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If natural light and flexible living spaces are high on your wish list, this Pleasanton Meadows gem deserves a closer look. This thoughtfully expanded 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an open, airy feel while still giving everyone their own space — ideal for modern family living.

The unique floor plan includes two bedrooms on the main level and two upstairs, including an en-suite retreat. Sunlight pours into the main living areas thanks to the smart expansion, highlighting the updated kitchen with quartz countertops, Moroccan tile backsplash, and refreshed cabinetry. Both bathrooms have been beautifully remodeled with custom tile, and stylish LVP flooring runs throughout, layered over original hardwood.

The expanded family room features a built-in desk and cabinetry — perfect for work-from-home life. Outside, low-water zeroscape landscaping keeps maintenance easy, while the east-facing stone patio is made for morning coffee and afternoon wind-downs. Located near top-rated Pleasanton schools and within the beloved Pleasanton Meadows Cabana Club, this home checks all the right boxes.

If you want more information about this home or are interested about other options or are thinking about listing your home, reach out to Katie Moe at Connect California Homes.

Congrats to Cristina Colindres, she is our WINNER and will receive a custom box of cheese, meat & goodies each month for a yearfrom The Cheese Parlor! Thank you to everyone who entered, I have some more amazing giveaways lined up SOON! And a huge thanks to The Cheese Parlor!

Speaking of giveaways, we have a 4-pack of tickets to see The Addams Family Musical this weekend at the Bankhead Theater!

They’re creepy, they’re kooky — and they’re coming to downtown Livermore.

🎟 Winner chooses:
• Saturday 1/17 at 7pm
• Sunday 1/18 at 1pm

Check out our Instagram Page for a chance to win. Click here!

Last week I wrote about how Dublin has been one of California’s fastest growing cities for years and that the growth may be slowing down. The poll quesiton was:

Dublin has grown quickly over the years. What should come next?
A. Continue building housing and infrastructure
B. Pause growth and focus on what’s already here

OVER 80% of you voted that option B, to pause growth, is the way to go.

You’ve seen me write about the Festival of Undiscovered Grapes over the past few weeks. 60+ Wineries, all are boutique small producers, and they come from some of California’s best wine regions. Case in point, Paso Robles - one of my absolute favorite wine regions. Paso wineries in attendance include Absolution Cellars, Alta Colina, Brecon Estate, Derby, Giornata, McPrice Myers, Tablas Creek, and many more!

The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes takes place in San Jose on Saturday, January 31, from 12–5 PM. Boutique producers from Paso Robles, Sonoma, Livermore Valley, Lodi, Santa Barbara, and beyond will be pouring an impressive lineup of wines. Even better, many of the winemakers will be on hand pouring their own wines — meaning you can ask questions, hear their stories, and connect directly with the people behind what’s in your glass.

BONUS for Tri-Valley Explorer readers. VIP Tickets have a lot of perks and are almost sold out!

1.VIP Tickets: Special 2-ticket pack for $220 (a $30 savings) - Click Here. Tons of great perks with VIP tickets: Lodi Wine Seminar, early entry to the Tasting Arena, FREE delivery of any wines you order, one item from food purveyors ($15 value), a festival t-shirt, and other swag!

2. General Admission Tickets: Save $10 on each ticket with this special link.