America 250: Celebrating a monumental Independence Day across the Tri-Valley
Tri-Valley residents will be joining the rest of the country in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the official birth of the U.S. as a special Fourth of July holiday arrives this weekend.
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New Nordstrom Local open in Danville
Nordstrom Local Danville opened last week, introducing the Tri-Valley to a service-focused location rather than traditional in-store shopping.
Supes approve standing committee for reparations
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday established a standing committee on reparations that will work to address racial disparities experienced by the county’s Black residents.
What’s that smell?: Zone 7 says tap water is safe despite funky odor
The agency said in a press release that the water is safe to consume and explained that the smell comes from a naturally occurring organic compound called geosmin,
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Lifestyle
Family at the fair
“Every Alameda County Fair is different – and that’s certainly the case when you have a child with you.”
News Digest: PCAC ‘Chair-ity’ arts fundraiser | Balkan comedy night at Tommy T’s | Olson retires from Livermore
Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council is launching a new fundraiser where residents can buy chairs that have been painted by local artists in order to support ongoing art programs.
‘Hamlet’ under the stars: SPARC marks milestone anniversary at Shakespeare in the Vineyard
The Bard’s play about a prince buggin’ out is SPARC Theater’s showcase production outdoors in Livermore Valley wine country this summer. “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” gets the 1990s treatment on the stage in Darcie Kent Vineyards in…
A&E
‘Fog Advisory’ wins Dublin photo contest
Local photographers used their camera lens to spotlight Dublin’s captivating environment in the city’s annual “Nature in Our Backyard” photography competition this spring.
Freshest art in the Bay: Harrington Gallery exhibit highlights work from past year
Pleasanton’s annual juried exhibition featuring the finest and freshest artwork by creatives throughout the region is on display downtown this summer in the city’s Harrington Gallery.
Livermore Valley Opera artistic director Erie Mills dies
“This is an unfathomable loss for the world of music, Livermore Valley Opera, where she has been our Artistic Director and guiding light for years and for all those who love and cherish her. She was absolutely extraordinary,” LVO Board…
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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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.”
Summer fun is here: Alameda County Fair begins four-weekend run in Pleasanton
The warm summer weather is back in Pleasanton, which means it’s time for the Alameda County Fair – carnival, cuisine, concerts, agriculture, art, Americana, experiential and educational exhibitions and much, much more.
Sports
World Cup fever rolls through Pleasanton
Dozens of soccer fans Wednesday afternoon boarded an ACE train in Pleasanton, donned in red, white and blue.
Pleasanton Preps: All You Can Do Sports Camp continues to grow
When I hear of local athletes giving back to their community by working with the next generation of athletes, I feel an obligation to give them credit. Such is the case of former San Ramon Valley athlete Mitch Bruno and…
Ready to roll: Sunken Gardens Pump Track opens to public in Livermore
Livermore’s first pump track is now open to the public at Sunken Gardens.
ReAL Estate
Planning Commission OKs rezoning two Pleasanton church sites to allow for housing
The Pleasanton Planning Commission approved a resolution last week that would rezone two churches in the city to allow for the construction of up to 10 housing units in portions of their properties.
Local Realtors take housing affordability message to Washington
A group of local Realtors recently took problems facing home buyers and sellers – as well as solutions to those problems – to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Hyatt House Pleasanton recently sold at auction
The Hyatt House property in Pleasanton, an extended-stay hotel located near the Hacienda Business Park, recently changed hands as part of an auction sale.
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