Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin
The city of Dublin is gearing up for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration where residents and the greater public can take part in a carnival, gala and parade that aim to honor everything Irish all weekend long.
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DA Jones Dickson reviews crime data, internal updates during Pleasanton council meeting
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson reviewed misdemeanor and felony referrals data, initiatives her office is focusing on implementing to better support victims and many other things they’ve been working on since she first took over in February 2025…
Hearing for suspect in Pleasanton double homicide case continued to next week
The man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s mother and brother in Pleasanton briefly appeared in court Monday morning during his first plea hearing, where his attorney ultimately did not enter a plea.
County supes vote to help Alameda Health System tackle budget problem
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted last week to approve a plan to help keep the county’s public health system afloat in the face of devastating federal budget cuts.
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Lifestyle
Meet Poppet from East Bay SPCA
A 1-year-old calico beauty with a gentle heart and playful spirit, Poppet may start a little shy but a soft voice and kind touch help her quickly blossom into a loving companion.
Pleasanton Preps: Amador wrestler overcomes tough injury to win NCS crown
“It was an amazing – and improbable – 36 hours for Amador Valley wrestler Eliana Caro.”
Road warrior Wolves: Both SRVHS soccer teams advance to state championship games
For the town of Danville, Friday the 13th will have a non-superstitious meaning this year as the San Ramon Valley High boys’ and girls’ soccer teams will be playing for CIF State titles that day.
A&E
Las Positas College producing ‘Sense and Sensibility’ adaptation
Jane Austen’s timeless tale of the Dashwood sisters – with “a fast, funny and fearless makeover” for the stage, thanks to playwright Kate Hamill – is coming to Las Positas College in Livermore during the next two weeks.
CYT Tri-Valley bringing Shakespeare to next generation
Shakespeare’s famous forest frolic with feisty fairies is coming to the Bankhead Theater next week.
News Digest: PUSD State of the District | Zone 7 candidate nomination deadline | Time change is here
The Pleasanton Unified School District is hosting its 2026 State of the District event on March 17 at the Firehouse Arts Center. Read about that and other local happenings in this week’s News Digest!
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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A century of Castlewood: Tracing the evolution from Hearst hacienda to golf club to modern hub for recreation
Perched partway up the southwestern hills is an epicenter of recreational and social activity that evokes the past, present and future of Pleasanton.
Shaken up: Earthquake swarms leave Tri-Valley community on edge
The largest of the most recent swarm of earthquakes last week served as a Monday morning wakeup to call to San Ramon resident and Bay Area native Joyce Yee while she watched a “cascade of glass” flow from her kitchen…
Sports
‘One League, One Valley’: Expanded SRV Little League set for first opening day after merger
Youth baseball players, coaches and organizers in the northern part of the San Ramon Valley are getting ready for opening day this weekend, the region’s first in its new era of Little League.
Pleasanton Preps: Amador boys finish third in NCS basketball playoffs
The Amador Valley boys’ basketball team kept their season alive by knocking off Liberty 57-43 to take third in the North Coast Section Division I playoffs.
Martin caps Mats’ wrestling career with CIF state title
The one thing the Matadors wrestling program had never secured was an individual CIF state title. That is until Saturday, thanks to SJ Martin.
ReAL Estate
Espinola named Bay East president for 2026
Bill Espinola, of Parkview Realty in Hayward, is the new president for the Bay East Association of Realtors for 2026.
Supervisor: No housing currently planned for Blackhawk Plaza
As rumors swirl over the fate of Blackhawk Plaza amid bankruptcy proceedings and the appointment of a receiver for the property, local officials are seeking to provide some clarity and assurance to residents concerned that it could be imminently redeveloped…
Downtown Livermore’s R Place Music Club hits the market
An entertainment venue and bar on Old First Street was recently listed for sale along with its resident building.
