Breaking: Livermore school board, superintendent abruptly part ways
The Livermore school board and second-year Superintendent Torie Gibson parted ways on Friday night, an abrupt conclusion to a tense time between the trustees and their top administrator over more than $14 million in ongoing budget cuts the district needs to make for next school year.
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Pleasanton council shows initial support for hotel tax increase
The Pleasanton City Council unanimously gave staff the green light this week to draft the ballot language for a transient occupancy tax increase to be placed on the November ticket.
New pizza restaurants roll into Livermore this month
Pizza lovers may rejoice to learn that the city of Livermore is welcoming during February at least two slice-serving establishments to its food scene.
Pleasanton Police Chief Avelar reflects on first year on the job
From facing multiple homicide cases to fully reinstating the department’s traffic unit, Pleasanton Police Chief Tracy Avelar has been working seemingly nonstop in her first year in the role.
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Lifestyle
Experience downtown Pleasanton: PDA announces 2026 events schedule
The PDA has unveiled its schedule of special events for the year, saying that “creating shared experiences, strengthening community connections and supporting small businesses” is at the heart of the series of familiar and new offerings alike.
Letters: Lessons from space | Drive safe this Super Bowl | Greenland, Minneapolis and, oh yeah, Epstein
“Dr. Coleman spoke about her path from chemistry and the Air Force to becoming an astronaut, her work on space shuttle laboratory research, and deploying the Chandra X-ray Observatory. She humanized space science with practical details, even how astronauts pee…
Cuddle with Max from Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
Max is a wonderful dog who will add happiness and joy to your life! He loves to give kisses and cuddle on your lap.
A&E
Tri-Valley museum highlights Anza expedition history
The Museum of the San Ramon Valley is delving into the history of the Anza expedition for its next virtual program.
Boyz II Men to headline 2026 fair closing weekend concerts
Four-time Grammy Award winners Boyz II Men highlight the concert lineup for closing weekend of the 2026 Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton.
News Digest: Inaugural concert at LPC | YEA! Awards applications now open | Race to the Flagpole
The Las Positas College Music Department will be hosting its first-ever Applied Music Showcase event next Friday (Feb. 6) at the Mertes Center for the Performing Arts on campus.
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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Closing time? Blackhawk Plaza faces foreclosure amid increasing vacancies
Blackhawk Plaza could find itself in new hands once again, with a court hearing in southern California later this month on a request to put the property into receivership status as a lender seeks to go after a $5 million…
Rest easy, Mr. Pleasanton – Remembering Jeb Bing, founding Weekly editor and publisher
Jeb Bing, the founding editor and publisher of the Pleasanton Weekly whose perennial presence in the community earned him the moniker “Mr. Pleasanton”, died during the holiday season at 90 years old.
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: New Eagles OC Mannion showed coaching promise from early age
“But for those of us around Pleasanton, the news wasn’t shocking at all. If anyone with as little experience was going to be hired for such a position, it was Sean Mannion.”
Burgermeister named new Amador Valley football head coach
“The bottom line is Amador leaders needed to make a perfect call for the new coach, and they did just that. I am looking forward to watching the Dons play next season and watching the magic Burgermeister will bring to…
Foothill alum Mannion hired as Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator
Pleasanton native Sean Mannion continues his quick ascent up the National Football League coaching ranks after a nine-year playing career, being named as the new offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday.
ReAL Estate
Apple Cinemas backs out of Blackhawk Plaza
After years of “coming soon” announcements and renovation work at the former site of Century Theatres Blackhawk, the owners of a cinema chain that had been set to restore the theater have apparently pulled the plug on their plans as…
PG&E purchases Stoneridge Mall Road property from Workday
After months on the market, an office site that previously served as part of Workday’s Pleasanton headquarters is now in new hands, with PG&E set to be the latest company situated at the prominent property near the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART…
Local real estate market may find its footing heading into 2026
After three years of relatively flat home sales, the housing market may see meaningful growth during 2026.
