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Nonprofit journalism
Nonprofit journalism, despite its noble intentions, sometimes falls short of being as user-friendly as it should be. Nonprofit newsrooms often bill themselves as saviors of journalism, but their practice of journalism doesn’t align with their goals.
The most crucial aspect for any newsroom isn’t just being “nonprofit” — it’s about living up to the right values. Tim Hunt posted a blog recently, “Mayor Brown now tuned in to spending.” There is no space in the finish of Tim’s blog for reader commentary. That is an intentional action by the publisher because any commentary may be considered political.
How will this publication be an active participant in local elections to inform the community? There is no user-friendly means for the reader to participate in commentary. What value for the community is this nonprofit publication?
— Michael Austin
Stop airport expansion
Halt Livermore Airport expansion! End Livermore’s bad-faith secret, non-public behind-the scenes maneuvering. Any future airport plans are more than Livermore’s sole decision; this would greatly impact Pleasanton, Dublin and the whole of the Tri-Valley area.
Our communities do not need or want an increase in noise or air pollution. The airport greatly impacts our quality of life in Pleasanton. It is difficult to have our windows open because the noise of the airplanes is so very loud. Please think of the children and elderly with breathing issues. Please do not do this to the Tri-Valley.
Please stop this effort now!
— Teresa Basalyga
Thank you to supporters of PCAC’s ‘A Night in Paris’
Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council wishes to thank those who attended and supported “A Night in Paris” fundraiser on April 13. The profits will be used to continue our educational programs.
A special thanks goes to the events’ sponsors Lynn and Joan Seppala, Wente Vineyards, Community Health Education Foundation (CHEF), NCL, Jean King, IPAC, Inc, Insperity HR Services, UNCLE Credit Union, The CoolTones Big Band, On the Vine Catering and Alameda County Supervisors Nate Miley and David Haubert.
Other community contributors, in-kind donors and local businesses who supported the fundraiser also helped to make the Parisian night one to remember. PCAC also wishes to thank Mayor Karla Brown who presented a special proclamation recognizing April as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month on behalf of the Pleasanton City Council at the event.
The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council’s mission for over 44 years as a nonprofit is to encourage, support and promote the arts in Pleasanton schools and the local community to reflect our cultural diversity and inspire all. Visit PleasantonArts.org to learn more about our nonprofit.
Thank you for keeping the arts a vibrant part of our community.
— Kelly Cousins, PCAC board president
An Evening with Paula Cole
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening with Paula Cole and so did the rest of the audience: she clearly has an enthusiastic and appreciative following!
We enjoyed the stories/intros between songs in which she shared bits of her past, career and insights into what led to her write each song, making each one more interesting. Her voice and style are reminiscent of Joni Mitchell. She had two very talented musicians accompanying her on bass, electric and acoustic guitars. I would definitely see her again! I was surprised the show wasn’t sold out.
Thank you to you, the Weekly and the Bankhead for the tickets!
— Kathleen Hall
Spring into action
White Pony Express is committed to recovering and delivering surplus fresh food to ensure everyone has access to nutritious food choices. Neighbor helping neighbor is the cornerstone of their volunteer-powered model and is the most effective safeguard against hunger and poverty. By sharing good food with our neighbors in need, WPE aims to build unity and a community where no one suffers from want when there is a means of aiding them.
WPE’s Food Rescue Program operates seven days a week, rescuing a daily average of 10,000-plus pounds of high-quality, surplus, fresh food from over 75 local food outlets. This nutritious food is redistributed within 24 hours to 98 nonprofit partners who feed the most vulnerable individuals in our county. Through this work, they not only address food insecurity, but also health outcomes, the reduction of harmful greenhouse gasses, and learning capacity for students at 16 school sites.
This spring is about new beginnings and transformation at WPE with a move to new headquarters on the horizon. The new home will allow the organization to expand its services and efficiency, while providing a welcoming environment for the dedicated volunteers that are the heartbeat of the operation. The move will also increase their ability to store donated fresh food by 250%!
WPE’s “Spring into Action” campaign is underway and all donations up to $100,000 will be matched. WPE relies on individuals like you to ensure they can meet the increasing demand for fresh, healthy food among our highest need neighbors. Together we will ensure that everyone has access to the food their bodies need!
— Trish Heaney, communication and marketing manager, White Pony Express