Opinion

EDITORIAL: As Pleasanton residents pull out their holiday decorations, many have an ornament that is a little replica of the Pleasanton Arch, created by local artist Gary Winter.

OPINION: I actually felt my blood boil at what I considered a gross misinterpretation of 'critical race theory.'

To help voters in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and Sunol (and the rest of Alameda County) get to know the candidates so far, we are co-sponsoring a forum next weekend organized by community group Livermore Indivisible.

Editorial: I recently went back through the results for bills authored by State Senator Steve Glazer and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan -- the two Orinda Democrats who represent the Tri-Valley in the respective houses.

The heavy hand of regional government is about to come down on the Bay Area again. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is expected to approve its state-mandated Plan Bay Area 2050 when it meets today.

With theaters reopening, our local community troupe has decided to return to the stage with the irrepressibly upbeat 'Mamma Mia!'

Much work remains for all Californians in seeing our state through this historic drought. Conservation is an important component, and Zone 7 is optimistic that the Tri-Valley residents will heed the call in the remaining months of 2021.

Exactly one year ago -- Sept. 30, 2020 -- was the last time former Foothill High School student Sydney "Syd" West was seen before her parents reported her missing to San Francisco police.

The recent announcement of Amazon’s purchase of 58.5 acres in East Pleasanton likely spelled the end to a master plan for the entire area.