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 police investigating smash-and-grab at Zales in Stoneridge mall
Police are currently investigating a smash-and-grab robbery that took place Monday morning at the Zales jewelry store located inside Pleasanton’s Stoneridge Shopping Center.
Bankhead Presents’ 20th season: Lively concerts, comedy shows, pop culture nostalgia and all that jazz
Livermore Valley Arts is bringing the music for its milestone 20th season. Sprinkle in some comedy acts, an Olympic gold medalist, a leg lamp, a panel with “The Sopranos” alumni, modern magicians, unique ballet shows, original MTV VJs and more,…
New report could mark first step toward reopening FCI Dublin as immigrant detention center
An environmental impact report released last week for a shuttered prison in Dublin has brought the facility one step closer to being repurposed as a federal immigration detention center.
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Lifestyle
City Center celebrating ‘Homegrown Pros’ ahead of World Cup
As the excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States next month, City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon is honoring some of the star soccer players to come out of the Tri-Valley.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
