Tri-Valley Year in Review 2025
2025 was a banner year for the Tri-Valley. Let’s take a look through our top storylines and photographs. Enjoy!
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Interim LPFD Chief Lacey named permanent leader
Aaron Lacey, a longtime Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department employee who had been serving as the interim chief since August, has been officially appointed as the department’s new chief, according to a joint press release from the two Tri-Valley cities.
News Digest: Last newspaper of 2025 | Christmas tree disposal | Take Us Along display | Holiday posada | DUI checkpoint in Dublin
The Pleasanton Weekly’s popular Take Us Along feature, which encourages readers to pose with their newspaper on vacation, is being highlighted in a new display at the Museum on Main as part of its current exhibition, “Greetings from Everywhere”. See…
Tri-Valley celebrates Hanukkah while honoring Bondi Beach victims
In the wake of a mass shooting this past weekend during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Australia, Rabbis within Tri-Valley’s Jewish community remain undaunted through their mourning as local organizations are scheduled to host events this week in…
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Lifestyle
Awe-inspiring holiday displays light up the night in the Tri-Valley
In the spirit of the holiday season and tradition, annual decorative light displays throughout the Tri-Valley help families make magical memories.
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Meet Parker at East Bay SPCA
A sweet, smart and eager 5-year-old cattle dog mix who can’t wait to be your loyal sidekick, Parker loves being included in everyday adventures, whether that’s hiking, neighborhood strolls, yard play or relaxing together after a fun day out.
A&E
Livermore Valley Arts reports ‘strong’ financial health following year of deficit-spending
Despite operating in the red last fiscal year, Livermore Valley Arts is doing well financially with an operating reserve of over $1.3 million, according to CEO Chris Carter and the nonprofit organization’s annual report to the City Council.
News Digest: Kottinger Barn gets holiday makeover | Dublin student just misses peace prize | ‘The Nutcracker’ at Bankhead
Local downtown property owner Bruce Torquemada is once again bringing a piece of the North Pole to Pleasanton as part of his annual holiday themed transformation of the Kottinger Barn, which he owns on Ray Street.
A parade for the season: Pleasanton’s Hometown Holiday Celebration draws festive crowd downtown
The Pleasanton community celebrated the joy of the season at the 2025 Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on a crisp evening downtown Saturday. Enjoy this collection from Weekly photographer Chuck Deckert.
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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Did you miss
‘Very bizarre behavior’: Other complaints against ex-Amador principal alleged pattern of unprofessional conduct
Newly released documents from investigations into now-former Amador Valley High School principal Jonathan Fey reveal more allegations against the disgraced Pleasanton administrator.
Downtown Series: Home in Danville for the holidays
The Lighting of the Old Oak Tree kicked off what Danville officials and business owners are hoping will be a reprieve for brick-and-mortar businesses that continue to rebound downtown in the wake of economic dark times in 2020.
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Amador boys’ soccer posts wins at all three levels
The Amador Valley boys’ soccer program saw wins for all three levels last week. The varsity got an early goal from Jonas Lyions off an assist from Matthew Sun, then the Amador defense made the goal stand up as the…
Ignoring transfer rules has forever changed high school athletics – and at what cost?
“It’s caused a crisis of consciousness for me many times. But instead of giving up, I look for the good stories on homegrown athletes and hope that a miracle can happen to restore character to high school athletes. I can…
Sports memorabilia dealer pleads guilty to fraud after selling fake Willie Mays items
A sports memorabilia dealer in Contra Costa County pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud after he was caught selling fake sports collectibles, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
ReAL Estate
Planning Commission signals initial support for major redevelopment project off Dublin Canyon Road
The Pleasanton Planning Commission offered initial support last week for the Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project, a major redevelopment proposal for an unincorporated area of Alameda County just south of Dublin Canyon Road.
Prominent shopping center for sale just off freeway in San Ramon
A shopping center anchored by Lucky, Dollar Tree and McDonald’s is now listed for sale at an undisclosed price near the border of San Ramon and Dublin.
Council weighs in on redevelopment ideas for Dublin-Pleasanton BART Station
The Pleasanton City Council expressed strong support this week for the initial concepts of a proposed high-density residential development at the eastern Dublin-Pleasanton BART Station, which could produce as many as 1,300 new rental units.
