Express: New council takes office tonight | Livermore makes shift in oversight of airport | Exploring the new Costco

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New Pleasanton mayor, councilmembers set to take office

Pleasanton Mayor-elect Jack Balch will be sworn in to his new role during a special consent calendar session Tuesday along with newly-elected councilmembers Craig Eicher and Matt Gaidos.

Livermore Airport now under city’s Innovation & Economic Development Department

The city of Livermore announced a change in its organizational structure that shifts oversight of the Livermore Municipal Airport from the Public Works Department to the Innovation & Economic Development Department.

Tri-Valley Foodist: The new Pleasanton Costco for happy shopping

The new Pleasanton Costco resembles others in the Tri-Valley but features more local wines, lots of food, and some opening surprises.

Take Us Along: Exploring history in Catalonia

Former Pleasanton residents Ananda Laberge and Ed Arron joined current Pleasanton residents Bill Trankle and Jeannette Bitz earlier this year at the Ruins of Scala Dei Carthusian monastery in Catalonia, Spain.

StoryWalk installation at Sycamore Grove aims to blend reading with nature

Visitors to Sycamore Grove Park can read year-round as they hike the Magpie Loop Trail with the recent introduction of a permanent StoryWalk.

Here’s how California plans to get millions of adults without college degrees into better jobs

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “Master Plan for Career Education” seeks to help the nearly 7 million adults in California who lack college degrees by giving them college credit for their work experience and by changing the requirements on some state jobs.

Hot Picks

Souper Tuesday: Local volunteers serve warm soup during the chilly months. Grab and go or stay inside to connect with others and learn about local resources. 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesdays. CityServe Care Center, 3311 Pacific Ave., Livermore.

Pleasanton City Council: Pleasanton City Council Meetings are held in the City Council Chambers, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is 7 p.m., Dec 17. Visit cityofpleasantonca.gov

Livermore Planning Commission: Livermore Planning Commission meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Civic Center Meeting Hall, Mendenhall Room, unless otherwise posted. 7 p.m., Dec. 17. Visit livermoreca.gov/

Woodshop at Senior Center: Join for Woodshop at the Pleasanton Senior Center 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Drop-in fees apply.

Pleasanton Rides: Pleasanton Rides is a door-to-door, shared-ride transportation service for Pleasanton Seniors. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 925-398-1045. For details on services, schedule, locations, fares and guidelines visit blacktietrans.com/more-info/.

Kings Return Holiday Show: Be mesmerized by this Grammy-nominated acapella group known for their seamless harmonies and captivating vocal chemistry. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 18. Tickets $35-$65. Visit livermorearts.org/.

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