Express: Residents push back against proposed demolition of church | Ava CEO resigning | '9 to 5' at Amador Theater

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Residents voice concerns on housing development poised to replace Pleasanton church

Pleasanton’s Planning Commission voted last week to delay its decision on the proposed demolition of Harvest Valley Christian Church and its affiliated daycare on Hopyard Road in order to construct nine three-story residential buildings after commissioners heard almost two dozen speakers voice their disapproval of the project.

Bay Area election officials remind public that vote counting takes time

The Coalition of Bay Area Election Officials on Monday reminded election watchers that it takes time to count all votes, and counties have 28 days to complete the official canvass of an election.

Boy seriously injured when bicycle hit by vehicle in Dublin

A 10-year-old boy sustained major injuries after his bicycle was struck by a vehicle in the neighborhood near Murray Elementary School in Dublin on Wednesday morning, according to police.

Ava Community Energy CEO resigning in summer

Founding CEO of Ava Community Energy, Nick Chaset, has shared plans to leave the agency this summer. With the pending departure, Ava will begin the formal process to fill the position in the coming months.

Experience Mozart’s THE MAGIC FLUTE, A Fairy Tale for All Ages!

Follow a Prince and Princess through a magical land of fantasy in their quest for truth, love and enlightenment in Mozart’s crowning operatic achievement. Sung in English with English supertitles. Pre-opera talk, one hour before each performance. > TICKETS

Woman killed at Santa Cruz beach identified as San Ramon resident

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department has identified the 21-year-old victim in a suspected homicide case last month as San Ramon resident and University of California, Santa Cruz student Zainab Mansoor.

High schoolers putting in the work for ‘9 to 5’ at Amador Theater

One of the ’80s most memorable movies will be brought to life in Pleasanton this month as students from Foothill and Amador Valley high schools perform a musical rendition of the workplace comedy “9 to 5”.

Coroner IDs driver found dead in truck overturned in creek

The Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau has confirmed the identity of the 90-year-old man discovered dead inside his pickup truck in a creek on his property west of Dublin last month.

Hot Picks

Mental Health Lecture Series
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, will present “Dopamine Fasting: A Neuroscience-Informed Approach to Compulsive Overconsumption in a Digital Age” at the next Alan Hu Foundation lecture series. 12-1 p.m., March 8. This free webinar will be held via Zoom. RSVP by March 7 at alanhufoundation.org/

What Do Colleges Want?
Join this college planning workshop as college admissions consultants help untangle the complexities of the college admission process to help find the best school for your needs. Best for students in Grades 9-11. 6 p.m., March 7. Livermore Civic Center Library. For more information call 925-373-5500.

Livermore Historic Preservation Commission
The next Livermore Historic Preservation Commission meeting is 7 p.m., March 7. Civic Center Meeting Hall 1016 S. Livermore Ave. Visit livermoreca.gov/

Assistance League of Amador Valley Scholarships
Assistance League of Amador Valley is offering scholarships for graduating high school seniors and graduating Las Positas College students. Must be a resident of Pleasanton, Dublin or Livermore. The deadline for application submissions is March 15. For more information visit assistanceleague.org/amador-valley/

Amador and Foothill Spring Musical
9 to 5 tells the story of three coworkers-turned-friends who team up to take down their boss to create a more welcoming and efficient workplace. 7 p.m., March 8-9;15-16, 2 p.m., March 10 &17. Tickets $15-$20. Amador Theater. Visit firehousearts.org/

The Rise of the Superheroes
Sunol Repertory Theatre presents The Rise of the Superheroes. 8 p.m., March 8-9, 15-16, 22-23. Tickets $20-$30. Sunol Glen School Theatre,11601 Main St., Sunol. Visit sunol.net/srt/

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