The cave is open again: Wente Family Vineyards launches Cresta Blanca wines and tour
New Cresta Blanca wines from Wente Family Vineyards and relaunch of the historic Cresta Blanca cave tour reinforce the Wentes’ goal to honor Livermore’s wine legacy with a new CEO onboard.
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Masked men practicing First Amendment right to video in public antagonize residents at post office in Pleasanton
Pleasanton residents who took what seemed to be a normal trip to the post office last week were met with something unusual: masked men pointing cameras in their faces.
Reluctant Danville council denies appeal over church housing project
“We looked at it not as a coincidence, but the timing as another one of those God winks,” CPC Danville lead pastor Tyler Scott told the council. “And so at a time when our town has something that we were…
Pleasanton Preps: World Series bids show prowess of Tri-Valley youth baseball
How good is youth baseball in the Tri-Valley? Very good. Here we are in August with some schools back in session and the others having started this week. Yet there were four – yep four – teams still competing in…
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Lifestyle
Fun with Scruffy from Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
Scruffy is an adorable, fun and active AussieDoodle! He likes cuddling with his foster family, going for walks and playing with toys.
Opera in the Vineyard dedicated to late Erie Mills
The second and final Opera in the Vineyard of the summer is set to honor Erie Mills, the late artistic director of presenting company Livermore Valley Opera.
South Korea beats Granada-Livermore to win World Series
Granada-Livermore Baseball’s run at the hometown Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series came to an end Sunday night with an 11-4 loss to South Korea in the championship game at Max Baer Park.
A&E
‘Masters of Illusion’ making for a magical night at the Bankhead
The Bankhead Theater is set to close out its summer season with an evening of magic expected to thrill, engage and entertain audiences – while also keeping them guessing.
The complicated history of the Tri-Valley’s only national park site
As Eugene O’Neill settled into his home in the Danville hills at the peak of his career in search of the ideal setting in which he could write his ultimate masterpieces, his material turned all the more personal the more…
‘Flora in Focus’ exhibition opens at Livermore Library
Floral art has blossomed once again at Livermore’s Civic Center Library – a showcase of local artists that “highlights the power of creativity, collaboration and friendship”.
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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Community rallies to aid Blackhawk Plaza ducks following pond’s closure
The ongoing saga of Blackhawk Plaza’s troubles amid tenant vacancies, turnovers, and multiple legal proceedings including its owners’ bankruptcy came home to roost in recent weeks as the longstanding pond closed for repairs just before the start of summer.
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
Granada-Livermore wins U.S. title over Bollinger Canyon, plays for World Series championship
The boys of Granada-Livermore Baseball have reached the championship game of the international Little League Intermediate World Series played in their hometown.
Granada-Livermore, Bollinger Canyon squaring off for berth in World Series championship game
The best team in the United States will come from the Tri-Valley, as undefeated Granada-Livermore Baseball will face 4-1 Bollinger Canyon Little League for the national crown on Saturday and a shot at the World Series championship the next night…
World Series action in Livermore
Twelve teams from across the world – including two from the Tri-Valley – have been competing in the Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series in Livermore.
ReAL Estate
Wente eyes sale of at least 1,500 acres in Livermore Valley
Wente Family Vineyards is considering the sale of at least 1,500 acres of land in and near the Livermore city limits.
Livermore council paves way for future flexibility of property use in Midtown area
The Livermore City Council recently voted in favor of a compromise with McGrath RentCorp that would secure for the city over 100 acres of the company’s property in Midtown for potential future residential development opportunities.
Livermore OKs 900-unit guardrail for potential residential development near Springtown
The Livermore City Council recently approved the framework for a potential residential project spanning about 50 acres of open space near the Springtown neighborhood.
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