Express: PUSD approves new high school boundaries | Esteen, Miley vie for District 4 BOS seat | EBAL soccer winds down

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PUSD approves new high school boundary adjustment

The Pleasanton school board recently approved new high school boundaries, which staff and parents say will help students by keeping them alongside their friend groups from elementary through high school.

DUSD, teachers union negotiations stalled

Amid ongoing negotiations between Dublin Unified School District and the Dublin Teachers Association, the educators union continues to rally for community support, while the district is set to review additional funding cuts next week.

Esteen, Miley competing to represent District 4 on Alameda County Board of Supervisors

Nurse and activist Jennifer Esteen is set to challenge incumbent Nate Miley in the race for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 4.

Wines & Valentines

Join us for the 17th Annual Wines & Valentines Dinner and help raise money for the Museum on Main. We will be at the beautiful Palm Event Center on the Rubino Winery Estate. Event includes: 4 course meal, History Maker’s Award, silent auction, live auction, wine pull, Fund-A-Need, music and dancing. BUY TICKETS.

Tri-Valley South Indian food scene

For a taste treat, seek out Indian food beyond curries and tandoori. Mylapore South Indian Restaurant in Pleasanton features vegetarian options such as dosas prepared in traditional ways with unique twists.

Pawsitively outstanding: Boomer Bowers named Livermore’s new Ambassadog

Hardworking, loyal, and handsome – all words used to describe Boomer Bowers, an 8-year-old Labrador Retriever who last week was chosen to represent his fellow Livermore canine residents in a new citywide program honoring pets in the community.

Pleasanton Preps: Big results as EBAL soccer regular season winds down

The Amador girls’ soccer team won a pair of games to claim the EBAL regular season title. On the boys’ side, the Dons earned several wins up and down the chain, including two for the freshman team.

Hot Picks

Take & Make: Painting Craft
Use the kit to paint a portrait and learn about Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, the portrait artists who created former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s official portraits. Feb. 1-29. Livermore Springtown Library.

Fee Assistance Program
The City of Pleasanton Recreation Department provides a Fee Assistance Program for residents who would like to participate in recreation programs but may not have the financial means. For more information contact Recreation Services at 925-931-5340.

Pleasanton Human Service Commission
The next Pleasanton Human Service Commission meeting is 7 p.m., Feb. 7. Visit https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/

Homeschool Gathering
Visit and make new friends at the Livermore Civic Center Library for Homeschool Gatherings, a time set aside for homeschooling families in the Storytime Room. A space, craft supplies and more will be provided. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Thursdays.

Webinar: Can Dementia Be Prevented?
Attendees will gain an understanding of the role that genetics play in developing dementia and learn about the lifestyle choices that may have a positive impact on brain health. The latest information about approved medications for managing symptoms and possibly slowing cognitive decline will also be discussed. 10-11 a.m., Feb. 8. Visit hopehospice.com.

Armchair Travelers: Sailing the Dodecanese
Susan Gerber will present a slideshow entitled “Sailing the Dodecanese: Lesser-Known Greek Islands by Private Sailboat” where she will share photographs and stories of her adventures sailing with a Turkish captain on a 39’ private sailboat to Greek Islands off the Turkey coast in the Dodecanese. 1:30 p.m., Feb, 8. Livermore Civic Center Library.

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