The road to revitalizing Pleasanton’s Main Street
Strolling through downtown Pleasanton, it’s hard for many to look past the vacant storefronts — seemingly one a block, if not more; some deserted for years, while others emptied only recently. But the PDA says plenty is going on behind the scenes in those units and elsewhere in and around Main Street to set the…
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News Digest: Inaugural concert at LPC | YEA! Awards applications now open | Race to the Flagpole
The Las Positas College Music Department will be hosting its first-ever Applied Music Showcase event next Friday (Feb. 6) at the Mertes Center for the Performing Arts on campus.
Game night fight breaks out at Livermore High basketball gym
A brawl involving multiple juveniles at Livermore High School Tuesday evening during a basketball game resulted in at least one Livermore male being hurt, police said.
PUSD board votes to reduce some staffing positions at end of school year
The Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a handful of resolutions last Thursday that will reduce the number of both classified and certificated staffing positions by the end of this school year.
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Lifestyle
Meet Dogbert from East Bay SPCA in Dublin
An 8-year-old sweetheart with a golden heart and an easygoing charm, Dogbert warms up gently, then melts into head and belly scratches with a soft, happy tail wag.
Tri-Valley cities gear up for 2026 Black History Month happenings
Every year during Black History Month, cities across the Tri-Valley hold a number of events that aim to educate residents and members of the public while also celebrating Black and African American culture.
Pleasanton Preps: Dublin Leprechauns have championship aspirations in 2026
Confidence is high as the Dublin Leprechauns enter their fourth Pecos League season aiming for a championship run. After playoff victories and rising attendance, momentum is strong for the East Bay franchise.
A&E
Saving their stories: Book on bygone Pleasanton becomes godsend for high school journalism
“Cruising Down Memory Lane” has become a shining example of how critical it is to prioritize reporting the stories of one’s community. And not just tales of the past.
Creativity blossoms: ‘Flora in Focus’ fills Firehouse gallery with flower art
The beauty and power of flower art have taken root once again in the Firehouse Arts Center, with the latest installment of the recurring “Flora in Focus” exhibition on display in the Harrington Gallery this winter.
Museum on Main announces 2026 historical speaker series lineup
More than half a dozen scholar-actors will be bringing historically prominent figures such as activist Sojourner Truth, former president John F. Kennedy and rock icon Tina Turner back to life as part of the Museum on Main’s 2026 Ed Kinney…
Spotlight
Ivy League mentorship for college applications and career foundations through meaningful projects
Path Mentors was born out of dissatisfaction with the toxic high-pressure environment that college admissions has created. Founded in 2019 by Columbia graduates, the Path Mentors’ team of nearly 100 mentors from a wide range of professions including technology, finance,…
Moving insurance vs. moving coverage: What California consumers need to know
Many people assume their movers provide “insurance” for household goods. In reality, most licensed movers in California are required to provide coverage, which is different from insurance and comes with important limitations.
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Closing time? Blackhawk Plaza faces foreclosure amid increasing vacancies
Blackhawk Plaza could find itself in new hands once again, with a court hearing in southern California later this month on a request to put the property into receivership status as a lender seeks to go after a $5 million…
Rest easy, Mr. Pleasanton – Remembering Jeb Bing, founding Weekly editor and publisher
Jeb Bing, the founding editor and publisher of the Pleasanton Weekly whose perennial presence in the community earned him the moniker “Mr. Pleasanton”, died during the holiday season at 90 years old.
Sports
Critical two weeks coming up for EBAL soccer, basketball
It might be hard to believe, but there are just two weeks left in the East Bay Athletic League basketball and soccer regular seasons…
Airports look to score a touchdown as they prepare for Super Bowl travelers
Kickoff time for the Super Bowl is quickly approaching and Bay Area airports are gearing up to welcome heavy flows of traffic for the largest sporting events in the country.
Pleasanton Preps: Mixed results for Amador teams last week
Smith, Krueger help Dons bounce back with key basketball wins; boys’ varsity soccer loses three games – each by 2-1 score…
ReAL Estate
13-unit housing project on East Avenue nears construction
The Livermore City Council at a regular meeting this month finalized its approval of a 13-unit multi-family housing project proposed for construction on East Avenue.
San Ramon’s former Harlan House site up for sale
After numerous public and private meetings with city officials and a drawn-out application process, the owner of the site that formerly housed San Ramon’s oldest historic home has put the property back on the market.
Sutter Health buys office space in Pleasanton’s Hacienda Business Park
Sutter Health recently acquired 300,597 square feet of office space in Pleasanton that the health care company said will be used for a large lab space.
