City Center gearing up for return of Holi Festival this weekend
Each year the event transforms Bishop Ranch Drive into a vibrant celebration of color, music and community. Recognized as an ancient Hindu celebration, Holi marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of light over darkness, according to a statement from event organizers.
Curtis on Tour performing in Del Valle Fine Arts concert
Del Valle Fine Arts is presenting four musicians from the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia for its concert this weekend at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore.
‘PAL’s Pals’ exhibit features 65 young Bay Area artists
The creative talents of middle and high school students from throughout the Bay Area will be showcased at the Museum on Main in downtown Pleasanton for the next week.
Santa Rita Jail inmate dead after being found injured inside cell
A 37-year-old inmate died earlier this week after he was found severely injured inside his cell in Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
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Residents voice frustration over proposed cuts to city amenities at budget committee meeting
Dozens of Pleasanton residents — both young and old — flooded the library meeting room last week where the city’s Budget Advisory Committee confirmed the list of 28 potential budget reductions for the city manager to review and present to the City Council in a few months.
Ex-SRVUSD teacher Moseby defends himself against child sex abuse allegations
A former biology teacher and cheer coach facing allegations of sexual assault and harassment from former students in both a criminal case set to go to trial this month and a parallel civil case initiated last year has spoken out for the first time on public record with court filings last month in the latter…
Gov. Newsom appoints three judges in Alameda, San Francisco counties
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed three Superior Court judges for Alameda County and San Francisco County.
Las Positas College set to premiere ‘Sueños’ musical
Las Positas College, in collaboration with the college’s actor conservatory program, will be debuting a brand new production, “Sueños: Our American Musical,” this weekend which follows the story of a young Mexican American composer from San Francisco with dreams of going to Juilliard.
Luxury senior housing complex coming to Dublin
Dublin is on track to be home to a new senior housing project next year, with an official groundbreaking ceremony for The Whitford on the horizon this spring that developers say will introduce luxury senior living to the growing city.
Livermore Councilman Barrientos investigated by FPPC for potential ‘conflict of interest’ in Garaventa Hills vote
The Fair Political Practices Commission is conducting a committee-initiated investigation into Livermore Councilmember Ben Barrientos for allegedly violating conflict of interest provisions of the Political Reform Act last year.
Pleasanton council to review updated plans for a residential development in East Pleasanton
The Pleasanton City Council will once again be reviewing an application Tuesday night for a residential development in East Pleasanton that could look to build a total of 697 units, which include a mix of housing types and unit sizes.
Amador-Foothill joint musical ‘The Addams Family’ debuts this weekend
America’s favorite spooky and kooky family will be brought to life over the next two weekends as students from Foothill and Amador Valley high schools get set to perform their annual joint spring musical, “The Addams Family”.
Patelco hires chief risk officer
Patelco Credit Union has hired Mani Massoomi to serve as its new chief risk officer, a new role that aims to help strengthen Patelco’s risk management capabilities and safeguard its members.
