Commercial condo subdivision proposed for Porter Drive
The San Ramon Planning Commission is poised to weigh in this week on a subdivision application for a commercial condominium project that could more than double the units at an office park in the city’s northwest corner.
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Tree work scheduled on Danville Boulevard
Drivers along Danville Boulevard in Alamo are being advised to expect delays of five to 10 minutes this week amid traffic control measures as workers trim and remove multiple trees.
Wave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’
“If your child’s teacher hasn’t threatened to go on strike recently, they probably will soon. Thousands of California K-12 teachers have walked off their jobs or voted to strike in the past few months, as part of a strategic, statewide…
Livermore Airport landings paused during bomb squad response across street
A bomb squad response about a block from the Livermore Municipal Airport led to inbound flights being temporarily suspended Thursday afternoon.
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Lifestyle
Letters: Sound wall | The cruelty is the point | Simply asking for accountability | Traffic backups getting into Del Valle Park
“It is important to note that Valley Avenue used to be a two-lane road, and approval to widen to four lanes forgiven by the residents with the requirement of this sound wall that was installed. Little did we know how heavy the traffic would become, and the addition of stop lights and stop signs would…
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.
Get tested: Talking with a longtime source about his experience with a cancer my family knows all too well
“I reached out to Stark to learn more about his story, and see if he’d let me tell it to our audience, because prostate cancer is one I know all too well – three Walsh men all having faced the…
A&E
Dublin writer pens biography on legendary Stanford women’s basketball coach VanDerveer
Dublin’s Michelle Smith has released her new biography of legendary Stanford University women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, a book that brought together the two Hall of Famers whose professional relationship dates back some 30 years.
‘Così fan tutte’: Testing love and swapping fiancées
Livermore Valley Opera is set to present a rom-com classic featuring couples pushing the boundaries of their love.
Grammy winner coming to Dougherty Valley PAC
Bruce Hornsby, the American singer, songwriter and pianist best known for the 1986 hit “The Way It Is”, recently announced a concert coming up in San Ramon with his current touring band The Noisemakers.
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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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…
Closing time? Blackhawk Plaza faces foreclosure amid increasing vacancies
Blackhawk Plaza could find itself in new hands once again, with a court hearing in southern California later this month on a request to put the property into receivership status as a lender seeks to go after a $5 million…
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Remembering my old Amador coach, Mike Geib
“When former teacher Mike Geib passed away recently, a big chunk of the history of Amador Valley High School, as well as a big part of his legion of former players, went with him.”
‘We did it the right way’: Magical season for Livermore boys’ basketball comes to end in NCS second round
The record may say the Livermore boys’ basketball team had its season ended with a 56-31 loss to Amador Valley in the second round of the North Coast Section Division I playoffs. But this was a season to celebrate for…
Take Us Along: Getaway in SF for Super Bowl weekend
Bubba, Kelly and Rob Bowers spent Super Bowl weekend on a mini getaway to San Francisco.
ReAL Estate
Guest Opinion – Mandates without money: The state’s housing agenda will not achieve affordability
“Housing affordability is not solved by wishful thinking. It requires billions in state and federal subsidy. Our goal is a Pleasanton that remains livable, and welcoming, but we must align mandates with fiscal reality to achieve that goal.”
The dream is alive: Growing East Bay homeownership
“In Pleasanton and across the Tri-Valley, the dream of homeownership is still alive and may be closer to reality for buyers.”
Bay East honors best in local real estate in 2025
The Bay East Association of Realtors recognized the best of the best in local real estate during its 2025 awards ceremony last weekend.
