Harvest Park educator named Pleasanton’s 2026 Teacher of the Year
Harvest Park Middle School teacher Greg Dankwardt was recently named as the Pleasanton Unified School District’s 2026 Certificated Employee of the Year.
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Pleasanton commission set to vote on major redevelopment project off Dublin Canyon Road
The Pleasanton Planning Commission is set to consider a number of items Wednesday to help advance the “Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project”, a major redevelopment proposal for an unincorporated area of Alameda County just south of Dublin Canyon Road.
PUSD will not be laying off certain staffers after successful negotiations with classified employees union
Some of the positions that will not be laid off include social workers, district parent liaisons, child welfare and attendance specialists, elementary library media assistants, and elementary reading intervention support specialists.
Candidates line up for Congressional District 14 special election
The race is on to fill a partial term for California’s Congressional District 14, a post vacated by Eric Swalwell last week amid sexual assault allegations.
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Lifestyle
Say ‘Ka-chow!’ at East Bay SPCA
“Meet Lightning McQueen, a small 4-year-old cuddle buddy with a big, lovable personality. This sweet and mellow guy enjoys strolls, cozy naps and simply being by your side.”
Young actors fly with ‘Mary Poppins’ at Firehouse
There may be no more ‘appier crew than those practicing at the Firehouse Arts Center ahead of opening weekend for Pleasanton Youth Theater Company’s production of “Mary Poppins JR”.
Honoring Pleasanton’s 2026 Community Patriots
Three people with long records of giving back to the Pleasanton community are set to be recognized next week during a reception outside of the Museum on Main.
A&E
Tennessee Williams classic up close and personal in Tri-Valley
An intimate presentation of American playwright Tennessee Williams’ classic tale of family dynamics, “The Glass Menagerie”, is coming to the Tri-Valley in May.
Guitar music of Latin America, Spain playing at DVFA show
The Grammy-nominated Texas Guitar Quartet is set to be in concert next weekend at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore for the final show of Del Valle Fine Arts’ 2025-26 season.
On ‘Conversations’: Catching up with host Mel McKay and TV30 after my appearance on show
“Sharing our story is especially important now that we are a nonprofit journalism foundation. And I had a great opportunity to do just that with this month’s episode of ‘Conversations’ with Mel McKay on Tri-Valley Community Television, the local access…
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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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.
Lawsuit alleges electric vehicle to blame for crash that killed Pleasanton family of four
The parents and grandparents of a family of four who died two years ago in Pleasanton after the electric car they were driving crashed and caught on fire on Foothill Road have filed suit, alleging the company knowingly sold and…
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill baseball stays in thick of EBAL race
Last week, the Falcons dropped a pair of games to Granada, falling from the unbeaten ranks. But thanks to a recent six-game winning streak, Foothill is still in the thick of the EBAL race.
Cowboys riding 12-match winning streak in boys’ volleyball
“It’s been a good year for athletics at Livermore High. But the one sport that has really caught my eye is the boys’ volleyball team. The Cowboys sit 27-4 overall and 8-2 in EBAL play and have put together a…
Tri-Valley athletes to run Boston Marathon for cancer charity team
A trio of runners from the Tri-Valley are taking part in the Boston Marathon next week as part of a fundraiser benefiting cancer research.
ReAL Estate
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.
Golden Gate Fields could become huge bayfront park after agreement reached to purchase former racetrack
A plan to transform the former Alameda County horse racetrack Golden Gate Fields into an enormous community park could give a whole new meaning to the term “photo finish.”
Myth vs. reality: What’s really holding back homebuyers?
“For many renters, homeownership feels increasingly out of reach, especially in the Bay Area. New research shows the biggest barrier may not be desire, but instead misinformation.”
