More than 300 acres of Tri-Valley land protected as open space
A total of 331 acres in Doolan Canyon and the Springtown Preserve has been permanently protected as open space, creating an uninterrupted wildlife corridor of nearly 1,500 acres that conservation officials say will help protect species such as the California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, western burrowing owl and vernal pool fairy shrimp.
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Dublin Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum
| Date | Monday, Oct. 12 |
| Time | 6–8:30 p.m. |
| Location | Dublin Chamber of Commerce Office 6300 Village Pkwy #100 Dublin |
Join us for this in-person forum to learn more about the candidates for Dublin mayor and city council. Mayoral candidates will speak first, followed by city council candidates (both districts together). A video of the event will be available afterward.
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Nonprofit developer eyes Chabot Drive for affordable housing complex
Bridge Housing is set to present a preliminary project concept to the Pleasanton City Council at its Tuesday meeting, seeking feedback from council members on the design as well as on a potential funding strategy that would include contributions from…
Richmond man pleads guilty to robbing CVS in Pleasanton, other crimes
A Richmond man has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a robbery in Pleasanton in 2024 and weapons crimes this year, according to prosecutors.
Suspicious envelope received at Rep. DeSaulnier’s Walnut Creek office
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier received a suspicious envelope at his Walnut Creek office Friday afternoon, adding to a string of similar reports at other congressional district offices in the Bay Area and across the nation.
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Lifestyle
From canceled season to five wins (and counting…?) for Dougherty Valley football
“There were times I felt like we may not see a Dougherty Valley football team again. Fortunately for Wildcat players, the school brought on coach Gwangee Pittman to run the program.”
Take Us Along: Jaunting car ride in Killarney
Dan Brumm and Janeen Rubino-Brumm on a “jaunting car” ride through Killarney National Park in Ireland.
Letters: Election recommendations | The elephant(s) in the room | Patriotic apathy | School modernization | Thank you, firefighters
“Once Pleasanton’s awkward rural cousin, Livermore is now the Tri-Valley’s established leader in cultural creativity and innovative business development. Well done Livermore!”
A&E
Carnaval at Firehouse: Santana tribute band frontman ready for concert close to home
Keep an ear out in downtown Pleasanton this Friday night for the smooth sounds of Santana, courtesy of a cover band fronted by hometown singer and percussionist Carlos Elizalde.
‘Violins of Hope’ showcases restored Holocaust instruments in Tri-Valley
The world-renowned “Violins of Hope” program is making its return to the Tri-Valley starting this week with two concerts and a gallery exhibition featuring stringed instruments once used by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust.
Russian pianist Yakushev returns to Livermore’s Bankhead Theater
Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev returns to the Bankhead Theater on Saturday to open Del Valle Fine Arts’ 49th season.
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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An event destination: Visit Tri-Valley pushes bold vision to transform region – but not everybody is all-in on the $365M project
Thousands of seats for concerts, interchangeable arenas for different sports and abundant space for business meetings and conferences – for a price tag in the hundreds of millions.
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
Pickleball Kingdom aims to open indoor courts in December
Pickleball Kingdom Livermore will offer skill-based open play, private court reservations, clinics, lessons, free introductory classes, junior programs, leagues, tournaments, events and instant video replays.
Livermore Fusion postpones contentious bylaw vote
Hours shy of an election deadline, Livermore Fusion Soccer Club announced last week it was delaying a vote on proposed bylaw amendments to November after discovering not all members received a ballot.
‘It is kind of mind-blowing’: RB Harrington making impact on Amador varsity as freshman
“That’s right – a 14-year-old freshman making a monster impact for a varsity football team. Just look at the last three games.”
ReAL Estate
Florida real estate firm buys Pleasanton Gateway Shopping Center for $79.1 million
The sale price was about 16% lower than the center’s assessed real-property value of $94 million as of July, according to data from the county assessor’s office.
Column: Ask a Realtor. Then ask the robot. Then ask a Realtor again
“While AI is currently generating significant attention, it didn’t top NAR’s 2026 list of current technologies used in the real estate business. The list was dominated by more traditional tools…”
Construction begins on new memory care facility in Dublin
A senior housing company broke ground this month on a memory care project in western Dublin, with the goal of opening the facility late next year.
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