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About Jeremy
Jeremy Walsh is the editor of Embarcadero Media's East Bay Division, including the Pleasanton Weekly, LivermoreVine.com and DanvilleSanRamon.com. He joined the company in late 2013, two days after returning from his honeymoon. After serving as associate editor, he was promoted to editor in early 2017.With primary duties focused on editing stories for the websites and daily Express emails as well as overseeing the Pleasanton Weekly print edition, Jeremy fills in on a variety of news coverage as needed — notable topics such as the Pleasanton Costco saga, serious breaking news, public agency investigations and court cases.
Jeremy also pens a biweekly column, What a Week, which debuted in 2021; serves on the Editorial Board, including writing editorial comments; and is part of the division's award-winning candidate forum moderator team.
A Benicia native who studied journalism at American University in Washington, D.C. (Class of 2010), Jeremy is a big Bay Area sports fan, enjoys movies and is an avid golfer. He lives in Pleasant Hill with his wife and son.
Stories by Jeremy
What a Week -- Checking on a cold case: 9 years since Danville teacher killed at Oakland park
It was nine years ago this Saturday that David Ruenzel, a popular journalism and literature teacher in the Tri-Valley, was gunned down on a public trail in the Oakland hills. His murder remains unsolved, so I wanted to check in with...[Wednesday, November 22, 2023]
2023-24 Holiday Fund begins
A tradition close to our hearts, the 22nd annual Holiday Fund is now underway as our news organization turns its attention toward generating financial support and community awareness for 10 nonprofit beneficiaries.[Wednesday, November 22, 2023]
What a Week: Thanksgiving time
The lead-up to Thanksgiving is usually a hectic time for me professionally and personally. The time away with family, the meal, the football and the (hopefully) long weekend; they're all awesome ... but the push to get there is a lot.[Thursday, November 16, 2023]
What a Week: Tri-Valley animal shelters grapple with capacity realities
Rescue animals have always been near and dear to my heart. Every pet we had when I was growing up was an adoptee from a shelter, a store event or the neighborhood. That experience is among the reasons the Valley Humane Society press...[Friday, November 10, 2023]
CHP investigating freeway shooting in Tri-Valley
The CHP is working to identify the person who shot at another vehicle while traveling along eastbound I-580 near Hacienda Drive late Friday. The ensuing investigation led to lane closures that compounded gridlock already present due...[Sunday, November 5, 2023]
What a Week -- Invigorating innovation: Awards honoring young Tri-Valley DreamMakers & RiskTakers
The Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group is honoring 11 of those standout young trailblazers with its 13th annual Tri-Valley DreamMakers & RiskTakers Awards next Tuesday at the Shannon Community Center in Dublin.[Thursday, November 2, 2023]
What a Week: Sandra J. Wing Foundation leaves behind legacy of helping others heal
The Tri-Valley is saying goodbye to one of its most impactful grassroots nonprofits. Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, which provided grants to cancer patients for complementary therapies, is officially dissolving in 2024.[Thursday, October 26, 2023]
'Napoleon Dynamite Live!' at the Bankhead
Actors Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries, who rose to fame in the 2004 cult classic 'Napoleon Dynamite', will be appearing in Livermore for a conversation and Q&A with the audience following a screening of the movie.[Wednesday, October 25, 2023]
Police: Livermore gun store owner fatally shoots would-be robber
A Redwood City man died after he was shot while allegedly trying to rob a gun store in central Livermore on Sunday afternoon.[Monday, October 23, 2023]
What a Week: With I-680 closure coming up, never too early to plan
Although it's two weekends away, the anticipated gridlock is already on my mind. Caltrans recently put out a press release reminding us in the Bay Area news media that southbound Interstate 680 will be fully closed between...[Thursday, October 19, 2023]
