California District 14 candidates face off in forum ahead of June primary
Candidates in the crowded primary race for Congressional District 14 went head-to-head to share their priorities and positions on local and national issues during an online forum moderated by the Weekly and the Vine on Sunday.
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Final fraudster sentenced in massive ‘DC Solar’ Ponzi scheme
The final person has been sentenced in what the U.S. Department of Justice said is the biggest criminal fraud scheme in the history of the Eastern District of California, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced.
Woman alleges violent sexual assault by Eric Swalwell: ‘He raped me’
A Beverly Hills woman alleged Tuesday that Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her at a hotel room in 2018, saying she believed she was drugged.
Bay Area leaders respond to Swalwell resignation
Several Bay Area leaders responded to embattled U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s announcement Monday that he is resigning from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault.
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Lifestyle
Doritos is a treat from Valley Humane Society
“Doritos is a 5-month-old mixed breed pup bringing bold flavor with a perfect blend of sweet and spicy charm. This mellow middle brother of the Chips litter is your ultimate snack-sized sidekick. Ready to add some zest to your life?”
Livermore softball dominates hometown Stampede tournament
“This week we are here to announce Livermore High went 5-0 in the tournament and won the title of the Championship flight.”
Take Us Along: Holy Toledo!
Carl and Marilyn Palowitch and Valerie and Brian Arkin display the Pleasanton Weekly overlooking the historic city of Toledo, Spain.
A&E
Guest Opinion: What we learned after producing play written by AI
“Many in our audience found this reassuring. Great plays, it seems, are still beyond AI’s reach. But director Rice offered a note of caution: our results were shaped by our ethics. We deliberately avoided using the work of living playwrights to train the model. Others may not.”
Pleasanton Rose Show moves to Museum on Main for 86th installment
The Pleasanton Rose Show, an annual display of beautiful blooms on Mother’s Day weekend, will be back in 2026 at a new venue, with organizers cultivating a budding relationship with the Museum on Main to rescue the longtime event.
‘Splendid Surroundings’ on view in Livermore gallery
Inspired by artists’ environs, a collection of watercolor paintings is on display through mid-May in Livermore’s Bankhead Theater.
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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A century of Castlewood: Tracing the evolution from Hearst hacienda to golf club to modern hub for recreation
Perched partway up the southwestern hills is an epicenter of recreational and social activity that evokes the past, present and future of Pleasanton.
Shaken up: Earthquake swarms leave Tri-Valley community on edge
The largest of the most recent swarm of earthquakes last week served as a Monday morning wakeup to call to San Ramon resident and Bay Area native Joyce Yee while she watched a “cascade of glass” flow from her kitchen…
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Softball elite come to Livermore for Stampede tournament
There are 16 teams in the three-day Livermore Stampede showcase, and it is a veritable who’s who of softball prowess in Northern California.
‘Home Team Act’: Federal bill seeks to keep sports franchises in their cities
Oakland Congresswoman Lateefah Simon is one of the co-sponsors for a new piece of legislation that gives communities an opportunity to keep professional sports teams in their cities before their owners move the franchise to another location.
Livermore hosting who’s who of NorCal softball in Stampede tournament
It’s a spring ritual when it comes to local prep sporting events as the Livermore Stampede rides into town this week. It is arguably the top high school softball tournament in Northern California.
ReAL Estate
Blueprint for Bay Area future adopted by regional agencies
MTC adopted Plan Bay Area 2050+ and certified its environmental impact report last month, giving final approval to the region’s long-range blueprint for transportation, housing, economic resiliency and environmental sustainability.
Golden Gate Fields could become huge bayfront park after agreement reached to purchase former racetrack
A plan to transform the former Alameda County horse racetrack Golden Gate Fields into an enormous community park could give a whole new meaning to the term “photo finish.”
Myth vs. reality: What’s really holding back homebuyers?
“For many renters, homeownership feels increasingly out of reach, especially in the Bay Area. New research shows the biggest barrier may not be desire, but instead misinformation.”
