Israni outraises Congressional District 14 competitors with boost by personal loan
Rakhi Israni has reported running a campaign more expensive this year than all other competitors combined in the race for a full term representing Congressional District 14.
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BART, other transit agencies pass MTC’s initial Financial Efficiency Review
The MTC unanimously approved the first phase of the Financial Efficiency Review, an independent audit of public transit agencies looking to receive funds from a proposed regional sales tax measure under Senate Bill 63 in November.
LinkedIn, Intuit to lay off over 800 employees in Mountain View
As layoffs continue to roil the tech industry, LinkedIn and Intuit recently announced plans to cut over 800 employees in Mountain View alone, with hundreds more throughout the state.
Transit regional sales tax measure receives enough signatures for November ballot
Organizers with the Connect Bay Area Act, a regional sales tax measure for public transit, collected 305,895 signatures across five Bay Area counties, well above the 186,000 required threshold to place it on this year’s ballot.
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Lifestyle
Mushroom poisonings surge to worst in 10 years, risks ‘extremely high’
Wild mushroom poisonings have surged to the worst in 10 years from an unseasonal bloom of Death Caps and Western Destroying Angels including the Bay Area, health officials say.
Treat yourself with Peanut Brittle from Valley Humane Society
Peanut Brittle is a gentle golden senior. He’s an old-fashioned classic who savors the simple stuff: a leisurely morning walk, a sunny afternoon snooze and cozy nights sleeping right on the bed.
Who’s left in postseason pursuits for track-and-field, softball and baseball in Tri-Valley
Foothill softball stuns defending champs, No. 1 seed to reach NCS semifinals.
A&E
Still rolling after 70 years: Vine Cinema owner reflects on milestone for Livermore’s oldest movie theater
The Vine Cinema & Alehouse is considered a community staple by many, but that doesn’t mean the road has been easy.
‘America in Art’: New Bankhead exhibit commemorates nation’s 250th anniversary
Livermore’s Bankhead Theater is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a new art exhibit in which artists explore and interpret the people, landscapes, traditions, history and cultural moments that shape the American experience.
Art and Wind Festival taking flight Memorial Day weekend
Dozens of new vendors, a dedicated space for local artists, new literary offerings and henna art are among the additions on the horizon for San Ramon at this year’s Art and Wind Festival as organizers prepare for its largest iteration…
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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Did you miss
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.
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.
Sports
What I missed: Former wrestling coach LaFever dies, Sunflower Hill in Lafayette, California Signature Wine Awards and more
“Here is what caught my eye as I went through my inbox of nearly 1,200 fresh messages from my vacation (plus those lingering from before and after).”
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill girls’ lacrosse wins NCS championship
The Foothill High School girls’ lacrosse team completed an incredible postseason run, beating University 8-7 to win the North Coast Section Division II title and finish what turned out to be one big road trip.
Two state championships for EBAL swimmers
As expected, the East Bay Athletic League represented well at the CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships last weekend at the Clovis Swim Center.
ReAL Estate
Been there, bought that: Baby boomers are helping shape real estate
“Here in the Tri-Valley, and across the country, older boomers are an active and influential force in real estate and one that often gets lost in the headlines.”
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…”
