Swalwell’s governor campaign in freefall after assault allegations
Tri-Valley Democrat Eric Swalwell is on the defensive and the future of his gubernatorial campaign is in doubt, following the release of a bombshell San Francisco Chronicle article Friday that reported sexual assault allegations by a former staffer.
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Danville PD chase aided by helicopter results in vehicle collision on I-680, two arrests
A reported mail theft in Danville last week gave way to a police pursuit that involved the assistance of a Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office helicopter, a freeway crash and ultimately the detention of two suspects, according to an announcement from…
Spanish restaurant set to replace Frontier Spice in downtown Pleasanton
A downtown Pleasanton restaurateur who recently took over the former Frontier Spice building on Main Street is now looking to convert the Indian restaurant space into a Spanish-inspired eatery.
Guest Opinion: What we learned after producing play written by AI
“Many in our audience found this reassuring. Great plays, it seems, are still beyond AI’s reach. But director Rice offered a note of caution: our results were shaped by our ethics. We deliberately avoided using the work of living playwrights…
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Lifestyle
Opioid crisis has no boundaries
For some students in Alameda County, the opioid crisis could appear completely unrelated to their lives, while others suffer daily from the effects of the crisis.
Holi festival to brighten Bishop Ranch this weekend
Bishop Ranch’s annual Holi event, billed as the East Bay’s largest celebration of the Indian spring festival centered on “rhythm, color and community connection”, returns to San Ramon this weekend.
Pleasanton Rose Show moves to Museum on Main for 86th installment
The Pleasanton Rose Show, an annual display of beautiful blooms on Mother’s Day weekend, will be back in 2026 at a new venue, with organizers cultivating a budding relationship with the Museum on Main to rescue the longtime event.
A&E
‘Splendid Surroundings’ on view in Livermore gallery
Inspired by artists’ environs, a collection of watercolor paintings is on display through mid-May in Livermore’s Bankhead Theater.
Grammy winner Lyle Lovett headlining rebranded Bankhead gala
LVA has tapped four-time Grammy Award winner Lyle Lovett to usher in its 20th season, with the country musician anointed as “the thinking man’s cowboy” an apt pick to headline the newly rebranded gala to celebrate and support the arts…
Pleasanton North Rotary’s A Starry Night gala returns this month
Pleasanton North Rotary and its nonprofit PNR Foundation is set to host its 37th annual A Starry Night dinner, dance and charity auction next week at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton.
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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A century of Castlewood: Tracing the evolution from Hearst hacienda to golf club to modern hub for recreation
Perched partway up the southwestern hills is an epicenter of recreational and social activity that evokes the past, present and future of Pleasanton.
Shaken up: Earthquake swarms leave Tri-Valley community on edge
The largest of the most recent swarm of earthquakes last week served as a Monday morning wakeup to call to San Ramon resident and Bay Area native Joyce Yee while she watched a “cascade of glass” flow from her kitchen…
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Softball elite come to Livermore for Stampede tournament
There are 16 teams in the three-day Livermore Stampede showcase, and it is a veritable who’s who of softball prowess in Northern California.
‘Home Team Act’: Federal bill seeks to keep sports franchises in their cities
Oakland Congresswoman Lateefah Simon is one of the co-sponsors for a new piece of legislation that gives communities an opportunity to keep professional sports teams in their cities before their owners move the franchise to another location.
Livermore hosting who’s who of NorCal softball in Stampede tournament
It’s a spring ritual when it comes to local prep sporting events as the Livermore Stampede rides into town this week. It is arguably the top high school softball tournament in Northern California.
ReAL Estate
Golden Gate Fields could become huge bayfront park after agreement reached to purchase former racetrack
A plan to transform the former Alameda County horse racetrack Golden Gate Fields into an enormous community park could give a whole new meaning to the term “photo finish.”
Myth vs. reality: What’s really holding back homebuyers?
“For many renters, homeownership feels increasingly out of reach, especially in the Bay Area. New research shows the biggest barrier may not be desire, but instead misinformation.”
Blackhawk Plaza owners file for bankruptcy
Tenants at Blackhawk Plaza have been notified that its owners have entered into bankruptcy proceedings for the financially distressed property, marking the latest in a series of court actions involving the investment firm that purchased the prominent San Ramon Valley…
