Viral Pleasanton taco stand puts street food vendor permit debate in spotlight
A food stand in Pleasanton has sparked concern over proper permitting and licensing for street food vendors in the city.
Coalition rallies for ‘Care First’ budget requests
About 50 demonstrators gathered in front of the Alameda County Administration Building in Oakland on Thursday to demand additional funding for Care First, Jails Last policies that were approved two years ago by the board of supervisors.
Lights, camera, action: Film and media conference comes to Livermore this weekend
The first Northern California Film & Media Summit is rolling into Livermore this Saturday with the goal of helping emerging filmmakers and media professionals break into the industry.
Dublin council deadlocks on proposed pay changes
The Dublin City Council deadlocked June 2 on a proposed ordinance that would have increased monthly pay for council members and reduced the mayor’s compensation.
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Pleasanton council moves to investigate opposition to potential ICE detention center in Dublin
After hearing pleas from residents at yet another meeting, the Pleasanton City Council changed its tune and decided to follow Livermore’s footsteps, directing staff to investigate what options the city could take to potentially oppose any plans to convert a shuttered prison in Dublin into an immigration detention center.
Primrose Bakery rising in Livermore
A European-inspired bakery based in Pleasanton is gearing up to open a second location early next month in downtown Livermore.
Live jazz series returns to City Center
Drawing thousands of attendees each year, the annual San Ramon event hosts a variety of dining options and a vibrant atmosphere as well as featuring world-renowned jazz talent.
Nuclear battery production facility moves into Sunol
Zeno Power, a nuclear battery development company, has established a manufacturing facility at the Vallecitos Nuclear Center in Sunol where the company said it will produce “nuclear batteries that will power critical defense, space, and commercial missions”.
Lawmakers seek $32.2M in emergency federal funds to fight grape pest
Bay Area lawmakers are asking federal officials for $32.2 million in emergency funding to battle a dangerous grapevine pest introduced into the region by Costco sales to consumers.
Pleasanton set to be featured on national television
The city of Pleasanton will be featured on national television this Saturday morning as part of a new educational series called “Now We Know with Steve Guttenberg” on CNBC.
Pleasanton high school students champion climate literacy policy
Last month a group of high school students asked the Pleasanton Unified School District to pass a “Advancing Climate Resilience through Climate Literacy” resolution, which the board unanimously approved, that would affirm the the importance of teaching students about the causes and impacts of climate change and the actions needed to address it.
Anybody there?? Tri-Valley school districts gut communications teams yet again
“It’s uncomfortable saying goodbye to professionals I’ve forged working relationships with over a half-decade or more. Even more unsettling: realizing just how low public communications ranks on school districts’ lists of funding priorities and essential functions.”
Huang challenges GOP endorsement of competitor amid lagging tallies in Congressional District 14 race
As unofficial tallies stack up for the Congressional District 14 seat in two independent elections, the top Republican candidate has publicly questioned her party’s decision to back an alternative contestant.
Wine Down in the Grove returns to support Livermore park and recreation programs
The LARPD Foundation is hosting its fifth annual Wine Down in the Grove fundraiser next week, raising money for recreation programs, scholarships and park projects.
Summer fun is here: Alameda County Fair begins four-weekend run in Pleasanton
The warm summer weather is back in Pleasanton, which means it’s time for the Alameda County Fair – carnival, cuisine, concerts, agriculture, art, Americana, experiential and educational exhibitions and much, much more.
Ex-PUSD official named to Dublin Unified cabinet
Public school operations professional Amy Nichols is returning to the Tri-Valley after being hired as the new assistant superintendent of business services for the Dublin Unified School District.
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