Draeger’s Market closing store in Blackhawk, cites ‘declining condition’ at plaza
Draeger’s Market is set to become the latest major departure from Blackhawk Plaza, with the upscale grocery store announcing it will be closing its doors next month.
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Community Briefs: People’s Choice Award for Contra Costa elections office | Government 101 applications
The county’s elections division has garnered national recognition for a 2024 campaign, having earned the 2026 People’s Choice Award from the National Association of Election Officials for “Show, Don’t Tell.”
Rest easy, Mr. Pleasanton – Remembering Jeb Bing, founding Weekly editor and publisher
Jeb Bing, the founding editor and publisher of the Pleasanton Weekly whose perennial presence in the community earned him the moniker “Mr. Pleasanton”, died during the holiday season at 90 years old.
Get connected, stay connected: Make A Difference Festival returns next weekend
Ray Zarodney knew for years that he wanted to help out those less fortunate, particularly people experiencing homelessness, following his years of traveling for work and seeing individuals out on the streets.
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Lifestyle
Plans for luxury estates moving ahead on Alisal
“Check Haven’s website and you will learn Lusso at Sportorno (sic) Ranch is coming this year with 22 luxury homes, each with a casita, and 11 floor plan options. The website reads that prices will be $5 million to $6 million. Presumably the project will improve Alisal Road around the perimeter, but there’s no bypass…
Meet Artemis at East Bay SPCA
A kind 3-year-old cat who loves a good game of hide-and-seek, Artemis from East Bay SPCA is quite the expert at investigating things and finding nice hiding locations.
Guns, Fishing & Other Stuff closing in Dublin
One of the few places in the Tri-Valley to purchase guns, ammunition and shooting accessories – or even buy fishing equipment, for that matter – is shutting its doors in the coming weeks.
A&E
Valley Concert Chorale holding auditions ahead of Carnegie concert
The Valley Concert Chorale is calling on singers in the Tri-Valley to audition for its 2026 season of shows, which include a coveted performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June.
Tri-Valley quilting nonprofit announces 2026 guest speaker events
The Amador Valley Quilters, a nonprofit that serves as a hub for quilters across the Bay Area, recently unveiled its 2026 schedule of speaker events featuring a “diverse lineup of nationally recognized quilting artists”.
‘Modern Currents: Contemporary Asian Voices’ exhibit opening at Bankhead
The Bankhead Theater will be featuring various pieces of contemporary art from dozens of Asian artists over the next couple of months as part of the upcoming exhibit, “Modern Currents: Contemporary Asian Voices”.
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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Did you miss
Our Top 25 Stories of 2025
A horrific crash on Crow Canyon. E-motorbikes running amok. Criminal and civil cases against an ex-teacher – plus other SRVUSD drama. Business closings. A bomb at Target. And so much more …
Tri-Valley Year in Review 2025
2025 was a banner year for the Tri-Valley. Let’s take a look through our top storylines and photographs. Enjoy!
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Five Dons score in boys’ soccer shutout of San Marin
The Amador Valley varsity boys’ soccer team stayed on a roll with a 6-0 win over San Marin on Saturday.
Neil Sweeney was a major part of the fabric of sports, education and life in Pleasanton
“I cannot think of once when I didn’t feel better about life when talking with Neil. I looked forward to hearing Neil’s thoughts on everything I wrote and was honored that he took the time to read my stories.”
Pleasanton Preps: Amador boys ready for start of EBAL soccer action
The Amador Valley boys’ soccer team ended the year with a pair of wins and will head into the start of the East Bay Athletic League after the first of the year with a 6-1 record.
ReAL Estate
Dublin Planning Commission gives final OK for Sunflower Hill’s new affordable housing project
An affordable, 60-unit housing project in Dublin for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) has moved onto the financing stage of development, following unanimous approval of the proposal’s final project entitlement by the Dublin Planning Commission this month.
Danville developer strikes out: Planners tussle over environmental impact of Lucas Valley subdivision
The Planning Commission rejected an appeal from a Danville-based development corporation that plans to build a subdivision on a grassy glen in unincorporated San Rafael.
Prominent shopping center for sale just off freeway in San Ramon
A shopping center anchored by Lucky, Dollar Tree and McDonald’s is now listed for sale at an undisclosed price near the border of San Ramon and Dublin.
