Under Par: New indoor golf facility brings year-round play to Pleasanton
If you’re looking for a way to play 18 holes at Pebble Beach or hit a couple rounds of arcade-style courses, all without having to leave Pleasanton, then Under Par Golf Club might be the place for you.
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Private volleyball coach arrested outside Pleasanton school on suspicion of child porn
See the city’s statement trying to distance itself from independent contractor as police investigation continues – plus more on the coach’s former ties to Tri-Valley school teams.
Where’s Lady? SJPD hopes public can help locate stolen dog after suspect arrested in Livermore
After a suspect in the underlying burglary case was arrested in Livermore, police in San Jose are hoping the community can help them locate a stolen French bulldog named Lady.
Sutter Health buys nearly 30 acres from IKEA in Dublin
Sutter Health recently purchased 27 acres of undeveloped land from IKEA in eastern Dublin, but it has not yet committed publicly to a plan for the property.
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Lifestyle
Meyhouse brings Turkish small plates and jazz to San Ramon
Meyhouse San Ramon offers classic Turkish food and drink with modern twists plus jazz and varied musical performances.
Letters: The case for a crossword puzzle | Respect youth sports referees | Special election costs | Police’s alternate response
“A resignation is a private choice. A special election is a public cost. The two should not be financially linked. It’s time for California to demand accountability.”
Mobile bookstore enters new chapter with brick-and-mortar shop in Livermore
The founder of a vintage bookstore-on-wheels is gearing up to open her first storefront next month in downtown Livermore.
A&E
‘P is for Pleasanton’: New picture book highlights hometown history from A to Z
That’s what it says on the cover, anyway. When you open the alphabetical, artistic ode to Pleasanton, P actually stands for … well, maybe the creators wouldn’t want me to spoil it.
Pleasanton student wins Congressional Art Competition
Camellia Wang, an incoming junior at Pleasanton’s Amador Valley High School, took first place in the Congressional Art Competition for District 14.
Valley Concert Chorale performs on Carnegie Hall stage
Singers from the Livermore-based Valley Concert Chorale joined vocal artists from Tracy, Southern California and Georgia in performing at famed Carnegie Hall in New York City last month.
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
Pleasanton Preps: San Francisco Giants draft former Foothill pitcher Flora fourth overall
Wearing the orange and black was something Jackson Flora had been searching for since he was young.
‘Not a viable ongoing option’: Oakland Roots Soccer Club won’t return to Coliseum for 2027 season
Professional soccer club Oakland Roots SC have announced that after two seasons at the Oakland Coliseum, it will not return to the stadium for the 2027 season.
Oakland moves forward with plan to sell city’s portion of coliseum
The Oakland City Council on Monday approved a city ordinance agreeing to the terms of the sale of the Oakland Arena and Coliseum Complex, sealing a deal years in the making.
ReAL Estate
What’s new at Concannon Vineyard: Fresh owners lead changes throughout historic Livermore winery
A sense of tradition endures at Concannon Vineyard, but several clues point to the famed Livermore winery’s new ownership…
Danville firm acquires former Nordstrom building, nearby parking lot at Stoneridge Shopping Center
A real estate company based in Danville, along with other local investors, recently paid over $10 million for an 8.4-acre parcel of land at the Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton, which includes the former Nordstrom building and a large surface…
Sunset announces homebuilder for 255-unit Canopy project
One of several new housing projects on the horizon for San Ramon’s Bishop Ranch is one step closer to fruition, with homebuilder Lennar announced Monday as the developer for the 255-unit Canopy project approved by the city late last year.
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