Bauer-Kahan once again faces off against Rubay for Assembly District 16 seat
It’s the fourth time since 2020 the two have competed for the seat, which represents much of the Tri-Valley.
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Pleasanton council expresses early support for proposed affordable housing project
The Pleasanton City Council voiced its early support Tuesday for what would be the city’s first ever 100%-affordable housing development, though it did express concerns over project funding and parking.
Adieu Clementine’s, hola Casa Mia: San Ramon restaurant closed for rebranding
Renovations are underway in San Ramon to convert Clementine’s Restaurant into the first East Bay outpost of the Casa Mia Restaurant brand recognizable in Silicon Valley.
More than 300 acres of Tri-Valley land protected as open space
A total of 331 acres in Doolan Canyon and the Springtown Preserve has been permanently protected as open space, creating an uninterrupted wildlife corridor of nearly 1,500 acres that conservation officials say will help protect species such as the California…
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Little Tiger from Valley Humane Society
“Give him a quiet hideout and a little patience, and this little tiger will show you his true stripes. Ready to answer the call of the wild?”
The real estate headlines are focused on interest rates, but what’s the real story?
“But rates are only part of the story. Here in the East Bay, the real story looks much different: Prices are inching back up, buyers may have fewer homes to choose from, and homes are still selling.”
From our new CEO: A small newsroom, beating the odds
“Community news helps us understand decisions about our schools, neighborhoods and public money. It introduces us to people we might otherwise never meet. It can expose wrongdoing, celebrate achievement and help neighbors find common ground. That work depends on our…
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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.
‘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.
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.
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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: 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.
From canceled season to five wins (and counting…?) for Dougherty Valley football
“There were times I felt like we may not see a Dougherty Valley football team again. Fortunately for Wildcat players, the school brought on coach Gwangee Pittman to run the program.”
Pickleball Kingdom aims to open indoor courts in December
Pickleball Kingdom Livermore will offer skill-based open play, private court reservations, clinics, lessons, free introductory classes, junior programs, leagues, tournaments, events and instant video replays.
ReAL Estate
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.
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.
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