Blackhawk Plaza owners file for bankruptcy
Tenants at Blackhawk Plaza have been notified that its owners have entered into bankruptcy proceedings for the financially distressed property, marking the latest in a series of court actions involving the investment firm that purchased the prominent San Ramon Valley shopping and dining hub in 2020.
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Kaiser Permanente health care workers ratify new contract
Health care workers at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California and Hawaii voted to ratify a new contract last week, ending a long-running labor dispute at the popular hospital chain.
Danville Brewing Company pulls out of Pleasanton microbrewery project
Almost a year after the Pleasanton Planning Commission gave Danville Brewing Company the green light to open a new microbrewery in the city, the company’s owner confirmed they will not move forward with the project.
3.0-magnitude quake reported near San Ramon
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near San Ramon early Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Lifestyle
Explore chefs’ palates at inaugural Bankhead event
LVA is debuting a new culinary experience in downtown Livermore in June as part of the inaugural “Tri-Valley Twist” weekend.
Goodguys’ All American Get-Together at Pleasanton fairgrounds this weekend
Classic cars and trucks, low-riders, hot rods, muscle cars and customs are set to take over the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this weekend for Goodguys’ All American Get-Together.
Beautiful Benito at Valley Humane Society
“Bonito Benito is waiting for you at Valley Humane Society. If you’re ready for good vibes and even better company, Benito is your perfecto gato.”
A&E
The future of art is now: Two Pleasanton exhibitions highlight young creatives
Burgeoning artists from the Tri-Valley and beyond have their creative work on display in separate competitive exhibitions in downtown Pleasanton this spring.
‘Her Words, Her Light’: Tri-Valley photographer puts the focus on local women and their stories
Pleasanton photographer Nina Pomeroy is in the midst of a new portrait and podcast project to capture personal connection in this age of increasing isolation and inauthenticity – “real women, with real stories, in their most honest light”.
‘Your hometown is cheering you on’: Danville-raised filmmaker scores Oscar for ‘Sinners’
Danville has been in the national news this week as the hometown of the first woman, and first woman of color, to win an Oscar for Best Cinematography in the nearly century-long history of the Academy Awards.
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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A century of Castlewood: Tracing the evolution from Hearst hacienda to golf club to modern hub for recreation
Perched partway up the southwestern hills is an epicenter of recreational and social activity that evokes the past, present and future of Pleasanton.
Shaken up: Earthquake swarms leave Tri-Valley community on edge
The largest of the most recent swarm of earthquakes last week served as a Monday morning wakeup to call to San Ramon resident and Bay Area native Joyce Yee while she watched a “cascade of glass” flow from her kitchen…
Sports
Livermore park district launching new youth soccer league
A new youth soccer league is debuting in Livermore during this fall season, with the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District founding the program for families looking for a “community-centered option focused on fun, development and connection” on the field.
Prado hits first home run in Emerald baseball history
No matter what happens in the rest of Aadyn Prado’s life, there is one thing no one can ever take away.
Livermore Fusion Soccer Club under new executive leadership
Livermore Fusion Soccer Club has a new leader at the top, with Duane Cummings hired as executive director earlier this winter.
ReAL Estate
Espinola named Bay East president for 2026
Bill Espinola, of Parkview Realty in Hayward, is the new president for the Bay East Association of Realtors for 2026.
Supervisor: No housing currently planned for Blackhawk Plaza
As rumors swirl over the fate of Blackhawk Plaza amid bankruptcy proceedings and the appointment of a receiver for the property, local officials are seeking to provide some clarity and assurance to residents concerned that it could be imminently redeveloped…
Downtown Livermore’s R Place Music Club hits the market
An entertainment venue and bar on Old First Street was recently listed for sale along with its resident building.
