The Livermore planning commission granted a conditional use permit last week, allowing the Blanco Modern venue to open as a downtown event center.
In Pleasanton, the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District identified an invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito. The city has advised residents to take steps to reduce the population of these disease-carrying insects.
Other local updates include a new Alameda County ordinance strengthening the fireworks ban ahead of the Fourth of July, which expands liability to property owners and allows fines up to $1,000 for repeat violations. Additionally, the Pleasanton Weekly received General Excellence and nine other first-place honors at the California Journalism Awards.
