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City teams up with two nonprofits to launch Pleasanton Connects initiative
After months of preparation, a long anticipated initiative from the city of Pleasanton, Workday’s nonprofit arm and the TogetherUp Institute made its debut this week with a live event that aimed to serve as a starting point for conversations on deepening community connections.
PUSD board approves $7.5 million in budget cuts for 2026-27 fiscal year
The Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the first round of budget reductions totaling just over $7.5 million last week.
Familiar name launching outdoor wine lounge in downtown Livermore
The owner of Steven Kent Winery is set to open his family’s home garden downtown Livermore in the coming weeks to serve as a permanent outdoor wine lounge.

Danville high school senior reflects on his nonprofit, NeuroGuidance
A Monte Vista High School senior started a nonprofit about four years ago to help neurodivergent students in the Tri-Valley and across the world succeed in their academic journeys.
Pleasanton Preps: Amador Valley girls’ water polo wins NCS Division II title
In the North Coast Section Division II girls’ water polo final between Amador Valley and Alhambra, there was one indisputable fact, and it led to the Amador Valley 9-7 win: The Dons have Susan Swyers and the Bulldogs didn’t.
Take Us Along: Outside Notre Dame
Tri-Valley Foodist Deborah Grossman poses in front of Notre Dame in Paris holding the Weekly edition featuring her cover story on the Pleasanton Farmers Market.

Hot Picks
Business After Hours Mixer: The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer is 4:30-6:30 p.m., the third Wednesday of each month. For more information visit livermorechamber.org.
Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert: Experience Moana Live at the Bankhead with breathtaking visuals of the beloved film accompanied by live Polynesian orchestra. A must-see for fans of the film and music lovers alike. 7 p.m., Nov. 19. Tickets $65-$95. Visit livermorearts.org.
Sole Mates Walking Group: This free walking group at the Pleasanton Senior Center is 8:45-10 a.m., Wednesdays.
An Afternoon or Evening with Bessie Smith: Becoming one of the highest-paid black performers of her era, Bessie Smith broke through the boundaries imposed by a racially segregated society, influencing blues and jazz artists of the Harlem Renaissance era. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Nov. 20. Tickets $15-$25. Firehouse Arts Center. Visit museumonmain.org.
Tip a Cop: Livermore Police is teaming with Zephyr Grill & Bar in Livermore for Tip-A-Cop benefiting Special Olympics Northern California. Officers will trade in their badges for aprons, serving guests to raise funds for an incredible cause. 5-8 p.m., Nov. 20.
The Ultimate Tribute to Heart: Heartless is Northern California’s premier Heart Tribute Band comprised of six passionate musicians taking you on a musical journey from the 1970s to today. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 20. Tickets $49-$69. Visit livermorearts.org.
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