Wahab holds slim lead in Congressional District 14 special election
Democrat Aisha Wahab has taken a narrow lead in the special runoff election for Congressional District 14, with 51.04% of the vote to the 48.96% of fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez, according to unofficial results on Tuesday night.
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Declassified FBI documents provide new details into Swalwell’s relationship with suspected Chinese spy
Former congressman Eric Swalwell admitted he “hooked up” with a Chinese national, who was later accused of being a spy for her country, during the early days of his political career, according to documents newly released by the White House.
New Superintendent Limoges aspires to healing era for LVJUSD
New Superintendent Tony Limoges intends to bring stability to the Livermore school district following what he called a period of “tough times”, marked by budgeting challenges, tense labor negotiations and more leadership change at the top.
Police allege Tri-Valley man was drunk before causing fatal crash in Monterey
A 20-year-old Dublin man is facing possible criminal charges following a solo vehicle crash in Monterey that killed one of his passengers Sunday evening, according to authorities.
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Lifestyle
Let’s get rocked at Valley Humane Society
Turn the amp up to 11, because Def Leppard is ready to rock your world! This adventurous little headbanger will gladly headline your next hike before crashing into a cuddle session backstage on the couch.
Take Us Along: Anniversary in Spain
Donald and Tanya James celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary in Barcelona.
Wine industry pledges $820,000 to combat grapevine pest in California
California’s winegrape industry has committed $820,000 toward the eradication of a grapevine pest that has spread to 40 counties in the state, but the figure represents a small fraction of what might be needed to get the job done.
A&E
Dublin’s Kataria named county youth poet laureate
Alameda County Library has announced this year’s youth poet laureate and vice youth poet laureate are Dublin students, following a countywide competition in April.
News Digest: Join us at Pleasanton’s Concert in the Park | Valley Humane fundraising challenge | Card Show and Barber Expo at fairgrounds
The Pleasanton Weekly will be sponsoring the Aug. 21 Concert in the Park, which takes place at the Lions Wayside Park in downtown Pleasanton.
‘Mean Girls’ coming to Livermore High School stage
Royal Theater Academy is presenting “Mean Girls: High School Edition” for the next two weekends in Livermore, the culmination of summer preparations for the 30-plus Tri-Valley residents on the cast and crew.
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
Looking back at All-EBAL teams from spring sports season
Standouts in 2026 for baseball, softball, beach volleyball, boys’ golf, badminton, lacrosse, boys’ volleyball and stunt
Pleasanton Preps: World Series bids show prowess of Tri-Valley youth baseball
How good is youth baseball in the Tri-Valley? Very good. Here we are in August with some schools back in session and the others having started this week. Yet there were four – yep four – teams still competing in…
South Korea beats Granada-Livermore to win World Series
Granada-Livermore Baseball’s run at the hometown Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series came to an end Sunday night with an 11-4 loss to South Korea in the championship game at Max Baer Park.
ReAL Estate
SRVUSD moves toward selling Danville office site
Public agencies and nonprofits were notified this summer of their eligibility to express interest in acquiring the longtime SRVUSD office site during a mandated priority notice period. If no such entity makes a play, the district aims to get clearance…
Reluctant Danville council denies appeal over church housing project
“We looked at it not as a coincidence, but the timing as another one of those God winks,” CPC Danville lead pastor Tyler Scott told the council. “And so at a time when our town has something that we were…
Pleasanton council gives green light to move forward with annexing Arroyo Lago housing development site
The Pleasanton City Council approved documents this summer initiating proceedings to annex the site of a nearly 200-unit residential development proposed between Pleasanton and Livermore into the city’s boundaries.
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