Silicon Valley lawmaker could seek East Bay congressional seat
A state lawmaker representing parts of Santa Clara and Alameda counties might be angling for a congressional seat in the East Bay. Her candidacy would leave her own seat in the California Legislature up for grabs — if she decides to jump into the race.
Last Call: Middle 8 bar is latest downtown Pleasanton business to close
Middle 8, a cocktail bar and lounge located in downtown Pleasanton, announced last Friday that it will be ceasing operations following its last day this Sunday, Jan. 11.
Take Us Along: Our Lady of the Rocks
Scott Fredianelli, Lauren Traurig, Joel Traurig and Jenna Traurig enjoy Our Lady of the Rocks in Montenegro last summer.
Officials offer promising update on Pleasanton’s economic development
Despite a challenging year for Pleasanton’s economy, marked by the departure of major retailers like JCPenney and the closure of prominent downtown businesses such as Starbucks, city officials anticipate a promising outlook for the city’s economy in 2026 thanks to several key economic development initiatives.
News Digest: LARPD holiday drive results | 925 GIVES raises over $100K for local nonprofits | Pleasanton launches strategic plan dashboard
LARPD collected 24, forty gallon bins of food and two truckloads of donated toys as…
Take Us Along: A mother-daughter vacation
Susan and Morgan Wacek on a mother-daughter vacation in New York City, including this stop in front of one of the iconic bridges in Central…
The cost of addiction
Getty Images Opioid misuse has become one of the most dangerous and widespread addictions in the United States. These drugs, often prescribed to treat pain,…
