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New judges appointed in Alameda, Contra Costa counties
“One addition to the Alameda County Superior Court and three new judges in Contra Costa County, plus a former local prosecutor assigned to the bench in San Francisco. Those were among the 25 judicial appointments and nominations announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom up and down the state so far this year.”
Spanish cuisine stars at L Campo
L Campo is a destination for dining on paella and Spanish cuisine in Livermore.
Swalwell’s campaign gaining traction in crowded governor’s race
At first, I was surprised when seven-term congressman, Eric Swalwell, declared he would not stand for re-election and instead would run for governor.
School Profile: Yale University
There’s no doubt that Yale is one of the most selective and best resourced universities in the country. But how does Yale stand out among its peers? For one thing, Yale has the look and feel of a liberal arts college pumped up to a university level. Yale has a student-faculty ratio of 5 to…
Women’s Hall of Fame: Livermore news publisher, Valkyries GM, county undersheriff and more
“The 2026 class of the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame reads like a Who’s Who catalog. The lone Tri-Valley resident on the list? Well, hers is a name I know well in the local news business…”
A truly bad minimum wage idea
“A consortium of unions and advocacy groups are mounting a campaign to raise the minimum wage in Alameda County to $30 per hour. It’s a truly bad idea. This county already is a very difficult place to do business…”
‘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”.
Zone 7 water board lined up for major changes
The Zone 7 water board will undergo a major change after the June primary election with at least three new members among the seven directors.
More than fair: Pleasanton ‘grounds generate $312 million in annual economic impact
“Clearly the summer fair is a big part of that (producing $132.1 million in economic impact and supporting 860 ongoing jobs in and of itself), but it’s not the whole story – as the Johnson study shows.”
Dublin teachers were on the picket line for what goal?
The Dublin teachers’ union four-day strike garnered headlines and created headaches across the district.
Reasons high school students should write a resume
“It gives students perspective by stepping back, taking stock and making more deliberate choices. A resume helps students understand where they have been, where they are strong and where there is still room to grow.”
Blog: It’s not easy to write policies to reduce building pollution
Nobody likes air pollution. But crafting policies to reduce that pollution is not always easy.
Searching for Eryn: Remembering Tri-Valley educator who drowned in American River
“Hoping to tell more of the real story of the life and legacy of the late Danville resident and former Pleasanton teacher whose disappearance and death while walking along the American River made headlines just after New Year’s Day.”
Fungus infection forces removal of huge trees
“These were huge trees, but were suffering from the brown fungus that rots the heart of the tree. It can grow invisibly for years, compromising the viability of the tree and raising the prospect of falling branches or worse.”
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 disease.”
School trustees continuing pushing through tough cuts
“Pleasanton school trustees continued their necessary, but difficult planning for budget cuts for next year when they identified $5 million in reductions last week.”
A taste of South America on Main Street Pleasanton
Three Pleasanton restaurants feature intriguing cuisine and beverages from Peru and Argentina.
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