Plea deal closes federal investigation into 2022 fentanyl overdose death in Dublin
More than three years after federal prosecutors brought charges against two then-teenagers for procuring and distributing fentanyl-containing pills that led to a Dublin victim’s overdose death, the case has come to an end with both defendants pleading guilty to lesser charges for reduced sentences.
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Danville patisserie set to open second location in downtown Pleasanton
Maison Benoit, a burgeoning French bakery based in Danville, is opening up a second location in downtown Pleasanton in the new year, its owner confirmed on Wednesday.
Childcare facility in Dublin expands under new ownership months after state’s determination of fault in toddler’s death
A childcare center in Dublin, found by the state responsible for the death of a toddler last year, received the green light recently for a change of ownership licensing conversion that also expands its capacity and permitted age range.
Danville council candidates kick off Tri-Valley forum series as election season heats up
A group of the San Ramon Valley’s elected officials, hopeful candidates, and civically engaged citizens gathered in Danville this week to hear from the three Town Council candidates vying for two at-large seats in an election forum.
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Lifestyle
Perspective on aging: Turn, turn, turn – the season I’m in
“Life keeps moving forward, time marches on, and we get older every single day, whether we want to or not. The challenge is to find a way — by hook or by crook — to put a positive spin on the declines and indignities that come along with aging.”
Letters: Understanding Tourette’s syndrome in our community | Congrats, Mr. Silva! | Boulders on Santa Rita
“We live in an educated, culturally diverse community that prides itself on inclusion. Yet, visible physical disabilities and neurological differences remain deeply misunderstood and too often met with open disdain rather than simple human kindness.”
Community Briefs: Danville Concours d’Elegance | Teen Citizen award | ‘Mortified’ at Village Theatre | Diablo Road work | Election forums next week |
Danville’s 21st annual celebration of classic vehicles and its downtown neighborhood to raise funds for Parkinson’s Disease research and treatment is on tap for this weekend. See that and more in Community Briefs…
A&E
‘BINGO!’ Inside Tri-Valley game hall that serves as ongoing fundraiser for local nonprofits
Hunched over cards with daubers in hand, folks await a number-letter pairing from their nests of food and drink at cafeteria-style tables. A ball is announced and the relative silence is cut with chatter as a player yells “BINGO!” and wins hundreds of dollars.
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…
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.
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: Amador flag football team building momentum in 2026
This year the Dons entered the season with a lot of experience and jumped out to a 10-2 mark, including a 13-12 win over Cardinal Newman last Friday, ending a 29-game winning streak by the Cardinals.
Strong start with non-league schedule for (most) Tri-Valley football teams
Here is a look at the EBAL football teams through the first three weeks of the season…
Tracy High football coach, Pleasanton native accused of recording students in locker room
The head coach of Tracy High School’s varsity football team – who grew up in Pleasanton and suited up for the Amador Valley Dons in the mid-1990s – was arrested Friday after police allege he secretly videorecorded students changing in…
ReAL Estate
‘They kind of lost rational reason’: Property owners, city litigate land use at Dublin’s eastern edge
A years-long legal battle involving the city of Dublin and the owners of a parcel in town is poised for a trial by jury next year as both sides butt heads over control of the land through which the proposed…
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.
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.
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