiaries to compare 2027 Part D prescription drug formularies, provider directories, and Extra Help subsidies at Medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-633-4227 (1-800-MEDICARE, TTY 1-877-486-2048).