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Southbound I-680 to fully close this weekend between Pleasanton and Sunol
The extensive roadwork on Interstate 680 through Pleasanton just continues. Caltrans is scheduled to close all southbound lanes from just south of the Sunol Boulevard exit to Koopman Road in Sunol from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday.
Wine country faces inflection point
Livermore Valley wine country stands at a crossroads. Whether the current adjustments will result in a vibrant wine country will play out over the next 20 years. For now, key leaders seem committed to moving that way...
Pleasanton PD temporarily disbands three units, reassigns officers amid staffing shortages
The Pleasanton Police Department has reassigned officers in the special enforcement, crime prevention and traffic units for the time being in order to cover patrol duties due to a shortage in staff.
Summer Cabaret Series coming to Firehouse
The Firehouse Arts Center will be filled with the music of Linda Ronstadt, Eagles and Barbra Streisand as tribute acts take center stage in the Summer Cabaret Series all month long.
Pleasanton mom gives up her career for a life in cancer advocacy
Pleasanton resident Misha Mehta recently traveled to Washington, D.C. on two separate occasions to advocate for more action toward finding different treatments for childhood brain cancer, which took the life of her son in 2021.
County juvenile officer charged with sex acts against teen nearly 20 years ago
A juvenile institutional officer in the Alameda County Probation Department has been accused of sex acts with a teenager that occurred more than 17 years ago.
Take Us Along! At the beach
Lance and Julia Smith of Pleasanton enjoy the sun at Smathers Beach in Key West, Fla. earlier this year. Julia was reading about St. Patrick's Day in Dublin, while Lance was getting prepared to root on his SDSU Aztecs. Send us your vacation photo today!
Summer movie preview: Blockbusters and Barbie rule screen
Let’s face facts: Barbie seems more at home in a movie theater in July. Although some prestige pictures trickle out as counter-programming, summer remains primarily the province of blockbuster cinema and franchise sequels.
How life 'On the Job' has changed in the Tri-Valley
Pleasanton's Museum on Main has partnered up with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service to bring Tri-Valley residents a little history of how labor and jobs have changed in the area over the last 150 years.
What a Week: 'A dream come true' for Valley Humane Society
Pet support nonprofit Valley Humane Society celebrated a truly monumental accomplishment earlier this spring -- the ceremonial grand-opening of its Phil Scholz Veterinary Surgery Center in downtown Pleasanton.
DA charges two sheriff's deputies with records coverup in jail suicide
Two Alameda County sheriff's deputies are accused of falsifying records in connection with a suicide at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin in 2021. Felony charges were filed against the pair, District Attorney Pamela Price said ...
Hively opens second site for mental health resources
Hively, a Pleasanton-based child and family support nonprofit, recently celebrated the opening of its second site-certified clinical therapy location during a ribbon-cutting ceremony after years of working toward the goal of ...
Recent Granada alum drowns during weekend outing in Butte County
Family and friends are mourning the sudden death of a young man from Livermore who drowned during an outing on the Feather River in the Chico area over the Memorial Day weekend.
Policymakers: Public transit will go over 'fiscal cliff' without more state dollars
As the upcoming state budget deadline looms over California, state policymakers warned Gov. Gavin Newsom that his ambitious climate targets will crumble without adequate funding for public transportation.
Hike for Hope raises over $150,000
Nearly 850 people turned out to support Tri-Valley nonprofit Hope Hospice at its annual Hike for Hope fundraiser at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore on May 6. In the face of rainy spring weather, hikers helped raise $153,000...
Paula Poundstone to headline at the Bankhead
Comedian and podcast host Paula Poundstone returns to the Bankhead stage this June 10. In a discussion with the Weekly, she explored her personal inspirations, favorite aspects of touring and her experience as a comedian.
City details contract offer rejected by police union before declaring impasse
Pleasanton city negotiators offered unionized police personnel raises between 15% to 18% over three years as part of its latest contract proposal days before PPOA declared an impasse in labor talks, city officials confirmed Thursday.
Las Positas College appoints dean as new VP of academic services
Las Positas College has promoted Nan Ho from dean of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to become the community college's new vice president of academic services.
Suspect in Livermore teen's 2019 murder extradited from Mexico
A 25-year-old man who was on the lam for nearly four years has been transported from Mexico and taken into custody at the Santa Rita Jail in connection with the shooting death of Livermore High student Emanuel Moseby, police confirmed.
What a Week: Our CNPA awards for news coverage during 2022
This week I'm proud to announce that our editorial team has been recognized by our peers across the state with seven awards in the California News Publishers Association's 2022 California Journalism Awards program, including...
Elation Real Estate opens new office in downtown Danville
Elation Real Estate is expanding its presence in the northern Tri-Valley, opening a new office in downtown Danville to become the burgeoning company's second location across the region.
Dublin man faces felony allegations of misusing computer database of health care company
A Dublin man is facing federal felony charges of improperly accessing a former work computer system and changing its data. The 47-year-old pleaded not guilty in an Oakland federal courtroom, according to court records.
McCoy-Thompson reflects on first months leading Gratitude Network
Steve McCoy-Thompson, known locally for working years as executive director of PPIE, is entering his fourth month as the new executive director of Gratitude Network, an organization that supports nonprofits that work with children.

Guest Opinion: Pleasanton politics -- Toxic just like the water
I want the unfiltered truth, and these days, like clean and safe water, it's in short supply. Common decency also seems to... Last comment 12 hours ago | 11 comments

Livermore readies for rodeo this weekend
The annual Livermore Rodeo is back in action with a lineup of festivities leading up to the main events this weekend. While... Last comment 8 hours ago | 6 comments

What a Week: 'A dream come true' for Valley Humane Society
Pet support nonprofit Valley Humane Society celebrated a truly monumental accomplishment earlier this spring -- the ceremonial... Last comment on Jun 3, 2023 at 6:53 pm | 1 comment

Pleasanton council votes to bring wells back online in case of emergency during summer
The Pleasanton City Council granted staff authority Tuesday to use the city's groundwater wells 5 and 6 as deemed necessary... Last comment on May 19, 2023 at 7:17 am | 5 comments

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