Still rolling after 70 years: Vine Cinema owner reflects on milestone for Livermore’s oldest movie theater
The Vine Cinema & Alehouse is considered a community staple by many, but that doesn’t mean the road has been easy.
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Livermore Councilmember Branning seeking reelection this November
Livermore City Councilmember Evan Branning recently announced his intention to run in the General Municipal Election this November to maintain his seat as the District 1 representative.
Former Danville, Alamo financial advisor pleads guilty to decades-long Ponzi scheme
A long-time Contra Costa County financial advisor was convicted of running a decades-long Ponzi scheme and pocketing over $9 million for almost a decade, federal prosecutors said.
Bauer-Kahan facing two challengers in race for Assembly District 16
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is once again running for reelection, facing off against Joe Rubay for a fourth time and now a second challenger, Chirag Kathrani of San Ramon.
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Lifestyle
News Digest: Observing Memorial Day | Cone with a Cop | The Longest Table | Overnight roadwork on Highway 84
Tri-Valley communities to observe Memorial Day. See that plus the annual Cone with a Cop event with Pleasanton PD at Meadowlark Dairy and more in News Digest.
‘America in Art’: New Bankhead exhibit commemorates nation’s 250th anniversary
Livermore’s Bankhead Theater is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a new art exhibit in which artists explore and interpret the people, landscapes, traditions, history and cultural moments that shape the American experience.
Groups honor top donors for Foothill’s stadium improvements during plaque unveiling ceremony
Three Valleys Community Foundation and We Are Pleasanton hosted a commemorative plaque unveiling event earlier this month to recognize all of the donors who helped fund Foothill High School’s stadium upgrades.
A&E
Art and Wind Festival taking flight Memorial Day weekend
Dozens of new vendors, a dedicated space for local artists, new literary offerings and henna art are among the additions on the horizon for San Ramon at this year’s Art and Wind Festival as organizers prepare for its largest iteration yet this holiday weekend.
Valley Dance Theatre set for its annual Spring Rep this weekend
The Valley Dance Theatre is returning to Livermore’s Bankhead Theater this Memorial Day weekend for its annual Spring Rep, a set of performances the dance company says will bring “storytelling to life through three distinct works performed to live music,…
Teeth wisdom: Pleasanton author releases ninth edition of ‘dental bible’ pocket guide
One of the Tri-Valley’s most accomplished authors might not be a household name on pop culture bookshelves, but two generations of dental assistants and hygienists couldn’t get through college and career the same without her work.
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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Tri-Valley beer scene: Get to know the local breweries serving their craft from Livermore to Danville
The Tri-Valley has earned recognition for its winemaking prowess. Local brewers are now expanding the area’s beverage profile by making thirst-quenching, award-winning beers.
Embarcadero Media Foundation CEO Dawes announces he will step away
Adam Dawes, who has led Embarcadero Media Foundation through stiff winds buffeting both the organization and wider media landscape, has announced that he will be stepping down as chief executive officer of the local nonprofit that publishes the Palo Alto…
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill girls’ lacrosse wins NCS championship
The Foothill High School girls’ lacrosse team completed an incredible postseason run, beating University 8-7 to win the North Coast Section Division II title and finish what turned out to be one big road trip.
Two state championships for EBAL swimmers
As expected, the East Bay Athletic League represented well at the CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships last weekend at the Clovis Swim Center.
Pleasanton Preps: Wrestling returns to middle schools
I have always been a big fan of wrestling, although never having participated in wrestling. I covered the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State High School championships several times and it was one of the best events I covered. It’s one-on-one…
ReAL Estate
Been there, bought that: Baby boomers are helping shape real estate
“Here in the Tri-Valley, and across the country, older boomers are an active and influential force in real estate and one that often gets lost in the headlines.”
Hidden Canyon housing development gets green light from Pleasanton Planning Commission
The Pleasanton Planning Commission unanimously endorsed the so-called “Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project”, which seeks to build 28 new multimillion-dollar homes near the Pleasanton Ridge.
Appellate court sides with city in ruling on San Ramon Market Place project
After a lengthy legal battle with a neighborhood group that organized to protest a redevelopment project slated for the Market Place shopping center, the project approved by the San Ramon Planning Commission more than three years ago could be coming…
