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Connector closure
Caltrans will be closing down the southbound Interstate 680 to eastbound Interstate 580 connector overnight this Sunday for emergency repair work.
The closure, which will last from 9 p.m. on Sunday (May 10) to 5 a.m. the next day, will allow the state agency to perform “joint repairs at the I‑680/I‑580 separation”, Caltrans stated in a press release.
“To safely complete this work, the southbound I‑680 to eastbound I‑580 connector and an adjacent lane are scheduled to be closed overnight,” the agency stated. “Caltrans thanks the public for their patience and cooperation as we continue to improve California’s transportation network.”
Detour signs will be posted so that drivers know where to go to avoid the closure.
State of the City
The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2026 State of the City and Wine Country Luncheon later this month where Mayor John Marchand will update the community on everything going on in the city.
The event is set to take place May 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Robert Livermore Community Center, according to the chamber.
“We look forward to hearing from the Mayor and learning about the challenges and successes the City of Livermore has managed since his last report in 2025,” Sherri Souza, CEO and president of the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce, said in a press release.
For more information, visit www.livermorechamber.org.
Benefit concert
The Alan Hu Foundation, a Pleasanton-based nonprofit dedicated to mental health awareness and research, will be hosting a benefit concert this Saturday (May 9) at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Pleasanton.
According to the organization, the concert aims to raise mental health awareness and money for the Alan Hu Scholarship Fund, which was created to honor Hu and others who lost their lives to psychiatric disorders.
“Since 2021, the Alan Hu Foundation has presented scholarship awards to Tri-Valley high school seniors whose college and career aspirations are in mental health fields. We depend upon donations to continue to offer scholarships,” foundation president and co-founder Xiaofang Chen said in a press release. “Alan was a cellist, so a benefit concert is a fitting tribute to his memory, and a way to support promising scholars.”
For more information, visit www.alanhufoundation.org.
National Bike Month
With May being National Bike Month, the city of Dublin is planning on partnering with the city of Pleasanton to host several activities to promote bicycle safety and biking as a healthy way to get around.
According to a press release from the city, the celebrations will kick off next Thursday (May 14) with Bike to Wherever Day, a day where energizer stations will be set up at the Dublin-Pleasanton BART Station and the Alamo Canal Trail by the Dublin Library for cyclists to enjoy refreshments and various giveaways. Free bike safety checks and adjustments will also be available at the BART station.
Then on May 28, the city of Dublin will host Bike to Market, an event where cyclists can ride their bikes to the Dublin Farmers’ Market and stop by a city-run table to receive $5 in “Market Money”. Free bike safety checks will also be available.
According to the city, the Bike to Market event will take place from 4-8 p.m. at Emerald Glen Park.
For more information on all the National Bike Month activities, visit www.dublin.ca.gov.
Foothill Band online silent auction
The Foothill Band Boosters Club, a nonprofit that supports Foothill High School’s music program, is currently running an online fundraiser called “The Coda Silent Auction fundraiser” where people can bid on a wide range of items from now until May 15.
According to the nonprofit, all of the money raised will go directly to the Foothill Instrumental Music Program. Some of the items people can bid on include Alameda County Fair tickets, wine tasting experiences, music lessons and tickets to the Oakland Zoo.
Then, to celebrate the end of the auction, the booster club will host a live jazz night next Friday — the last day of the online auction — which takes place at the Pleasanton Veterans Memorial Building starting at 7 p.m.
For more information, click here.
Multicultural day at PUSD
The Educational Options Parent Teacher Student Association is hosting its first-ever Multicultural Day event next Friday (May 15) at the Pleasanton Unified School District Educational Options Campus, located on Bernal Avenue.
According to organizers, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and will celebrate “cultures, traditions, and stories that make our schools vibrant and unique.”
“Students, families, staff, and community members will ‘Travel the World in One Place’ through hands-on cultural experiences designed to promote inclusion, curiosity, and connection,” Diana Rohini LaVigne, president of the Educational Options PTSA, told the Weekly.
District 20 Assemblymember Liz Ortega will also speak at the event from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
“This event reflects our commitment to creating inclusive learning communities where every student feels seen, valued, and celebrated,” LaVigne said.
