Livermore district working group aims to develop guidelines for AI
The Livermore school district has convened a working group to help develop a districtwide policy for using artificial intelligence in the classroom.
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Man ordered to stand trial for 2024 Dublin shooting
Nicholas Paleveda, 40, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing Thursday and was held to answer on the murder charge and an enhancement alleging he committed the crime while lying in wait, which could make him eligible for the death…
San Jose women arrested in fatal stabbing after victim dumped down ravine in Livermore
Two San Jose women have been accused of homicide in the fatal stabbing of a victim whose body was found in an unincorporated area of Livermore, police said Friday.
2 sentenced as spies for China tied to $10,000 in Tri-Valley backpack
Two Chinese agents arranged for delivery of a $10,000 secret payment for information on U.S. national security in a backpack through a “dead drop” in Livermore, prosecutors said.
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El Dorado for modern Mexican fare in Dublin
For holidays, social and family gatherings, El Dorado Modern Mexican Kitchen & Cantina is a new Tri-Valley option.
99 Ranch Market closing store in Pleasanton’s Rose Pavilion
Asian grocery store chain 99 Ranch Market has confirmed its plan to close one of its supermarkets in the Tri-Valley later this fall.
Pleasanton seeks to set new rules for private sport courts, business canopies
The Pleasanton Planning Commission is recommending a new set of rules for residential sport courts, including set hours of operation and height limits for fencing and light fixtures.
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‘Stranger Things’ spoof coming to Las Positas stage
The haunted happenings in Hawkins are getting a musical twist in Livermore the next two weekends with “Stranger Sings!” onstage for the spooky season.
Dublin principal displays dance moves on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’
Amador Elementary School principal Michael D’Ambrosio shimmied his way onto national television this week, appearing on the Oct. 19 “Dance Party Travel Trivia” segment of “Live with Kelly and Mark.”
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.
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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
Pleasanton Preps: Big wins for Foothill football, girls’ volleyball
The Falcons claimed their fourth league title in the last six years by winning the EBAL girls’ volleyball playoffs, beating San Ramon Valley and Carondelet.
Seeded No. 1 in NCS flag football tournament, Amador seeks ‘exclamation point on the season’
For their efforts, the Dons are the top seed in the North Coast Section Division I playoffs and host No. 16 San Leandro on Wednesday night…
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill honors volleyball coach Collins on milestone
The Foothill High girls’ volleyball team won its final two games of the regular season to finish 12-1 in EBAL play and the No. 2 seed in the league playoffs.
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Check the new digs: SRVUSD moves into new headquarters – and new role as landlord
Following a similar strategy to Pleasanton Unified three years earlier, San Ramon Valley Unified has fully moved into the Canyon Commons Corporate Plaza building it purchased to house its headquarters operations and open up a new revenue stream of rental…
New tenants, expansions drive leasing growth at Bishop Ranch
John Muir Health, Cloud Software Group and Trumark Homes were among the businesses that added square footage at the San Ramon campus
Honoring local history: Two houses, two commercial properties win 2026 Heritage Preservation Awards
The Kottinger Barn at 200 Ray St. and a home-turned-office at 180 Spring St. were among four buildings honored by the Pleasanton Heritage Association.
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