FBI raids Contra Costa assessor’s office, 2 residences
The FBI served three federal search warrants Tuesday morning at the Contra Costa County Assessor’s office, as well as two residences, including that of the outgoing assessor, as part of an ongoing investigation.
Central San turns 80: Sewer district celebrating big birthday with community open house
The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is marking a major milestone with a community open house this Saturday – billed as “a once-in-a-decade sewer party!”
Pleasanton Preps: Is horse racing in Pleasanton really gone forever?
“There are some in the area that believe a return is possible and are going to make a big push in 2027 to bring horse racing to the Alameda County Fair and the adoring community of Pleasanton.”
Man dies in custody at Santa Rita Jail, cause not immediately confirmed
An Oakland man died in the custody of the Santa Rita Jail in Alameda County after suffering some sort of medical emergency over the weekend, the Sheriff’s Office said.
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SRVUSD board holding last public hearing ahead of vote to adopt budget
SRVUSD chief business officer Danny Hillman is set to present his final proposed budget to the school board this week amid his pending departure from the district, with the board poised to appoint his successor the same evening.
St. Timothy’s church seeks to restore on-site preschool in Danville
More than six years after it was forced to shut down its on-site preschool amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church is hoping to bring the service back to its premises with a hearing at this week’s Danville Planning Commission meeting.
Federal agencies greenlight Delta tunnel, but just construction
The construction, though not the long-term operation, of a proposed 45-mile extension to the State Water Project, backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, has received permission from two key federal wildlife agencies.
San Ramon council to consider increased campaign spending limits
The San Ramon City Council is set Tuesday to weigh a proposed resolution to establish election spending limits for its four district seats and mayor, with three of those elections on the horizon later this year.
Livermore school board picks Rocklin administrator as superintendent finalist
Education leader Anthony Limoges is poised to serve as the next superintendent of the Livermore school district, officials announced on Monday.
Sheriff’s office vehicles recovered after being stolen from county garage
Five vehicles owned by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office were stolen Sunday morning from a parking garage in downtown Oakland, but all were recovered later that day, sheriff’s officials said.
Establishment candidates sail through in Contra Costa County elections
Contra Costa voters appear to have made clear choices for the countywide seats on the primary ballot, with the establishment candidates each holding well over 50% of the vote according to the latest election results and no runoff votes on the horizon in the general election later this year.
PG&E touts completion of 11th ‘reliability project’ to address power outages across Pleasanton
In the past, summer usually meant one undesirable trend for many Pleasanton residents: the return of power outages. But as PG&E completed its 11th “reliability project” this past Thursday in the northwest area of Pleasanton, local elected officials said they hope those days are behind the city.
Danville council holding study session on outdoor dining
The Danville Town Council is set to begin its next discussions on the future of outdoor dining and parklets as the expiration of its current program and practices looms in the coming months.
Newsom appoints Mountain View city attorney to Contra Costa County judgeship
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has tapped Mountain View’s City Attorney Jennifer Logue to serve as a judge on the Contra Costa County Superior Court. Logue’s last day with the city is expected to occur early next month.
Morning earthquake rattles Tri-Valley
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck the San Ramon Valley on Sunday morning.
Take Us Along: Waltzing Matilda
Pleasanton Weekly Publisher Gina Channell Wilcox and husband Steve Wilcox pose with Matilda the kangaroo during their trip to Australia.
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