EBRPD poised to bring retiree Doyle back as interim GM
The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors is set at Tuesday’s regular meeting to consider appointing retired general manager Robert Doyle to interim GM in the wake of Sabrina Landreth’s resignation from the role.
Dublin Councilmember McCorriston announces run for mayor this fall
Dublin City Councilmember Michael McCorriston announced this week his bid for mayor in November’s general election.
Vegetation pile burns planned for Mt. Diablo State Park
Crews will conduct pile burns at Mount Diablo State Park sometime between January and March to reduce vegetation on the south side of the mountain, California State Parks officials announced Tuesday.
‘Modern Currents: Contemporary Asian Voices’ exhibit opening at Bankhead
The Bankhead Theater will be featuring various pieces of contemporary art from dozens of Asian artists over the next couple of months as part of the upcoming exhibit, “Modern Currents: Contemporary Asian Voices”.
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Neil Sweeney was a major part of the fabric of sports, education and life in Pleasanton
“I cannot think of once when I didn’t feel better about life when talking with Neil. I looked forward to hearing Neil’s thoughts on everything I wrote and was honored that he took the time to read my stories.”
LVJUSD proposes $18 million in budget reductions for 2026-27
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Board of Education last week distributed an initial draft of budget reduction options for next school year, totaling just over 124 full-time equivalents and an estimated $18 million in cuts.
Last Call: Middle 8 bar is latest downtown Pleasanton business to close
Middle 8, a cocktail bar and lounge located in downtown Pleasanton, announced last Friday that it will be ceasing operations following its last day this Sunday, Jan. 11.
Take Us Along: Our Lady of the Rocks
Scott Fredianelli, Lauren Traurig, Joel Traurig and Jenna Traurig enjoy Our Lady of the Rocks in Montenegro last summer.
‘Tales from the Edge’ one-act shows coming to Danville museum
The cast and crew of the collection of short plays that will mark the next production from the Eugene O’Neill Foundation is preparing for a three-day run this week that aims to showcase stories of survival from the renowned playwright and one of his contemporaries.
‘His absence is deeply felt’: Colleagues remember county health commissioner slain in Livermore home
The people who worked closest in the health and pride communities with David Hurst, the Livermore man stabbed to death in his home last month, are paying tribute to his legacy while still grappling with the grief of his sudden loss.
New 24/7 Mexican restaurant opens in San Ramon
San Ramon has welcomed the first Bay Area expansion for restaurant chain El Forastero, serving Mexican cuisine 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Sprinkles closes in City Center as cupcake chain abruptly shutters all shops nationwide
Sprinkles Cupcakes, a popular bakery chain originating from Beverly Hills, recently closed all of its stores across six states, including its location at the City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon.
DMV extends commercial licenses, bringing relief to thousands of immigrants
The California DMV extended the cancellation dates of thousands of commercial driver’s licenses a week after a class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of immigrants.
Dublin students win Congressional App Challenge
A group of Emerald High School juniors were awarded first place in a state competition for creating an application that uses artificial intelligence to identify early-stage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Officials offer promising update on Pleasanton’s economic development
Despite a challenging year for Pleasanton’s economy, marked by the departure of major retailers like JCPenney and the closure of prominent downtown businesses such as Starbucks, city officials anticipate a promising outlook for the city’s economy in 2026 thanks to several key economic development initiatives.
San Ramon doctor wins $1.7 million in whistleblower case against San Joaquin County
A San Ramon man won more than $1.7 million last month in a whistleblower retaliation case that went to trial in San Joaquin County after he was terminated from his position with the county’s behavioral health department.
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