Planning Commission to discuss rezoning three properties in Pleasanton for high-density housing
The Pleasanton Planning Commission will consider making several recommendations to the City Council on Wednesday that could set the stage for nearly 1,500 new residential units across three sites.
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Editorial: Ambitious Tri-Valley candidate forum series in 2026
Our team is proud to announce that we are hosting 11 election forum events throughout the Tri-Valley to help our loyal readers and voters at-large get to know their local candidates and become better informed before casting their ballots.
Rigatoni’s restaurant closes for good in Dublin after 27 years
Rigatoni’s, a mainstay of the Dublin culinary scene for nearly 30 years, quietly shuttered this week – the latest scaling back for the Italian restaurant group that once boasted three brand names known in the Tri-Valley and beyond.
‘A common purpose over division’: Democrat Wahab sworn into Congress with bipartisan aspirations
Former state senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into Congress on Wednesday, returning to the U.S. House of Representatives a Democratic delegate for areas including the Tri-Valley left empty in scandal five months ago
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Lifestyle
Move in with Pounce A Lot from Valley Humane Society
“She’s got soft fur worthy of an encore, big, captivating eyes that steal the show, and a shy warm-up before she really gets the crowd going. Ready to make her the star of your home?”
‘A true cultural exchange’: Irish cast bringing the drama to 2026 Eugene O’Neill Festival
Playwright Eugene O’Neill is known for both his complicated personal life – and works based on it – and his ongoing impact on modern American theatre, with those two factors set to be center stage at this year’s festival celebrating…
Splatter fun in Dublin this weekend
The city of Dublin’s annual Splatter festival – a multicultural showcase of entertainment, art and community – is set to take over Emerald Glen Park on Sept. 12.
A&E
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.
Shows in September: Jazz, comedy, MTV original VJs, ‘Glee’ alum and more at Bankhead Theater
The momentum is building for Livermore Valley Arts’ 2026-27 entertainment season with a crowded September calendar on the heels of last weekend’s successful Opening Night at the Bankhead showcase fundraiser featuring Grammy winner Lyle Lovett in concert.
Pleasanton’s Iza wins dog surfing competition in Pacifica
You might have heard of the phrase “hang 10” in surfboarding. But have you ever heard of hanging 18? Well that’s what Iza, a French bulldog from Pleasanton, has been doing for the past five years at local dog surfing…
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
Fitness club set to take over old Rite Aid space in Alamo Plaza
Renovations are underway to turn an empty former Rite Aid building into a high-end fitness club in affluent Alamo.
Amador Valley boys’ basketball hit with penalties, put on probation over player ineligibility
The Amador Valley High School boys’ basketball team has been placed on probation and banned from the postseason for the next two seasons – as well as forced to forfeit wins from last year – after NCS officials found the…
Pleasanton Preps: A naming proposal for Amador Valley’s new gym
“That got me thinking about Amador and how easy it would be to name the gym and the court. And after a phone call from longtime Tri-Valley Herald writer Billy Ortiz where he offered a suggestion, it got me thinking…
ReAL Estate
Construction underway on 195-unit Trumark housing development in Bishop Ranch
Trumark Homes is celebrating the groundbreaking on the latest housing development in its hometown of San Ramon, with construction now underway on nearly 200 new housing units boasting easy access to the Iron Horse Regional Trail.
Pleasanton council rejects multi-story residential project downtown
The Pleasanton City Council unanimously voted to nix a Pleasanton family’s housing application earlier this month that would have turned an unused commercial office building near Main Street into a three-story residential building.
Real estate ‘seasons’: The calendar vs. the market
“As we trade summer for fall, the idea of waiting until things pick up and more homes come on the market might deserve some rethinking. The right season is the one where the numbers line up for buyers and sellers.”
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