Pleasanton forums weigh $42m PFAS water fix before Nov. 3 vote
Tri-Valley voters gather at Pleasanton Senior Center and Firehouse Arts Center to evaluate City Council candidates, $42 million Zone 7…
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San Jose Residents Demand Temporary Moratorium as Officials Present Draft Data Center Development Standards
Nearly two hours of public testimony at City Hall highlight concerns over diesel generator emissions, water cooling rules, and two…
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Brentwood and Tri-Valley Leaders Partner with Joby Aviation for Public Air Taxi Flight Simulator Showcase
Civic demonstration brings panoramic flight control simulators to East County ahead of regional urban air mobility vertiport planning.
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San Ramon Finalizes Engineering Contracts for Iron Horse Trail Multimodal Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon
Elevated pedestrian and cyclist span will eliminate grade-level highway delays while linking Bishop Ranch corporate campus directly to…
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Dublin City Council Opens Public Selection for Landmark Public Sculpture at Tassajara Road Plaza
Residents invited to review and vote on three commissioned finalist installations designed for the central transit hub at Dublin…
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Dublin City Council Approves Landmark Advisory Commission Consolidation to Streamline Civic Reviews
Restructuring unites community services and heritage oversight under single civic body while students celebrate historic Emerald High…
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Pleasanton and San Ramon Municipal Planners Slash 10-Year Capital Infrastructure Deficit to $61 Million
Comprehensive audit of arterial roadways, storm drains, and municipal facilities confirms strategic reserve allocations trimmed…
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NVIDIA Releases Vera Rubin Architecture Specifications to Open Compute Project to Combat AI Datacenter Power Grid Strains
Santa Clara semiconductor titan standardizes 800V direct-to-chip liquid cooling and modular interfaces for gigawatt-scale AI factories
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San Ramon City Council Advances Bishop Ranch Clean Transit Corridor and Autonomous Commuter Shuttles
Municipal partnership with Sunset Development deploys zero-emission electric circulators and protected multi-use lanes connecting City…
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Civic Center Library starts hands-on floor loom weaving series
Community art program pairs master textile instructors with East Bay crafters to explore traditional four-harness floor loom…
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San Ramon Appoints Captain Becky Chestnut Next Police Chief Following Carlson Retirement
Veteran law enforcement leader brings nineteen years of municipal and county experience to head San Ramon Police Department beginning…
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AC Transit moves Newark Boulevard stop for utility construction
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has announced the temporary closure and relocation of the Newark Boulevard bus stop at…
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Oakland halts new data centers for 45 days
The Oakland City Council has enacted an emergency 45-day moratorium on new commercial data center developments, passing the landmark…
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Richmond mayoral hopefuls split on policing and youth investment
Candidates vying to lead the city of Richmond engaged in a spirited debate over crime prevention and law enforcement strategies on…
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Hayward council panel plans April 5 session on business vitality
The Hayward Council Economic Development Committee will assemble for its scheduled municipal policy meeting on Monday, April 5, 2027,…
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Six El Cerrito council candidates tackle budget and public safety
Six candidates campaigning for the El Cerrito City Council gathered at the historic Veterans Memorial Association hall this week for a…
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Construction closes AC Transit stops on Hayward’s Farnsworth Street
Commuters in southern Alameda County adjusted to temporary transit detours on Wednesday, September 30, as AC Transit temporarily…
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College district guides international students through visa updates
The Contra Costa Community College District held a briefing to guide international students on updated federal immigration regulations…
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Robots start measuring Pleasanton sidewalks for the city's ADA plan
Pleasanton has put small robots on its sidewalks to document accessibility barriers for its ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
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Walking-speed robots map Pleasanton sidewalk barriers through November
Pleasanton has put small robots on its sidewalks to document accessibility barriers for its ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
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Dublin sets two meetings on 19 homes revived at Schaefer Ranch
Dublin will hold community meetings Sept. 23 and 24 on a proposal for 19 single-family homes at Schaefer Ranch.
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Livermore police partner with Meadowlark Dairy to reward safe bicyclists
There are 40 coins, each good for one free ice cream, and no way to apply for one.
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Ride safely in Livermore and police may reward you with ice cream
There are 40 coins, each good for one free ice cream, and no way to apply for one.
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Pleasanton approves Zone 7 deal guaranteeing 3,500 acre-feet a year
Pleasanton has bought all of its water from Zone 7 since PFAS detections took its wells offline in 2022.
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Livermore installs three digital kiosks downtown; none switched on yet
Three interactive kiosks are now in place outside the City Council Chamber, in the Civic Center Library and at the L Street Parking…
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Livermore cancels uncontested races and appoints Marchand mayor
Livermore will not hold a mayoral race this November.
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Tim Sbranti takes over as chair of Innovation Tri-Valley
Innovation Tri-Valley named its 2026-27 board Thursday.
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Five Tri-Valley mayors take questions at Livermore chamber luncheon
Mayors from Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon answer questions Thursday at Garre Vineyard & Winery in Livermore.
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Livermore opens candidate filing for Nov. 3 election; closes Aug. 7
The nomination period for Livermore's Nov. 3 General Municipal Election is open and closes Aug. 7.
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Livermore police add two ways to give to Stuff the Cruiser drive
The school supply drive now takes drop-offs at the police lobby, in-person donations at Walmart on Aug. 1, and Amazon e-gift cards by…
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All fireworks are illegal in Livermore, with fines up to $500
Livermore bans every kind of firework, including safe and sane ones bought in other cities.
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