Peasant be gone: Courtyard Restaurant in Alamo rebranding after sudden sale
One of Alamo’s most familiar restaurants has a new name starting Monday, with an ownership change for the cafe business announced the day before its final meal service as The Peasant’s Courtyard this weekend.
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The battle over Measure B: Campaigns heat up for 0.625% sales tax increase in Contra Costa County
Measure B would increase sales tax across the county by 0.625% and generate an estimated $150 million in revenue annually over the next five years. The measure aims to contend with federal cuts to social services funding and bolster health…
Raise the Base: Tri-Valley school districts join coalition seeking to increase state funding floor
All school districts in the Tri-Valley are now part of a statewide coalition of districts, teacher unions and other school organizations who are asking state legislators to consider raising the base level of funding for public schools in California.
BART records highest monthly ridership since pandemic
BART recorded its highest monthly ridership levels since 2019 in March, advancing a slow, years-long comeback from reduced commuter traffic that evaporated during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
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Lifestyle
On ‘Conversations’: Catching up with host Mel McKay and TV30 after my appearance on show
“Sharing our story is especially important now that we are a nonprofit journalism foundation. And I had a great opportunity to do just that with this month’s episode of ‘Conversations’ with Mel McKay on Tri-Valley Community Television, the local access station.”
Scratch the itch for stitch at AVQ’s annual Quilt Show
The beauty and bond of the blocks are the common thread for the Amador Valley Quilters and their 19th biennial Quilt Show next weekend.
Tri-Valley athletes to run Boston Marathon for cancer charity team
A trio of runners from the Tri-Valley are taking part in the Boston Marathon next week as part of a fundraiser benefiting cancer research.
A&E
Guitar music of Latin America, Spain playing at DVFA show
The Grammy-nominated Texas Guitar Quartet is set to be in concert next weekend at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore for the final show of Del Valle Fine Arts’ 2025-26 season.
Pianist Nakamatsu performing with Pacific Chamber Orchestra
Renowned concert pianist Jon Nakamatsu is set to play alongside the Pacific Chamber Orchestra for the first time next weekend.
Hoobastank, Elle King, Collective Soul added to Alameda County Fair concert bill
Putting together the x’s and o’s of the right game plan for the Big O Tires Concert Series is an opportunity for Alameda County Fair officials to shine each year, as they know the nightly concerts are the reason many…
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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Lawsuit alleges electric vehicle to blame for crash that killed Pleasanton family of four
The parents and grandparents of a family of four who died two years ago in Pleasanton after the electric car they were driving crashed and caught on fire on Foothill Road have filed suit, alleging the company knowingly sold and…
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
Pleasanton Preps: Tri-Valley teams prepare for playoff push
“The postseason is not here yet, but it’s coming and it will be chaos – but wonderful, exciting chaos. EBAL excels in spring sports, and if you’re not aware, there are a lot of prep sports in the spring.”
Livermore softball dominates hometown Stampede tournament
“This week we are here to announce Livermore High went 5-0 in the tournament and won the title of the Championship flight.”
Pleasanton Preps: Softball elite come to Livermore for Stampede tournament
There are 16 teams in the three-day Livermore Stampede showcase, and it is a veritable who’s who of softball prowess in Northern California.
ReAL Estate
Blueprint for Bay Area future adopted by regional agencies
MTC adopted Plan Bay Area 2050+ and certified its environmental impact report last month, giving final approval to the region’s long-range blueprint for transportation, housing, economic resiliency and environmental sustainability.
Golden Gate Fields could become huge bayfront park after agreement reached to purchase former racetrack
A plan to transform the former Alameda County horse racetrack Golden Gate Fields into an enormous community park could give a whole new meaning to the term “photo finish.”
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.”
