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Pleasanton Downtown Association Board President Randall Brown confirmed to the Weekly on Wednesday that the association has parted ways with Bridget Karl, who has been leading the PDA as executive director since October.

The Pleasanton Downtown Association has announced the hiring of its new executive director, Bridget Karl, the former president and CEO of the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles County.

This three-day weekend is cause for both reflection and rejoicing.

Find four local breweries in one spot for three hours at WinterFest 2022.

MOONFARMER AND EXECUTIVE ORDER, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, Mesa Theater, 538 Main St., Lounge Series local showcase, $5, mesatheater.com.

After seven months leading the Pleasanton Downtown Association, Zac Grant stepped down last week from his role as executive director to pursue another opportunity, he confirmed to the Weekly on Tuesday.

"The city agreed to go forward with the decision and it was affirmed by the city council," Pleasantons deputy city manager Pam Ott said. "The intention of the street closures for Weekend on Main is two-fold," she said, "to support all downtown businesses by providing additional space in which they can choose to expand as they work to recover from the impacts of COVID restrictions, and to encourage the community to reconnect with downtown while shopping, dining and using the services of the merc...