Man killed in shooting at Dublin Sports Grounds
Police are investigating after a man was shot to death at the Dublin Sports Grounds on Saturday afternoon.
Something new to TASTE: Two wineries welcome tasting rooms ahead of Livermore Valley Wine Experience
Of the 25 Livermore Valley wineries pouring wine during TASTE, two are new participants this year. Both minority- and woman-owned, Shanti Winery and Cellar13 Winery recently opened Livermore tasting rooms that are generating buzz — and both are serving their wine at fun events during the program.
925 GIVES: Daylong donation drive benefits Tri-Valley nonprofits, including our own Embarcadero Media Foundation
“Today is an important 24 hours for nonprofit fundraising in the Tri-Valley. 3VCF is holding its second annual 925 GIVES campaign, which aptly falls on Sept. 25 in reference to the 925 area code that most of the eligible organizations operate out of.”
Corgi Con coming to Pleasanton fairgrounds
This Saturday, it’s not royal pooches that are being celebrated – it’s the everyday, lovable, short-legged corgis that will get their spotlight at Corgi Con.
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Pleasanton school board names Diolazo as next permanent superintendent
The PUSD Board of Trustees unanimously appointed deputy superintendent Ed Diolazo on Thursday night to serve as the district’s next superintendent.
News Digest: Election forums continue in Pleasanton, Livermore | Highway 84 weekend closure | POPS on the Green
The Pleasanton Weekly and Livermore Vine are holding three candidate forums next week as part of this new organization’s 11-part series this fall before the Nov. 3 election.
LARPD board candidates compete for votes at election forum
In a crowded race this fall for the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Board of Directors, seven candidates presented their goals and perspectives in an effort to gain voters’ support during a forum this week hosted by Livermore Vine.
Pleasanton announces 2026-27 Cultural Celebration Series
Pleasanton’s Cultural Celebration Series is returning next month with a list of events and activities throughout the next year that aims to bring residents and community members together to commemorate diversity and cultures from around the world.
Hively set to celebrate 50 years with upcoming anniversary gala
Hively, a Pleasanton-based child and family support nonprofit, will be hosting another community celebration and fundraising event next month to commemorate 50 years of serving children, families and childcare providers across the region.
Guest Opinion: Reflecting on our world on Ray Bradbury’s famous date – August 4, 2026
“Bradbury imagined this date as the aftermath of the end of the world. Thankfully for us it’s not. Instead it’s become a chance to ask whether progress means anything if we leave the best parts of ourselves behind.”
PUSD advocacy efforts result in AB 1204 not advancing in State Legislature
The Pleasanton Unified School District, along with many other districts statewide, celebrated the legislative death of Assembly Bill 1204 during this past session in Sacramento.
Tense contract renewal negotiations continue between county and fair board
The contract is set to renew Sept. 30 and it’s up to the supervisors to decide whether they want to modify the contract as part of the five-year extension. A county lawyer told them it was their option to tie the renewal and contract changes together, but they could proceed with changes apart from the…
Pleasanton school board to consider accepting Ghysels’ retirement letter, approving new superintendent contract
The PUSD Board of Trustees is set to vote this Thursday to accept Superintendent Maurice Ghysels’ retirement letter and endorse a new contract for a superintendent who has not been identified publicly to date.


