Pleasanton poised to rezone three sites for almost 1,500 new housing units after settlement agreement
The Pleasanton Planning Commission unanimously voted earlier this month to recommend that the City Council rezone three commercial properties in the city for high-density residential housing, which could result in nearly 1,500 new units if developers decide to build at those sites.
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Castro Valley man arrested in Danville for allegedly dropping lewd photographs in front of youth
Authorities arrested a man this month on suspicion of approaching youth in Danville and “intentionally dropping lewd photographs of himself in front of them”, town police said in a press release.
Danville patisserie set to open second location in downtown Pleasanton
Maison Benoit, a burgeoning French bakery based in Danville, is opening up a second location in downtown Pleasanton in the new year, its owner confirmed on Wednesday.
Childcare facility in Dublin expands under new ownership months after state’s determination of fault in toddler’s death
A childcare center in Dublin, found by the state responsible for the death of a toddler last year, received the green light recently for a change of ownership licensing conversion that also expands its capacity and permitted age range.
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Lifestyle
Letters: Understanding Tourette’s syndrome in our community | Congrats, Mr. Silva! | Boulders on Santa Rita
“We live in an educated, culturally diverse community that prides itself on inclusion. Yet, visible physical disabilities and neurological differences remain deeply misunderstood and too often met with open disdain rather than simple human kindness.”
105 years of service: Couple retire with enduring legacy in rural volunteer firefighting in Morgan Territory
Two of the most dedicated volunteer firefighters in the Tri-Valley are settling into a well-earned retirement.
‘BINGO!’ Inside Tri-Valley game hall that serves as ongoing fundraiser for local nonprofits
Hunched over cards with daubers in hand, folks await a number-letter pairing from their nests of food and drink at cafeteria-style tables. A ball is announced and the relative silence is cut with chatter as a player yells “BINGO!” and…
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Holiday favorites, folklore music and Mozart for Valley Concert Chorale
Valley Concert Chorale is getting in tune for “an extraordinary range of sacred masterworks, festive holiday traditions, and dynamic choral collaborations” for its upcoming 2026-27 performance season.
‘A true cultural exchange’: Irish cast bringing the drama to 2026 Eugene O’Neill Festival
Playwright Eugene O’Neill is known for both his complicated personal life – and works based on it – and his ongoing impact on modern American theatre, with those two factors set to be center stage at this year’s festival celebrating…
Shows in September: Jazz, comedy, MTV original VJs, ‘Glee’ alum and more at Bankhead Theater
The momentum is building for Livermore Valley Arts’ 2026-27 entertainment season with a crowded September calendar on the heels of last weekend’s successful Opening Night at the Bankhead showcase fundraiser featuring Grammy winner Lyle Lovett in concert.
Spotlight
This California Delta community is drawing Bay Area homebuyers to the water
Bay Area residents understand the value of open space. That’s why it’s no surprise a private waterfront enclave on the California Delta is drawing homebuyers who are ready for a different kind of life.
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,…
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An event destination: Visit Tri-Valley pushes bold vision to transform region – but not everybody is all-in on the $365M project
Thousands of seats for concerts, interchangeable arenas for different sports and abundant space for business meetings and conferences – for a price tag in the hundreds of millions.
Pleasanton Weekly wins General Excellence, nine other first-place honors in California Journalism Awards
“The winning categories capture the quality, range and impact of our journalism: General Excellence, Investigative Reporting, Enterprise Series, Best Newsletter, Columns, Editorial Comment, Business and the Economy, Sports Feature, Profile Story and Fine Arts.”
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Amador flag football team building momentum in 2026
This year the Dons entered the season with a lot of experience and jumped out to a 10-2 mark, including a 13-12 win over Cardinal Newman last Friday, ending a 29-game winning streak by the Cardinals.
Strong start with non-league schedule for (most) Tri-Valley football teams
Here is a look at the EBAL football teams through the first three weeks of the season…
Tracy High football coach, Pleasanton native accused of recording students in locker room
The head coach of Tracy High School’s varsity football team – who grew up in Pleasanton and suited up for the Amador Valley Dons in the mid-1990s – was arrested Friday after police allege he secretly videorecorded students changing in…
ReAL Estate
‘They kind of lost rational reason’: Property owners, city litigate land use at Dublin’s eastern edge
A years-long legal battle involving the city of Dublin and the owners of a parcel in town is poised for a trial by jury next year as both sides butt heads over control of the land through which the proposed…
Pleasanton council approves rezoning of two church sites to allow for housing
The Pleasanton City Council voted 4-1 last week to rezone portions of Trinity Lutheran Church and Rock Bible Church in order to allow up to 10 residential units to be developed at each site.
Fitness club set to take over old Rite Aid space in Alamo Plaza
Renovations are underway to turn an empty former Rite Aid building into a high-end fitness club in affluent Alamo.
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