‘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 the adaptation…
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Guest Opinion: We hold these truths…
“On this 250th anniversary of this country I issue a call to action. One doesn’t have to do everything, but everyone can do something.”
Livermore trash pick-up scandal at center of county’s discretionary spending debate
New details about allegations of the misuse of discretionary funding by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors that is targeted in a state senate bill from Sen. Aisha Wahab emerged this week, with a Livermore woman detailing her experiences and…
Planning Commission endorses Arroyo Lago housing project in East Pleasanton
The Pleasanton Planning Commission voted 3-1 last week to recommend that the City Council approve a number of documents that would bring developers one step closer to beginning construction of nearly 200 new homes in East Pleasanton — and the…
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Lifestyle
‘Fog Advisory’ wins Dublin photo contest
Local photographers used their camera lens to spotlight Dublin’s captivating environment in the city’s annual “Nature in Our Backyard” photography competition this spring.
Meet Spritz from Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
Adorable puppy Spritz is 4 months old. He’s a cute and playful Terrier mix who loves to cuddle with his foster family.
County supervisors to decide how to pay $1.4M charge for Castlewood services
The Board of Supervisors is set to consider recommendations by the public works department that would saddle the Castlewood Property Owners Association with a $1.4 million charge.
A&E
Freshest art in the Bay: Harrington Gallery exhibit highlights work from past year
Pleasanton’s annual juried exhibition featuring the finest and freshest artwork by creatives throughout the region is on display downtown this summer in the city’s Harrington Gallery.
Livermore Valley Opera artistic director Erie Mills dies
“This is an unfathomable loss for the world of music, Livermore Valley Opera, where she has been our Artistic Director and guiding light for years and for all those who love and cherish her. She was absolutely extraordinary,” LVO Board…
Lights, camera, action: Film and media conference comes to Livermore this weekend
The first Northern California Film & Media Summit is rolling into Livermore this Saturday with the goal of helping emerging filmmakers and media professionals break into the industry.
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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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
Take Us Along: An ace of a cover
Dublin Leprechauns manager David Aceron poses before a game with the Pleasanton Weekly edition featuring a profile of the independent league baseball team on the cover.
Pickleball Kingdom poised to replace shuttered JOANN store in Livermore
The nation’s largest pickleball franchise has been permitted to open an indoor facility in Livermore, signaling its first expansion into the Tri-Valley.
Pleasanton Preps: Local track athletes qualify for Nike Nationals
The local FTC Track Club qualified nine athletes for this week’s Nike Nationals track meet on historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
ReAL Estate
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.
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.”
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