Breaking bread together at the Longest Table on Main Street in Pleasanton
Some 1,500 people shared a meal together in the heart of downtown Pleasanton last Saturday during the first-ever Longest Table community event on Main Street.
Jones Dickson declares victory in Alameda County district attorney election
Ursula Jones Dickson reacted to her victory in the Alameda County district attorney election Monday after the county’s latest results update that day showed the incumbent with an insurmountable lead.
Bay Area transit agencies teaming up for the World Cup
Several Bay Area transit agencies announced their plans Tuesday for late-night coordinated services during the FIFA World Cup, with the goal to move people around the region safely and efficiently.
Pleasanton teen injured after setting off firework near In-N-Out
An 18-year-old man accidentally detonated a firework in his hand last weekend near the In-N-Out Burger located in north Pleasanton, according to city police.
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Sheriff’s vehicles recovered, Oakland man arrested following theft from county-owned parking garage
An Oakland man was arrested Sunday after he was allegedly found driving one of five vehicles stolen from an Alameda County-owned parking garage.
Pleasanton council voices support for changes to sewer rates, connection fees
The Pleasanton City Council recently directed staff to move forward with new sewer rate structure, rate increases and sewer connection fees, which would result in a nearly $30 increase to the bimonthly sewer bill for single-family homes.
Bonner leapfrogs Johnson in race for Alameda County judgeship; Warren seals victory
As the processing of primary election ballots in Alameda County nears completion, candidates have swapped places in the race for one county judgeship while the second of the two contested seats has been secured by a clear winner.
FBI raids Contra Costa assessor’s office, 2 residences
The FBI served three federal search warrants Tuesday morning at the Contra Costa County Assessor’s office, as well as two residences, including that of the outgoing assessor, as part of an ongoing investigation.
Rodeo rides into Livermore this weekend
The “World’s Fastest” rodeo is coming to Livermore, with a weeklong lineup of events before two days of action at Robertson Park on the weekend.
Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November
Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November general election in the race for California governor, setting up a longshot contest against Democrat Xavier Becerra in which he’s promised to slash spending and regulations if elected.
PUSD committee backs off bid to raise trustee pay
A recent Pleasanton Unified School District policy committee discussion to increase the Board of Trustees’ stipends was met with pushback from residents who thought it was not the appropriate time to talk about pay raises for the school board members amid the financial challenges the district is currently facing.
Pleasanton Preps: Is horse racing in Pleasanton really gone forever?
“There are some in the area that believe a return is possible and are going to make a big push in 2027 to bring horse racing to the Alameda County Fair and the adoring community of Pleasanton.”
California insurance commissioner race is set: Kim vs. Allen
For the first time since California insurance commissioner became an elected position, two Democrats will vie for the job in November.
Man dies in custody at Santa Rita Jail, cause not immediately confirmed
An Oakland man died in the custody of the Santa Rita Jail in Alameda County after suffering some sort of medical emergency over the weekend, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Tuesday Tunes turns up the beat in Bankhead Plaza
Free weekly outdoor concerts are back in Bankhead Plaza in downtown Livermore this summer with the annual Tuesday Tunes series presented by Livermore Cultural Arts Council.
Pleasanton council directs staff to finalize ballot language for hotel tax measure
The Pleasanton City Council unanimously directed staff to return next month with final ballot language for a hotel tax increase, signaling a strong possibility for the revenue measure to be advanced for the November general election.
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