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Women’s Hall of Fame: Livermore news publisher, Valkyries GM, county undersheriff and more
“The 2026 class of the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame reads like a Who’s Who catalog. The lone Tri-Valley resident on the list? Well, hers is a name I know well in the local news business…”
A truly bad minimum wage idea
“A consortium of unions and advocacy groups are mounting a campaign to raise the minimum wage in Alameda County to $30 per hour. It’s a truly bad idea. This county already is a very difficult place to do business…”
‘Her Words, Her Light’: Tri-Valley photographer puts the focus on local women and their stories
Pleasanton photographer Nina Pomeroy is in the midst of a new portrait and podcast project to capture personal connection in this age of increasing isolation and inauthenticity – “real women, with real stories, in their most honest light”.
Zone 7 water board lined up for major changes
The Zone 7 water board will undergo a major change after the June primary election with at least three new members among the seven directors.
More than fair: Pleasanton ‘grounds generate $312 million in annual economic impact
“Clearly the summer fair is a big part of that (producing $132.1 million in economic impact and supporting 860 ongoing jobs in and of itself), but it’s not the whole story – as the Johnson study shows.”
Dublin teachers were on the picket line for what goal?
The Dublin teachers’ union four-day strike garnered headlines and created headaches across the district.
Reasons high school students should write a resume
“It gives students perspective by stepping back, taking stock and making more deliberate choices. A resume helps students understand where they have been, where they are strong and where there is still room to grow.”
Blog: It’s not easy to write policies to reduce building pollution
Nobody likes air pollution. But crafting policies to reduce that pollution is not always easy.
Searching for Eryn: Remembering Tri-Valley educator who drowned in American River
“Hoping to tell more of the real story of the life and legacy of the late Danville resident and former Pleasanton teacher whose disappearance and death while walking along the American River made headlines just after New Year’s Day.”
Fungus infection forces removal of huge trees
“These were huge trees, but were suffering from the brown fungus that rots the heart of the tree. It can grow invisibly for years, compromising the viability of the tree and raising the prospect of falling branches or worse.”
Get tested: Talking with a longtime source about his experience with a cancer my family knows all too well
“I reached out to Stark to learn more about his story, and see if he’d let me tell it to our audience, because prostate cancer is one I know all too well – three Walsh men all having faced the disease.”
School trustees continuing pushing through tough cuts
“Pleasanton school trustees continued their necessary, but difficult planning for budget cuts for next year when they identified $5 million in reductions last week.”
A taste of South America on Main Street Pleasanton
Three Pleasanton restaurants feature intriguing cuisine and beverages from Peru and Argentina.
Worth it: Tri-Valley chef putting his stamp on restaurant in Rossmoor
It’s a busy time for Rodney Worth, opening a new restaurant in Rossmoor and preparing for Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week in Danville and Livermore – all while also keeping things humming at The Peasant’s Courtyard in Alamo and closing the doors of The Little Pear.
BART staff throws crazy cuts at board
It’s no surprise that the BART staff threw the most damaging potential impacts of its structural financial shortfall at the proverbial wall.
Show your love: Entertainment abounds at Bankhead for Valentine’s weekend and beyond
“Valentine’s Day weekend falls during a busy February for the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore, fortunately for those of us who might still be searching for an outing to celebrate with our dearest.”
All about Kira Talent
“My graduate and professional admission clients increasingly report being offered a Kira interview this cycle. Here are a few things you need to know about this relatively “new kid” on the higher education admission block, what it actually does, and one function you might love … or hate.”
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