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Downtown Series: Home in Danville for the holidays
The Lighting of the Old Oak Tree kicked off what Danville officials and business owners are hoping will be a reprieve for brick-and-mortar businesses that continue to rebound downtown in the wake of economic dark times in 2020.
Vandals cut down eight trees at Dublin High School
Dublin High School officials discovered Thursday morning (Dec. 11) that eight trees on campus had been chopped down in an act of vandalism, DHS Principal Maureen Byrne wrote same-day in a message to the campus community.
What a Week — Honoring their memories: A mayor’s son, The Golden Skate manager, hospital colleagues and other notable deaths
“There is a chill in the air these past several weeks, beyond the cold weather that seems to have settled into the Bay Area. I’ve found myself surrounded by news of death professionally and personally – just one of those spates this grizzled journalist tries to be prepared for, but never gets used to.”
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County accepting nominations for 2026 Women’s Hall of Fame
The Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame, which honors women whose “leadership, innovation, and service have strengthened Alameda County’s diverse communities” is currently accepting inductee nominations for the next couple of days.
News Digest: Kottinger Barn gets holiday makeover | Dublin student just misses peace prize | ‘The Nutcracker’ at Bankhead
Local downtown property owner Bruce Torquemada is once again bringing a piece of the North Pole to Pleasanton as part of his annual holiday themed transformation of the Kottinger Barn, which he owns on Ray Street.
Tim Talk: San Ramon gathering place closing when Santa arrives
When Santa comes down the chimney in a couple of weeks, a San Ramon institution will be no more. The Brass Door, a fixture on San Ramon Valley Blvd. for nearly 80 years, will serve its final meal Christmas Eve.
Hot Picks
Native Garden Work Day: Tend and nurture the native gardens at Sycamore Grove Park. Volunteers help provide seasonal weeding, planting, pruning and more. All levels of experience welcome. 9-11 a.m., Dec. 12. Visit larpd.org.
Holiday Food Drive: LARPD is partnering with the Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry to support local families this holiday season. Drop off non-perishable items like potatoes, stuffing, canned vegetables, pumpkin pie mix and more. Robert Livermore Community Center. Through Dec. 12. Visit larpd.org.
An American Holiday: Join Valley Concert Chorale as they sing Christmas chorale music from the Americas. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, Lynnewood Methodist Church, Pleasanton & 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Asbury Methodist Church, Livermore. Visit valleyconcertchorale.org.
Amador Valley Quilters: Join for Holiday Tea and celebrate the beautiful work done by AVQ volunteers to bring warmth and comfort to Community Quilt recipients. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Dec. 13. Pleasanton Middle School. For more information visit amadorvalleyquilters.org/Wordpress/.
Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Hanukkah Celebration: Tri-Valley Cultural Jews invites the community to a festive and family-friendly Hanukkah celebration in Castro Valley where guests will enjoy candle lighting, storytelling, sizzling latkes, hands-on crafts and games for all ages. Free for members, suggested donation of $15 for non-members. RSVP to culturaljews@gmail.com. 4-6 p.m., Dec. 13.
Pleasanton’s Spirit and Sweater Stroll: The Spirit and Sweater Stroll is the perfect opportunity to soak up the festive downtown atmosphere and connect with the community where guests enjoy spirits and craft cocktails at a number of downtown Pleasanton locations. 5-8 p.m., Dec. 13. Visit pleasantondowntown.net.
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