‘A lot of reflection’: Tri-Valley prepares to mark 25 years since 9/11
The 9/11 attacks have drawn comparisons to Pearl Harbor ever since the second plane crashing into the Twin Towers that morning 25 years ago cemented the event as an intentional act of mass violence on U.S. soil rather than a freak accident.
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Council agrees to deal with Zone 7 for design, construction of new groundwater wells in Pleasanton
The Pleasanton City Council unanimously gave city staff the green light to move forward with finalizing an agreement with the Zone 7 Water Agency that will govern how two new wells will be built and operated in local public parks.
Editorial: Significant journalism bill nears the finish line
“Fortunately, these complications have been addressed in Assemblymember Christopher Ward’s Community NEWS Act (AB 2222). The bill would provide tax credits to all publishers incorporated in California who employ journalists in the state.”
Alameda County supervisors forgo initiative to amend Measure D amid negative polling
The Board of Supervisors will not ask voters in the election this fall to relinquish to the board any authority to determine land use in unincorporated Alameda County.
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Lifestyle
Virtue + Vice restaurant shutting its doors in downtown Danville
More than four years after opening its doors in downtown Danville, the bar and restaurant Virtue + Vice is poised to serve its final meals and drinks this weekend.
Local Jewish congregations prepare for high holidays
The Jewish community in the Tri-Valley will usher in the new year beginning this week with observances for the high holidays this month.
Move in with Pounce A Lot from Valley Humane Society
“She’s got soft fur worthy of an encore, big, captivating eyes that steal the show, and a shy warm-up before she really gets the crowd going. Ready to make her the star of your home?”
A&E
‘A true cultural exchange’: Irish cast bringing the drama to 2026 Eugene O’Neill Festival
Playwright Eugene O’Neill is known for both his complicated personal life – and works based on it – and his ongoing impact on modern American theatre, with those two factors set to be center stage at this year’s festival celebrating his life and work.
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.
Shows in September: Jazz, comedy, MTV original VJs, ‘Glee’ alum and more at Bankhead Theater
The momentum is building for Livermore Valley Arts’ 2026-27 entertainment season with a crowded September calendar on the heels of last weekend’s successful Opening Night at the Bankhead showcase fundraiser featuring Grammy winner Lyle Lovett in concert.
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
Pleasanton Preps: Reflections in aftermath of Amador Valley basketball scandal
“What happened at Amador is just the latest example of how adults can come in, get their way, then flee the school without suffering any consequence for their pathetic, selfish actions.”
The haves and have-nots in EBAL football – plus those too early to tell
It’s two weeks into the prep football season and two things have become obvious. Some teams are set for very strong seasons and others could be in for a long one.
Fitness club set to take over old Rite Aid space in Alamo Plaza
Renovations are underway to turn an empty former Rite Aid building into a high-end fitness club in affluent Alamo.
ReAL Estate
Rigatoni’s restaurant closes for good in Dublin after 27 years
Rigatoni’s, a mainstay of the Dublin culinary scene for nearly 30 years, quietly shuttered this week – the latest scaling back for the Italian restaurant group that once boasted three brand names known in the Tri-Valley and beyond.
Construction underway on 195-unit Trumark housing development in Bishop Ranch
Trumark Homes is celebrating the groundbreaking on the latest housing development in its hometown of San Ramon, with construction now underway on nearly 200 new housing units boasting easy access to the Iron Horse Regional Trail.
Real estate ‘seasons’: The calendar vs. the market
“As we trade summer for fall, the idea of waiting until things pick up and more homes come on the market might deserve some rethinking. The right season is the one where the numbers line up for buyers and sellers.”
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