Pleasanton
Pleasanton Express invites questions for Oct. 14 candidate forum
Residents are invited to submit questions for a live political forum featuring Atascosa County commissioner candidates on Oct. 14.
Reese HardySeptember 16, 20261 min read
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Ten Bay Area venues host Mid-Autumn Moon Festival events in September
Community groups and museums across the Bay Area are hosting ten distinct events to mark the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, featuring cultural performances, food, and family activities.
Reese HardySeptember 16, 20262 min read
Pleasanton
USDA allocates $4 million to address sharpshooter threat to vineyards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released emergency funds to support California efforts to control the glassy-winged sharpshooter and protect the state's wine industry.
Reese HardySeptember 16, 20261 min read
Pleasanton
Woman’s Club of Pleasanton donates hydration supplies to volunteer firefighters
The Woman’s Club of Pleasanton provided a pallet of bottled water and Gatorade to support local volunteer fire departments.
Reese HardySeptember 15, 20261 min read
Pleasanton
Pleasanton resident proposes changes to Bernal Community Park
A long-time Pleasanton resident suggests transforming the undeveloped Bernal property into a more usable space with lawns, water features, or recreational facilities.
Reese HardySeptember 15, 20262 min read
Pleasanton
Prop. 13 tax savings narrowed in much of the Bay Area
A data analysis found that the difference between estimated home values and taxable assessments declined in six Bay Area counties from 2017 through 2025.
Reese HardySeptember 14, 20262 min read
Pleasanton
Pleasanton Gas Prices Tick Up to $6.0565 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 14, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.0565 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
Reese HardySeptember 14, 20261 min read
Pleasanton
Pleasanton Gas Prices Edge Higher to $6.0401 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 13, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.0401 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
Reese HardySeptember 13, 20261 min read
Pleasanton
Pleasanton Gas Prices Climb to $6.0277 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 12, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.0277 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
Reese HardySeptember 12, 20261 min read
Pleasanton
Pleasanton Gas Prices Tick Up to $5.9740 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 11, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $5.9740 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
Reese HardySeptember 12, 20261 min read
Julie Makinen to Lead Embarcadero Media Foundation as CEO
Veteran journalist Julie Makinen has been appointed publisher and CEO of the nonprofit Embarcadero Media Foundation, effective October 19.
Reese HardySeptember 11, 20262 min read
Pleasanton
California orders Health Net to extend assisted living coverage through year-end
State regulators mandated that Health Net keep assisted living services active for Medi-Cal members until December after the insurer's abrupt termination plans caused widespread disruption.
Reese HardySeptember 11, 20263 min read
Pleasanton
LPFD to hold 9/11 anniversary ceremony at Station 1
The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department is hosting a public memorial event on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks.
Reese HardySeptember 11, 20261 min read
Pleasanton
Maison Benoit French Bakery to Open in Pleasanton Downtown
The acclaimed Danville bakery plans to open a second location at 337 Main Street in early 2027, occupying the former Bank of America branch.
Reese HardySeptember 10, 20261 min read
Pleasanton
Spare the Air Alert Issued for Pleasanton Amid High Heat
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a Spare the Air Alert for Pleasanton and the broader region due to expected high temperatures and poor air circulation.
Hollis PruettSeptember 9, 20262 min read
Pleasanton
Medi-Cal assisted living coverage gaps leave rural seniors with fewer options
A California brother fought to secure assisted living for his sister, highlighting how Medi-Cal waivers are unavailable in most of the state's counties.
Reese HardySeptember 8, 20261 min read
Pleasanton
Good News Bears seeks storage; student launches music workshop
A local nonprofit is looking for space to store stuffed animals, while a high school freshman introduces a new music education initiative.
Reese HardySeptember 5, 20262 min read
Pleasanton
Stanford Health Care to cut 95 staff roles in Palo Alto
Stanford Health Care announced it will terminate 95 employees in its technology and administrative divisions, with the action taking effect in November.
Reese HardySeptember 5, 20261 min read
Pleasanton
Pleasanton church honors local emergency personnel
Lighthouse Baptist Church held an annual event to recognize Tri-Valley first responders for their service to the community.
Reese HardySeptember 4, 20261 min read
Pleasanton
Bay Area hosts Scottish games and other festivals for Labor Day weekend
The Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton will host the Scottish Highland Gathering and Games, alongside several other regional festivals scheduled for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Reese HardySeptember 4, 20262 min read
Pleasanton
Catholic Community of Pleasanton marks 125th anniversary with special mass
The Catholic Community of Pleasanton held a 125th anniversary celebration last weekend, featuring a mass led by Bishop Michael C. Barber.
Reese HardySeptember 3, 20261 min read