Trumark acquires Washington-based homebuilder JK Monarch; debuts new Livermore project
The San Ramon Valley development company Trumark Homes has announced two of its latest steps this month as the company continues to expand its footprint regionally and nationally.
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Armstrong launches bid for second term as San Ramon mayor
Weeks after warming up with reflections on his first year in office and the future of San Ramon at this year’s State of the City address, Mayor Mark Armstrong has announced his campaign for a second term on the job…
Tri-Valley residents rally for ‘No Kings’ during demonstration day
From San Francisco’s Pacific shore to the Bay Area hills and valleys, thousands upon thousands marched and rallied to protest President Donald Trump and his policies in the third national “No Kings” Day.
Mother sentenced in child’s death that exposed alarming cracks in Alameda County child welfare system
A woman convicted of killing her young daughter in a case that exposed alarming deficiencies in Alameda County’s child welfare system has been sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison.
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Lifestyle
Downtown Livermore restaurant up for sale months after reopening from fire damage
Zephyr Grill & Bar in downtown Livermore was recently put on the market as its proprietors aim to condense their business portfolio, restaurant representatives confirmed.
Letters: Youth belong in the AI conversation | Boycott conference | Strengthen the future health care workforce
“As a high school student, I spend my days in classrooms, on platforms, and in digital spaces increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. My generation is not preparing for an AI-driven future, we are already living in it.”
Community Briefs: Farm workers rights movement celebration | Call for student artists | ‘No Kings’ rallies | Immigration town hall
Contra Costa County has announced a rebranding for its 32nd annual celebration of the farm workers rights movement and youth hall of fame awards. See that and more in Community Briefs…
A&E
‘On The Brink’: Novel by retired Pleasanton scientist, pastor follows nuclear blast investigation
The international tension after a nuclear explosion is the backdrop for the apropos technothriller “On The Brink”, the latest novel by retired Tri-Valley scientist and pastor Sidney Niemeyer.
Explore chefs’ palates at inaugural Bankhead event
LVA is debuting a new culinary experience in downtown Livermore in June as part of the inaugural “Tri-Valley Twist” weekend.
Technology meets art in San Ramon City Hall gallery
Bay Area artist Raj Darshi’s treatment on the intersection of technology and human creativity is hanging inside San Ramon City Hall throughout the month.
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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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.
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
Livermore park district launching new youth soccer league
A new youth soccer league is debuting in Livermore during this fall season, with the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District founding the program for families looking for a “community-centered option focused on fun, development and connection” on the field.
Pleasanton Preps: Falcons start to hit stride in boys’ volleyball season
The Foothill boys’ volleyball team appears to be hitting its stride at the right time as they won a pair of matches last week.
Prado hits first home run in Emerald baseball history
No matter what happens in the rest of Aadyn Prado’s life, there is one thing no one can ever take away.
ReAL Estate
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.”
Blackhawk Plaza owners file for bankruptcy
Tenants at Blackhawk Plaza have been notified that its owners have entered into bankruptcy proceedings for the financially distressed property, marking the latest in a series of court actions involving the investment firm that purchased the prominent San Ramon Valley…
Espinola named Bay East president for 2026
Bill Espinola, of Parkview Realty in Hayward, is the new president for the Bay East Association of Realtors for 2026.
