Virtue + Vice restaurant shutting its doors in downtown Danville
More than four years after opening its doors in downtown Danville, the bar and restaurant Virtue + Vice is poised to serve its final meals and drinks this weekend.
Modesto man booked for hit-and-run injuring Livermore cyclist after weeks of investigation
The driver accused of a felony hit-and-run that seriously injured a Livermore cyclist on Isabel Avenue nearly a month ago has been arrested and awaits charging by the Alameda County DA’s Office.
Unifying Dublin: New Superintendent Campbell looks to rebuild community in first year after strike
It remains to be seen whether employee negotiations will dominate the headlines for DUSD in 2026-27 – which is the only year for which Campbell is currently under contract. There has certainly been a variety of news for the district since summer break…
‘I don’t think anyone’s safe’: Community on edge after rash of burglaries in Pleasanton
At least 18 businesses – most of which were restaurants – were burglarized throughout Pleasanton early Thursday morning, leaving owners like Leigh De La Torre with expensive repair costs and a fear that crime is only getting worse in the Tri-Valley.
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Julie Makinen named Embarcadero Media Foundation publisher and CEO
Julie Makinen, a veteran news executive who was inspired to pursue a career in journalism after interning at the organization while in college 30 years ago, will become the CEO and publisher of the nonprofit Embarcadero Media Foundation, foundation board chair Bill Johnson announced Thursday.
News Digest: Get a Forkful in downtown Pleasanton | Innovate Bay summit | Election forums begin next week | Library book sale | E-bike and e-moto safety class
The PDA’s annual Forkful Culinary Stroll is coming back to Main Street this Saturday. See that and much more in this week’s News Digest.
Holiday favorites, folklore music and Mozart for Valley Concert Chorale
Valley Concert Chorale is getting in tune for “an extraordinary range of sacred masterworks, festive holiday traditions, and dynamic choral collaborations” for its upcoming 2026-27 performance season.
Dublin Mayor Hu running for second term
Keeping the public safe, continuing to support the business community and maintaining a strong, fiscally solvent city budget are just some of the top priorities incumbent Dublin Mayor Sherry Hu said she wants to focus on if she is elected to a second term.
Scots take over fairgrounds in Pleasanton
The Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton was transformed into a celebration of Scotland during Labor Day weekend, as the Caledonian Club of San Francisco presented the 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games. See our photos here…
First-time candidate Martinez bids for Pleasanton school board Area 5 seat
Pleasanton resident Brett Martinez launched his campaign for the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees last weekend, almost one month after he pulled his candidacy papers and qualified for the ballot.
Council agrees to deal with Zone 7 for design, construction of new groundwater wells in Pleasanton
The Pleasanton City Council unanimously gave city staff the green light to move forward with finalizing an agreement with the Zone 7 Water Agency that will govern how two new wells will be built and operated in local public parks.
PUSD trustees set to review 2025-26 unaudited financial statements
The Pleasanton Unified trustees are set to discuss the district’s 2025-26 unaudited actuals, a document that lists all of PUSD’s final revenues, expenditures and fund balances for the prior fiscal year, during Thursday’s board meeting.
Local Jewish congregations prepare for high holidays
The Jewish community in the Tri-Valley will usher in the new year beginning this week with observances for the high holidays this month.
Editorial: Significant journalism bill nears the finish line
“Fortunately, these complications have been addressed in Assemblymember Christopher Ward’s Community NEWS Act (AB 2222). The bill would provide tax credits to all publishers incorporated in California who employ journalists in the state.”
Alameda County supervisors forgo initiative to amend Measure D amid negative polling
The Board of Supervisors will not ask voters in the election this fall to relinquish to the board any authority to determine land use in unincorporated Alameda County.
Planning Commission to discuss rezoning three properties in Pleasanton for high-density housing
The Pleasanton Planning Commission will consider making several recommendations to the City Council on Wednesday that could set the stage for nearly 1,500 new residential units across three sites.
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