Planning Commission denies appeal over event space proposed for Wood Ranch in Danville
Plans for a new event space in Danville’s eastern outskirts at the longstanding Wood Ranch site are poised to move forward following a public hearing on an appeal from some neighboring residents as well as a showing of support for the project.
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Zone 7 board appoints new leadership, welcomes three recently elected directors
The Zone 7 board underwent its annual reorganization during its July meeting where it collectively named Director Laurene Green as its next board president.
Evacuation order lifted for Ruby Hill as containment improves on 1,000-acre wildfire
Another evacuation order has been lifted for an area near a large brush fire burning by Pleasanton. See the latest information here.
Fast-growing wildfire south of Pleasanton prompts evacuation order in Ruby Hill
Cal Fire ordered the entire Ruby Hill neighborhood to evacuate their homes Tuesday afternoon as firefighters battle a 700-acre fire that started south of Pleasanton in Sunol.
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Lifestyle
Open Heart Kitchen fundraising gala to benefit community programs
Open Heart Kitchen is poised to present its annual fundraising event in September to support its community programming for hunger relief and housing.
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.
Meyhouse brings Turkish small plates and jazz to San Ramon
Meyhouse San Ramon offers classic Turkish food and drink with modern twists plus jazz and varied musical performances.
A&E
‘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.
Youth movement at Firehouse Arts Center this summer
Pleasanton Youth Theater Company is in the midst of a four-production run on the downtown stage, with the second show – “Junie B. Jones Jr.” – set for four performances this Friday and Saturday. “Cinderella: Youth Edition” follows July 17-18,…
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
Pleasanton Preps: San Francisco Giants draft former Foothill pitcher Flora fourth overall
Wearing the orange and black was something Jackson Flora had been searching for since he was young.
‘Not a viable ongoing option’: Oakland Roots Soccer Club won’t return to Coliseum for 2027 season
Professional soccer club Oakland Roots SC have announced that after two seasons at the Oakland Coliseum, it will not return to the stadium for the 2027 season.
Oakland moves forward with plan to sell city’s portion of coliseum
The Oakland City Council on Monday approved a city ordinance agreeing to the terms of the sale of the Oakland Arena and Coliseum Complex, sealing a deal years in the making.
ReAL Estate
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…
Danville firm acquires former Nordstrom building, nearby parking lot at Stoneridge Shopping Center
A real estate company based in Danville, along with other local investors, recently paid over $10 million for an 8.4-acre parcel of land at the Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton, which includes the former Nordstrom building and a large surface…
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