California winemaking pioneer Jim Concannon dies at 95
The third-generation vintner was known as the “father” of Petite Sirah and the Concannon Clones.
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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.
CHP-Dublin still looking for more witnesses to crash that killed teen girl
The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash near the eastern edge of Alameda County that killed a Mountain House High School student earlier this fall.
Leslie’s Pool shutters in San Ramon, other Tri-Valley stores remain open amid bankruptcy
The Leslie’s Pool Supplies store in Crow Canyon Commons has closed as part of the restructuring plan initiated this fall under the company’s bankruptcy proceedings.
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Lifestyle
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.”
‘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.
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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.
Life-size elephant statues stomp into Livermore
The 30 sculptures are intended to amplify Indigenous culture and inspire the coexistence of people and wildlife.
Meet the authors: The Tri-Valley women behind three new books
Highlighting three writers who reached out in recent weeks (and months) to let us know about their new books in 2026: “Murders in the Marquee” by San Ramon’s Dana Mentink, “The Evolution of My Smile” by Dublin’s Monique Rardin Richardson…
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
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.
Column – Home sweet home: Seniors are staying put
Modern seniors have more flexibility than ever to design a next chapter that fits their life
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