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.
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San Leandro PD names interim chief as top cop heads for court on hit-and-run
The City of San Leandro has appointed an interim police chief as its top officer is scheduled for arraignment Thursday on a hit-and-run charge.
Pleasanton Unified sees positive numbers in 2026-27 operating budget
After months of discussing cuts and reductions to a budget that has been negatively certified since the beginning of this year, the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees received some good news last week about next year’s annual budget.
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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Take Us Along: Advocating for education
PUSD Superintendent Maurice Ghysels brought the Weekly along on his advocacy visit to the State Capitol on Monday.
Introducing Lucy, Livermore’s 2026 Ambassadog
Livermore recently recognized its latest furry mascot, with Lucy crowned as community’s third official Ambassadog.
Meet Mimi Imfirst at Valley Humane Society
“This chatty, inquisitive young adult is the first to greet you at the door, the first to weigh in on your day, and the first to claim the coziest spot in the house. Sweet, spunky and endlessly communicative, she keeps…
A&E
Opera in the Vineyard arrives twice this summer
The first of this summer’s two Opera in the Vineyard showcases is set for the end of this month – both key fundraisers for Livermore Valley Opera ahead of its 35th anniversary season.
Pleasanton unveils ‘Harmonic Symphony’ to honor synthesizer pioneer Don Lewis
The city of Pleasanton recently celebrated its newest public art installation, “The Don Lewis Harmonic Symphony”, which involves a row of playable instruments gathered in front of an abstract sculpture of the late performer, composer and synthesizer pioneer.
CYT Tri-Valley’s ‘Newsies’ puts family ties center stage at the Bankhead
CYT Tri-Valley is bringing the urgency of a turn-of-the-century newspaper strike to the Bankhead Theater this month, but for some families involved in the “Newsies” production, the story of standing together is not limited to the stage.
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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Tri-Valley beer scene: Get to know the local breweries serving their craft from Livermore to Danville
The Tri-Valley has earned recognition for its winemaking prowess. Local brewers are now expanding the area’s beverage profile by making thirst-quenching, award-winning beers.
Embarcadero Media Foundation CEO Dawes announces he will step away
Adam Dawes, who has led Embarcadero Media Foundation through stiff winds buffeting both the organization and wider media landscape, has announced that he will be stepping down as chief executive officer of the local nonprofit that publishes the Palo Alto…
Sports
The pathway for horse racing to return to Pleasanton
“It’s a journey that is worth fighting for, and it’s important to race fans to know there still are people fighting for it, and to keep the faith.”
Bay Area officials issue statement supporting immigrants in time for FIFA World Cup
With the Bay Area set to host its first FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Saturday, local officials signed off on a joint statement supporting the belonging of diverse identities in the Bay Area.
The life of a Leprechaun: Independent league players chase their baseball dreams in Dublin
It’s true love for the game and the chance to live out a dream for the Dublin Leprechauns. How else would one expect players from 14 different states to come together for 60 days.
ReAL Estate
Been there, bought that: Baby boomers are helping shape real estate
“Here in the Tri-Valley, and across the country, older boomers are an active and influential force in real estate and one that often gets lost in the headlines.”
Hidden Canyon housing development gets green light from Pleasanton Planning Commission
The Pleasanton Planning Commission unanimously endorsed the so-called “Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project”, which seeks to build 28 new multimillion-dollar homes near the Pleasanton Ridge.
Appellate court sides with city in ruling on San Ramon Market Place project
After a lengthy legal battle with a neighborhood group that organized to protest a redevelopment project slated for the Market Place shopping center, the project approved by the San Ramon Planning Commission more than three years ago could be coming…
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