En Vogue, Ozomatli round out Alameda County Fair concert slate
Two musical groups with California roots have been announced as the final acts on the bill for the 2026 Big O Tires Concert Series at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton this summer.
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Rancho Cantina owners eye early-summer opening for new Danville restaurant
Danville residents and restaurateurs Nico and Alice Tzikas are getting closer to expanding their Rancho Cantina concept – familiar to diners in Lamorinda – into their hometown for the first time.
DUSD board approves contract for next superintendent Campbell
The Dublin school board approved a one-year employment contract for upcoming superintendent Matt Campbell during last week’s regular meeting.
EBRPD board initiates studies for potential opening of Doolan Canyon to public
The East Bay Parks board agreed unanimously at a meeting last month to allow guided tours of Doolan Canyon Regional Preserve, beginning sometime in the next couple of years.
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Lifestyle
Take Us Along: A drink in Montréal
Our Tri-Valley Foodist Deborah Grossman relaxes with a well-made cocktail and lunch in Montréal’s Bar George.
Concannon owners acquire boutique winery Cuda Ridge
Cuda Ridge Wines is under new ownership following an announcement by Lemmons Family Vineyards, which recently acquired the Livermore Valley boutique winery known for its small-lot, award-winning Bordeaux-style wines.
Meyhouse Turkish cuisine and jazz club debuts in City Center
Just over a year after it was first announced and following several delays in its anticipated debut date, Meyhouse Turkish restaurant is now open for business at City Center Bishop Ranch, with tickets on sale for its jazz club performances…
A&E
Little Richard tribute coming to Livermore winery
Almost Famous Wine Company in Livermore is hosting award-winning performer Dedrick Weathersby, backed by a six-piece live band, for an intimate and immersive tribute to Little Richard on Friday, “Tutti Frutti: The Musical – The Concert Version”.
‘Funky’ Aesop: A fable-ulous family show at Las Positas College
“The Tortoise and the Hare”, “The City Mouse and the Country Mouse” and other morality tales from ancient Greek storyteller Aesop are the heart and soul of a new children’s musical from the Las Positas College theater arts team.
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.
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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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…
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
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
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…
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…”
