Church housing project gets Danville commission approval amid resident pushback
Community Presbyterian Church is set to expand its footprint in the town as it celebrates its 175th anniversary, with the Danville Planning Commission signing off last week on proposed development plans after nearly two hours of discussion that included a number of public comments from residents objecting to it.
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Pleasanton council rejects residents’ push for formal opposition to immigration detention center in Dublin
Despite pleas from those resident speakers, the council majority did not support advancing on the topic any time soon as not a priority for the city of Pleasanton.
New tenants bringing athleisure, tacos and sweet treats to City Center
San Ramon’s City Center Bishop Ranch is set to see three new additions in the near future following the recent arrivals of Meyhouse Turkish Restaurant and Jazz Club and expanded offerings from Escapology.
‘You Only Live Adventure’: Pleasanton couple setting out on drive around the world
One car. Seven continents. Countless new memories. That’s what’s in store for Pleasanton residents John Perez and Kristi Reed over the next three to five years as the two get set to road trip around the world in their 2008…
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LARPD, Foothill students partner to offer community sports equipment box at park
Want to give tennis, Frisbee or other recreational sports a try, but don’t have any equipment? A new pilot project at one Tri-Valley park this summer seeks to break down that barrier.
Mushroom poisonings surge to worst in 10 years, risks ‘extremely high’
Wild mushroom poisonings have surged to the worst in 10 years from an unseasonal bloom of Death Caps and Western Destroying Angels including the Bay Area, health officials say.
Treat yourself with Peanut Brittle from Valley Humane Society
Peanut Brittle is a gentle golden senior. He’s an old-fashioned classic who savors the simple stuff: a leisurely morning walk, a sunny afternoon snooze and cozy nights sleeping right on the bed.
A&E
Livermore-Amador Symphony to showcase ‘Dramatic Voices’
Bold, emotional and creative compositions are the thread connecting the music throughout Livermore-Amador Symphony’s “Dramatic Voices” concert next weekend at the Bankhead Theater.
Still rolling after 70 years: Vine Cinema owner reflects on milestone for Livermore’s oldest movie theater
The Vine Cinema & Alehouse is considered a community staple by many, but that doesn’t mean the road has been easy.
‘America in Art’: New Bankhead exhibit commemorates nation’s 250th anniversary
Livermore’s Bankhead Theater is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a new art exhibit in which artists explore and interpret the people, landscapes, traditions, history and cultural moments that shape the American experience.
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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Tri-Valley beer scene: Get to know the local breweries serving their craft from Livermore to Danville
The Tri-Valley has earned recognition for its winemaking prowess. Local brewers are now expanding the area’s beverage profile by making thirst-quenching, award-winning beers.
Embarcadero Media CEO Dawes announces he will step away
Adam Dawes, who has led Embarcadero Media Foundation through stiff winds buffeting both the organization and wider media landscape, has announced that he will be stepping down as chief executive officer of the local nonprofit that publishes DanvilleSanRamon.com.
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Inside Foothill’s underdog run in NCS softball tournament
“I told the girls this was the best softball game I had seen,” Foothill coach Greg Chandler said. “The girls deserved it.”
Who’s left in postseason pursuits for track-and-field, softball and baseball in Tri-Valley
Foothill softball stuns defending champs, No. 1 seed to reach NCS semifinals.
What I missed: Former wrestling coach LaFever dies, Sunflower Hill in Lafayette, California Signature Wine Awards and more
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ReAL Estate
Been there, bought that: Baby boomers are helping shape real estate
“Here in the Tri-Valley, and across the country, older boomers are an active and influential force in real estate and one that often gets lost in the headlines.”
Contra Costa voters to decide on first new assessor in three decades
The Contra Costa County Assessor’s office is set to be under new leadership following this year’s election, when the longtime incumbent is poised to retire and make way for new blood for the first time in decades.
Appellate court sides with city in ruling on San Ramon Market Place project
After a lengthy legal battle with a neighborhood group that organized to protest a redevelopment project slated for the Market Place shopping center, the project approved by the San Ramon Planning Commission more than three years ago could be coming…
