Nicole Gonzales
Staff reporter, Pleasanton Weekly, Livermore Vine, DanvilleSanRamon
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About Nicole
Nicole Gonzales is a staff reporter for Embarcadero Media’s East Bay Division, the Pleasanton Weekly. Nicole began writing for the publication in July 2022.A graduate of San Francisco State University’s journalism department, Nicole fosters a love for writing and storytelling. As a staff reporter with the Pleasanton Weekly Nicole covers the arts & culture scene of the Tri-Valley area, as well as general news and investigative pieces.
Nicole has previously covered arts & entertainment, social justice, and California politics at various publications in the Bay Area. A native of the Central Valley, Nicole spends free time playing piano, reading science fiction novels, or spending time with her pets.
Stories by Nicole
Dublin commission to debate large development including homes, commercial, hotel and possible Topgolf
Dublin could very well see a large-scale development project in one of the city's last undeveloped areas, pending a key hearing from the Planning Commission on Tuesday before final consideration from the City Council in the near term.[Tuesday, October 25, 2022]
Sunol Visitor Center reopens after renovations years in the works
The East Bay Regional Park District saw the completion of renovations over a decade in the works at the Sunol Visitor Center. The center now offers maps and trail information, historic exhibits and select animal enclosures.[Sunday, October 23, 2022]
Sunol Visitor Center reopens after renovations years in the works
The East Bay Regional Park District saw the completion of renovations over a decade in the works at the Sunol Visitor Center. The center now offers maps and trail information, historic exhibits and select animal enclosures.[Wednesday, October 19, 2022]
Fine wine and fine dining: Taste of the Tri-Valley Food Tour
The Livermore Wine Trolley, a tour service offering specialty drink and dining events, has announced its recent venture. Taste of the Tri-Valley Tour passengers will sample local wine and food on a three-hour ride through the area.[Wednesday, October 19, 2022]
Día de los Muertos celebration of ancestry, dance and family
A feature performance next weekend by Livermore-founded dance company Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Carlos Moreno is set to celebrate Mexican culture, heritage and indigenous dance artforms in honor of Dia de los Muertos.[Tuesday, October 18, 2022]
DSRSD candidates discuss water in the Tri-Valley
Two candidates seeking reelection for their seats on the Dublin San Ramon Services District Board of Directors participated in a public forum moderated by the Weekly to present their campaign goals to voters earlier this month.[Sunday, October 16, 2022]
Livermore: i-GATE Innovation Hub hires new executive director
A Livermore-based nonprofit organization has announced its onboarding executive director, Yolanda Fintschenko, who has worked to develop the life sciences, tech and start-up professional community in the Tri-Valley.[Sunday, October 23, 2022]
Danville: Relics on Railroad shedding light on antique goods and local merchants
Residents and visitors of Danville will soon be able to walk through a gathering of specialized vintage goods and crafts while supporting local artists at an upcoming one-day antique market on Sunday.[Thursday, October 13, 2022]
Assembly District 20 candidates discuss the issues
The two Democrats vying for the State Assembly District 20 seat that includes a portion of the Tri-Valley appeared in a public forum recently to present their goals and vision for the East Bay region and their respective campaigns.[Sunday, October 16, 2022]
'The Radium Girls' picked for Livermore Reads Together
The Livermore Library has announced its book selection for the 2023 Livermore Reads Together community program -- 'The Radium Girls' by Kate Moore. The book was chosen by Livermore residents and celebrates themes of women's rights.[Monday, October 31, 2022]
