Driver airlifted after crash down embankment along rural Mines Road
Emergency crews rescued a driver trapped inside their car after it careened down an embankment and landed on its side in a stream in unincorporated Livermore late Monday night, according to authorities.
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Downtown Livermore’s R Place Music Club hits the market
An entertainment venue and bar on Old First Street was recently listed for sale along with its resident building.
Tri-Valley Haven’s annual Wings of Hope gala set for next month in Dublin
Tri-Valley Haven, a nonprofit that serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness and poverty, will be hosting its 2026 “Wings of Hope: Light the Way Gala” next month at the Shannon Community Center in Dublin.
Martin caps Mats’ wrestling career with CIF state title
The one thing the Matadors wrestling program had never secured was an individual CIF state title. That is until Saturday, thanks to SJ Martin.
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Lifestyle
Fly away with Fruit Bat from Valley Humane Society
Meet your new favorite creature of the night: Fruit Bat! This little wonder is proof that the sweetest things come in small packages, just like the tropical fruit his namesake loves.
Scholastic program helps Pleasanton teen follow journalism dreams
Eighth grader Enya Yang of Pleasanton has been sharpening her journalistic skills over the past few years through a program for youth reporters.
Sunol Rep presenting ‘Too Many Ghosts’ this month
Ghostbusters, a mom and daughter looking to save an old inn and five mischievous spirits are just some of the characters featured in the Sunol Repertory Theatre’s newest production, “Too Many Ghosts”.
A&E
Young Dublin singer Madison Lauren reflects on run to ‘Star Search’ finals
“Ever since I was 6 years old, I’ve said that I wanted to sing for the world. Four and a half years later, I was able to sing on Netflix’s ‘Star Search’,” said young Dublin singer Madison Lauren.
Dublin writer pens biography on legendary Stanford women’s basketball coach VanDerveer
Dublin’s Michelle Smith has released her new biography of legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, a book that brought together the two Hall of Famers whose professional relationship dates back some 30 years.
‘Così fan tutte’: Testing love and swapping fiancées
Livermore Valley Opera is set to present a rom-com classic featuring couples pushing the boundaries of their love.
Spotlight
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,…
Moving insurance vs. moving coverage: What California consumers need to know
Many people assume their movers provide “insurance” for household goods. In reality, most licensed movers in California are required to provide coverage, which is different from insurance and comes with important limitations.
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A century of Castlewood: Tracing the evolution from Hearst hacienda to golf club to modern hub for recreation
Perched partway up the southwestern hills is an epicenter of recreational and social activity that evokes the past, present and future of Pleasanton.
Shaken up: Earthquake swarms leave Tri-Valley community on edge
The largest of the most recent swarm of earthquakes last week served as a Monday morning wakeup to call to San Ramon resident and Bay Area native Joyce Yee while she watched a “cascade of glass” flow from her kitchen…
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Amador boys finish third in NCS basketball playoffs
The Amador Valley boys’ basketball team kept their season alive by knocking off Liberty 57-43 to take third in the North Coast Section Division I playoffs.
Pleasanton Preps: Remembering my old Amador coach, Mike Geib
“When former teacher Mike Geib passed away recently, a big chunk of the history of Amador Valley High School, as well as a big part of his legion of former players, went with him.”
‘We did it the right way’: Magical season for Livermore boys’ basketball comes to end in NCS second round
The record may say the Livermore boys’ basketball team had its season ended with a 56-31 loss to Amador Valley in the second round of the North Coast Section Division I playoffs. But this was a season to celebrate for…
ReAL Estate
Guest Opinion – Mandates without money: The state’s housing agenda will not achieve affordability
“Housing affordability is not solved by wishful thinking. It requires billions in state and federal subsidy. Our goal is a Pleasanton that remains livable, and welcoming, but we must align mandates with fiscal reality to achieve that goal.”
The dream is alive: Growing East Bay homeownership
“In Pleasanton and across the Tri-Valley, the dream of homeownership is still alive and may be closer to reality for buyers.”
Bay East honors best in local real estate in 2025
The Bay East Association of Realtors recognized the best of the best in local real estate during its 2025 awards ceremony last weekend.
