An 18-year-old Pleasant Hill resident was one of around 50 people who spoke at the "Save the Pleasant Hill Dome" appeal hearing. Here's a video of his speech.
Attorney Mark Wolfe is concerned about the cumulative impact on air quality from the Crossroads Shopping Center project and Buskirk Avenue widening going on at once.
The Pleasant Hill City Council voted 3-2 in the early hours of Tuesday morning to deny an appeal that would save the "dome" theater from demolition.
Around 50 people got up to speak during the public hearing to save Pleasant Hill's "dome" theater from demolition.
Updated: The appeal was denied and after the Pleasant Hill City Council held a 7-hour public hearing. Look back on the live Twitter feed from the meeting here.
The fate of the CinéArts "dome" theater will be decided in a public hearing 7:30 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill City Hall. Follow live updates on Pleasant Hill Patch.
Here's a sneak preview of the new facility, which is projected to open in winter this year.
The demolition permit issued by the City of Pleasant Hill has been put on hold pending an appeal after the "Save the Pleasant Hill Dome" group sought legal help.
It's lights out at the "dome" — for now.
The "Save the Pleasant Hill Dome" group raised money to pay for a lawyer, who has requested that the city rescind the demolition permit until an appeal decision has been made.
The frame for the new building in Pleasant Hill Park gives a preview of what the final structure will look like.
A public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on May 6 at City Hall.
The demonstration is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The city has 45 days to respond to the appeal submitted by the "Save the Pleasant Hill Dome" group on April 8, but demolition could still go ahead in the meantime.
The Pleasant Hill City Council will consider an appeal filed by "dome" supporters. Meanwhile, a demolition permit for the 46-year-old theater has already been issued.
The "Save the Dome" group will hold a demonstration April 6 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the CinéArts theater in Pleasant Hill.
The Pleasant Hill Architectural Review Commission decided Thursday to approve SyWest development plans. The design will include a memorial to the "dome" theater, which will be demolished and replaced by a sporting goods store.
The Pleasant Hill Architectural Review Commission will consider final approval of plans to demolish the 'dome' theater as part of development of the Crossroads Shopping Center.
Dozens gathered at Pleasant Hill City Hall Thursday to urge Congress to close loopholes in laws regulating background checks in firearm purchases.
In rally at Pleasant Hill City Hall, Mayor Michael Harris advocates closing loopholes for criminal background checks in gun transactions.
Steven Lawrence gets an 'A' or an 'F' depending on whom you ask. What mark do you think the supe deserves on his report card?
Michael Harris on the fate of the CineArts dome: 'Representatives of the city are looking into other avenues of providing independent art films in Pleasant Hill.'
Pleasant Hill Architectural Review Commission April 4 is next stop for SyWest Development plan — including arthouse dome demolition — after Tuesday's 6-1 approval by the Planning Commission.
As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs the constitutionality of California's Prop 8, a new poll finds that 14 percent of the country has changed its mind on the topic. Did you?
It's getting close to the April 15 deadline. Beyond TurboTax, where would you recommend filing your taxes in Pleasant Hill? Share your experience and get tips from other locals.
This is Sunshine Week across the country where public access to government meetings and records is highlighted.
The Contra Costa County clerk looks back on his early days growing up in a fun city to be a kid.
The National Park Service makes the economic case for national park tourism.
Do you remember working for minimum wage in your teens? How much was it, and where did you work? Share your recollections here.
The candlelight vigil is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill City Hall.
Mayor Michael Harris' state of the city address is being televised this month. Here's the schedule.
The supervisor said wise budget planning has resulted in closing a $100 million deficit.
An analyst from Mendocino County says Contra Costa and other counties are seriously underfunding their employees retirement. County officials disagree.
Starting pay is $9.20 an hour. The city is also looking for cashiers at the pool and groundskeepers for softball games.
New netting on taller posts will protect golfers at the Contra Costa Golf Club from errant golf balls.
Michael Harris forms steering committee to oversee Pleasant Hill initiative to improve education.
The Pleasant Hill Architectural Review Commission reviews plans Thursday to tear down the CineArts Dome and build a new retail building.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Medicines and packages will still be delivered. The post office on Contra Costa Boulevard will keep its Saturday hours.
'The mayor's breakfast' is sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce; Mayor Michael Harris will address the challenges facing the city.
Pleasant Hill is one of many cities whose dispensary ban on medical marijuana facilities will be affected by the ruling.