The complicated history of the Tri-Valley’s only national park site
As Eugene O’Neill settled into his home in the Danville hills at the peak of his career in search of the ideal setting in which he could write his ultimate masterpieces, his material turned all the more personal the more he sought to make sense of the person he was spending the most time with…
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Online community raises funds to honor man killed in Jeep accident in Pleasanton
A GoFundMe that was created after a man died in a Jeep accident in Pleasanton nearly two months ago has raised over $10,000 to help build a well near a school in Afghanistan in his memory.
Pleasanton Unified Trustee Walker announces bid for reelection to Area 2 seat
PUSD Area 2 Trustee Laurie Walker announced Tuesday that she will be running for a second term on the school board during the upcoming November election.
San Ramon police investigating business burglaries in Bishop Ranch area
San Ramon PD is investigating a series of early morning break-ins at a prominent shopping center this week while seeking to assure the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
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Lifestyle
Culinary Angels set for 10th anniversary gala at Concannon Vineyard
Tri-Valley nonprofit Culinary Angels is celebrating its major milestone in 2026 with a gala in Livermore Valley wine country this fall to raise funds and awareness upon the occasion.
Dublin: Student-led neurodivergence support nonprofit expands globally
One Dublin high school student’s wish to better support neurodivergent children and families led to the development and growth of a youth-led nonprofit aiming to do just that.
Meet Blue at East Bay SPCA in Dublin
This one-of-a-kind guy is sure to turn heads. With his unforgettable looks, calm and friendly personality and love of companionship, Blue is sure to be your new best friend.
A&E
‘Flora in Focus’ exhibition opens at Livermore Library
Floral art has blossomed once again at Livermore’s Civic Center Library – a showcase of local artists that “highlights the power of creativity, collaboration and friendship”.
Livermore author goes to ‘Otter Space’ for book series debut
Pip, pip, hooray! Livermore author Jen de Oliveira recently released “Pip & Pals: Otter Space” – the first installment of her new, kid-friendly graphic novel series.
Bringing the house down: Crews begin demolition of 94-year-old Amador Theater
PUSD officially started tearing down Amador Valley High School’s nearly century-old theater on Friday.
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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Community rallies to aid Blackhawk Plaza ducks following pond’s closure
The ongoing saga of Blackhawk Plaza’s troubles amid tenant vacancies, turnovers, and multiple legal proceedings including its owners’ bankruptcy came home to roost in recent weeks as the longstanding pond closed for repairs just before the start of summer.
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
World Series action in Livermore
Twelve teams from across the world – including two from the Tri-Valley – have been competing in the Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series in Livermore.
Pleasanton Preps: Jiu-jitsu journey takes Tri-Valley native to doorstep of UFC
It might have been a given that Joseph Kropschot ended up fighting in the UFC, but earlier in his life he didn’t realize it. Kropschot, now 31, was raised in San Ramon and went to San Ramon Valley High School…
Star Pleasanton swimmer Luka Mijatovic wins national championship
Luka Mijatovic, the 17-year-old senior at Foothill High School, was one of the headlines from the recently completed Toyota National Swimming Championships held July 25 to Aug. 1 in Irvine.
ReAL Estate
Livermore OKs 900-unit guardrail for potential residential development near Springtown
The Livermore City Council recently approved the framework for a potential residential project spanning about 50 acres of open space near the Springtown neighborhood.
Parkview condo development opens in Livermore
A residential project in Livermore’s Isabel neighborhood saw its grand opening earlier this summer.
Bay Area residents more likely to own homes after leaving region, study finds
Many Bay Area residents who leave the region are finding a more affordable path to homeownership, but often at the cost of lower incomes, lower-performing schools and greater climate risk, according to a new report by a UC research institute.
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