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What a Week: Silent film festival spotlights Pleasanton's place in early days of cinema
The headline did its job, grabbing my attention right away: 'Pleasanton in the Movies'. The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum regularly screens films from the early days of American cinema, particularly those shot in the Bay Area...
Paying public educators
Tri-Valley teachers have said they are feeling the financial burdens of high cost-of-living in the Bay Area -- and that without appropriate compensation packages, they will either be forced to move districts or leave the industry.
Feinstein dies: Leaders share statements on late senator's 'trailblazing' leadership
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman senator in the country's history and the first woman to be San Francisco's mayor, has died at the age of 90. Local leaders share their thoughts on her groundbreaking career.
City receives award for alternative response unit
The city of Pleasanton took home the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for the development of Pleasanton PD's Alternate Response to Mental Health program during the annual League of California Cities conference.
With the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whom will Newsom appoint?
The death of Dianne Feinstein, California's groundbreaking senior senator for more than three decades, was announced Friday, scrambling politics in both her home state and Washington, D.C.
Grounded before takeoff: Livermore to relaunch search for airport manager after top choice backs out
The city of Livermore will resume its search for a new manager of the Livermore Municipal Airport after selecting a candidate who pulled out of the job at the last minute to take another position.
Zone 7 opens PFAS water treatment facility
The Zone 7 Water Agency recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art water treatment facility on Sept. 13, which will use an ion exchange treatment process to remove PFAS chemicals from the Stoneridge groundwater well in Pleasanton.
Underdog Falcons top Dons in annual rivalry game
Quite simply, it's why they play the games. I thought Amador Valley was the much stronger team, but when this rivalry comes to be each year in Pleasanton, anything can and often does happen. Friday's final: Foothill 12, Amador 7.
Del Valle Winery to host Fall Harvest Food and Wine Pairing
To kick off autumn, Livermore chef and pairings professional Leslie Dabney -- dubbed "The Vineyard Mom” -- and Del Valle Winery are hosting The Fall Harvest Food and Wine Pairing this Sunday.
Daycare worker gets 25 years in prison for child pornography -- used to work at Tri-Valley facility
An employee of a San Francisco daycare center who pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
'Breakfast at Baci's' wins Paint Pleasanton 2023
Bay Area artists descended upon historic downtown and surrounding areas earlier this month for the annual Paint Pleasanton outdoor art event and competition. Gouache artist Heather Martin won the top award for her painting...
Take Us Along! Happy anniversary
Pleasanton's Bob and Marianne Eisberg visited Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary this June. Bob and Marianne first met in Honolulu in June 1966 and try to return to Hawaii every five years to mark their anniversary in the islands. Send us your trip photo today!
Surprise meeting on personnel topics elicits more criticism toward Sunol school board
Sunol Glen School parents, teachers and community members packed the Sept. 20 special school board meeting -- which many criticized for being called so last minute -- to once again question the board majority's leadership.
Weekly journalists join effort to form new company-wide union
Newsroom employees at Embarcadero Media announced that they are forming a union on Sept. 26. The proposed Embarcadero Community News Guild includes reporters, visual journalists and designers at the Pleasanton Weekly.
Livermore Valley Arts executive director honored by county
Alameda County officials recently announced the winners of the 2023 Arts Leadership Awards, with Livermore Valley Arts Executive Director Chris Carter among the seven honorees being recognized at the supervisors' meeting.
An Afternoon or Evening with 'Frankenstein' author Mary Shelley in Pleasanton
The calendar turning to October this weekend will mean Halloween is officially upon Pleasanton -- and the Museum on Main is ready for the occasion, with the final installment of its 2023 Ed Kinney Speaker Series.
Emerald High School construction delayed three months
Dublin Unified leaders recently revealed that Phase 1 of the Emerald High School construction has been delayed by several months, meaning students will begin attending classes onsite at the start of the next school year...
Alameda, San Joaquin counties have highest violent crime rates involving guns
For over a decade, San Joaquin and Alameda counties have had the highest rates of violent crimes involving guns among California's 15 largest counties, according to a newly released study.
Pleasanton woman sets age-record for Tahoe swim
While Pleasanton's Stoneridge Creek retirement community offers its residents a range of fitness opportunities, its facilities might not be the first that come to mind as the daily training grounds for record-setting swimmers...
Pleasanton council reviews details about new police union contract
Pleasanton City Council members expressed their gratitude last week that the three-month impasse in labor negotiations between the PPOA and city reps resulted in a deal amenable to both sides.
Symphony seeks applicants for high school awards, youth music competition
The Livermore-Amador Symphony Association invites young, talented musicians to participate in two upcoming music competitions. The organization is also holding its POPS on the Green event for families Saturday afternoon.
Supervisors declare homelessness state of emergency in Alameda County
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last week to authorize a countywide homelessness state of emergency. Declaring a local state of emergency unlocks additional tools that could lead to...
Pleasanton council presses pause on water rate increase vote
The Pleasanton City Council voted to delay the decision of increasing the city's water rates after dozens of residents packed the meeting room on Sept. 19 to ask the council to slow down so that staff can conduct more analysis...
26th annual Pace for Peace returns this October
Tri-Valley Haven's Pace for Peace is now open for registration, with the upcoming event aimed at recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October and raising funds and awareness to support survivors of domestic violence.
'The Gems of Ruby Hill'
Step aside Beverly Hills and Atlanta, there's a new group of wives -- and one man -- looking to rock the reality TV world with their recently launched show, 'The Gems of Ruby Hill,' which was shot in the backyard of the Tri-Valley.

Pleasanton receives award for police alternative response unit
The city of Pleasanton took home the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for the development of Pleasanton PD's Alternate Response... Last comment on Sep 28, 2023 at 10:31 am | 1 comment

Surprise meeting on personnel topics elicits more criticism toward Sunol school board
Sunol Glen School parents, teachers and community members packed last Wednesday's special school board meeting -- which many... Last comment on Sep 27, 2023 at 7:13 pm | 3 comments

Pleasanton council presses pause on water rate increase vote
The Pleasanton City Council voted to delay the decision of increasing the city's water rates after dozens of residents packed... Last comment on Sep 22, 2023 at 9:15 pm | 7 comments

Guest Opinion: Come on Sunol, you can do better
Just because we raise a flag for a few weeks to give them a voice doesn't mean they are shoving their views down our throats.... Last comment on Sep 27, 2023 at 1:52 am | 49 comments

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