Pleasanton school board OKs increase to monthly stipends
The board majority said the monthly increase of $737 would make it easier for working-class residents and those juggling careers and families to serve on the school board.
Latest Election News
Dublin Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum
| Date | Monday, Oct. 12 |
| Time | 6–8:30 p.m. |
| Location | Dublin Chamber of Commerce Office 6300 Village Pkwy #100 Dublin |
Join us for this in-person forum to learn more about the candidates for Dublin mayor and city council. Mayoral candidates will speak first, followed by city council candidates (both districts together). A video of the event will be available afterward.
More Local news
Honoring local history: Two houses, two commercial properties win 2026 Heritage Preservation Awards
The Kottinger Barn at 200 Ray St. and a home-turned-office at 180 Spring St. were among four buildings honored by the Pleasanton Heritage Association.
Fate of Bay Area public transit hinges on regional transit measure
If passed, the Regional Transit Measure, or RTM, will impose a half-cent sales tax in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties as well as a one-cent sales tax in San Francisco starting April 2027.
Pleasanton council expresses early support for proposed affordable housing project
The Pleasanton City Council voiced its early support Tuesday for what would be the city’s first ever 100%-affordable housing development, though it did express concerns over project funding and parking.
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Lifestyle
Letters: Who readers recommend for local office…
“Sometimes you learn more about a person over a friendly game of ping pong than you do listening to political speeches.”
Dublin principal displays dance moves on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’
Amador Elementary School principal Michael D’Ambrosio shimmied his way onto national television this week, appearing on the Oct. 19 “Dance Party Travel Trivia” segment of “Live with Kelly and Mark.”
News Digest: Zone 7 storm prep open house | Halloween brew crawl | 52nd Foothill Band Review | Pet costume parade at City Center | ‘Gilmore Girls’ fest
City Center Bishop Ranch is San Ramon is hosting its annual Howl-O-Ween pet parade this Sunday, which will feature dozens of furry friends dressed up in Halloween costumes and plenty of other fun activities for pets and their owners.
A&E
Carnaval at Firehouse: Santana tribute band frontman ready for concert close to home
Keep an ear out in downtown Pleasanton this Friday night for the smooth sounds of Santana, courtesy of a cover band fronted by hometown singer and percussionist Carlos Elizalde.
‘Violins of Hope’ showcases restored Holocaust instruments in Tri-Valley
The world-renowned “Violins of Hope” program is making its return to the Tri-Valley starting this week with two concerts and a gallery exhibition featuring stringed instruments once used by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust.
Russian pianist Yakushev returns to Livermore’s Bankhead Theater
Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev returns to the Bankhead Theater on Saturday to open Del Valle Fine Arts’ 49th season.
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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An event destination: Visit Tri-Valley pushes bold vision to transform region – but not everybody is all-in on the $365M project
Thousands of seats for concerts, interchangeable arenas for different sports and abundant space for business meetings and conferences – for a price tag in the hundreds of millions.
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: Foothill honors volleyball coach Collins on milestone
The Foothill High girls’ volleyball team won its final two games of the regular season to finish 12-1 in EBAL play and the No. 2 seed in the league playoffs.
From canceled season to five wins (and counting…?) for Dougherty Valley football
“There were times I felt like we may not see a Dougherty Valley football team again. Fortunately for Wildcat players, the school brought on coach Gwangee Pittman to run the program.”
Pickleball Kingdom aims to open indoor courts in December
Pickleball Kingdom Livermore will offer skill-based open play, private court reservations, clinics, lessons, free introductory classes, junior programs, leagues, tournaments, events and instant video replays.
ReAL Estate
New tenants, expansions drive leasing growth at Bishop Ranch
John Muir Health, Cloud Software Group and Trumark Homes were among the businesses that added square footage at the San Ramon campus
The real estate headlines are focused on interest rates, but what’s the real story?
“But rates are only part of the story. Here in the East Bay, the real story looks much different: Prices are inching back up, buyers may have fewer homes to choose from, and homes are still selling.”
Florida real estate firm buys Pleasanton Gateway Shopping Center for $79.1 million
The sale price was about 16% lower than the center’s assessed real-property value of $94 million as of July, according to data from the county assessor’s office.
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