California Attorney General sues 23andMe for security breach
The California attorney general is suing genetic-testing company 23andMe, which was previously headquartered in Mountain View and is now based in Palo Alto, for a 2023 data breach that impacted nearly 7 million users.
Alameda County supervisors approve new term sheet for sale of Oakland Coliseum property
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a non-binding term sheet for the sale of the Oakland Coliseum property at a special meeting last week.
Take Us Along: Finding peace in bamboo grove
June Wong and Steve Bonham brought the Pleasanton Weekly to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove near Kyoto, Japan in March 2026.
Alameda County, Castlewood leaders still debating disputed $1.4 million charge
With less than a month remaining in Alameda County’s fiscal year, the county Public Works Agency and the Castlewood Property Owners Association remain at loggerheads on financial issues the county wants resolved this month.
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San Ramon set to raise Pride flag amid council policy update
The city of San Ramon is poised for a ceremony Monday evening marking the start of LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the raising of the associated flag on the commemorative pole near the entrance to Central Park following weeks of City Council debate over the matter for the first time in the tradition’s five-year history.
Pleasanton council rejects residents’ push for formal opposition to immigration detention center in Dublin
Despite pleas from those resident speakers, the council majority did not support advancing on the topic any time soon as not a priority for the city of Pleasanton.
Social media poses a threat in encouraging the use of opioids
Getty Images By Sophie Kao Social media has always been known for being a major influencer on how people dress, study, talk, and more. This includes the way people can perceive unhealthy things such as drugs or alcohol. When people use social media, what once may have been stigmatized is now being presented as harmless…
Social media’s impact on opioid use
Getty Images By Kaavya Ravi Shankar The opioid crisis has become a serious public health issue in Alameda County. In recent years, opioid-related overdoses have increased, affecting individuals and communities in many ways. While the crisis is often discussed in terms of adults, it is also increasingly impacting teenagers. For youth, this issue is especially…
Different stories, same crisis: The opioid epidemic touches everyone
By Tyna Chhabra The opioid epidemic doesn’t discriminate; it affects people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. The crisis dates back to the late 1990s, when opioids were widely prescribed as pain medication following surgeries, unknowingly setting off a chain of addiction. While everyone’s story looks different, they are all connected by the…
Church housing project gets Danville commission approval amid resident pushback
Community Presbyterian Church is set to expand its footprint in the town as it celebrates its 175th anniversary, with the Danville Planning Commission signing off last week on proposed development plans after nearly two hours of discussion that included a number of public comments from residents objecting to it.
Tri-Valley innovation #GameChangers: Pleasanton’s Calyxo, Pac-12 in San Ramon, Livermore’s Inertia and more
Businesses ranging from a vegan restaurant in Danville to a firm manufacturing an innovative medical device to remove kidney stones were honored in San Ramon last week when the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group celebrated its ninth annual #GameChangers Awards.
Election officials remind voters of their rights
With California’s June 2 statewide primary election approaching, election officials are reminding voters to know their rights.
County budget proposal tackles $91.4M spending gap without layoffs, major service cuts
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors was presented with a $6.7 billion budget proposal Thursday that closes an estimated $91.4 million funding gap without layoffs or major reductions in services.
Livermore-Amador Symphony to showcase ‘Dramatic Voices’
Bold, emotional and creative compositions are the thread connecting the music throughout Livermore-Amador Symphony’s “Dramatic Voices” concert next weekend at the Bankhead Theater.
Pleasanton turning to ex-Danville town manager Calabrigo as city’s interim leader
The Pleasanton City Council plans to tap retired Danville town manager Joe Calabrigo to serve as interim city manager while councilmembers engage in a search for the city’s next permanent leader.
Museum on Main set for summer programming
The Museum on Main in downtown Pleasanton is poised to begin its free summer programming next month, with the 2026 Family Days and Charles Huff Walking Tour Series both running through September.
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