Jeanita Lyman

San Francisco

Staff Reporter at Embarcadero Media

Staff Reporter at Danville San Ramon

Staff Reporter at Pleasanton Weekly

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Articles

Danville council officially appoints Williams as new town manager

3 days ago | danvillesanramon.com | Jeanita Lyman

Assistant Town Manager Tai Williams. (Photo courtesy Town of Danville)The Danville Town Council finalized their pick for the next town manager this week, with Assistant Town Manager Tai Williams now set to officially take the reins from outgoing Joe Calabrigo upon his retirement at the end of the month. The council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve Williams’ contract effective July 1 through June 2027.
Discrimination lawsuit against Workday moves forward

3 days ago | pleasantonweekly.com | Jeanita Lyman

A lawsuit against a Tri-Valley enterprise software company is continuing to make its way through the courts, with the case now being considered a collective action following a judge’s order last month. The case was initially brought forward by Derek Mobley in 2023, alleging that he was discriminated against on the basis of age, race and disability by employers using Workday’s platform in their hiring process.
LARPD sues East Bay Parks over tax-sharing dispute

3 days ago | pleasantonweekly.com | Jeanita Lyman

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is suing the East Bay Regional Park District and seeking to exit a longstanding tax-sharing agreement between the two entities on allegations that the latter has failed to uphold its end of the deal in delivering local improvements.
Swalwell introduces bill calling for changes to U.S. Marshals Service

5 days ago | pleasantonweekly.com | Jeanita Lyman

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) is among a group of lawmakers leading the charge for proposed new legislation that would shift oversight of the U.S. Marshals Service from the executive to the judicial branch amid increased pressure and threats against judges in the early months of the current presidential administration. Swalwell introduced the Maintaining Authority and Restoring Security to Halt the Abuse of Law (MARSHALS) Act alongside Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) and Rep.
San Ramon commission to consider approving Eden Housing project

5 days ago | danvillesanramon.com | Jeanita Lyman

Rendering of the proposed Eden Housing project slated for 2454 Camino Ramon. (Photo courtesy City of San Ramon). The San Ramon Planning Commission is poised to review and take a vote on a proposed affordable housing project near Iron Horse Middle School and across the street from the 404-unit City Village project as plans to redevelop the Bishop Ranch area continue to take shape.
Specialty car shop owner out on bail after arrest for fraud

1 week ago | pleasantonweekly.com | Jeanita Lyman

The owner of a former Pleasanton specialty car dealership is out of jail as of last week after being granted bail, which was set at $4 million, amid outcry from his alleged victims in court. Ken Mattson, the owner of the now-shuttered Specialty Sales Classics in downtown Pleasanton, spent almost a week in jail for allegedly defrauding investors. He was taken into custody May 22 and released Wednesday (May 28) to his home in Sonoma.
Danville council poised to promote assistant town manager to succeed Calabrigo

1 week ago | pleasantonweekly.com | Jeanita Lyman

The Danville Town Council is set to vote next week on the appointment of a new town manager as Joe Calabrigo prepares for retirement at the end of next month. Assistant Town Manager Tai Williams is the council’s pick for Calabrigo’s successor following a series of closed session meetings on the topic, with an employment agreement for her appointment on the table at the upcoming council meeting.
Danville council poised to promote assistant town manager to succeed Calabrigo

1 week ago | danvillesanramon.com | Jeanita Lyman

Assistant Town Manager Tai Williams. (Photo courtesy Town of Danville)The Danville Town Council is set to vote next week on the appointment of a new town manager as Joe Calabrigo prepares for retirement at the end of next month. Assistant Town Manager Tai Williams is the council’s pick for Calabrigo’s successor following a series of closed session meetings on the topic, with an employment agreement for her appointment on the table at the upcoming council meeting.
Health Archives

1 week ago | pleasantonweekly.com | Cierra Bailey |Jeanita Lyman |Jude Strzemp |Christian Trujano

An audience of community leaders, investors, innovators and health care professionals gathered in Dublin at ZEISS Medical Technology earlier this month to discuss innovations and investment opportunities in women’s health.
Tri-Valley youth make top 100 in national spelling bee

1 week ago | danvillesanramon.com | Jeanita Lyman

Rithvi Balajee (left), Aiden Meng (center), and Aren Lee (right) represented the Tri-Valley in the 100th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, with all three placing in the top 100 among 243 contestants from across the country. (Photos courtesy Scripps National Spelling Bee)Three Tri-Valley students were in Washington DC this week to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, marking the first time on the national stage for two and a return for one.