More than 300 acres of Tri-Valley land protected as open space
A total of 331 acres in Doolan Canyon and the Springtown Preserve has been permanently protected as open space, creating an uninterrupted wildlife corridor of nearly 1,500 acres that conservation officials say will help protect species such as the California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, western burrowing owl and vernal pool fairy shrimp.
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Richmond man pleads guilty to robbing CVS in Pleasanton, other crimes
A Richmond man has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a robbery in Pleasanton in 2024 and weapons crimes this year, according to prosecutors.
California winemaking pioneer Jim Concannon dies at 95
The third-generation vintner was known as the “father” of Petite Sirah and the Concannon Clones.
Livermore Valley named No. 1 wine region in America
The award from Wine Enthusiast magazine highlights the area’s independent and family-owned wineries and the quality of the wine produced.
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Lifestyle
Pickleball Kingdom aims to open indoor courts in December
Pickleball Kingdom Livermore will offer skill-based open play, private court reservations, clinics, lessons, free introductory classes, junior programs, leagues, tournaments, events and instant video replays.
News Digest: No Kings Vote Early Family Fair | Halloween scavenger hunt | Oktoberfest and SmokeFest
Indivisible Tri-Valley is hosting a free No Kings: Vote Early Family Fair this Saturday, as part of a national day of action, at Emerald Glen Park in Dublin from 2-4 p.m.
Abuzz for Bugs via Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
“Bugs is not only adorable, he’s a cuddler, already house-trained, walks on leash and gets along with the resident dog. He’s an all-around, very nice companion.”
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Carnaval at Firehouse: Santana tribute band frontman ready for concert close to home
Keep an ear out in downtown Pleasanton this Friday night for the smooth sounds of Santana, courtesy of a cover band fronted by hometown singer and percussionist Carlos Elizalde.
‘Violins of Hope’ showcases restored Holocaust instruments in Tri-Valley
The world-renowned “Violins of Hope” program is making its return to the Tri-Valley starting this week with two concerts and a gallery exhibition featuring stringed instruments once used by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust.
Russian pianist Yakushev returns to Livermore’s Bankhead Theater
Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev returns to the Bankhead Theater on Saturday to open Del Valle Fine Arts’ 49th season.
Spotlight
This California Delta community is drawing Bay Area homebuyers to the water
Bay Area residents understand the value of open space. That’s why it’s no surprise a private waterfront enclave on the California Delta is drawing homebuyers who are ready for a different kind of life.
Ivy League mentorship for college applications and career foundations through meaningful projects
Path Mentors was born out of dissatisfaction with the toxic high-pressure environment that college admissions has created. Founded in 2019 by Columbia graduates, the Path Mentors’ team of nearly 100 mentors from a wide range of professions including technology, finance,…
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An event destination: Visit Tri-Valley pushes bold vision to transform region – but not everybody is all-in on the $365M project
Thousands of seats for concerts, interchangeable arenas for different sports and abundant space for business meetings and conferences – for a price tag in the hundreds of millions.
Pleasanton Weekly wins General Excellence, nine other first-place honors in California Journalism Awards
“The winning categories capture the quality, range and impact of our journalism: General Excellence, Investigative Reporting, Enterprise Series, Best Newsletter, Columns, Editorial Comment, Business and the Economy, Sports Feature, Profile Story and Fine Arts.”
Sports
‘It is kind of mind-blowing’: RB Harrington making impact on Amador varsity as freshman
“That’s right – a 14-year-old freshman making a monster impact for a varsity football team. Just look at the last three games.”
Oklahoma softball commit Ryan leads San Ramon Valley’s potent flag football offense
Imagine a high school athlete so accomplished they have Division I college offers in two different sports. San Ramon Valley’s Gia Ryan is such an athlete. And she’s only a junior.
Fusion soccer club’s proposed bylaw changes stir community concern
A six-day window for Livermore Fusion Soccer Club members to vote on amending the club’s bylaws ends tonight, though the process and proposed changes have drawn criticism from some of the club’s families.
ReAL Estate
Florida real estate firm buys Pleasanton Gateway Shopping Center for $79.1 million
The sale price was about 16% lower than the center’s assessed real-property value of $94 million as of July, according to data from the county assessor’s office.
Column: Ask a Realtor. Then ask the robot. Then ask a Realtor again
“While AI is currently generating significant attention, it didn’t top NAR’s 2026 list of current technologies used in the real estate business. The list was dominated by more traditional tools…”
Construction begins on new memory care facility in Dublin
A senior housing company broke ground this month on a memory care project in western Dublin, with the goal of opening the facility late next year.
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