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Celebrating this milestone with a grateful heart
For our republic to have stood for this long—through many challenges internal and external—is both a gift and a call to continued action…
Family at the fair
“Every Alameda County Fair is different – and that’s certainly the case when you have a child with you.”
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.”
A full plate of food choices at the Alameda County Fair
Global food, new creative Foodies Choice candidates, plus hot dogs and more await fairgoers.
Learning America’s history to celebrate 250th
I had the opportunity to preview the movie, “Young Washington” that opens this weekend in theaters. Over the past few months, I have read and watched a lot of American history dating back to the colonies, the Revolutionary War and the years following…
Anybody there?? Tri-Valley school districts gut communications teams yet again
“It’s uncomfortable saying goodbye to professionals I’ve forged working relationships with over a half-decade or more. Even more unsettling: realizing just how low public communications ranks on school districts’ lists of funding priorities and essential functions.”
BART tunnel under San Jose rivals high-speed rail boondoggle
As one who has railed about the boondoggle known as the California high-speed rail, it’s sad to note that the horrible inefficiency and mismanagement that characterizes that agency is not limited to it. It seems to be a disease that runs through transit systems.
Sidewinder and Occasio for spirits and wine
Sidewinder Spirits and lounge and Occasio Winery in Livermore offer well-crafted cocktails, spirits and wine from the same master distiller-winemaker.
Funky sendoff: Retiring superintendent reflects on Dublin tenure – and this rough final year
Although he’s proud of what Dublin Unified School District achieved during his five-year tenure, 2025-26 didn’t exactly play out the way Chris Funk envisioned his final year as a superintendent would.
U.S. World Cup: Do you believe?
After years of promotion, the World Cup finally starts today. It’s co-hosted by America, Canada and Mexico, a first, and a logistical and financial challenge for fans trying to follow their team.
Fun fact: Ground squirrels are a keystone species!
California ground squirrels are a keystone species. But what does that mean? And can they be garden pests at the same time?
What a weekend: Tri-Valley Twist, The Longest Table, Palate, Family Campout and so much more
“There is so much going on in the region this weekend – and the excitement and activity start with Tri-Valley Twist.”
Calabrigo is wise interim choice for Pleasanton
Good call by the Pleasanton City Council to install longtime Danville town manager Joe Calabrigo as the interim city manager.
School Profile: University of Oregon
UO has an appealing mix of achievable admissions, distinctive academic options, an inclusive community, spirit and sports that very few large state schools can equal…
Election arrives: Zone 7, county seats, ballot measures, Congress and more for Tri-Valley
“Like many of you, our team anxiously awaits next Tuesday and the primary election in California when more than a dozen issues with direct Tri-Valley implications will be contested.”
Tony Gemignani stretches his pizza empire to Livermore
The famed pizza making craft of Tony Gemignani is revealed at Slice House with a wide-ranging menu of slices and whole pies.
Government regulation runs amuck in California
If you want to know what President Donald Trump’s war against regulation is all about look no farther than the California air boards…
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