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Livermore Planning Commission to weigh transfer of Quint property to LARPD
The Livermore Planning Commission is set Tuesday to consider whether the sale of an approximately 41-acre property to the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District for preservation is consistent with the city’s General Plan.
Ex-GM Landreth alleges discrimination, corruption by East Bay Parks board in bombshell tort claim
Former East Bay Parks general manager Sabrina Landreth filed a tort claim against the district this week with a slew of allegations including gender-based discrimination, harassment and retaliatory conduct by board directors.
Woman found dead in restroom at Santa Rita Jail
A woman’s body was found in a restroom Saturday in the public lobby of the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said.
‘Go back to the drawing board’: BART directors, community react to potential station closures
BART’s Board of Directors met last week to get a clearer picture of what contingency plans are available to the cash-strapped agency – including abandoning both Tri-Valley stations in short order – if a ballot measure planned for this November fails to give it a financial lifeline.
Letters: A road to nowhere | Silence sends a message. Here. | People are dying
“The Weekly’s recent article (Jan. 30, 2026), ‘The road to revitalizing Main Street’, is a master class in the consequences of denial and soundbite happy speak.”
Longtime owners of historic downtown Pleasanton Gas Station retiring this month
Pleasanton Gas Station owner Kim Do said every time she walks inside the shop, it’s like stepping inside a time machine that makes her feel like she is in her late 20s when she and her husband had just taken over the downtown business.
Dublin council eyes putting hotel tax hike on November ballot
Dublin is expected to join Pleasanton as another Tri-Valley city that is looking to put a measure on the upcoming November ballot that would increase taxes for hotel visitors.
New express lane opens through Pleasanton on southbound I-680
A new express lane on southbound Interstate 680 in the Tri-Valley opened to traffic Friday along nine miles between San Ramon and Sunol.
Bay Area’s first Duck Donuts franchise opens in Walnut Creek
East Coast chain Duck Donuts, known for its colorful donuts made to order, has expanded into the Bay Area for the first time with a new store opening in Walnut Creek this month.
Stanford vandalism case ends in mistrial after ‘hopelessly deadlocked’ jury
A judge declared a mistrial Friday in the felony vandalism case of five Stanford students who had barricaded themselves in the president’s office during a spring 2024 protest in support of Palestine, after he found the jury to be “hopelessly deadlocked”. See coverage from our sister site, Palo Alto Weekly.
Hot Picks
CYT Seussical JR: Seussical, a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, brings to life favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and more. Feb. 18-19. Tickets $20. Visit livermorearts.org.
American Style Mah Jongg: Join for American Style Mah Jongg at the Pleasanton Senior Center, Tuesdays/Fridays, 12:45-3:45 p.m. Drop-in fees apply.
Pleasanton City Council: Pleasanton City Council Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The next meeting is 7 p.m., Feb. 17. City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Visit cityofpleasantonca.gov.
Livermore Planning Commission: The next Livermore Planning Commission meeting is 7 p.m., Feb. 17. City Hall. Visit livermoreca.gov.
Read It & Eat with Allegra Goodman: Join for this event at Towne Center Books. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 18. For tickets visit townecenterbooks.com.
Business After Hours Mixer: Chamber members host an open house at their business, inviting attendees to a first-hand view of their facilities, products and services. This is networking at its best with entertainment, food and beverages. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Feb. 18. Visit livermorechamber.org.
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