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Pleasanton Downtown Association Names New Director
Pleasanton native Gabrielle Welk spent four years as PDA's events director.

I am excited to start as Patch's permanent Tri-Valley editor and dig deep into the communities of Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore. I previously worked as a field editor for Agoura Hills, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, and Northridge-Chatsworth. I took a brief detour to report for the Beverly Hills Courier, then rejoined Patch as a roving editor and California general assignment editor. Before then I was the Associate Editor of the Jewish Journal, a biweekly paper covering the Jewish community north of Boston. I grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, a small, seaside town north of Boston, and graduated from Bard College in New York, and then got my masters in teaching from New York University. I'm excited to get to know the Tri-Valley. Feel free to send any story ideas to michael.wittner@patch.com.
Pleasanton native Gabrielle Welk spent four years as PDA's events director.

The condo features two beds, two baths, a private balcony, and lots of building amenities. Open houses are Thursday and Friday
Kara Klotchman, who served as LDI's marketing and operations director for 6 years, takes over for Ruby Lopez-Villareal.
Employees at Optical Illusions at City Center fought off four robbers, some of whom were armed with metal tools. One suspect is in custody.
Authorities released the name of a San Leandro woman who died in a rollover crash last weekend.
An initial list from the GSA stated that several large office buildings in San Francisco, Sacramento, and San Bruno could be closed or sold.
Authorities released the name of a 57-year-old San Leandro woman who died after a truck she was in crashed and overturned.
A regional water control board is investigating whether PFAS from the LPFD training facility have discharged into surface or groundwater.
The wine store and restaurant is coming back soon as Kaias Island Kitchen & Bar.
New tariffs on products imported from Mexico and Canada could cost the typical California family thousands a year, according to studies.
Around 500 protesters gathered in Dublin Saturday to protest rumors that the shuttered FCI Dublin will house ICE detainees.
Spring and summer registration + State of the City address + new finance director + Symphonic Band concert + more
DUSD said it's recommending expulsion for 3 students following the Feb. 20 fight, but a hearing and school board vote must follow.
The city council will review a staff recommendation for further hikes from 2026-29, but will not vote for a few more months.
The council will hear an update on DEI initiatives, which include expanded training, strengthened law enforcement transparency, and more.
The council will move forward an agreement ensuring 43 affordable units at 3040 Fostoria Way .
Jennifer Wakeman, who has previously served as the finance manager for several East Bay cities, takes over March 10.
A passenger died after a truck flipped over in a crash at Sycamore Valley Road and Camino Ramon, police said.
A bus traveling on northbound I-680 caught fire Saturday night, but everyone got out in time.
Several downtown Livermore streets will be closed Sunday for the Livermore Valley Half Marathon.