Outgoing City Councilmember Testa enters Pleasanton mayor race
Pleasanton City Councilmember Julie Testa confirmed Monday she will be facing off against Jack Balch for the Pleasanton mayor seat this November.
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Livermore council paves way for future flexibility of property use in Midtown area
The Livermore City Council recently voted in favor of a compromise with McGrath RentCorp that would secure for the city over 100 acres of the company’s property in Midtown for potential future residential development opportunities.
Dublin poised for crowded elections for mayor, council, school board
Dublin is set to see at least three candidates in each race for city offices in the November general election while two of the three school board seats are contested, with the third still looking for its first potential representative…
All three city races contested, no candidates for one school board seat in Pleasanton
Those important elections for Pleasanton — on top of a hotel tax increase measure — include the mayor’s race, two City Council seats and two seats on the school board.
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Lifestyle
Letters: Witnessing civic action | Balancing housing growth and infrastructure needs | Activate America | Memory Matters
“While it is exciting to see our community grow with major housing plans like the Arroyo Lago residential project, we must also face the reality of what this growth means for our city’s resources.”
The Korten era: East Bay Parks hires acting general manager to permanent post
District solidifies cabinet leadership while uncertainty lingers with upcoming election, ongoing litigation with ex-GM.
2026 county fair drew 400,000 guests, generated millions in revenue in Pleasanton
This year’s Alameda County Fair tallied almost 400,000 attendees and produced millions in sales tax revenue for Pleasanton, the Tri-Valley area and Alameda County, organizers said.
A&E
‘Masters of Illusion’ making for a magical night at the Bankhead
The Bankhead Theater is set to close out its summer season with an evening of magic expected to thrill, engage and entertain audiences – while also keeping them guessing.
The complicated history of the Tri-Valley’s only national park site
As Eugene O’Neill settled into his home in the Danville hills at the peak of his career in search of the ideal setting in which he could write his ultimate masterpieces, his material turned all the more personal the more…
‘Flora in Focus’ exhibition opens at Livermore Library
Floral art has blossomed once again at Livermore’s Civic Center Library – a showcase of local artists that “highlights the power of creativity, collaboration and friendship”.
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
Granada-Livermore wins U.S. title over Bollinger Canyon, plays for World Series championship
The boys of Granada-Livermore Baseball have reached the championship game of the international Little League Intermediate World Series played in their hometown.
Granada-Livermore, Bollinger Canyon squaring off for berth in World Series championship game
The best team in the United States will come from the Tri-Valley, as undefeated Granada-Livermore Baseball will face 4-1 Bollinger Canyon Little League for the national crown on Saturday and a shot at the World Series championship the next night…
World Series action in Livermore
Twelve teams from across the world – including two from the Tri-Valley – have been competing in the Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series in Livermore.
ReAL Estate
Livermore OKs 900-unit guardrail for potential residential development near Springtown
The Livermore City Council recently approved the framework for a potential residential project spanning about 50 acres of open space near the Springtown neighborhood.
Parkview condo development opens in Livermore
A residential project in Livermore’s Isabel neighborhood saw its grand opening earlier this summer.
Bay Area residents more likely to own homes after leaving region, study finds
Many Bay Area residents who leave the region are finding a more affordable path to homeownership, but often at the cost of lower incomes, lower-performing schools and greater climate risk, according to a new report by a UC research institute.
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