Let it flow: Water back on at Blackhawk Plaza ponds, fountains
Water is flowing again at the central outdoor feature in Blackhawk Plaza, with repairs to the pond, fountain and waterfall areas complete as of recent weeks.
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Director Sanwong faces challenge from committee chair Henry for East Bay Parks Ward 5
EBRPD Director Olivia Sanwong is defending her Ward 5 board seat against Bruce Henry, chair of the district’s Park Advisory Committee and a fellow longtime Pleasanton resident.
San Ramon council challenger Kathrani competing in third election in a row
San Ramon resident and entrepreneur Chirag Kathrani is now in the throes of a third political campaign in two years as he prepares to square off against the incumbent for City Council District 2.
Community Briefs: Local Author-Palooza at Rakestraw | Danville, SRVUSD candidate forums | Innovate Bay summit | Beer City Run
More than a dozen local authors are set to gather at Rakestraw Books in Danville this weekend for the shop’s Local Author-Palooza event, with something on tap for readers of all ages. See that and much more in Community Briefs…
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Lifestyle
‘A lot of reflection’: Tri-Valley prepares to mark 25 years since 9/11
The 9/11 attacks have drawn comparisons to Pearl Harbor ever since the second plane crashing into the Twin Towers that morning 25 years ago cemented the event as an intentional act of mass violence on U.S. soil rather than a freak accident.
Unifying Dublin: New Superintendent Campbell looks to rebuild community in first year after strike
It remains to be seen whether employee negotiations will dominate the headlines for DUSD in 2026-27 – which is the only year for which Campbell is currently under contract. There has certainly been a variety of news for the district…
Julie Makinen named Embarcadero Media Foundation publisher and CEO
Julie Makinen, a veteran news executive who was inspired to pursue a career in journalism after interning at the organization while in college 30 years ago, will become the CEO and publisher of the nonprofit Embarcadero Media Foundation, foundation board…
A&E
Holiday favorites, folklore music and Mozart for Valley Concert Chorale
Valley Concert Chorale is getting in tune for “an extraordinary range of sacred masterworks, festive holiday traditions, and dynamic choral collaborations” for its upcoming 2026-27 performance season.
‘A true cultural exchange’: Irish cast bringing the drama to 2026 Eugene O’Neill Festival
Playwright Eugene O’Neill is known for both his complicated personal life – and works based on it – and his ongoing impact on modern American theatre, with those two factors set to be center stage at this year’s festival celebrating…
Shows in September: Jazz, comedy, MTV original VJs, ‘Glee’ alum and more at Bankhead Theater
The momentum is building for Livermore Valley Arts’ 2026-27 entertainment season with a crowded September calendar on the heels of last weekend’s successful Opening Night at the Bankhead showcase fundraiser featuring Grammy winner Lyle Lovett in concert.
Spotlight
This California Delta community is drawing Bay Area homebuyers to the water
Bay Area residents understand the value of open space. That’s why it’s no surprise a private waterfront enclave on the California Delta is drawing homebuyers who are ready for a different kind of life.
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,…
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An event destination: Visit Tri-Valley pushes bold vision to transform region – but not everybody is all-in on the $365M project
Thousands of seats for concerts, interchangeable arenas for different sports and abundant space for business meetings and conferences – for a price tag in the hundreds of millions.
Pleasanton Weekly wins General Excellence, nine other first-place honors in California Journalism Awards
“The winning categories capture the quality, range and impact of our journalism: General Excellence, Investigative Reporting, Enterprise Series, Best Newsletter, Columns, Editorial Comment, Business and the Economy, Sports Feature, Profile Story and Fine Arts.”
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: Reflections in aftermath of Amador Valley basketball scandal
“What happened at Amador is just the latest example of how adults can come in, get their way, then flee the school without suffering any consequence for their pathetic, selfish actions.”
The haves and have-nots in EBAL football – plus those too early to tell
It’s two weeks into the prep football season and two things have become obvious. Some teams are set for very strong seasons and others could be in for a long one.
Fitness club set to take over old Rite Aid space in Alamo Plaza
Renovations are underway to turn an empty former Rite Aid building into a high-end fitness club in affluent Alamo.
ReAL Estate
Rigatoni’s restaurant closes for good in Dublin after 27 years
Rigatoni’s, a mainstay of the Dublin culinary scene for nearly 30 years, quietly shuttered this week – the latest scaling back for the Italian restaurant group that once boasted three brand names known in the Tri-Valley and beyond.
Construction underway on 195-unit Trumark housing development in Bishop Ranch
Trumark Homes is celebrating the groundbreaking on the latest housing development in its hometown of San Ramon, with construction now underway on nearly 200 new housing units boasting easy access to the Iron Horse Regional Trail.
Real estate ‘seasons’: The calendar vs. the market
“As we trade summer for fall, the idea of waiting until things pick up and more homes come on the market might deserve some rethinking. The right season is the one where the numbers line up for buyers and sellers.”
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