Pleasanton council directs staff to finalize ballot language for hotel tax measure
The Pleasanton City Council unanimously directed staff to return next month with final ballot language for a hotel tax increase, signaling a strong possibility for the revenue measure to be advanced for the November general election.
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PG&E touts completion of 11th ‘reliability project’ to address power outages across Pleasanton
In the past, summer usually meant one undesirable trend for many Pleasanton residents: the return of power outages. But as PG&E completed its 11th “reliability project” this past Thursday in the northwest area of Pleasanton, local elected officials said they…
Pleasanton PD’s Alternate Response Unit named county Program of the Year
The Pleasanton Police Department’s Alternate Response Unit recently won the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency’s Program of the Year award.
Sacramento-based Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters expands to Livermore
As an official franchise of the award-winning Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters, the Livermore shop serves brand classics such as espresso beverages, pour-overs, cold brew and teas such as chai and matcha as well as seasonal signature drinks.
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Lifestyle
Take Us Along: Waltzing Matilda
Pleasanton Weekly Publisher Gina Channell Wilcox and husband Steve Wilcox pose with Matilda the kangaroo during their trip to Australia.
Celebrating Pleasanton’s Class of 2026
Resilience, perseverance and community were some of the main motifs at all three Pleasanton Unified high school commencement ceremonies, where families, friends and fellow students celebrated this year’s graduating class.
What a weekend: Tri-Valley Twist, The Longest Table, Palate, Family Campout and so much more
“There is so much going on in the region this weekend – and the excitement and activity start with Tri-Valley Twist.”
A&E
Tuesday Tunes turns up the beat in Bankhead Plaza
Free weekly outdoor concerts are back in Bankhead Plaza in downtown Livermore this summer with the annual Tuesday Tunes series presented by Livermore Cultural Arts Council.
Plein air painter brings California landscapes together in ‘Vibrant Earth’
From Point Reyes to Mount Diablo, California’s scenic destinations are often hours apart. San Francisco artist Claire Lau bridges the distance in “Vibrant Earth”, her show of plein air paintings on view through June 14 at Inclusions Gallery.
A month of events to celebrate Livermore’s 150th
Livermore continues to commemorate its 150th anniversary of incorporation as a city in 2026, newly announcing a series of events throughout June for the community to celebrate the occasion.
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: NCS finals run gives Foothill softball berth in NorCal tourney
“This week we’re back to share the Falcons are still playing, as the No. 7 seed in the CIF NorCal D-III Softball Tournament. But before we get to the Falcons opening NorCal game, let’s see how they got there.”
‘One of the most unexpected runs’: 11-seed Livermore Cowboys win NCS baseball championship
The lone mistake NCS made was seeding 6-18 Livermore down at No. 11. The Cowboys went on to take the Division IV banner, but it wasn’t easy …
Alameda County supervisors approve new term sheet for sale of Oakland Coliseum property
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a non-binding term sheet for the sale of the Oakland Coliseum property at a special meeting last week.
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…
