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Being funny never gets old
The touring comedy act 'Funny Women of a Certain Age' features four women sharing powerful, honest and hilarious anecdotes about aging and the tribulations of life. The women are set to take to the Bankhead stage Oct. 6.
Paying public educators
Tri-Valley teachers have said they are feeling the financial burdens of high cost-of-living in the Bay Area -- and that without appropriate compensation packages, they will either be forced to move districts or leave the industry.
What a Week: Silent film festival spotlights Pleasanton's place in early days of cinema
The headline did its job, grabbing my attention right away: 'Pleasanton in the Movies'. The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum regularly screens films from the early days of American cinema, particularly those shot in the Bay Area...
Feinstein dies: Leaders share statements on late senator's 'trailblazing' leadership
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman senator in the country's history and the first woman to be San Francisco's mayor, has died at the age of 90. Local leaders share their thoughts on her groundbreaking career.
City receives award for alternative response unit
The city of Pleasanton took home the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for the development of Pleasanton PD's Alternate Response to Mental Health program during the annual League of California Cities conference.
Grounded before takeoff: Livermore to relaunch search for airport manager after top choice backs out
The city of Livermore will resume its search for a new manager of the Livermore Municipal Airport after selecting a candidate who pulled out of the job at the last minute to take another position.
Zone 7 opens PFAS water treatment facility
The Zone 7 Water Agency recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art water treatment facility on Sept. 13, which will use an ion exchange treatment process to remove PFAS chemicals from the Stoneridge groundwater well in Pleasanton.
Underdog Falcons top Dons in annual rivalry game
Quite simply, it's why they play the games. I thought Amador Valley was the much stronger team, but when this rivalry comes to be each year in Pleasanton, anything can and often does happen. Friday's final: Foothill 12, Amador 7.
Daycare worker gets 25 years in prison for child pornography -- used to work at Tri-Valley facility
An employee of a San Francisco daycare center who pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
'Breakfast at Baci's' wins Paint Pleasanton 2023
Bay Area artists descended upon historic downtown and surrounding areas earlier this month for the annual Paint Pleasanton outdoor art event and competition. Gouache artist Heather Martin won the top award for her painting...
Take Us Along! Happy anniversary
Pleasanton's Bob and Marianne Eisberg visited Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary this June. Bob and Marianne first met in Honolulu in June 1966 and try to return to Hawaii every five years to mark their anniversary in the islands. Send us your trip photo today!
Surprise meeting on personnel topics elicits more criticism toward Sunol school board
Sunol Glen School parents, teachers and community members packed the Sept. 20 special school board meeting -- which many criticized for being called so last minute -- to once again question the board majority's leadership.
Weekly journalists join effort to form new company-wide union
Newsroom employees at Embarcadero Media announced that they are forming a union on Sept. 26. The proposed Embarcadero Community News Guild includes reporters, visual journalists and designers at the Pleasanton Weekly.
Livermore Valley Arts executive director honored by county
Alameda County officials recently announced the winners of the 2023 Arts Leadership Awards, with Livermore Valley Arts Executive Director Chris Carter among the seven honorees being recognized at the supervisors' meeting.
An Afternoon or Evening with 'Frankenstein' author Mary Shelley in Pleasanton
The calendar turning to October this weekend will mean Halloween is officially upon Pleasanton -- and the Museum on Main is ready for the occasion, with the final installment of its 2023 Ed Kinney Speaker Series.
Emerald High School construction delayed three months
Dublin Unified leaders recently revealed that Phase 1 of the Emerald High School construction has been delayed by several months, meaning students will begin attending classes onsite at the start of the next school year...
Alameda, San Joaquin counties have highest violent crime rates involving guns
For over a decade, San Joaquin and Alameda counties have had the highest rates of violent crimes involving guns among California's 15 largest counties, according to a newly released study.
Pleasanton woman sets age-record for Tahoe swim
While Pleasanton's Stoneridge Creek retirement community offers its residents a range of fitness opportunities, its facilities might not be the first that come to mind as the daily training grounds for record-setting swimmers...
Pleasanton council reviews details about new police union contract
Pleasanton City Council members expressed their gratitude last week that the three-month impasse in labor negotiations between the PPOA and city reps resulted in a deal amenable to both sides.
Supervisors declare homelessness state of emergency in Alameda County
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last week to authorize a countywide homelessness state of emergency. Declaring a local state of emergency unlocks additional tools that could lead to...
Pleasanton council presses pause on water rate increase vote
The Pleasanton City Council voted to delay the decision of increasing the city's water rates after dozens of residents packed the meeting room on Sept. 19 to ask the council to slow down so that staff can conduct more analysis...
26th annual Pace for Peace returns this October
Tri-Valley Haven's Pace for Peace is now open for registration, with the upcoming event aimed at recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October and raising funds and awareness to support survivors of domestic violence.
'The Gems of Ruby Hill'
Step aside Beverly Hills and Atlanta, there's a new group of wives -- and one man -- looking to rock the reality TV world with their recently launched show, 'The Gems of Ruby Hill,' which was shot in the backyard of the Tri-Valley.

Stoneridge Shopping Center welcoming seven new stores
Residents and visitors of Pleasanton will now be able to partake in a wider selection of shopping opportunities as the Stoneridge... Last comment 15 hours ago | 1 comment

Paying public educators
Tri-Valley teachers have said they are feeling the financial burdens of high cost-of-living in the Bay Area -- and that without... Last comment on Sep 30, 2023 at 4:56 pm | 2 comments

Pleasanton council presses pause on water rate increase vote
The Pleasanton City Council voted to delay the decision of increasing the city's water rates after dozens of residents packed... Last comment on Sep 22, 2023 at 9:15 pm | 7 comments

Surprise meeting on personnel topics elicits more criticism toward Sunol school board
Sunol Glen School parents, teachers and community members packed last Wednesday's special school board meeting -- which many... Last comment on Sep 27, 2023 at 7:13 pm | 3 comments

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Clover Creek closing downtown shop this year; owner plans to reopen elsewhere in 2024
After 30 years of providing Pleasanton residents with unique gifts and home furnishings, Clover Creek will be closing its store on Main Street in December. The owner says she plans to relocate to a different spot in town in 2024... Tuesday, 3:58 PM

Pleasanton Preps: Falcons continue strong run on volleyball court -- with Dons right behind
The amazing run of the Foothill girls' volleyball team kept going as the Falcons tacked another pair of wins on the board last week. See that plus unveiling new 'Pleasanton Rivalry Cup' and a Foothill senior earns national scholarship. Tuesday, 12:25 PM

Tri-Valley man pleads guilty to violating sanctions against Iran
An Alamo man has pleaded guilty to charges of violating sanctions by exporting software upgrades for commercial-grade telecommunications servers to the Islamic Republic of Iran and for tax evasion. Tuesday, 4:13 PM

Former LPC professor brings mental health awareness classes to Vintage Hills Elementary
After seeing so many older students suffer from depression and anxiety, one former Las Positas College professor has made it her mission to bring mental health awareness to parents, young adults and even elementary schoolers. Tuesday, 10:36 PM

Pleasanton set to host cultural celebration festivities
Pleasanton's Library and Recreation Department will be hosting a series of cultural celebration events starting this weekend with the goal of bringing community members together to partake in various cultural activities. Monday, 5:38 PM

Paying teachers: Analyzing compensation packages across Tri-Valley school districts
Tri-Valley teachers have said they are feeling the financial burdens of high cost-of-living in the Bay Area -- and that without appropriate compensation packages, they will either be forced to move districts or leave the industry. Thursday, 1:36 PM | 2 comments

Dublin man sentenced for trying to steal cars from FBI
A 39-year-old Dublin man was sentenced to seven years in prison last week for various crimes, including attempting to steal cars from the FBI, according to federal prosecutors. Monday, 12:00 PM

Petition approved to collect signatures for recall of DA Price
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters' Office has approved a petition to collect signatures to recall District Attorney Pamela Price, who has faced a backlash against her progressive policies from opponents concerned about ... Sunday, 9:56 PM

Newsom signs law boosting minimum wage for fast-food workers. Is $20 enough?
More than half a million fast-food workers, mostly minorities and women, will earn higher minimum wage because Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a fast-food bill last week. But some say that's not a living wage. Monday, 4:06 PM

Being funny never gets old
The touring comedy act 'Funny Women of a Certain Age' features four women sharing powerful, honest and hilarious anecdotes about aging and the tribulations of life. The women are set to take to the Bankhead Theater stage Oct. 6. Sunday, 8:40 PM

Pleasanton council discusses water supply alternatives
Pleasanton city staff are close to finalizing a recommendation for the City Council to possibly design and build two new groundwater wells outside of the PFAS contaminant plume following the Sept. 19 council meeting discussion. Sunday, 9:58 PM | 1 comments

What a Week: Silent film festival spotlights Pleasanton's place in early days of cinema
The headline did its job, grabbing my attention right away: 'Pleasanton in the Movies'. The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum regularly screens films from the early days of American cinema, particularly those shot in the Bay Area... Thursday, 4:32 PM

Newsom's pick to replace Feinstein: Laphonza Butler
Late Sunday evening, Oct. 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed that Laphonza Butler will replace the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein and finish out her term through 2024. Monday, 9:19 AM

Serial killer John Getreu dies in prison
John Arthur Getreu, the serial killer who was sentenced to life in prison for the strangulation murders of two women in the 1970s on Stanford University land, has died in state prison, San Mateo County's district attorney confirmed. Sunday, 9:30 PM

LVA Executive Director Carter honored with Alameda County Arts Leadership Award
Alameda County officials recently announced the winners of the 2023 Arts Leadership Awards, with Livermore Valley Arts Executive Director Chris Carter among the seven honorees set to be recognized at next week's supervisors' meeting. Thursday, 5:16 PM

Zone 7 opens PFAS water treatment facility in Pleasanton
The Zone 7 Water Agency recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art water treatment facility on Sept. 13, which will use an ion exchange treatment process to remove PFAS chemicals from the Stoneridge groundwater well in Pleasanton. Wednesday, 9:35 PM

Surprise meeting on personnel topics elicits more criticism toward Sunol school board
Sunol Glen School parents, teachers and community members packed last Wednesday's special school board meeting -- which many criticized for being called so last minute -- to once again question the board majority's leadership. Tuesday, September 26, 11:09 PM | 3 comments

Feinstein dies: Leaders share statements on late senator's 'trailblazing' leadership
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman senator in the country's history and the first woman to be San Francisco's mayor, has died at the age of 90. Local leaders share their thoughts on her groundbreaking career. Friday, 2:08 PM

Pleasanton receives award for police alternative response unit
The city of Pleasanton took home the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for the development of Pleasanton PD's Alternate Response to Mental Health program during the annual League of California Cities conference last week. Wednesday, 12:08 PM | 1 comments

Final suspect in Heller Jewelers robbery now in custody
A joint operation by SRPD along with the U.S. Marshals' Fugitive Task Force and the Oakland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Bureau this week yielded the arrest of the fifth and final outstanding suspect in a prominent jewelry heist... Thursday, 9:44 PM

Grounded before takeoff: Livermore to relaunch search for airport manager after top choice backs out
The city of Livermore will resume its search for a new manager of the Livermore Municipal Airport after selecting a candidate who pulled out of the job at the last minute to take another position. Tuesday, September 26, 5:13 PM

Guest Opinion: Come on Sunol, you can do better
Just because we raise a flag for a few weeks to give them a voice doesn't mean they are shoving their views down our throats. It just means we are showing they are part of this society when for so many years we have shunned them... Monday, September 18, 9:23 PM | 50 comments

'The Gems of Ruby Hill' -- Pleasanton residents star in new reality TV show
Step aside Beverly Hills and Atlanta, there's a new group of wives -- and one man -- looking to rock the reality TV world with their recently launched show, 'The Gems of Ruby Hill,' which was shot in the backyard of the Tri-Valley. Wednesday, August 9, 4:13 PM | 7 comments