Preliminary results roll in for San Ramon Valley elections
The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s office has released preliminary results for this year’s primary election, offering a preliminary but not-yet-final glimpse into the outcome on votes for three ballot measures and five races for major county-level seats impacting education, tax assessment, financial management, the courts, and the clerk-recorder’s office itself.
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Livermore Library plans to open new space just for teens next year
In response to community requests, the Livermore Public Library is poised to begin renovating a portion of the Civic Center branch at the end of the year for exclusive use by teenagers.
California Attorney General sues 23andMe for security breach
The California attorney general is suing genetic-testing company 23andMe, which was previously headquartered in Mountain View and is now based in Palo Alto, for a 2023 data breach that impacted nearly 7 million users.
‘One of the most unexpected runs’: 11-seed Livermore Cowboys win NCS baseball championship
The lone mistake NCS made was seeding 6-18 Livermore down at No. 11. The Cowboys went on to take the Division IV banner, but it wasn’t easy …
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Lifestyle
Loving Guera at East Bay SPCA in Dublin
Meet Guera, an adorable 3-year-old Shar Pei mix with soulful eyes, a wrinkly forehead and the cutest tiny triangle ears that make her absolutely unforgettable.
Goodness Village marking fifth anniversary
Goodness Village is gearing up for its annual fundraiser this month as the tiny homes community in Livermore commemorates its fifth year of supporting individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
Tri-Valley innovation #GameChangers: Pleasanton’s Calyxo, Pac-12 in San Ramon, Livermore’s Inertia and more
Businesses ranging from a vegan restaurant in Danville to a firm manufacturing an innovative medical device to remove kidney stones were honored in San Ramon last week when the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group celebrated its ninth annual #GameChangers Awards.
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.
Community Briefs: Graduation season is here | Summer nights lineup
Graduation season has arrived in the Tri-Valley as schools across the region get set to send off their graduating seniors over the next week. Read about this and more in this week’s Community Briefs…
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.
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
Alameda County supervisors approve new term sheet for sale of Oakland Coliseum property
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a non-binding term sheet for the sale of the Oakland Coliseum property at a special meeting last week.
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.
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.”
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…
