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PUSD board reviews redesign plans for crowded Bernal intersection
For its final regular meeting of 2019, the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees covered plenty of ground... Last comment on Dec 12, 2019 at 5:35 pm | 9 comments

Sheriff's office releases video of Danville police fatal shooting
The video shows Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Hall shooting 33-year-old Newark resident Laudemer Arboleda... Last comment on Dec 13, 2019 at 7:05 pm | 23 comments

Pleasanton holiday parade canceled due to weather
Pleasanton city officials were forced to cancel Saturday's Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony because of... Last comment on Dec 9, 2019 at 4:09 pm | 7 comments

Election 2020: Candidate list for March primary nearly solidified
The primary election candidate list is becoming clearer, as the initial nomination deadline passed Friday afternoon to qualify... Last comment on Dec 13, 2019 at 8:33 pm | 4 comments

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Premarital and Couples: What feeling is not allowed, and what do you use in its place?
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Safe Spaces documents scary trend
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Axis, a Holiday Fund beneficiary, helps residents meet new state health law
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Our Own Artsy California System: A Few of the Many Visual and Performing Arts Programs in the UC System
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Alameda County sheriff's deputy charged with misdemeanor child molestation
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy has been charged with misdemeanor child molesting for allegedly sending sexual text messages to a 15-year-old girl and inappropriately touching her, according to court documents. Thursday, 11:23 AM

Around Pleasanton: PPIE for schools, CityServe for homeless benefit from Holiday Fund
This banner hanging over Main Street this week says it all: Contribute to the 2019 Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund. Donations are especially important this year to help nonprofits that are focused on Tri-Valley schools and homelessness. Thursday, 11:04 AM | 1 comments

Getting to know new DUSD Trustee Catherine Kuo
Already a familiar face among Dublin Unified School District families, Catherine Kuo has been doing her homework for her new job as Area 3 Trustee since winning a Nov. 5 special election. Thursday, 1:03 PM

Livermore police warn residents about water service scam
The Livermore Police Department is warning the public about recent “multiple scams" where individuals reportedly impersonated city of Livermore employees to target residents for money. Thursday, 1:16 PM

News Digest: Holiday tree-lighting, 'Cocoa with Your Congressman' & Local DUI checkpoints
Pleasanton's rescheduled holiday tree-lighting is set to be held outside of the Museum on Main from 5-6 p.m. this Friday (Dec. 13). Thursday, 10:15 PM

PUSD board reviews redesign plans for crowded Bernal intersection
For its final regular meeting of 2019, the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees covered plenty of ground on Tuesday night, including reviewing new design concepts for upgrades to a key Bernal Avenue intersection. Wednesday, 11:02 AM | 9 comments

Election 2020: Candidate list for March primary nearly solidified
The primary election candidate list is becoming clearer, as the initial nomination deadline passed Friday afternoon to qualify for the March 2020 ballot. Monday, 3:03 PM | 4 comments

Sandia Labs hires new director
Sandia National Laboratories has selected James S. Peery, Ph.D., as the new director of the country's largest national laboratory, which includes its facility in Livermore. Wednesday, 3:02 PM

Holiday shows: 'Frozen Jr.' opening at Amador Theater, Mostly Kosher performing at Bankhead
Holiday-themed performances abound in the Tri-Valley. Check out the variety on the schedule at local theaters and show venues in the coming days. Wednesday, 11:06 AM

Advocates call for community solution to homelessness in the Tri-Valley
Just a tiny fraction of Alameda County's homeless live in the Tri-Valley but local communities face unique challenges serving their needs, according to experts and advocates that spoke during a panel on homelessness last Thursday. Tuesday, 2:28 PM

Dublin: Auto repair shop among those fined for hazmat disposal violations
A Texas-based company operating a chain of auto body repair shops in California has agreed to pay $2.35 million settlement with 11 counties for improper disposal of hazardous waste and other violations, including at its shop in Dublin. Tuesday, 11:20 AM

Pleasanton native presenting 'A New Orleans Christmas' at Firehouse
Pleasanton native Jeff Bordes and some of his most talented musical friends will present "A Jazzy New Orleans Christmas" this weekend at the Firehouse Arts Center. Tuesday, 3:21 PM

Pleasanton Preps: Sports offers youth lessons -- be sure to teach them
Athletics make a student well-rounded. It's a fact whether you appreciate sports or not, and it's for all the above-mentioned reasons. Tuesday, 11:42 AM