Ruby Lopez-Villareal will leave her post in February after 3 years as executive director and more in other roles.

After shuttering its doors Jan. 20, The Last Word gastropub in downtown Livermore is scheduled to reopen with a new name and a fresh look in the coming weeks.

A residential project called Cornerstone, offering over 100 affordable-rate apartments, is on track for development following a favorable vote by the majority of Livermore City Council this week.