Danville firm acquires former Nordstrom building, nearby parking lot at Stoneridge Shopping Center
A real estate company based in Danville, along with other local investors, recently paid over $10 million for an 8.4-acre parcel of land at the Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton, which includes the former Nordstrom building and a large surface parking lot.
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‘Public money is not a favor’: Wahab’s SB 1193 targeting Alameda County spending sails through Assembly committee
The Tri-Valley and Alameda County at-large were at the center of conversations at the State Senate last week, in which a proposed bill that has come under fire by some local officials nonetheless moved through the legislature and one step…
Sunset announces homebuilder for 255-unit Canopy project
One of several new housing projects on the horizon for San Ramon’s Bishop Ranch is one step closer to fruition, with homebuilder Lennar announced Monday as the developer for the 255-unit Canopy project approved by the city late last year.
World Market, Sally Beauty among incoming tenants at Hacienda Crossings
Half a dozen businesses are slated to open at Hacienda Crossings in Dublin during the remainder of the year.
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Lifestyle
Valley Concert Chorale performs on Carnegie Hall stage
Singers from the Livermore-based Valley Concert Chorale joined vocal artists from Tracy, Southern California and Georgia in performing at famed Carnegie Hall in New York City last month.
Scrappy-Doo at Valley Humane Society
“Puppy Power!” Scrappy-Doo may not be chasing ghosts, but this sweet little pup is ready to bravely take on his biggest adventure yet — finding a loving forever home where he can build confidence at his own pace.
Youth movement at Firehouse Arts Center this summer
Pleasanton Youth Theater Company is in the midst of a four-production run on the downtown stage, with the second show – “Junie B. Jones Jr.” – set for four performances this Friday and Saturday. “Cinderella: Youth Edition” follows July 17-18,…
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Dublin High student first in Congressional Art Competition
“A Red Tapestry”, a piece of digital artwork by Dublin High School student Claire Lu, won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for District 10.
‘Hamlet’ under the stars: SPARC marks milestone anniversary at Shakespeare in the Vineyard
The Bard’s play about a prince buggin’ out is SPARC Theater’s showcase production outdoors in Livermore Valley wine country this summer. “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” gets the 1990s treatment on the stage in Darcie Kent Vineyards in…
‘Fog Advisory’ wins Dublin photo contest
Local photographers used their camera lens to spotlight Dublin’s captivating environment in the city’s annual “Nature in Our Backyard” photography competition this spring.
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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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.”
Summer fun is here: Alameda County Fair begins four-weekend run in Pleasanton
The warm summer weather is back in Pleasanton, which means it’s time for the Alameda County Fair – carnival, cuisine, concerts, agriculture, art, Americana, experiential and educational exhibitions and much, much more.
Sports
A ‘Wicket Crazy’ cricket exhibit at Museum on Main
The rise of cricket in the region is the inspiration behind the summer exhibit at the Museum on Main in downtown Pleasanton.
World Cup fever rolls through Pleasanton
Dozens of soccer fans Wednesday afternoon boarded an ACE train in Pleasanton, donned in red, white and blue.
Pleasanton Preps: All You Can Do Sports Camp continues to grow
When I hear of local athletes giving back to their community by working with the next generation of athletes, I feel an obligation to give them credit. Such is the case of former San Ramon Valley athlete Mitch Bruno and…
ReAL Estate
Blackhawk Plaza poised to go up for sale
Blackhawk Plaza is set to hit the market in the near future amid ongoing maintenance and tenancy issues on the ground and its current owner’s financial troubles coming to a head in bankruptcy court.
Local Realtors take housing affordability message to Washington
A group of local Realtors recently took problems facing home buyers and sellers – as well as solutions to those problems – to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Hyatt House Pleasanton recently sold at auction
The Hyatt House property in Pleasanton, an extended-stay hotel located near the Hacienda Business Park, recently changed hands as part of an auction sale.
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