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Ghosts of Pleasanton’s past

A dimly lit picture of an unexplainable shadowy figure, stories of tragic deaths from decades ago and first-hand accounts of cold spots in an otherwise warm room were just some of the highlights from this year’s Ghost Walk tours.

What A Week: Legislators’ year – McNerney, Bauer-Kahan reflect on successful bills, and those vetoed, during busy 2025

Tri-Valley state legislators came out mostly ahead during the trick-or-treat period in Sacramento. When the dust settled upon the Oct. 13 deadline for Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign or veto bills passed by the State Legislature…

CYT Tri-Valley presenting ‘Annie’ musical next two weekends

“Just thinking about, tomorrow” is more than just an apt lyric for CYT Tri-Valley – right now, it’s likely the vibe of the entire youth theater troupe as the opening performance of its production of “Annie” arrives this weekend.

Intruder steals credit cards from multiple Livermore schools, remains at-large

An unidentified man was found to have trespassed at four Livermore school campuses last week and stole personal belongings from classrooms, district officials confirmed this week.

News Digest: Prop 50 Election Day | Plan Bay Area 2050+ input | Power of Giving | Grief during the holidays | ‘Fall back’ this weekend

Pleasanton residents will have until Tuesday to drop off their ballots or visit one of the two voting centers in the city for the statewide election on Proposition 50. Read about that and more in News Digest…

Tim Talk: Rep. Swalwell spouts off

“It saddens me to live in a district ‘represented’ by Eric Swalwell in Congress. With the Democrat shutdown of the government, he’s has the time to post on X…”

Teachable moment after social media rears ugly head for Tri-Valley middle school athletes

“In the span of moments, their respective middle school football careers were in jeopardy all because of a poor choice making a social media video. Ultimately the coaches decided to use the situation as a teachable moment – the correct decision as far as I am concerned.”

Hot Picks

Hula Competition & FestivalThis vibrant event features solo and group hula performances, unique arts and crafts and authentic Hawaiian and Polynesian flavors from food vendors. Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Visit alamedacountyfair.com.

Pleasanton Trunk or TreatIf looking for a safe, fun and family-friendly place to collect candy on Halloween join for Trunk or Treat and dress up in costume to collect candy from decorated cars at Valley Community Church. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 31. 4455 Del Valle Parkway. Visit vc.church/event-listings/trunk-or-treat.

Joan’s Farm and Pumpkin PatchActivities include a corn maze, Old West Town, inflatable slide, old farm equipment and more. Oct. 3-31, closed Mondays. 4351 Mines Rd., Livermore. Visit joansfarm.com

Annie at the BankheadThis CYT Tri-Valley performance based on the comic strip features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written. 1 p.m., Nov. 1-2; 8-9 & 6:30 p.m., Nov. 1,8. Tickets $20-$30. Visit livermorearts.org.

Pirates of EmersonPirates of Emerson is an extremely frightening, walk-thru Haunted House. Enjoy four Haunted Houses, virtual reality ride, games, bands and a gift shop. This highly detailed haunt will immerse you in your fears and is not geared for children. 7:05 p.m.-10 p.m., Sept. 26-Nov. 2. Visit alamedacountyfair.com.

Always a BridesmaidThis Encore Players production at the Bothwell Arts Center is the rollicking tale of four loyal and determined women who definitively answer the question, “Just how far are you willing to go to keep a promise to a friend?” 7:30 p.m., Nov. 1, 7-8 & 2 p.m., Nov. 2; 9. Tickets $25. Visit livermorearts.org.


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Cierra is a Livermore native who started her journalism career as an intern and later staff reporter for the Pleasanton Weekly after graduating from CSU Monterey Bay with a bachelor's degree in journalism...