Lawmakers push for answers from feds on future of FCI Dublin site
The future of the shuttered federal women’s prison in Dublin remains unclear more than a year after rumors began circulating over its potential resurrection as an ICE detention facility.
Downtown Livermore’s R Place Music Club hits the market
An entertainment venue and bar on Old First Street was recently listed for sale along with its resident building.
New BART fare gate chimes aim to help with accessibility
On Monday, BART updated the fare gates at all of the agency’s train stations in the Bay Area with a new chime that will help riders who rely on auditory cues to navigate during their trips.
Tri-Valley Haven’s annual Wings of Hope gala set for next month in Dublin
Tri-Valley Haven, a nonprofit that serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness and poverty, will be hosting its 2026 “Wings of Hope: Light the Way Gala” next month at the Shannon Community Center in Dublin.
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Scholastic program helps Pleasanton teen follow journalism dreams
Eighth grader Enya Yang of Pleasanton has been sharpening her journalistic skills over the past few years through a program for youth reporters.
Sunol Rep presenting ‘Too Many Ghosts’ this month
Ghostbusters, a mom and daughter looking to save an old inn and five mischievous spirits are just some of the characters featured in the Sunol Repertory Theatre’s newest production, “Too Many Ghosts”.
Martin caps Mats’ wrestling career with CIF state title
The one thing the Matadors wrestling program had never secured was an individual CIF state title. That is until Saturday, thanks to SJ Martin.
Harvest Valley Church finds new home in Pleasanton
The Pleasanton Planning Commission held a minutes-long meeting last week to approve a conditional use permit and design review plan that allows Harvest Valley Church to move into the Valley Business Park.
Pleasanton council to consider additional funding for new Tri-Valley Haven shelter construction
The Pleasanton City Council has a relatively light agenda Tuesday where the members will only be voting on approving a resolution that will effectively allocate an additional $224,630 in Community Development Block Grant funds to the Tri-Valley Haven shelter project.
Dublin honors Frederiksen Elementary’s Griffin as Teacher of the Year
Educator Jericho Griffin of Frederiksen Elementary School has been named the 2025-26 Teacher of the Year by the Dublin Unified School District.
Tri-Valley teens design urchin-catching submarine
A team of Dublin High School students recently invented a sea urchin-capturing submarine in attempts to help protect kelp forests threatened by the purple critter.
The pressures of poverty: Not all dealers are users
Getty Images By Sara Gholami On a quiet street in Oakland, a teenager counts money from a small bag of pills he never plans to take. This scenario is an example that reflects patterns researchers are observing across economically challenged communities. The deal is not addicted; he’s just trying to survive. According to a study…
Fentanyl-laced vapes: The new crisis
Getty Images Throughout Alameda County, a dangerous new trend is emerging. The consumption of fentanyl-laced vapes is increasing, deepening addiction among minors by introducing new, highly dangerous substances to an already vulnerable population. This trend underscores the urgent need to recognize and address the increasing dangers youth are facing today. Vaping is being continuously normalized…
Immediate death in just one use: The risk of laced drugs
Getty Images By Riya Upadhyaya Whether used as a social lubricant or simply a mood-lifter, teen substance use most often starts casually. Many teens fail to realize that one pill could mean the difference between life and death. What starts as recreational drug use can quickly turn deadly when fentanyl is introduced. Laced or contaminated…
Subetadex: Promising opioid overdose treatment from Lawrence Livermore Lab for first responders
American Chemical Society graphic By Rhian Yee Every overdose is an emergency where every second matters. First, the heartbeat begins to slow down, breathing becomes shallow, and soon lives depend on how quickly help can arrive. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are often the first responders to a scene, providing care and administering interventions before patients…
Back in the game: Sports in opioid recovery
Getty Images By Layla Martinez For many people recovering from opioid addiction, something as simple as moving their bodies can help them regain the confidence they thought they had lost. It is important for people in recovery to not only have a sense of community to lean on, but also have some sort of physical…
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