SRVUSD headquarters poised to go up for sale
SRVUSD is gearing up for the next steps in finalizing the move from its current headquarters in Danville to its new location in San Ramon, with the current site poised to hit the market in the near future — pending a decision by the Board of Education on Tuesday.
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Another vegetation fire ignites south of Pleasanton
Southeastern Alameda County was hit with a third wildfire in the past five summer days, with the Vargas Fire between Fremont and Sunol sending smoke into the Tri-Valley on Saturday afternoon.
$30 minimum wage headed to ballot after registrar of voters certifies signatures
A group advocating for a $30-an-hour minimum wage in Alameda County announced Friday that the signatures it collected to place an initiative on the November ballot have been certified by county officials.
Pleasanton Unified agrees to pay $60,000 to settle civil rights complaint brought by custodian fired while pregnant
The Pleasanton Unified School District will have to pay one of its former employees $60,000 as part of a settlement agreement between the district and a pregnant custodian who said she was illegally fired after she requested accommodations at work…
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Community Briefs: Final Summer Nights concert of the season | At-risk man found | Assessment Appeals Board applications
The town of Danville is gearing up for the final events of the year in its outdoor summer entertainment series, with Taylor Swift cover band Dream Like Taylor set to take the stage at the Town Green this weekend. See that and more in Community Briefs…
A hard-earned 50 years: Richert Lumber ACE Hardware marks milestone anniversary – with eye toward the future
Golden anniversaries are rare in business, let alone one family celebrating 50 years in business at the same location.
Livermore Lab Foundation celebrating ‘Decade of Impact’
Celebrating 10 years in operation, Livermore Lab Foundation is hosting a “Decade of Impact Celebration” on Aug. 5 in Livermore.
A&E
Livermore takes center stage in author John Bluck’s new thriller
Murder, espionage and rocket science all meet in Livermore in John G. Bluck’s latest thriller.
‘P is for Pleasanton’: New picture book highlights hometown history from A to Z
That’s what it says on the cover, anyway. When you open the alphabetical, artistic ode to Pleasanton, P actually stands for … well, maybe the creators wouldn’t want me to spoil it.
Valley Concert Chorale performs on Carnegie Hall stage
Singers from the Livermore-based Valley Concert Chorale joined vocal artists from Tracy, Southern California and Georgia in performing at famed Carnegie Hall in New York City last month.
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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Community rallies to aid Blackhawk Plaza ducks following pond’s closure
The ongoing saga of Blackhawk Plaza’s troubles amid tenant vacancies, turnovers, and multiple legal proceedings including its owners’ bankruptcy came home to roost in recent weeks as the longstanding pond closed for repairs just before the start of summer.
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
Tri-Valley squad among 3 Bay Area Little League teams still vying for World Series
Three Bay Area youth baseball teams, including one from the Tri-Valley, still have hopes of making it to the Little League World Series when they play in the Northern California regional tournament starting this weekend in Chico.
Pleasanton Preps: Leprechauns push to ‘bring the gold’ to Dublin
The Dublin Leprechauns are marching toward the postseason with momentum, holding a commanding four-game lead in the Pecos League Pacific Division standings with just a few regular-season games remaining.
Under Par: New indoor golf facility brings year-round play to Pleasanton
If you’re looking for a way to play 18 holes at Pebble Beach or hit a couple rounds of arcade-style courses, all without having to leave Pleasanton, then Under Par Golf Club might be the place for you.
ReAL Estate
Four myths about insurance in California
As the state’s residents prepare to vote for a new insurance commissioner in November, here’s a look at a few common myths about insurance in California.
Sutter Health buys nearly 30 acres from IKEA in Dublin
Sutter Health recently purchased 27 acres of undeveloped land from IKEA in eastern Dublin, but it has not yet committed publicly to a plan for the property.
What’s new at Concannon Vineyard: Fresh owners lead changes throughout historic Livermore winery
A sense of tradition endures at Concannon Vineyard, but several clues point to the famed Livermore winery’s new ownership…
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