Granada-Livermore wins U.S. title over Bollinger Canyon, plays for World Series championship
The boys of Granada-Livermore Baseball have reached the championship game of the international Little League Intermediate World Series played in their hometown.
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Livermore council paves way for future flexibility of property use in Midtown area
The Livermore City Council recently voted in favor of a compromise with McGrath RentCorp that would secure for the city over 100 acres of the company’s property in Midtown for potential future residential development opportunities.
$30 minimum wage won’t be on November ballot in Alameda County
Alameda County’s Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to delay adding a $30 minimum wage proposal to the November ballot, opting instead for additional study to be conducted on the measure’s effects before going before voters.
Online community raises funds to honor man killed in Jeep accident in Pleasanton
A GoFundMe that was created after a man died in a Jeep accident in Pleasanton nearly two months ago has raised over $10,000 to help build a well near a school in Afghanistan in his memory.
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Lifestyle
2026 county fair drew 400,000 guests, generated millions in revenue in Pleasanton
This year’s Alameda County Fair tallied almost 400,000 attendees and produced millions in sales tax revenue for Pleasanton, the Tri-Valley area and Alameda County, organizers said.
News Digest: NAMI set to host suicide prevention workshop | First day of school coming up | New York Times podcasters to discuss AI impacts at Bankhead
PUSD is getting set to welcome students back to campuses across the city next Thursday. See that and more in our News Digest…
Club Bankhead Jazz Series debuting with Marty Isenberg’s ode to the music of Wes Anderson movies
Livermore’s Bankhead Theater is debuting a new series this week designed for anyone with an itch to experience a raw, intimate jazz performance on a professional stage.
A&E
‘Masters of Illusion’ making for a magical night at the Bankhead
The Bankhead Theater is set to close out its summer season with an evening of magic expected to thrill, engage and entertain audiences – while also keeping them guessing.
‘Flora in Focus’ exhibition opens at Livermore Library
Floral art has blossomed once again at Livermore’s Civic Center Library – a showcase of local artists that “highlights the power of creativity, collaboration and friendship”.
Livermore author goes to ‘Otter Space’ for book series debut
Pip, pip, hooray! Livermore author Jen de Oliveira recently released “Pip & Pals: Otter Space” – the first installment of her new, kid-friendly graphic novel series.
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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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
Granada-Livermore, Bollinger Canyon squaring off for berth in World Series championship game
The best team in the United States will come from the Tri-Valley, as undefeated Granada-Livermore Baseball will face 4-1 Bollinger Canyon Little League for the national crown on Saturday and a shot at the World Series championship the next night…
World Series action in Livermore
Twelve teams from across the world – including two from the Tri-Valley – have been competing in the Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series in Livermore.
Pleasanton Preps: Jiu-jitsu journey takes Tri-Valley native to doorstep of UFC
It might have been a given that Joseph Kropschot ended up fighting in the UFC, but earlier in his life he didn’t realize it. Kropschot, now 31, was raised in San Ramon and went to San Ramon Valley High School…
ReAL Estate
Livermore OKs 900-unit guardrail for potential residential development near Springtown
The Livermore City Council recently approved the framework for a potential residential project spanning about 50 acres of open space near the Springtown neighborhood.
Parkview condo development opens in Livermore
A residential project in Livermore’s Isabel neighborhood saw its grand opening earlier this summer.
Bay Area residents more likely to own homes after leaving region, study finds
Many Bay Area residents who leave the region are finding a more affordable path to homeownership, but often at the cost of lower incomes, lower-performing schools and greater climate risk, according to a new report by a UC research institute.
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