‘Progress with purpose’: Pleasanton mayor delivers 2026 State of the City address
Pleasanton Mayor Jack Balch delivered his 2026 State of the City speech last week where he centered his remarks on the central theme of “progress with purpose”.
More Local news
DA charges parents of teen injured in e-moto crash in Walnut Creek
The parents of a teen who was severely injured after crashing his electronic motorbike have been charged with misdemeanor child abuse, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.
Pleasanton council shows early support for annexation, downtown plan, other priority projects
The Pleasanton City Council participated in a special workshop last week where the members told staff to begin assessing a number of projects to prioritize over the next couple of years, including the possible annexation of Castlewood, updating the Downtown…
Nighttime lane closures on I-580 near Pleasanton, I-680 through San Ramon Valley
Construction crews are closing lanes on both freeways in the Tri-Valley as part of overnight pavement rehabilitation projects that started this week.
Subscribe to Express!
Get the Express daily newsletter right to your inbox to stay updated on the latest local news.
Lifestyle
Explore chefs’ palates at inaugural Bankhead event
LVA is debuting a new culinary experience in downtown Livermore in June as part of the inaugural “Tri-Valley Twist” weekend.
Goodguys’ All American Get-Together at Pleasanton fairgrounds this weekend
Classic cars and trucks, low-riders, hot rods, muscle cars and customs are set to take over the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this weekend for Goodguys’ All American Get-Together.
Beautiful Benito at Valley Humane Society
“Bonito Benito is waiting for you at Valley Humane Society. If you’re ready for good vibes and even better company, Benito is your perfecto gato.”
A&E
Technology meets art in San Ramon City Hall gallery
Bay Area artist Raj Darshi’s treatment on the intersection of technology and human creativity is hanging inside San Ramon City Hall throughout the month.
The future of art is now: Two Pleasanton exhibitions highlight young creatives
Burgeoning artists from the Tri-Valley and beyond have their creative work on display in separate competitive exhibitions in downtown Pleasanton this spring.
‘Her Words, Her Light’: Tri-Valley photographer puts the focus on local women and their stories
Pleasanton photographer Nina Pomeroy is in the midst of a new portrait and podcast project to capture personal connection in this age of increasing isolation and inauthenticity – “real women, with real stories, in their most honest light”.
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.
Community Calendar
Did you miss
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
Livermore park district launching new youth soccer league
A new youth soccer league is debuting in Livermore during this fall season, with the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District founding the program for families looking for a “community-centered option focused on fun, development and connection” on the field.
Pleasanton Preps: Falcons start to hit stride in boys’ volleyball season
The Foothill boys’ volleyball team appears to be hitting its stride at the right time as they won a pair of matches last week.
Prado hits first home run in Emerald baseball history
No matter what happens in the rest of Aadyn Prado’s life, there is one thing no one can ever take away.
ReAL Estate
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…
Espinola named Bay East president for 2026
Bill Espinola, of Parkview Realty in Hayward, is the new president for the Bay East Association of Realtors for 2026.
