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Pleasanton’s 2024-25 unaudited financial report shows $7M surplus in revenues
The city of Pleasanton ended 2024-25 with a $7 million surplus, according to its unaudited year-end report recently presented to the City Council. Staff cited last-minute development fee payments among the key, one-time revenue injections for what was thought to be a tough budget year.
Pleasanton man accused of DUI in deadly crash on Crow Canyon Road in San Ramon
A Pleasanton man was arrested for allegedly causing a violent crash while intoxicated and killing a passenger in another vehicle on Crow Canyon Road just inside the San Ramon city limits Saturday afternoon.
Brown vote violated Brown Act: Judge slaps board for 2021 interim supervisor appointment
A judge has ruled that Alameda County and its Board of Supervisors did not follow procedure when it appointed former interim supervisor Dave Brown in 2021.
Opponents of Eden Housing project in Livermore petition California Supreme Court for review of lost appeal
A community group continues to challenge the Eden Housing affordable apartment complex proposed for downtown Livermore – this time petitioning the California Supreme Court to review an October ruling by the state appellate court in favor of the project’s progression.
Letters: Loud leaf blowers | Prop 50 | Proactive AI stops bad actors | I’m disgusted | Power of organ donation | Thanks for concert suggestion
“I invite members of those agencies to visit any residential neighborhood in the city on any weekday to witness how extensively these leaf blower noise code provisions are being observed. I’ll supply the earplugs.”
Giving thanks in the season of gratitude
“My Kaiser counselor had been advising me for more than a year to give it up — a step that I was unwilling to take until last year. It’s notable that within the first week of the group treatment, I participated in AA meetings and engaged with two people I have known literally for decades in other contexts. To me, that was a God signal that this was the right path … This old dog can learn new tricks.”
Bay Area labs join national effort to use AI for scientific advancement
Three national laboratories in the Bay Area will participate in the Genesis Mission, a federal program aimed at accelerating scientific innovation and discovery through the use of artificial intelligence.
Local leaders spotlight agri-tourism in the Tri-Valley
“Agri-tourism is one of the big draws of this valley,” said Derek Eddy, owner of Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa.
Construction forges ahead on Springtown Open Space project
Approximately two months into an estimated one-year project, the Springtown Community Park and an 18-hole disc golf course in northeast Livermore is “progressing as expected” towards an opening day during early fall 2026.
Hot Picks
Family Caregiver Support Group: This free Caregiver Support Group is for families and friends who are caring for a loved one over the age of 60. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mondays. Heritage Estates, 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore.
The Job Club: Join every Monday at noon for The Job Club Power Hour, a supportive, energizing meeting designed for job seekers at any stage of their search. Share ideas, form connections and gain fresh perspectives to keep the job search moving forward. 12 p.m. For zoom link visit livermorechamber.org.
Livermore Airport Commission Meeting: The next Livermore Airport Commission Meeting is 6:30 p.m., Dec. 1. Civic Center Meeting Hall, 1016 S. Livermore Ave. Visit livermoreca.gov.
Handling the Holidays: Hope Hospice offers this one-hour free workshop as a safe space to discuss the unique considerations of grieving during the winter holiday season. 12 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2. To register, call 925-829-8770 or submit an inquiry form at HopeHospice.com/grief.
Drop-In Billiards: Join for Billiards at the Livermore Senior Center, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., weekdays. Drop-in fees apply. 4444 East Ave.
Pleasanton City Council: Pleasanton City Council Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The next meeting is 7 p.m., Dec. 2. City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Visit cityofpleasantonca.gov.
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