Alameda County supervisors voted to ban the rodeo practice of wild cow milking in unincorporated parts of the county, while an amendment to the ordinance cleared spurs, bucking straps and non-release ropes for continued use.

The funky sounds of the Big Easy -- via Oakland, that is -- will be ushering in the 2022-23 season at the Firehouse Arts Center when the Bay Area's own MJ's Brass Boppers perform in downtown Pleasanton this weekend.

The nonprofit organization, Tri-Valley Haven, is hosting its annual Pace for Peace run/walk event put on to raise funds and awareness for survivors of domestic violence. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the pace run.

Livermore's new City Manager Marianna Marysheva has had her hands full since officially taking over the role in June -- and while there seems to never be a dull moment, she told the Weekly she is excited for the work ahead.

One project slated to break ground in fall is aiming to help Pleasanton residents grow their own food in a sustainable, water-conserving manner -- a community garden and farm.

The Pleasanton community is mourning the loss of former mayor, bank executive and community service leader Robert 'Bob' Philcox. His service on two public agencies came at crucial junctures in the recent history of the Tri-Valley.

Leaders of the Tri-Valley's Jewish communities are preparing for this year's Rosh Hashanah celebrations, with events planned throughout the region.

Audiences of the Livermore Valley Opera will be able to experience classic, dramatized Italian vocal performances in the company's upcoming fall and spring productions, starting with Donizetti's 'The Elixir of Love' from Oct. 1-9.

As a community we must work to continue to remove the stigma of mental health treatment and push for increased funding for community based programs to support all individuals. Accessible, consistent care allows us to address mental health issues early and effectively.

A total of seven schools in the Tri-Valley were recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, including Hart Middle School in Pleasanton.

A teenager from Livermore faces a potential murder charge after allegedly crashing into another car while trying to flee authorities after a sideshow in Rio Linda, seriously injuring a pregnant woman and killing her unborn baby earlier this month.

The recent merger between two Pleasanton nonprofits has led some citizens to question how the move will impact their community, causing a turnout of disapproving public comments at the latest City Council meeting.

The North Coast Section recently forwarded on two different proposals to the December meeting -- one from Acalanes and one from Dougherty Valley -- that will shape the EBAL for the four-year span from 2024 to 2028.

At a mayor candidate forum, former campaign allies turned competitors John Marchand and Mony Nop discussed issues of their election platforms and shared their individual visions for the city of Livermore.

Current Dublin Unified School District Board President Dan Cherrier is seeking reelection this November, aiming for a second term representing Trustee Area 5 in a contested campaign against a former trustee.

Sameer Hakim, a former Dublin school trustee who currently sits as vice chair of the city's Parks and Community Services Commission, is seeking the Dublin Unified School District Trustee Area 5 seat in the upcoming election.

Visiting Ha Long Bay in Vietnam was a major bucket list item for the Markel family. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its nearly 2,000 limestone islands and calm, emerald green water. Of course the Pleasanton Weekly had to come along!

New housing developments, the drinking water supply and public safety were just some of the topics that five Pleasanton City Council candidates running in the November election addressed during a public forum Sept. 12.

CalMatters' fall 2022 Voter Guide has debuted ahead of election day to be a nonpartisan resource for all Californians.

Dublin school volunteer Kristen Speck is poised to be the newest member of the school board, coming forward as the only candidate to file for the open Trustee Area 2 seat in the upcoming election.