Pleasanton residents, city officials give gratitude for quick response to large wildfire
The Pleasanton City Council opened Monday’s rescheduled meeting with public recognition for the city’s first responders and emergency services personnel for their efforts during last week’s 1,000-acre wildfire that threatened the south side of town.
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Former San Ramon police chief Carlson running for Danville Town Council
The former leader and longtime public face of the San Ramon Police Department has returned to the public eye in neighboring Danville, with a campaign for public office now underway in what is often touted as one of California’s most…
Contra Costa County lawmaker told court her mom had dementia in family property battle. Not so, said doctors
Records show the state assemblymember attempted to have her mother placed under conservatorship in the midst of a family real estate dispute – a CalMatters investigation.
Smooth stepping: Livermore to roll out $2.5 million sidewalk repair project
The city of Livermore is poised this summer to begin a $2.5 million project to repair over 450 miles of privately maintained walkways across the city.
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Lifestyle
Meet Shake ‘n Bake at Valley Humane Society
Shake ‘n Bake takes every opportunity to stir up trouble! It’s a good thing her luscious, creamy white coating of fur and patchy sprinkle of pale orange and gray tip the scales in this adorable 4-month-old kitten’s favor.
Little League Intermediate World Series starts Sunday in Livermore
The 2026 Little League Intermediate 50/70 World Series rolls into Livermore this weekend, with the tournament taking place at Max Baer Park from Sunday through Aug. 9.
Take Us Along: An evening in Edinburgh
Janette Pace stops for a pic with the Weekly in Edinburgh, Scotland during a family trip to the U.K.
A&E
Livermore landmark inspires artist’s work exhibited across California
Livermore-based artist Carolyn Lord is attracting attention statewide to an iconic gas station in the city’s downtown as the subject of paintings up for exhibition this year.
Livermore takes center stage in author John Bluck’s new thriller
Murder, espionage and rocket science all meet in Livermore in John G. Bluck’s latest thriller.
‘P is for Pleasanton’: New picture book highlights hometown history from A to Z
That’s what it says on the cover, anyway. When you open the alphabetical, artistic ode to Pleasanton, P actually stands for … well, maybe the creators wouldn’t want me to spoil it.
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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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
49ers head coach accepts blame for Palo Alto car crash
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan accepted blame on Tuesday for the car crash that occurred in downtown Palo Alto on July 14, when the Tesla he was driving crashed head-on into a Mercedes SUV according to reports from…
Dublin Leprechauns win regular-season title, host playoff games this week
Thanks to a 14-8 win over defending champions, the San Rafael Pacifics, then a 10-8 win over the Bakersfield Train Robbers on Friday night, the Dublin Leprechauns won the Pecos League Pacific Division title.
‘A surreal feeling’: Livermore native, De La Salle alum signs with Kansas City Royals after MLB Draft
“This is something I’ve dreamed of since I was a little kid,” he said. “To make that dream come true is something special.”
ReAL Estate
Four myths about insurance in California
As the state’s residents prepare to vote for a new insurance commissioner in November, here’s a look at a few common myths about insurance in California.
Sutter Health buys nearly 30 acres from IKEA in Dublin
Sutter Health recently purchased 27 acres of undeveloped land from IKEA in eastern Dublin, but it has not yet committed publicly to a plan for the property.
What’s new at Concannon Vineyard: Fresh owners lead changes throughout historic Livermore winery
A sense of tradition endures at Concannon Vineyard, but several clues point to the famed Livermore winery’s new ownership…
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