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Ghysels focused on fostering stability and strengthening community bonds in PUSD

Ensuring bond projects stay on schedule, improving the district’s financial stability and building a culture of belonging are just some of the major goals and priorities Superintendent Maurice Ghysels has as he begins his next chapter at Pleasanton Unified School District.

Hacienda sees decline in occupancy, high vacancy rates in first half of 2025

Pleasanton’s Hacienda Business Park, one of the largest business hubs in the state, has seen a decline in occupancy rates since the start of this year and is experiencing increasing vacancy rates, the business park stated in its second quarter update.

Plea deal struck in love triangle murder of San Ramon custodian 

The three defendants in the murder of a Pittsburg husband and father were sentenced Thursday in a plea deal struck with prosecutors to resolve the case purportedly precipitated by a romantic triangle at the San Ramon senior home where they all worked.

News Digest: I-680 NB closure this weekend | AI Summit coming to Dublin | Livermore wine auction

Caltrans will be closing a portion of northbound Interstate 680 near the Mission San Jose overpass in Fremont this weekend to perform “critical bridge and pavement work”. Read that and more in this week’s News Digest.

Judge denies ex-Danville deputy’s motion to dismiss felony conviction

A former deputy who fatally shot two men while on patrol in Danville is set to remain on parole after serving three years in prison for one of those shootings, with a judge denying his motion to dismiss Thursday morning.

With no City Council meeting this week due to its lighter summer schedule, I thought it would be a good time to look back through a less-covered portion from the last session: the consent calendar.

Tim Talk: How ironic that anti-gasoline Newsom wants to save refinery

How ironic it is to see Gov. Gavin Newsom — he who is known for banning gasoline and diesel-power cars — intervening to try to keep the Valero Benicia refinery from closing.

Hot Picks

Storytime at Towne Center BooksJoin us for a fun-filled 30-minute session of stories and songs during Storytime at Towne Center Books. Perfect for little ones ages 0-5.10:30-11 a.m., Aug. 8. 555 Main St., Pleasanton.

Drop-In Bridge at RLCCJoin for Bridge, 1-4 p.m., Thursday and Friday afternoons. Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave. Drop-In fee $2.

Concerts in the Park: Join Concerts in the Park, Friday nights at the redesigned band stand in Lions Wayside Park. 7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 8. Other People’s Money, Rock. 

Discussion of East Bay FaultsBay Area geologist Joyce Blueford will visit Pleasanton’s Museum on Main to give a presentation on the East Bay’s geological faults and their role in shaping the local landscape. 1 p.m., Aug. 9. Register at museumonmain.org/

Amador Valley QuiltersGuest Speaker Mel Beach’s fiber art has been juried into prestigious art venues and traveling exhibitions, while earning top awards and honors along the way. 1:30-4 p.m., Aug. 9. Pleasanton Middle School. Visit amadorvalleyquilters.org/Wordpress/

Ice Cream Social at Ravenswood: Presented by The Ravenswood Progress League and LARPD, the Ice Cream Social at Ravenswood Historic Site includes Docent tours, live music from CoolTones Big Band, a Magician, Ranger Booth and more. Free admission with food available for purchase. 12-4 p.m., Aug. 10.


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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...