Of the lakes in the Bay Area, Los Vaqueros Reservoir can be the biggest tease of them all. It's a gorgeous spot, always nearly full, emerald green, set in the golden foothills northeast of Livermore.

LIVERMORE — Lake Del Valle was closed to swimming Tuesday after water tests detected a toxic blue green algae that has disrupted recreation in many California lakes and rivers during the drought. The ...

THE LIVERMORE AREA Recreation and Park District has been around for more than 60 years. Founded in 1947, it has been an integral part of Livermore for generations of kids and families since the ...

Toxic algae was found in Lake Del Valle near Livermore on Monday, prompting the park district to close the lake to swimming for people and dogs, according to the East Bay Regional Park District. It's ...