Who is running in key Zone 7 Water Agency election?
Those priority projects and other important decisions for Zone 7 will be made by a Board of Directors that will have at least three new members after the upcoming primary election.
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Pleasanton council adopts new ordinance, policies aimed at improving citywide wireless coverage
The Pleasanton City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance and three new policies last week to remove restrictions for wireless service providers in the hopes of making it easier for them to build new facilities — big and small — and modify…
Coroner IDs Livermore woman killed in motorcycle crash Tuesday
The Alameda County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday identified the woman as Janelle Benson Weispfenning, a 50-year-old Livermore resident.
LLNL enters landmark partnership with commercial fusion company
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the Livermore-based fusion energy startup company Inertia took major steps towards commercializing fusion energy this month, announcing one of the national lab system’s largest-ever private-public partnerships aimed at bridging the gap between scientific theory…
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Lifestyle
Beautiful Boca from Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
An adorable and fun boy doing great at his foster home, Boca and the resident dog enjoy playtime, toys and regular walks in the neighborhood. He has been a polite guest, and his foster family says he’s a good listener and attentive companion.
Livermore library gears up for AANHPI Heritage Month
The Livermore library is poised to recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout May with an assortment of arts and literary programming.
Tri-Valley artists to open studios for annual tour
The fifth annual Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour this weekend is set to feature over 80 artists at dozens of venues across the region.
A&E
A bustling summer ahead at Wente Family Vineyards
Wente Family Vineyards is gearing up for a busy summer with its lineup of programs featuring a variety of entertainment and activities including live music, food collaborations and of course, wine tasting.
Encore Players explore infertility with ‘Expecting Isabel’
The Encore Players are set next month to present the story of a couple’s pursuit of parenthood.
A trip to the theater: Concerts, plays, comedy and dinosaurs for Bankhead this spring
“The excitement is building at the Bankhead Theater for its milestone 20th season arriving in August. Not to be missed in these forward-looking announcements is a crowded catalog for the heart of spring to put a bow on 2025-26 for…
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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The rise and fall of Eric Swalwell
How Dublin native went from media darling Democrat in DC and popular governor candidate to political exile and sex abuse scandal
Electric ride: Jurisdictions grapple with how to regulate e-bikes while also still encouraging safe use
Commute. Exercise. Leisure. Electric bicycles have gained popularity in recent years for a variety of uses, including in the Tri-Valley where residents can be seen cycling across the region.
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: How Foothill handed De La Salle its first loss of EBAL baseball season
But just when it looked darkest for the Falcons, they found their inner resolve, jumping up to hand De La Salle its first EBAL loss with a 6-5 final.
What a time to be a volleyball fan in the Tri-Valley
Plain and simple – the East Bay Athletic League boys’ volleyball season is crazy and unpredictable.
New public Fitness Court opens at Dublin school campus
The Dublin community now has access to a free outdoor gym at the academic campus on York Drive, thanks to a partnership between the school district and the National Fitness Campaign.
ReAL Estate
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…
Luxury Locally: Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, people are still buying.
“The economic forces that impact housing affordability in general also influence luxury real estate here in the Tri-Valley…”
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.
