Races take shape for Alameda County primary election
See who is on the ballot in the Tri-Valley after the final filing deadline passed last week for the June primary election.
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‘This is our lifeblood for art’: Aging Bothwell Arts Center faces uncertain future in Livermore
Nestled in a Livermore neighborhood is the beloved locus of an artist community that may be nearing the end of its usable life…
Despite ‘meaningful movement’ on negotiations, Dublin teachers strike carries on for day 4
Negotiations between the Dublin teachers union and school district remain stalled as of Thursday, marking the fourth day of their ongoing strike after another unsuccessful bargaining session Wednesday.
PUSD trustees to review second interim budget report
The Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees will be voting on the 2025-26 second interim budget report Thursday, which continues to show a negative unrestricted ending fund balance that grew from the first interim report that was presented to…
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Lifestyle
News Digest: Pleasanton’s State of the City | Mayors panel | Livermore General Plan update | St. Patrick’s Brew Crawl | DSRSD water academy
Pleasanton Mayor Jack Balch will be delivering his 2026 State of the City speech next Thursday, March 19, at the Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery. Read about that and more in this week’s News Digest.
AI-generated script to open SPARC Theater’s 2026 season
SPARC Theater’s newly announced 20th anniversary season includes two all-time classics, but it’s a brand-new script on the bill that might garner the most attention for the Livermore troupe.
Meet Poppet from East Bay SPCA
A 1-year-old calico beauty with a gentle heart and playful spirit, Poppet may start a little shy but a soft voice and kind touch help her quickly blossom into a loving companion.
A&E
‘Millennium and Memory’ with Valley Concert Chorale
Valley Concert Chorale is tapping into American music present and past for its “Millennium and Memory” shows this Friday and Saturday at two churches in the Tri-Valley.
Las Positas College producing ‘Sense and Sensibility’ adaptation
Jane Austen’s timeless tale of the Dashwood sisters – with “a fast, funny and fearless makeover” for the stage, thanks to playwright Kate Hamill – is coming to Las Positas College in Livermore during the next two weeks.
CYT Tri-Valley bringing Shakespeare to next generation
Shakespeare’s famous forest frolic with feisty fairies is coming to the Bankhead Theater next week.
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.
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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
Case dismissed: Dublin fencing coaches cleared after DA’s office finds insufficient evidence of swindling immigrant instructors
Criminal charges against two prominent fencing teachers in Dublin were dropped late last month, with the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office citing insufficient evidence to proceed with the case centered on alleged labor violations.
Pleasanton Preps: Amador wrestler overcomes tough injury to win NCS crown
“It was an amazing – and improbable – 36 hours for Amador Valley wrestler Eliana Caro.”
Road warrior Wolves: Both SRVHS soccer teams advance to state championship games
For the town of Danville, Friday the 13th will have a non-superstitious meaning this year as the San Ramon Valley High boys’ and girls’ soccer teams will be playing for CIF State titles that day.
ReAL Estate
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.
Supervisor: No housing currently planned for Blackhawk Plaza
As rumors swirl over the fate of Blackhawk Plaza amid bankruptcy proceedings and the appointment of a receiver for the property, local officials are seeking to provide some clarity and assurance to residents concerned that it could be imminently redeveloped…
Downtown Livermore’s R Place Music Club hits the market
An entertainment venue and bar on Old First Street was recently listed for sale along with its resident building.
