Pleasanton Unified agrees to pay $60,000 to settle civil rights complaint brought by custodian fired while pregnant
The Pleasanton Unified School District will have to pay one of its former employees $60,000 as part of a settlement agreement between the district and a pregnant custodian who said she was illegally fired after she requested accommodations at work for her pregnancy.
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SRVFPD poised to settle gender discrimination lawsuit from former employee
A former emergency services coordinator with the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District reached a settlement agreement with her former employer last month after suing them and later leaving her position in 2023, marking the end of a contentious legal…
A hard-earned 50 years: Richert Lumber ACE Hardware marks milestone anniversary – with eye toward the future
Golden anniversaries are rare in business, let alone one family celebrating 50 years in business at the same location.
Community rallies to support residents, first-responders as blaze consumes 1,000 acres between Pleasanton and Sunol
A brush fire engulfed over 1,000 acres in a northeastern portion of Sunol and forced hundreds of residents in the Ruby Hill and surrounding neighborhoods in Pleasanton to evacuate their homes Tuesday afternoon before they were allowed to return later…
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Lifestyle
Livermore Lab Foundation celebrating ‘Decade of Impact’
Celebrating 10 years in operation, Livermore Lab Foundation is hosting a “Decade of Impact Celebration” on Aug. 5 in Livermore.
Have S’more from Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
Precious puppy S’more is adorable, curious, playful and just a delight for everyone. She has been a wonderful guest at her foster home.
Planning Commission denies appeal over event space proposed for Wood Ranch in Danville
Plans for a new event space in Danville’s eastern outskirts at the longstanding Wood Ranch site are poised to move forward following a public hearing on an appeal from some neighboring residents as well as a showing of support for…
A&E
Livermore takes center stage in author John Bluck’s new thriller
Murder, espionage and rocket science all meet in Livermore in John G. Bluck’s latest thriller.
‘P is for Pleasanton’: New picture book highlights hometown history from A to Z
That’s what it says on the cover, anyway. When you open the alphabetical, artistic ode to Pleasanton, P actually stands for … well, maybe the creators wouldn’t want me to spoil it.
Pleasanton student wins Congressional Art Competition
Camellia Wang, an incoming junior at Pleasanton’s Amador Valley High School, took first place in the Congressional Art Competition for District 14.
Spotlight
This California Delta community is drawing Bay Area homebuyers to the water
Bay Area residents understand the value of open space. That’s why it’s no surprise a private waterfront enclave on the California Delta is drawing homebuyers who are ready for a different kind of life.
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,…
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Community rallies to aid Blackhawk Plaza ducks following pond’s closure
The ongoing saga of Blackhawk Plaza’s troubles amid tenant vacancies, turnovers, and multiple legal proceedings including its owners’ bankruptcy came home to roost in recent weeks as the longstanding pond closed for repairs just before the start of summer.
Pleasanton Weekly wins General Excellence, nine other first-place honors in California Journalism Awards
“The winning categories capture the quality, range and impact of our journalism: General Excellence, Investigative Reporting, Enterprise Series, Best Newsletter, Columns, Editorial Comment, Business and the Economy, Sports Feature, Profile Story and Fine Arts.”
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Leprechauns push to ‘bring the gold’ to Dublin
The Dublin Leprechauns are marching toward the postseason with momentum, holding a commanding four-game lead in the Pecos League Pacific Division standings with just a few regular-season games remaining.
Under Par: New indoor golf facility brings year-round play to Pleasanton
If you’re looking for a way to play 18 holes at Pebble Beach or hit a couple rounds of arcade-style courses, all without having to leave Pleasanton, then Under Par Golf Club might be the place for you.
Pleasanton Preps: San Francisco Giants draft former Foothill pitcher Flora fourth overall
Wearing the orange and black was something Jackson Flora had been searching for since he was young.
ReAL Estate
Four myths about insurance in California
As the state’s residents prepare to vote for a new insurance commissioner in November, here’s a look at a few common myths about insurance in California.
Sutter Health buys nearly 30 acres from IKEA in Dublin
Sutter Health recently purchased 27 acres of undeveloped land from IKEA in eastern Dublin, but it has not yet committed publicly to a plan for the property.
What’s new at Concannon Vineyard: Fresh owners lead changes throughout historic Livermore winery
A sense of tradition endures at Concannon Vineyard, but several clues point to the famed Livermore winery’s new ownership…
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