New city ordinance, policies aim to address Pleasanton’s wireless coverage gaps
In an effort to improve the city’s overall wireless connection and cellular service, the Pleasanton Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal that aims to make it easier for carriers to install or modify wireless facilities across the city.
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Caltrain facing potential station closures, reduced service amid funding gap
Officials with Caltrain warned that the train agency could be forced to close a lot of its operations without a new long-term funding source, raising concerns about the future of one of the Bay Area’s key commuter rail systems.
Pretty petals: Wildflowers in bloom throughout Tri-Valley and beyond
Many look forward to the wildflower superblooms that create picturesque scenes across wilderness landscapes in the Bay Area this time of year – even if the springtime and influx of pollen in the air signify the onset of pesky allergies…
Dublin fencing coaches permitted to resume work at studio after being cleared of criminal charges
A temporary suspension placed on two prominent fencing coaches in Dublin was lifted last month, enabling the couple to resume teaching at a studio in the city following the dismissal of all criminal charges against the duo.
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Lifestyle
News Digest: Congressional District 14 candidate forum | Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt | LATVA seeks accessibility committee members
The Pleasanton Weekly and Livermore Vine are hosting a candidate forum for Congressional District 14 next weekend, moderated by publisher Gina Channell Wilcox and associate publisher-editorial director Jeremy Walsh. Read about that and more in this week’s News Digest.
Spanish cuisine stars at L Campo
L Campo is a destination for dining on paella and Spanish cuisine in Livermore.
Guest Opinion: Opening the door to Doolan Canyon – a regional opportunity we should seize
“Opportunities like this do not come often. The groundwork has been laid. The need is evident. The community is ready. Now is the time to act.”
A&E
‘The Wizard of Oz On Ice’ on Bankhead stage
Something cool is coming to the Bankhead Theater, a first-of-its-kind performance on the indoor stage in downtown Livermore: “The Wizard of Oz On Ice”.
‘Spring Awakenings’ with Livermore-Amador Symphony
The new season is the theme connecting both the music of the upcoming Livermore-Amador Symphony concert and the artwork accompanying the performance that night.
‘On The Brink’: Novel by retired Pleasanton scientist, pastor follows nuclear blast investigation
The international tension after a nuclear explosion is the backdrop for the apropos technothriller “On The Brink”, the latest novel by retired Tri-Valley scientist and pastor Sidney Niemeyer.
Spotlight
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,…
Moving insurance vs. moving coverage: What California consumers need to know
Many people assume their movers provide “insurance” for household goods. In reality, most licensed movers in California are required to provide coverage, which is different from insurance and comes with important limitations.
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A century of Castlewood: Tracing the evolution from Hearst hacienda to golf club to modern hub for recreation
Perched partway up the southwestern hills is an epicenter of recreational and social activity that evokes the past, present and future of Pleasanton.
Shaken up: Earthquake swarms leave Tri-Valley community on edge
The largest of the most recent swarm of earthquakes last week served as a Monday morning wakeup to call to San Ramon resident and Bay Area native Joyce Yee while she watched a “cascade of glass” flow from her kitchen…
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill boys’ volleyball sweeps De La Salle, Amador
This time, the Falcons kicked it into yet another gear, sweeping De La Salle and Amador Valley.
What a season for Cal State East Bay men’s basketball
Lost in the beginning of the spring sports season, and of course the craziness of March Madness of the NCAA Division I tournament, California State University East Bay ended its historic men’s basketball season last week.
Livermore park district launching new youth soccer league
A new youth soccer league is debuting in Livermore during this fall season, with the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District founding the program for families looking for a “community-centered option focused on fun, development and connection” on the field.
ReAL Estate
Golden Gate Fields could become huge bayfront park after agreement reached to purchase former racetrack
A plan to transform the former Alameda County horse racetrack Golden Gate Fields into an enormous community park could give a whole new meaning to the term “photo finish.”
Myth vs. reality: What’s really holding back homebuyers?
“For many renters, homeownership feels increasingly out of reach, especially in the Bay Area. New research shows the biggest barrier may not be desire, but instead misinformation.”
Blackhawk Plaza owners file for bankruptcy
Tenants at Blackhawk Plaza have been notified that its owners have entered into bankruptcy proceedings for the financially distressed property, marking the latest in a series of court actions involving the investment firm that purchased the prominent San Ramon Valley…
