‘It has truly been life changing’: Stepper departing Danville council at end of year
Karen Stepper announced this week that she will not be seeking reelection for a seventh term in office.
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Peasant be gone: Courtyard Restaurant in Alamo rebranding after sudden sale
One of Alamo’s most familiar restaurants has a new name starting Monday, with an ownership change for the cafe business announced the day before its final meal service as The Peasant’s Courtyard this weekend.
How to celebrate Earth Day in the Tri-Valley
Tri-Valley residents will have the opportunity to celebrate the one planet we all call home with several Earth Day volunteer opportunities and events happening across the region throughout the rest of the month.
Community Briefs: Danville State of the Town video | San Ramon budget presentation
Those who weren’t in attendance for Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich’s State of the Town speech last month – and those who want to revisit the discussion – can do so via the town’s Youtube channel. See that and more in…
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Lifestyle
Guest Opinion – ‘Make Polluters Pay’ superfund: Why Danville and San Ramon should support it
“Every flood repair, every emergency response, every infrastructure fix comes out of city budgets — money that could go elsewhere. There’s a commonsense fix, and it’s gaining ground … the ‘Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act’.”
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.
On ‘Conversations’: Catching up with host Mel McKay and TV30 after my appearance on show
“Sharing our story is especially important now that we are a nonprofit journalism foundation. And I had a great opportunity to do just that with this month’s episode of ‘Conversations’ with Mel McKay on Tri-Valley Community Television, the local access…
A&E
Guitar music of Latin America, Spain playing at DVFA show
The Grammy-nominated Texas Guitar Quartet is set to be in concert next weekend at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore for the final show of Del Valle Fine Arts’ 2025-26 season.
Scratch the itch for stitch at AVQ’s annual Quilt Show
The beauty and bond of the blocks are the common thread for the Amador Valley Quilters and their 19th biennial Quilt Show next weekend.
Pianist Nakamatsu performing with Pacific Chamber Orchestra
Renowned concert pianist Jon Nakamatsu is set to play alongside the Pacific Chamber Orchestra for the first time next weekend.
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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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…
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
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.
Pleasanton Preps: Tri-Valley teams prepare for playoff push
“The postseason is not here yet, but it’s coming and it will be chaos – but wonderful, exciting chaos. EBAL excels in spring sports, and if you’re not aware, there are a lot of prep sports in the spring.”
Livermore softball dominates hometown Stampede tournament
“This week we are here to announce Livermore High went 5-0 in the tournament and won the title of the Championship flight.”
ReAL Estate
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.”
Myth vs. reality: What’s really holding back homebuyers?
“For many renters, homeownership feels increasingly out of reach, especially in the Bay Area. New research shows the biggest barrier may not be desire, but instead misinformation.”
