Abandoned puppies rescued from Walmart parking lot in Livermore
More than a dozen stray puppies discovered Wednesday in a Walmart parking lot in Livermore have been taken in by the East Bay SPCA for future adoption.
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Pleasanton PD admits feds previously had access to license plate reader data
Pleasanton Police Department officials acknowledged flaws in its previous automatic license plate reading system after a public records request by an Oakland-based citizens’ coalition revealed that the system allowed federal agencies to have access to its data, which is a…
Prescribed burns, livestock grazing among EBRPD’s wildfire prevention efforts
The East Bay Regional Park District focuses its wildfire prevention efforts in high risk areas such as the hills of Oakland and Berkeley and it intends to expand that same focus district-wide in the future.
Publisher’s Note: Journalism is under attack on multiple fronts
“This drastic decrease in the number of journalists indicates a significant collapse in local reporting. That means there are fewer people to sift through agendas, watch budgets, question decisions and dig through campaign finance records and court documents.”
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Lifestyle
Valley Concert Chorale performs on Carnegie Hall stage
Singers from the Livermore-based Valley Concert Chorale joined vocal artists from Tracy, Southern California and Georgia in performing at famed Carnegie Hall in New York City last month.
Scrappy-Doo at Valley Humane Society
“Puppy Power!” Scrappy-Doo may not be chasing ghosts, but this sweet little pup is ready to bravely take on his biggest adventure yet — finding a loving forever home where he can build confidence at his own pace.
Pleasanton Preps: My recovery from stroke at school this spring
“I am not writing this to gain a ton of sympathy, but rather as a warning: listen to your body and don’t roll the dice. It’s a well-used phrase, but it’s so true – it’s better to be safe than…
A&E
Pleasanton student wins Congressional Art Competition
Camellia Wang, an incoming junior at Pleasanton’s Amador Valley High School, took first place in the Congressional Art Competition for District 14.
Youth movement at Firehouse Arts Center this summer
Pleasanton Youth Theater Company is in the midst of a four-production run on the downtown stage, with the second show – “Junie B. Jones Jr.” – set for four performances this Friday and Saturday. “Cinderella: Youth Edition” follows July 17-18,…
Dublin High student first in Congressional Art Competition
“A Red Tapestry”, a piece of digital artwork by Dublin High School student Claire Lu, won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for District 10.
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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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.”
Summer fun is here: Alameda County Fair begins four-weekend run in Pleasanton
The warm summer weather is back in Pleasanton, which means it’s time for the Alameda County Fair – carnival, cuisine, concerts, agriculture, art, Americana, experiential and educational exhibitions and much, much more.
Sports
A ‘Wicket Crazy’ cricket exhibit at Museum on Main
The rise of cricket in the region is the inspiration behind the summer exhibit at the Museum on Main in downtown Pleasanton.
World Cup fever rolls through Pleasanton
Dozens of soccer fans Wednesday afternoon boarded an ACE train in Pleasanton, donned in red, white and blue.
Pleasanton Preps: All You Can Do Sports Camp continues to grow
When I hear of local athletes giving back to their community by working with the next generation of athletes, I feel an obligation to give them credit. Such is the case of former San Ramon Valley athlete Mitch Bruno and…
ReAL Estate
Danville firm acquires former Nordstrom building, nearby parking lot at Stoneridge Shopping Center
A real estate company based in Danville, along with other local investors, recently paid over $10 million for an 8.4-acre parcel of land at the Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton, which includes the former Nordstrom building and a large surface…
Sunset announces homebuilder for 255-unit Canopy project
One of several new housing projects on the horizon for San Ramon’s Bishop Ranch is one step closer to fruition, with homebuilder Lennar announced Monday as the developer for the 255-unit Canopy project approved by the city late last year.
Blackhawk Plaza poised to go up for sale
Blackhawk Plaza is set to hit the market in the near future amid ongoing maintenance and tenancy issues on the ground and its current owner’s financial troubles coming to a head in bankruptcy court.
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