Mayor Marchand revisits Livermore’s history in State of the City address
Livermore Mayor John Marchand delivered the annual State of the City address this spring, celebrating the jurisdiction’s recent achievements with nods to its 150 years of incorporation.
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Livermore Lab employee ID’d as motorcyclist killed in holiday weekend crash
The Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau has released the identity of the Livermore woman who died in a solo motorcycle crash down a ravine along Del Valle Road during the Independence Day weekend.
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.
Public hearings on General Plan 2045, land use on tap for Planning Commission
The Livermore Planning Commission is set at Tuesday’s meeting to host three public hearings, including one regarding the General Plan 2045.
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Lifestyle
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…
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,…
A&E
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.
News Digest: PCAC ‘Chair-ity’ arts fundraiser | Balkan comedy night at Tommy T’s | Olson retires from Livermore
Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council is launching a new fundraiser where residents can buy chairs that have been painted by local artists in order to support ongoing art programs.
‘Hamlet’ under the stars: SPARC marks milestone anniversary at Shakespeare in the Vineyard
The Bard’s play about a prince buggin’ out is SPARC Theater’s showcase production outdoors in Livermore Valley wine country this summer. “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” gets the 1990s treatment on the stage in Darcie Kent Vineyards in…
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
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.
Local Realtors take housing affordability message to Washington
A group of local Realtors recently took problems facing home buyers and sellers – as well as solutions to those problems – to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Hyatt House Pleasanton recently sold at auction
The Hyatt House property in Pleasanton, an extended-stay hotel located near the Hacienda Business Park, recently changed hands as part of an auction sale.
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