Sprinkles Cupcakes shop reopens in City Center, almost as suddenly as it shut down
In an unexpected turnaround, the Sprinkles Cupcakes franchise in San Ramon has opened its doors again – nearly six weeks after the parent company abruptly closed all locations nationwide.
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Nobody works in a vacuum: Rare repair shop owner reflects on convergence of his work and his faith
A man in his 70s leans over a workbench topped with an upended vacuum and an array of screwdrivers and wrenches. He releases a roller from the head of the machine and sets it aside on the table’s worn green cloth.
Diablo dusting: Cold winter storm brings snow to mountain
The Tri-Valley saw a rare sighting atop Mount Diablo and high hills this week as a cold winter storm blew through the region: snow. The dustings remained visible into Thursday afternoon – when the clouds cooperated.
Community Briefs: Court unveils new chatbot feature | Earthquake roundtable | Veterans town hall | HEALFest coming up
The Contra Costa County Superior Court recently announced a new chatbot and virtual assistant feature that individuals can use when navigating the court’s website. See that and more in Community Briefs…
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Lifestyle
Livermore Valley vines uprooted amid industry-wide challenges. What’s next?
Over half of South Livermore’s vineyard acres has been removed during the last several years due to the aging of vines. Following the customary years of leaving soil fallow, growers face the financial question of whether to replant their fields during a challenging period for the wine industry.
Danville reclaims title as California’s safest city
The town of Danville was once again named the safest place in California following a decline in both violent and property crime last year, according to the 12th annual “Safest Cities Report” from SafeWise, an independent safety research organization.
Scholarship Corner, Tri-Valley 2026
We have received a handful of scholarship announcements from local organizations trying to let Tri-Valley students know that the application window is open for financial awards to support their ongoing education.
A&E
Grammy winner coming to Dougherty Valley PAC
Bruce Hornsby, the American singer, songwriter and pianist best known for the 1986 hit “The Way It Is”, recently announced a concert coming up in San Ramon with his current touring band The Noisemakers.
Show your love: Entertainment abounds at Bankhead for Valentine’s weekend and beyond
“Valentine’s Day weekend falls during a busy February for the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore, fortunately for those of us who might still be searching for an outing to celebrate with our dearest.”
Alamo painter exploring craft at French residency
A San Ramon Valley artist is preparing to find new inspiration through an exclusive residency in the French countryside starting Friday.
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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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…
Closing time? Blackhawk Plaza faces foreclosure amid increasing vacancies
Blackhawk Plaza could find itself in new hands once again, with a court hearing in southern California later this month on a request to put the property into receivership status as a lender seeks to go after a $5 million…
Sports
Prominent Dublin fencing instructors suspended amid criminal charges
Since being charged with felony labor violations, the two lead coaches and public faces of a Dublin-based fencing studio have been temporarily suspended by the sport’s overseeing organization, USA Fencing.
Pleasanton Preps: Amador boys and girls ready for NCS soccer tournaments
Dons win girls’ EBAL championship in nine-round penalty shootout over Carondelet; boys soccer heads to NCS seeded 10th in Division I tournament.
Dougherty Valley boys beat top-seeded De La Salle to win EBAL basketball title
Dougherty Valley coach Mike Hansen got his wish – a ticket to the EBAL dance – and saw his team make the most of it.
ReAL Estate
Bay East honors best in local real estate in 2025
The Bay East Association of Realtors recognized the best of the best in local real estate during its 2025 awards ceremony last weekend.
A new generation of homeowners could emerge in Bay Area
After a year marked by greater housing choice and shifting market dynamics, a new generation of homebuyers may be poised to emerge in the Bay Area.
Apple Cinemas backs out of Blackhawk Plaza
After years of “coming soon” announcements and renovation work at the former site of Century Theatres Blackhawk, the owners of a cinema chain that had been set to restore the theater have apparently pulled the plug on their plans as…
