New Podcast Episode: The Power of the Avocado Smoothie Join host local functional medicine physician Dr. Rekha Murali, MD, IFMCP, and guest Smitha Kennedy for an informative conversation on the health benefits of one of nature's most nutritious foods—the avocado. Discover how this simple superfood can support heart health, brain function, gut health, healthy aging, and overall wellness, along with practical tips for creating a delicious, nutrient-rich avocado smoothie that can easily become part of your
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spectrum Community Services Announces New Meals on Wheels Partnership with Open Heart KitchenAfter nearly 30 years of partnership with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Spectrum will continue uninterrupted meal delivery for homebound seniors through a new mission-aligned collaboration with Open Heart Kitchen. Livermore, CA — July 8, 2026 — Spectrum Community Services is happy to announce a new partnership with Open Heart Kitchen to support its Meals on Wheels program serving
LIVERMORE, Calif. (June 30, 2026) — If you have noticed a sudden, earthy or musty taste and smell in your tap water recently, your nose is working exactly as nature intended. Zone 7 Water Agency wants to reassure Tri-Valley residents that this seasonal aesthetic change poses absolutely no health risk, and the water remains entirely safe to drink and use. The odor is caused by a naturally occurring organic compound called geosmin, which peaks in surface water supplies from the Sacramento-San Joaquin
Our new center gives us expanded opportunities to help you and your family feel their best. We can’t wait to serve you at our new location. Hopyard Care Center 5075 Hopyard Road Pleasanton, CA 94588 Imaging: CT, DEXA,Mammography, MRI,Ultrasound and X-rayPediatric Urgent CarePhysical Therapy
Starting August 3, 2026, Pediatric Urgent Care will be in Sutter's new Hopyard Care Center! We’re excited to announce that Pediatric Urgent Care is moving! Our new building gives us expanded opportunities to help you and your family feel their best. We can’t wait to serve you at our new location. Opening August 3, 2026! Hopyard Care Center 5075 Hopyard Road Suite 130 Pleasanton, CA 94588
Wheels Offers Livermore Independence Day Event Shuttle ServiceContinuous Service between Las Positas College and the Airport Event Area LIVERMORE, Calif. Wheels will be providing a special shuttle service on July 4 to the Livermore Independence Day Event from Las Positas College (LPC). The shuttle, operating as Wheels Route 74, starts service at 9:00 a.m. with continuous service throughout and immediately following the event. Riders should board at the LPC bus stop in the college's traffic circle.
6/12/26 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Museum on Main Goes Wicket Crazy with Cricket Exhibit The sport of cricket has enjoyed amazing growth in the Bay Area over the last couple of decades, as immigrants from South Asia and other parts of the former British Empire turn their passion for the game into leagues and fields and training facilities and tickets sold for professional matches. Thousands of young cricketers play in the Bay Area’s youth leagues every year, and several training facilities
Free Rides for Youth All Summer on Wheels LIVERMORE, Calif. – Wheels is providing FREE bus service for youth all summer long with its annual Summer Youth Ride Free promotion. This promotion makes it easy for kids and teens to explore all the opportunities available throughout the Tri-Valley. No verification or pass necessary, just say Youth Ride Free! Parents can use this special offer to deliver the kids safely and reliably to jobs, sports, and recreation programs. The promotion offers an
A bad hire can cost 30% of annual salary, according to the U.S. Department of Labor — making your first few hires some of the highest-stakes decisions you'll face as a new business owner. For companies growing in Pleasanton's active business community, getting the hiring process right early isn't just good management; it directly determines whether your venture builds momentum or burns through resources. California's labor laws add another layer of complexity that catches new employers off guard.
Small business owners in Pleasanton face the same economic uncertainty felt nationwide, but local resilience often comes from clear planning, diversified revenue, and strong community ties. Recession-proofing isn’t about predicting downturns — it’s about building a business that can absorb shocks and stay steady when customer behavior shifts. In brief: Strengthen cash reserves and control expenses early Diversify revenue streams to reduce dependency on any single segment Build deeper customer