Rash of break-ins strikes downtown Danville; police probe possible connection to crime ring
Danville police continue to investigate a series of more than a dozen break-ins that occurred in and around downtown earlier this week, saying no arrests have been made thus far and the crimes could be tied to other similar burglaries in nearby communities.
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‘A common purpose over division’: Democrat Wahab sworn into Congress with bipartisan aspirations
Former state senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into Congress on Wednesday, returning to the U.S. House of Representatives a Democratic delegate for areas including the Tri-Valley left empty in scandal five months ago
New year, new admin: Meet LVJUSD’s latest hires, transfers
LVJUSD welcomed two new principals to school sites this fall along with five vice principals and five department directors at the district office, including some faces already familiar in Livermore and elsewhere in the Tri-Valley.
An event destination: Visit Tri-Valley pushes bold vision to transform region – but not everybody is all-in on the $365M project
Tens of thousands of seats for concerts, interchangeable arenas for different sports and abundant space for business meetings and conferences – for a price tag in the hundreds of millions.
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Lifestyle
Letters: Good News Bears needs storage help | Questions for candidate | Class of 1976 reunion | Strum and Hum
“To memorialize our history, we have chosen a backdrop of the Livermore Hills and our downtown for the main event to celebrate our class upon its 50-year reunion”
Shows in September: Jazz, comedy, MTV original VJs, ‘Glee’ alum and more at Bankhead Theater
The momentum is building for Livermore Valley Arts’ 2026-27 entertainment season with a crowded September calendar on the heels of last weekend’s successful Opening Night at the Bankhead showcase fundraiser featuring Grammy winner Lyle Lovett in concert.
Corks popping to celebrate 45 years at Sunshine Saloon
Remembering Pleasanton in 1981, before Hacienda and three other major business parks, it’s difficult to imagine a successful dive bar doing comedy shows in a strip shopping center.
A&E
Pleasanton’s Iza wins dog surfing competition in Pacifica
You might have heard of the phrase “hang 10” in surfboarding. But have you ever heard of hanging 18? Well that’s what Iza, a French bulldog from Pleasanton, has been doing for the past five years at local dog surfing competitions across California along with her owner, David Fasoli.
Danville council looks ahead to fall festival with ‘Gilmore Girls’ theme
Additional details about a new “Gilmore Girls” festival coming to Danville this fall are on tap at this week’s Town Council meeting after the news was first reported last week.
Livermore’s SPARC taking ‘The Glass Menagerie’ on the road
Livermore-based SPARC Theater has scheduled its production of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” – which debuted in the nonprofit company’s hometown this spring – for a late-summer run in Hayward.
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
Pleasanton Preps: A naming proposal for Amador Valley’s new gym
“That got me thinking about Amador and how easy it would be to name the gym and the court. And after a phone call from longtime Tri-Valley Herald writer Billy Ortiz where he offered a suggestion, it got me thinking…
Takeaways from first week of games for Tri-Valley football teams
Week 1 of the high school football season has come and gone for East Bay Athletic League teams – and as always, there were mixed results.
San Ramon swim coach Ntatsos dives into city politics
Longtime San Ramon swim coach Paschalis Ntatsos is testing the waters of city politics this year, with the political newcomer’s first-ever campaign for public office now underway as a three-way race for mayor ramps up ahead of the November election.
ReAL Estate
Construction underway on 195-unit Trumark housing development in Bishop Ranch
Trumark Homes is celebrating the groundbreaking on the latest housing development in its hometown of San Ramon, with construction now underway on nearly 200 new housing units boasting easy access to the Iron Horse Regional Trail.
Real estate ‘seasons’: The calendar vs. the market
“As we trade summer for fall, the idea of waiting until things pick up and more homes come on the market might deserve some rethinking. The right season is the one where the numbers line up for buyers and sellers.”
SRVUSD moves toward selling Danville office site
Public agencies and nonprofits were notified this summer of their eligibility to express interest in acquiring the longtime SRVUSD office site during a mandated priority notice period. If no such entity makes a play, the district aims to get clearance…
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