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What's going on at Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley?
The discontinuation of the popular Friendly Visiting Program came as a shock to many and raised more questions about Senior... Last comment on Aug 12, 2022 at 3:08 pm | 4 comments

Insulate Yourself from Rip-offs, Scams and Cons
Learn what you can do to insulate yourself, your parents, and even your kids from getting ripped off by learning how to protect... Last comment on Aug 9, 2022 at 6:04 pm | 0 comments

Pleasanton resident, Concord principal Fey picked to lead Amador Valley High School
The Pleasanton school board recently announced that Jonathan Fey, a local resident who has worked in the Mt. Diablo Unified... Last comment on Aug 4, 2022 at 4:08 pm | 1 comment

Police: No injuries after gunshots in Pleasanton hotel parking lot
The Pleasanton Police Department closed a stretch of Johnson Drive for nearly two hours as officers investigated gunfire... Last comment on Aug 9, 2022 at 9:35 am | 6 comments

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Driver dies in fiery crash at freeway offramp in Pleasanton
A driver was killed after their car hit a large tree off an Interstate 680 offramp at Bernal Avenue and burst into flames on Sunday evening in Pleasanton, according to the California Highway Patrol. Sunday, 9:22 PM

Candidate lists set for many Tri-Valley elections; PUSD, Livermore mayor, Dublin council among those with extensions
Pleasanton will have contested races for both City Council seats and at least one school board spot, while Mayor Karla Brown is unopposed in the Nov. 8 general election, as the initial candidacy deadline passed on Friday afternoon. Sunday, 8:38 PM

Kaiser mental health clinicians set to strike Monday
More than 2,000 Kaiser Permanente mental health professionals in Northern California and the Central Valley are set to begin what organizers call an 'open ended strike' Monday morning. Sunday, 8:55 PM

Overnight closures continue at Highway 84 connector in Sunol
The westbound Highway 84 connector to southbound Interstate 680 in Sunol will be closed overnight from Monday to Friday for a widening project, Caltrans said. Sunday, 9:38 PM

What's going on at Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley?
The discontinuation of the popular Friendly Visiting Program came as a shock to many and raised more questions about Senior Support as a whole, its leadership instability and the future of the nonprofit. Wednesday, 4:30 PM | 4 comments

Parole hearing next week for man convicted in 2011 of torturing teen in case with Pleasanton ties
The San Joaquin County DA's Office is urging community members to attend a court hearing next week in Sacramento that will determine if a man convicted in 2011 of torturing and beating a teenage boy in Tracy will be granted parole. Friday, 4:42 AM

People exposed to COVID-19 no longer required to quarantine under updated CDC guidance
People who have been exposed to COVID-19 will no longer be required to quarantine under updated public health guidance issued Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sunday, 9:48 PM

LAVTA consolidating Wheels paratransit services with County Connection
The agency spotlighted recent developments that include the consolidation of its paratransit resources with County Connection, the return of Try Transit to School and the national recognition of LAVTA's financial operations. Thursday, 5:09 PM

Seniors Series: The aviation experience of a lifetime
It may have taken until retirement, but Pleasanton's T.J. McGrath finally knocked a longstanding item off his bucket list. He joined his college dorm-mate to attend the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, fulfilling a promise they made 50 yrs ago. Friday, 5:20 AM

Livermore: State Attorney General backs city in call for expedited review of Eden Housing appeal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta began the process of filing an amicus brief in the case of Save Livermore Downtown v. City of Livermore, supporting the city's request for dismissal or expedited review of the pending appeal. Wednesday, 5:18 PM | 1 comments

What a Week: My latest documentary watch, 'Dublin: The Making of a City'
There's a new documentary just released by the city of Dublin chronicling the community's incorporation 40 years ago and evolution since. Of course I was drawn to watch it, as a fan of local history and film... Friday, 4:11 AM

Ex-PUSD trustee Jamie Yee bidding for Pleasanton City Council District 3
Former Pleasanton school board trustee Jamie Yee has announced that she will be running for the City Council District 3 seat on the ballot this November. Thursday, 8:02 AM

Police: No injuries after gunshots in Pleasanton hotel parking lot
The Pleasanton Police Department closed a stretch of Johnson Drive for nearly two hours as officers investigated gunfire in the area that resulted in no reported injuries on Monday afternoon. Monday, 3:37 PM | 6 comments