I was jolted this past weekend, learning of the death of Jeff May of Pleasanton, a youth sports coach in this town and someone that helped shape many a young man through athletics, writes Weekly sports columnist Dennis Miller.

Voters in Livermore cast ballots in favor of four long-familiar faces and two new candidates, as well as soundly defeated a union-backed initiative that would have seen the city charged with making sure health care costs did not exceed a new price limit.

While Mayor David Haubert won re-election comfortably and the two incumbents in the Dublin Unified school board race will serve another term, the City Council has two new representatives -- as was expected.

After Meachelle Lum's mother Megan died suddenly two years ago in the midst of the San Ramon teen's junior year at Dougherty Valley High School, her devastation was soon joined by a feeling of wanting to honor her mother's memory and turn tragedy into purpose.

The race to represent Pleasanton in the State Assembly has narrowed to a 0.2% lead for Republican incumbent Catharine Baker over Democrat challenger Rebecca Bauer-Kahan.

The community is joining together to provide support for Pleasanton police Officer Kyle Henricksen, who is undergoing treatment to fight an aggressive form of cancer.

Livermore Mayor John Marchand (left) and Scott Gregerson, president of Stanford-ValleyCare, celebrate on Election Night. Both were members of the No on Measure U Campaign, plus Marchand earned re-election.

Flooding has forced the Dublin San Ramon Services District to close its office in Dublin for up to three months, district officials said this week.

Julie Testa (left) will bring a second slow-growth voice to the dais, joining second-term Councilwoman Karla Brown -- who backed Testa's campaign. She also had prior city service experience, having sat on the Human Services Commission.

Incumbents Jerry Thorne (mayor) and Kathy Narum (City Council) earned their final terms at the polls on Election Night.

In a production brimming with energy, the actors brought alive the humorous plot, delivering witty dialogue and lyrics with character, emotion and believable chemistry, accompanied by well-crafted staging.

Entering motherhood is a daunting undertaking, no matter where you are. An experience that can be isolating, and marks a significant life change. That's where the Pleasanton Mothers Club comes in.