Sunol school board hopefuls talk bond measure, enrollment, unity
The four candidates running for the board also discussed transparency, community building and their goals for office.
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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
Court interpreters authorize strike over unfair labor practices
After more than eight months of bargaining, interpreters working at Northern California state courts authorized a strike this week, alleging unfair labor practices and pay inequities.
Pleasanton man sentenced in fatal Crow Canyon crash
A 28-year-old Pleasanton man was sentenced Thursday to nearly 15 years in prison for his role in a fatal crash on the outskirts of San Ramon last year.
‘A true guardian of Pleasanton’: Former mayor, councilman Tom Pico dies
Tom Pico, the former mayor and councilmember known as a champion for Pleasanton’s slow growth and open space preservation movements of the 1990s and 2000s, died last week of natural causes during a brief hospitalization. He was 82.
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Lifestyle
News Digest: No Kings Vote Early Family Fair | Halloween scavenger hunt | Oktoberfest and SmokeFest
Indivisible Tri-Valley is hosting a free No Kings: Vote Early Family Fair this Saturday, as part of a national day of action, at Emerald Glen Park in Dublin from 2-4 p.m.
Abuzz for Bugs via Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
“Bugs is not only adorable, he’s a cuddler, already house-trained, walks on leash and gets along with the resident dog. He’s an all-around, very nice companion.”
‘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.
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.
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.
Life-size elephant statues stomp into Livermore
The 30 sculptures are intended to amplify Indigenous culture and inspire the coexistence of people and wildlife.
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
‘It is kind of mind-blowing’: RB Harrington making impact on Amador varsity as freshman
“That’s right – a 14-year-old freshman making a monster impact for a varsity football team. Just look at the last three games.”
Oklahoma softball commit Ryan leads San Ramon Valley’s potent flag football offense
Imagine a high school athlete so accomplished they have Division I college offers in two different sports. San Ramon Valley’s Gia Ryan is such an athlete. And she’s only a junior.
Pleasanton Preps: 30 years and still going strong for Foothill volleyball coach Collins
There are very few givens in the local prep sports scene, but one that certainly seems to ring true every year – the Foothill High girls’ volleyball team will be the thick of things at the end of the season.
ReAL Estate
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.
Column: Ask a Realtor. Then ask the robot. Then ask a Realtor again
“While AI is currently generating significant attention, it didn’t top NAR’s 2026 list of current technologies used in the real estate business. The list was dominated by more traditional tools…”
Construction begins on new memory care facility in Dublin
A senior housing company broke ground this month on a memory care project in western Dublin, with the goal of opening the facility late next year.
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