Tri-Valley beer scene: Get to know the local breweries serving their craft from Livermore to Danville
The Tri-Valley has earned recognition for its winemaking prowess. Local brewers are now expanding the area’s beverage profile by making thirst-quenching, award-winning beers.
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Pleasanton City Manager Beaudin hired as Alameda’s new top executive
Pleasanton City Manager Gerry Beaudin has officially confirmed his departure from the city of Pleasanton, following the Alameda City Council unanimously approving an employment agreement with him for the same position Tuesday night.
Knotty kiosk: Traffic and safety concerns at Del Valle entrance spur East Bay Parks infrastructure project
EBRPD recently initiated a roadway project leading into Livermore’s Del Valle Regional Park in an attempt to address traffic backups deemed “unsafe” by county officials.
Youth lead May Day rally in Pleasanton
Indivisible Youth hosted a May Day rally last Friday in Pleasanton where roughly 150 people gathered at the Amador Valley Community Park to voice their frustrations with many aspects of President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Lifestyle
One final ‘Art Made Easy’ show for teacher Severin
Renowned Pleasanton watercolorist Charlotte Severin is wrapping up her 35th and final year of teaching her “Art Made Easy” class with her students’ art show next week at the Pleasanton Senior Center.
Meet Buttercup at Valley Humane Society
This sweet fellow is happiest lounging in a sunny window, soaking up the warmth like a buttercup in a spring meadow. He’s a true homebody with a gentle heart, always ready for pets and quiet companionship.
Pleasanton Preps: Dons shine at EBAL swim meet
The Amador Valley boys’ swimming team ended a four-year title run by De La Salle, taking the team title during the league meet at Dougherty Valley last weekend.
A&E
En Vogue, Ozomatli round out Alameda County Fair concert slate
Two musical groups with California roots have been announced as the final acts on the bill for the 2026 Big O Tires Concert Series at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton this summer.
Little Richard tribute coming to Livermore winery
Almost Famous Wine Company in Livermore is hosting award-winning performer Dedrick Weathersby, backed by a six-piece live band, for an intimate and immersive tribute to Little Richard on Friday, “Tutti Frutti: The Musical – The Concert Version”.
‘Funky’ Aesop: A fable-ulous family show at Las Positas College
“The Tortoise and the Hare”, “The City Mouse and the Country Mouse” and other morality tales from ancient Greek storyteller Aesop are the heart and soul of a new children’s musical from the Las Positas College theater arts team.
Spotlight
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,…
Moving insurance vs. moving coverage: What California consumers need to know
Many people assume their movers provide “insurance” for household goods. In reality, most licensed movers in California are required to provide coverage, which is different from insurance and comes with important limitations.
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Embarcadero Media CEO Dawes announces he will step away
Adam Dawes, who has led Embarcadero Media Foundation through stiff winds buffeting both the organization and wider media landscape, has announced that he will be stepping down as chief executive officer of the local nonprofit that publishes Livermore Vine.
The rise and fall of Eric Swalwell
How Dublin native went from media darling Democrat in DC and popular governor candidate to political exile and sex abuse scandal
Sports
Granada senior Bennett looks to defend CIF State swimming title
Then it’s off to college career at Georgia for Pleasanton Seahawks standout who has eyes set on making Olympic trials
Pleasanton Preps: How Foothill handed De La Salle its first loss of EBAL baseball season
But just when it looked darkest for the Falcons, they found their inner resolve, jumping up to hand De La Salle its first EBAL loss with a 6-5 final.
What a time to be a volleyball fan in the Tri-Valley
Plain and simple – the East Bay Athletic League boys’ volleyball season is crazy and unpredictable.
ReAL Estate
Appellate court sides with city in ruling on San Ramon Market Place project
After a lengthy legal battle with a neighborhood group that organized to protest a redevelopment project slated for the Market Place shopping center, the project approved by the San Ramon Planning Commission more than three years ago could be coming…
Luxury Locally: Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, people are still buying.
“The economic forces that impact housing affordability in general also influence luxury real estate here in the Tri-Valley…”
Blueprint for Bay Area future adopted by regional agencies
MTC adopted Plan Bay Area 2050+ and certified its environmental impact report last month, giving final approval to the region’s long-range blueprint for transportation, housing, economic resiliency and environmental sustainability.

