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State of the City
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.
The annual event, organized by the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, brings together business leaders, community members and local elected officials to hear Balch talk about Pleasanton’s “priorities, progress and vision for the year ahead”, according to a press release from the chamber.
The event will begin with networking at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.pleasanton.org.
Mayors panel
All five Tri-Valley mayors will discuss regional challenges and collaboration with local nonprofits at the annual Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance Mayors Panel next Wednesday (March 18) at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore.
According to TVNPA, the program will offer “insight into local priorities, highlight the critical work of nonprofits, and explore opportunities for collaboration across sectors”.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon. To register, visit www.tvnpa.org.
St. Pat’s Brew Crawl
The Pleasanton Downtown Association’s 13th annual St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl will be returning to Main Street this Saturday (March 14).
“Downtown locations and breweries will pair up together for a fun and memorable night of beer tasting from 5-8 p.m.,” according to the event description. “Event guests will sample over 15 craft beers from local breweries while enjoying the Luck of the Irish festivities along the way.”
To view all of the participating breweries and restaurants, and to register for the crawl, visit www.pleasantondowntown.net.
Livermore GP 2045
Livermore residents can now review and provide input on the city’s draft General Plan 2045, which will help guide municipal decision-making through the next 20 years.
According to an e-newsletter, the plan will help address future topics such as land use, mobility, economic development, open space and much more while also considering residents’ vision and values for their city.
“This update process will revisit and refresh this important plan to reflect the issues, ideas, and aspirations of today and plan ahead for the next 20 years,” according to the Imagine Livermore 2045 website, which is where residents can find more information about the plan and provide their input on it through April.
Community members can also provide input by attending an open house regarding the plan Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the Robert Livermore Community Center.
DSRSD academy
The Dublin San Ramon Services District is inviting community members who reside or work within the water agency’s service area to participate in its biennial Citizens Water Academy.
The free program, which will take place over four Thursdays in May, offers water customers an exclusive look into what it takes to operate DSRSD’s water, wastewater and recycled water systems, according to the water agency. The sessions will be held at DSRSD facilities and will include demonstrations, insight from staff and a tour of DSRSD’s Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The application period is open now until March 27. High school seniors will be prioritized for the student spots.
To learn more about the program and to apply, visit www.dsrsd.com/academy. Paper applications are also available upon request.
Disaster training
The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be hosting a training academy where, starting next week, individuals can learn critical life-saving skills.
“The CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations,” according to a press release from the organization.
The academy will be held on Wednesday evenings from March 18 to April 22 at the LPFD training grounds, located at 3333 Busch Road. There will also be a Saturday session on March 28 — participants must attend each session to graduate.
To register, visit https://p.veoci.com/LPCERT-Spring-2026 or contact the CERT Program office at CERT@lpfire.org.
Plan Bay Area
After several years of public discussion and technical review, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) have officially released the proposed final Plan Bay Area 2025+ and the final environmental impact report for the plan.
Bay Area residents can now read the finalized documents online at planbayarea.org/2050/environmental-impact-report-eir.
The ABAG Executive Board will consider adopting the final plan and certifying the final environmental impact report at its March 19 meeting. The MTC will consider certifying the final impact report and adopting the final plan, along with any accompanying documents and amendments, at its March 25 meeting.
Free therapy
Tri-Valley Haven, a local nonprofit that serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness and poverty, is currently accepting new clients seeking individual and family counselling services.
According to the organization, counseling services for survivors of sexual or domestic violence will be free-of-charge. People navigating “mental health concerns or major life transitions” or who simply seek connection and shared healing can also receive these services, according to the nonprofit.
“Community members who are feeling alone, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected are encouraged to reach out for support,” the nonprofit stated in a recent press release. “Tri-Valley Haven’s experienced team is committed to walking alongside survivors on their healing journey.”
To learn more or to complete a confidential counseling intake, call 925-449-5845 ext. 5 or 925-667-2705.
