Church expansion with townhouse development heads to Danville Planning Commission
The Danville Planning Commission is set Tuesday to debate the proposed reimagining of the Community Presbyterian Church property with 68 new homes and expanded church facilities blocks from downtown.
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Therapy dog fetches smiles while visiting seniors at Livermore health center
A dog named Seamus brought some furry comfort to seniors last week at a nonprofit healthcare facility in Livermore as part of an animal-assisted therapy event.
12-year-old pulled over in Danville for reckless driving on e-motorcycle
A 12-year-old who allegedly ran a stop sign while speeding around a Danville neighborhood on an electric motorcycle was pulled over by police for reckless driving, police said Thursday.
What I missed: Former wrestling coach LaFever dies, Sunflower Hill in Lafayette, California Signature Wine Awards and more
“Here is what caught my eye as I went through my inbox of nearly 1,200 fresh messages from my vacation (plus those lingering from before and after).”
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Lifestyle
Federal changes to CalFresh will impact thousands in the Bay Area
Federal rule changes to CalFresh eligibility will impact food benefits access for thousands of Bay Area residents, representatives of community food banks said at a news conference organized by State Assemblymember Alex Lee.
Letters: Workforce housing is essential | Zone 7 candidate support | Our city, our future, your voice | On mega-flooding | ICE out of Dublin
“When workers can no longer afford to live near where they serve, communities lose stability, continuity and connection … Public land is a community asset. The Donlon property gives Pleasanton an opportunity to invest not only in land use, but…
Still rolling after 70 years: Vine Cinema owner reflects on milestone for Livermore’s oldest movie theater
The Vine Cinema & Alehouse is considered a community staple by many, but that doesn’t mean the road has been easy.
A&E
‘America in Art’: New Bankhead exhibit commemorates nation’s 250th anniversary
Livermore’s Bankhead Theater is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a new art exhibit in which artists explore and interpret the people, landscapes, traditions, history and cultural moments that shape the American experience.
Art and Wind Festival taking flight Memorial Day weekend
Dozens of new vendors, a dedicated space for local artists, new literary offerings and henna art are among the additions on the horizon for San Ramon at this year’s Art and Wind Festival as organizers prepare for its largest iteration…
Valley Dance Theatre set for its annual Spring Rep this weekend
The Valley Dance Theatre is returning to Livermore’s Bankhead Theater this Memorial Day weekend for its annual Spring Rep, a set of performances the dance company says will bring “storytelling to life through three distinct works performed to live music,…
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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Tri-Valley beer scene: Get to know the local breweries serving their craft from Livermore to Danville
The Tri-Valley has earned recognition for its winemaking prowess. Local brewers are now expanding the area’s beverage profile by making thirst-quenching, award-winning beers.
Embarcadero Media CEO Dawes announces he will step away
Adam Dawes, who has led Embarcadero Media Foundation through stiff winds buffeting both the organization and wider media landscape, has announced that he will be stepping down as chief executive officer of the local nonprofit that publishes DanvilleSanRamon.com.
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill girls’ lacrosse wins NCS championship
The Foothill High School girls’ lacrosse team completed an incredible postseason run, beating University 8-7 to win the North Coast Section Division II title and finish what turned out to be one big road trip.
Two state championships for EBAL swimmers
As expected, the East Bay Athletic League represented well at the CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships last weekend at the Clovis Swim Center.
Wrestling returns to Pleasanton middle schools
I have always been a big fan of wrestling, although never having participated in wrestling. I covered the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State High School championships several times and it was one of the best events I covered. It’s one-on-one…
ReAL Estate
Been there, bought that: Baby boomers are helping shape real estate
“Here in the Tri-Valley, and across the country, older boomers are an active and influential force in real estate and one that often gets lost in the headlines.”
Contra Costa voters to decide on first new assessor in three decades
The Contra Costa County Assessor’s office is set to be under new leadership following this year’s election, when the longtime incumbent is poised to retire and make way for new blood for the first time in decades.
Appellate court sides with city in ruling on San Ramon Market Place project
After a lengthy legal battle with a neighborhood group that organized to protest a redevelopment project slated for the Market Place shopping center, the project approved by the San Ramon Planning Commission more than three years ago could be coming…
