Bauer-Kahan once again faces off against Rubay for Assembly District 16 seat
It’s the fourth time since 2020 the two have competed for the seat, which represents much of the Tri-Valley.
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San Ramon Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum
| Date | Wednesday, Oct. 7 |
| Time | 6–8:30 p.m. |
| Location | The Roundhouse at Bishop Ranch 2600 Camino Ramon San Ramon |
Join us for this in-person forum to learn more about the candidates for San Ramon mayor and city council. Mayoral candidates will speak first, followed by city council candidates (both districts together). A video of the event will be available afterward.
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New tenants, expansions drive leasing growth at Bishop Ranch
John Muir Health, Cloud Software Group and Trumark Homes were among the businesses that added square footage at the San Ramon campus
Adieu Clementine’s, hola Casa Mia: San Ramon restaurant closed for rebranding
Renovations are underway in San Ramon to convert Clementine’s Restaurant into the first East Bay outpost of the Casa Mia Restaurant brand recognizable in Silicon Valley.
More than 300 acres of Tri-Valley land protected as open space
A total of 331 acres in Doolan Canyon and the Springtown Preserve has been permanently protected as open space, creating an uninterrupted wildlife corridor of nearly 1,500 acres that conservation officials say will help protect species such as the California…
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Lifestyle
Little Tiger from Valley Humane Society
“Give him a quiet hideout and a little patience, and this little tiger will show you his true stripes. Ready to answer the call of the wild?”
From our new CEO: A small newsroom, beating the odds
“Community news helps us understand decisions about our schools, neighborhoods and public money. It introduces us to people we might otherwise never meet. It can expose wrongdoing, celebrate achievement and help neighbors find common ground. That work depends on our…
From canceled season to five wins (and counting…?) for Dougherty Valley football
“There were times I felt like we may not see a Dougherty Valley football team again. Fortunately for Wildcat players, the school brought on coach Gwangee Pittman to run the program.”
A&E
Community Briefs: State of the school district | Art in the Dark
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District and the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation are gearing up for this year’s State of the School District event on Oct. 28.
Carnaval at Firehouse: Santana tribute band frontman ready for concert close to home
Keep an ear out in downtown Pleasanton this Friday night for the smooth sounds of Santana, courtesy of a cover band fronted by hometown singer and percussionist Carlos Elizalde.
‘Violins of Hope’ showcases restored Holocaust instruments in Tri-Valley
The world-renowned “Violins of Hope” program is making its return to the Tri-Valley starting this week with two concerts and a gallery exhibition featuring stringed instruments once used by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust.
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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An event destination: Visit Tri-Valley pushes bold vision to transform region – but not everybody is all-in on the $365M project
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.
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: Foothill honors volleyball coach Collins on milestone
The Foothill High girls’ volleyball team won its final two games of the regular season to finish 12-1 in EBAL play and the No. 2 seed in the league playoffs.
Pickleball Kingdom aims to open indoor courts in December
Pickleball Kingdom Livermore will offer skill-based open play, private court reservations, clinics, lessons, free introductory classes, junior programs, leagues, tournaments, events and instant video replays.
‘It is kind of mind-blowing’: RB Harrington making impact on Amador varsity as freshman
“That’s right – a 14-year-old freshman making a monster impact for a varsity football team. Just look at the last three games.”
ReAL Estate
Florida real estate firm buys Pleasanton Gateway Shopping Center for $79.1 million
The sale price was about 16% lower than the center’s assessed real-property value of $94 million as of July, according to data from the county assessor’s office.
Westamerica Bank opening San Ramon branch in building now owned by school district
Westamerica Bank has inked a lease agreement to become the newest tenant for the San Ramon Valley Unified School District as owner and landlord of the Canyon Commons Corporate Plaza in San Ramon.
SRVUSD offices moving to San Ramon this month
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is moving its administrative headquarters from Danville to San Ramon this month, with its current office set to close to the public Oct. 12.
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