*|DATE:F j, Y|*
Top Stories
Pleasanton City Manager Beaudin hired as Alameda’s new top executive
Pleasanton City Manager Gerry Beaudin has officially confirmed his departure from the city of Pleasanton, following the Alameda City Council unanimously approving an employment agreement with him for the same position Tuesday night.
PUSD board poised for vote on final layoff notices during special meeting
The Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees will be voting on a number of resolutions Thursday that give staff the green light to issue final layoff notices to certificated and classified employees whose jobs will be eliminated or reduced as part of the district’s most recent round of budget cuts.
Pleasanton police investigating smash-and-grab at Zales in Stoneridge mall
Police are currently investigating a smash-and-grab robbery that took place Monday morning at the Zales jewelry store located inside Pleasanton’s Stoneridge Shopping Center.
Bankhead Presents’ 20th season: Lively concerts, comedy shows, pop culture nostalgia and all that jazz
Livermore Valley Arts is bringing the music for its milestone 20th season. Sprinkle in some comedy acts, an Olympic gold medalist, a leg lamp, a panel with “The Sopranos” alumni, modern magicians, unique ballet shows, original MTV VJs and more, and LVA has its recipe for 2026-27 at the Bankhead Theater.
City Center celebrating ‘Homegrown Pros’ ahead of World Cup
As the excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States next month, City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon is honoring some of the star soccer players to come out of the Tri-Valley.
One final ‘Art Made Easy’ show for teacher Severin
Renowned Pleasanton watercolorist Charlotte Severin is wrapping up her 35th and final year of teaching her “Art Made Easy” class with her students’ art show next week at the Pleasanton Senior Center.
Meet Buttercup at Valley Humane Society
This sweet fellow is happiest lounging in a sunny window, soaking up the warmth like a buttercup in a spring meadow. He’s a true homebody with a gentle heart, always ready for pets and quiet companionship.
New report could mark first step toward reopening FCI Dublin as immigrant detention center
An environmental impact report released last week for a shuttered prison in Dublin has brought the facility one step closer to being repurposed as a federal immigration detention center.
Hot Picks
An Afternoon or Evening with Lizzie Borden: Perhaps one of the most notorious murders of the 19th Century was that of Andrew and Abby Borden. Andrew’s daughter Lizzie, portrayed by Kim Harris, was arrested and stood trial for the murder, but was eventually acquitted. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., May 7. Firehouse Arts Center. Visit museumonmain.org/.
Livermore Historic Preservation Commission: The next Livermore Historic Preservation Commission meeting is 7 p.m., May 7. City Hall. Visit https://www.livermoreca.gov/
TVNPA 2026 Grantmakers Forum: Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance’s Grantmakers Forum, Funding in Focus: Priorities and Possibilities, features leaders from regional and national foundations, corporate philanthropy, and local giving organizations. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., May 7. Bankhead Theater. Free registration at tvnpa.org/
American Style Mah Jongg: Join for American Style Mah Jongg at the Pleasanton Senior Center, Tuesdays/Fridays, 12:45-3:45 p.m. Drop-in fees apply.
Chorus Eclectic – Great American Songbook: Chorus Eclectic brings the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook to life from classic standards to unforgettable tunes woven into film, TV, and pop culture. 7 p.m., May 8. Tickets $30. Visit firehousearts.org/.
God Is A Scottish Drag Queen 2: Mike Delamont takes the stage as he embodies God in this one-man, side-splitting comedy which will have you laughing out loud and wanting more. 8 p.m., May 8. Tickets $30-$60. Visit livermorearts.org/.
Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved.
*|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|*
Our mailing address is:
*|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|*
You can update your preferences and manage your groups, or if you really never want to hear from us again, including other emails from us you may have signed up for, you can totally unsubscribe from this list.
View this email in your browser
