The rise and fall of Eric Swalwell
How Dublin native went from media darling Democrat in DC and popular governor candidate to political exile and sex abuse scandal
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Winery owner aims to ‘bring Concannon back’ with new vines, event spaces
The process of replanting nearly 50 acres of vines at Concannon Vineyard with the Livermore Valley’s signature varietals is underway thanks in part to a loan from local land trust Tri-Valley Conservancy.
Ballot finalized for Congressional District 14 special election
Candidates are now inked on the ballot for the Congressional District 14 special primary election, with nearly a dozen contenders aiming to fill the remainder of the term vacated when Eric Swalwell resigned amid sexual abuse allegations.
‘A direct interference’: Alameda County supes spar with state senator over spending transparency bill
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors last week lined up in opposition to a bill from State Sen. Aisha Wahab designed to strengthen transparency rules that govern supervisors’ discretionary spending.
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Lifestyle
Encore Players explore infertility with ‘Expecting Isabel’
The Encore Players are set next month to present the story of a couple’s pursuit of parenthood.
Community Briefs: Alamo tree work | ‘Songs of Love and Loss’
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is advising drivers to prepare for five to 10 minute delays during the latest in an ongoing series of tree work and landscaping projects along Danville Boulevard in Alamo Friday.
Hike for Hope next month supports Tri-Valley hospice nonprofit
Supporters of nonprofit hospice care in the Tri-Valley are coming together outdoors next month for the annual Hike for Hope at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore.
A&E
A trip to the theater: Concerts, plays, comedy and dinosaurs for Bankhead this spring
“The excitement is building at the Bankhead Theater for its milestone 20th season arriving in August. Not to be missed in these forward-looking announcements is a crowded catalog for the heart of spring to put a bow on 2025-26 for LVA and its resident theater companies.”
Young actors fly with ‘Mary Poppins’ at Firehouse
There may be no more ‘appier crew than those practicing at the Firehouse Arts Center ahead of opening weekend for Pleasanton Youth Theater Company’s production of “Mary Poppins JR”.
Tennessee Williams classic up close and personal in Tri-Valley
An intimate presentation of American playwright Tennessee Williams’ classic tale of family dynamics, “The Glass Menagerie”, is coming to the Tri-Valley in May.
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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Electric ride: Jurisdictions grapple with how to regulate e-bikes while also still encouraging safe use
Commute. Exercise. Leisure. Electric bicycles have gained popularity in recent years for a variety of uses, including in the Tri-Valley where residents can be seen cycling across the region.
Lawsuit alleges electric vehicle to blame for crash that killed Pleasanton family of four
The parents and grandparents of a family of four who died two years ago in Pleasanton after the electric car they were driving crashed and caught on fire on Foothill Road have filed suit, alleging the company knowingly sold and…
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill baseball stays in thick of EBAL race
Last week, the Falcons dropped a pair of games to Granada, falling from the unbeaten ranks. But thanks to a recent six-game winning streak, Foothill is still in the thick of the EBAL race.
Cowboys riding 12-match winning streak in boys’ volleyball
“It’s been a good year for athletics at Livermore High. But the one sport that has really caught my eye is the boys’ volleyball team. The Cowboys sit 27-4 overall and 8-2 in EBAL play and have put together a…
Tri-Valley athletes to run Boston Marathon for cancer charity team
A trio of runners from the Tri-Valley are taking part in the Boston Marathon next week as part of a fundraiser benefiting cancer research.
ReAL Estate
Luxury Locally: Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, people are still buying.
“The economic forces that impact housing affordability in general also influence luxury real estate here in the Tri-Valley…”
Blueprint for Bay Area future adopted by regional agencies
MTC adopted Plan Bay Area 2050+ and certified its environmental impact report last month, giving final approval to the region’s long-range blueprint for transportation, housing, economic resiliency and environmental sustainability.
Golden Gate Fields could become huge bayfront park after agreement reached to purchase former racetrack
A plan to transform the former Alameda County horse racetrack Golden Gate Fields into an enormous community park could give a whole new meaning to the term “photo finish.”
