‘You Only Live Adventure’: Pleasanton couple setting out on drive around the world
One car. Seven continents. Countless new memories. That’s what’s in store for Pleasanton residents John Perez and Kristi Reed over the next three to five years as the two get set to road trip around the world in their 2008 Toyota 4Runner. The couple will be leaving this weekend as they head up the coast…
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Principal switcheroo: Valley View, Alisal elementary schools swapping leaders next year
In what seems to some as sudden news right before the end of the school year, the Pleasanton Unified School District confirmed it decided to swap the principals at Valley View and Alisal elementary schools for next year.
San Ramon man dies in Memorial Day crash on Dublin Boulevard
A chain-reaction crash on Dublin Boulevard killed one person and injured three others on the afternoon of Memorial Day, according to Dublin Police Services.
Israni outraises Congressional District 14 competitors with boost by personal loan
Rakhi Israni has reported running a campaign more expensive this year than all other competitors combined in the race for a full term representing Congressional District 14.
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Lifestyle
Mushroom poisonings surge to worst in 10 years, risks ‘extremely high’
Wild mushroom poisonings have surged to the worst in 10 years from an unseasonal bloom of Death Caps and Western Destroying Angels including the Bay Area, health officials say.
Treat yourself with Peanut Brittle from Valley Humane Society
Peanut Brittle is a gentle golden senior. He’s an old-fashioned classic who savors the simple stuff: a leisurely morning walk, a sunny afternoon snooze and cozy nights sleeping right on the bed.
‘Rising Together’: Display at county fairgrounds in honor of 9/11 anniversary
Law enforcement, first responders and local luminaries in the Tri-Valley gathered at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton on May 21 to greet the processional transporting fragments from the Twin Towers that will be on display during this summer’s county…
A&E
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.
‘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.
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…
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: Inside Foothill’s underdog run in NCS softball tournament
“I told the girls this was the best softball game I had seen,” Foothill coach Greg Chandler said. “The girls deserved it.”
Who’s left in postseason pursuits for track-and-field, softball and baseball in Tri-Valley
Foothill softball stuns defending champs, No. 1 seed to reach NCS semifinals.
What I missed: Former wrestling coach LaFever dies, Sunflower Hill in Lafayette, California Signature Wine Awards and more
“Here is what caught my eye as I went through my inbox of nearly 1,200 fresh messages from my vacation (plus those lingering from before and after).”
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…
