Sheriff’s office investigating shooting in San Ramon that left one dead
One person was found dead and another injured in a shooting incident at a home in unincorporated San Ramon on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office.
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Meta to pay $17 billion — and limit ‘likes’ for teens — in social media settlement with states
Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion and to make changes to its platforms to end a major case on children and social media addiction.
San Ramon teen Chigbu launches mayoral campaign
19-year-old San Ramon resident Emma Chigbu has kicked off her mayoral campaign in recent weeks after qualifying for the general election earlier this month.
EBMUD loses appeal in nearly $8M federal employment lawsuit
The district lost an appeal last week in a nearly $8 million federal employment discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by two of its former attorneys.
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Lifestyle
Concert in the Park with the Pleasanton Weekly
Scores of readers stopped by our booth in Lions Wayside Park, spinning the prize wheel, chatting up reporters, grabbing that day’s print edition and learning more about how to support nonprofit local news in the Tri-Valley.
Explore Pleasanton’s ‘haunted history’ on Ghost Walk tours
The Museum on Main is again offering people the opportunity to engage with downtown Pleasanton’s spooky past with its Ghost Walk program over two weekends in October.
An audience with Queenie at East Bay SPCA
Queenie is an incredibly sweet 1-year-old dog who loves nothing more than being lavished with attention. She loves leaning in close for cuddles and pets and is happy to oblige you with a face lick or two.
A&E
Mozart, Brahms and ‘The Little Mermaid’: Pacific Chamber Orchestra sets 2026-27 lineup
PCO plans a robust performance season for the year ahead, with six concerts in the Tri-Valley connected by its theme for 2026-27: “Intimate. Stirring. Satisfying.”
Bordes back at Firehouse: Pleasanton native’s Louis Armstrong tribute helps kick off fall season at hometown theater
“A Tribute to Louis Armstrong” gives Pleasanton native Jeff Bordes, whose band is performing the concert in his hometown venue, the chance to celebrate the late bandleader who continues to inspire his approach to music and live entertainment.
Livermore on the itinerary for Paula Poundstone’s wide-ranging travels
A Livermore show is set to mark Santa Monica resident Paula Poundstone’s last scheduled appearance in her home state for months to come, with the longtime comedian booked for shows throughout the country through next spring in the latest stretch…
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: Humbled by my Amador Hall of Fame selection
“There aren’t a lot of times when something can render me speechless. But when I got the notice that I was part of the group being inducted into the Amador Hall of Fame, speechless is exactly what I was ……
Football back in action across the Tri-Valley
Friday Night Lights begins this week, and we have nearly a full slate of games on the calendar.
Pleasanton Preps: Tri-Valley Babe Ruth team reaches World Series final
Also: Knight advances to U.S. Amateur quarters; Kropschot earns UFC contract; CYO basketball signups
ReAL Estate
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.”
SRVUSD moves toward selling Danville office site
Public agencies and nonprofits were notified this summer of their eligibility to express interest in acquiring the longtime SRVUSD office site during a mandated priority notice period. If no such entity makes a play, the district aims to get clearance…
Reluctant Danville council denies appeal over church housing project
“We looked at it not as a coincidence, but the timing as another one of those God winks,” CPC Danville lead pastor Tyler Scott told the council. “And so at a time when our town has something that we were…
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