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 from the state to put the property on the market for developers and other interested…
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Accusations fly between Hernandez, Wahab campaigns in race for Congressional District 14
In the days leading up to the special election, controversy has erupted between Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez as the two Democrats bid for a months-long term representing Congressional District 14.
Dublin beer bar closing after nearly 12 years
Three Sheets Craft Beer Bar in Dublin is preparing to close its doors after almost 12 years of operation.
Welcome back: New school year, new facilities and (hopefully) no new financial struggles for Pleasanton Unified
Now, as the 2026-27 school year gets underway, Superintendent Maurice Ghysels sat down with the Weekly to discuss some of those key topics and how their impacts will be seen across the district.
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Tri-Valley quilters part of National Quilt Project
Nearly 50 handcrafted quilt panels created by members of Amador Valley Quilters were displayed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part of the National Quilt Project’s launch July 25.
News Digest: Join us at Pleasanton’s Concert in the Park | Valley Humane fundraising challenge | Card Show and Barber Expo at fairgrounds
The Pleasanton Weekly will be sponsoring next Friday’s Concert in the Park, which takes place at the Lions Wayside Park in downtown Pleasanton.
The cave is open again: Wente Family Vineyards launches Cresta Blanca wines and tour
New Cresta Blanca wines from Wente Family Vineyards and relaunch of the historic Cresta Blanca cave tour reinforce the Wentes’ goal to honor Livermore’s wine legacy with a new CEO onboard.
A&E
‘Mean Girls’ coming to Livermore High School stage
Royal Theater Academy is presenting “Mean Girls: High School Edition” for the next two weekends in Livermore, the culmination of summer preparations for the 30-plus Tri-Valley residents on the cast and crew.
Opera in the Vineyard dedicated to late Erie Mills
The second and final Opera in the Vineyard of the summer is set to honor Erie Mills, the late artistic director of presenting company Livermore Valley Opera.
‘Masters of Illusion’ making for a magical night at the Bankhead
The Bankhead Theater is set to close out its summer season with an evening of magic expected to thrill, engage and entertain audiences – while also keeping them guessing.
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: World Series bids show prowess of Tri-Valley youth baseball
How good is youth baseball in the Tri-Valley? Very good. Here we are in August with some schools back in session and the others having started this week. Yet there were four – yep four – teams still competing in…
South Korea beats Granada-Livermore to win World Series
Granada-Livermore Baseball’s run at the hometown Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series came to an end Sunday night with an 11-4 loss to South Korea in the championship game at Max Baer Park.
Granada-Livermore wins U.S. title over Bollinger Canyon, plays for World Series championship
The boys of Granada-Livermore Baseball have reached the championship game of the international Little League Intermediate World Series played in their hometown.
ReAL Estate
Reluctant Danville council denies appeal over church housing project
“We looked at it not as a coincidence, but the timing as another one of those God winks,” CPC Danville lead pastor Tyler Scott told the council. “And so at a time when our town has something that we were…
Wente eyes sale of at least 1,500 acres in Livermore Valley
Wente Family Vineyards is considering the sale of at least 1,500 acres of land in and near the Livermore city limits.
Parkview condo development opens in Livermore
A residential project in Livermore’s Isabel neighborhood saw its grand opening earlier this summer.
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