This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s next governor must reckon with a state of extremes — where weather swings from drought to deluge, and ...

Highlighting three writers who reached out in recent weeks (and months) to let us know about their new books in 2026: "Murders in the Marquee" by San Ramon's Dana Mentink, "The Evolution of My Smile" ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 2014, residents and environmental groups ...

Rep. Aisha Wahab and challenger Melissa Hernandez sparred over their priorities, housing policy, data centers and campaign funding in a tense debate Wednesday evening.

The Livermore City Council will consider a few routine items at its Monday night meeting, including a resolution that authorizes the city to accept permanent maintenance and release of security for ...

With the largest olive orchard in the East Bay, Olivina yields renowned extra virgin olive oil with a storied history.

Pleasanton's Museum on Main has hired communications professional and community volunteer Kate Duggan to serve as its next executive director, the nonprofit's fourth leader in as many years.

The Leslie's Pool Supplies store in Crow Canyon Commons has closed as part of the restructuring plan initiated this fall ...

A growing number of Pleasanton residents are calling for the city to implement stronger data privacy guardrails for the fleet of robots that are currently assessing hundreds of streets and roads — ...

Embarcadero Media Foundation has welcomed Emily Lavin, an experienced journalist and East Bay native, as the new division editor for its three Tri-Valley publications.

There are very few givens in the local prep sports scene, but one that certainly seems to ring true every year – the Foothill High girls' volleyball team will be the thick of things at the end of the ...

The Contra Costa County Superior Court’s Wakefield Taylor Courthouse in downtown Martinez in January 2025. (Photo by Jeremy Walsh) A Pleasanton man accused of driving drunk at more than 150 mph in a ...