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Monday, December 10, 2018
Testa, Narum, Thorne taking oath of office at special Pleasanton council meeting
The Pleasanton City Council is ready to usher in a new era Tuesday evening, as first-time Councilwoman Julie Testa is set to be sworn into office alongside re-elected Councilwoman Kathy Narum and Mayor Jerry Thorne during a special council meeting.
Monday, 2:38 PM | No comments yetPerson killed by BART train on tracks between Castro Valley, West Dublin-Pleasanton
Late Monday morning, a BART train fatally struck a person between the Castro Valley and West Dublin-Pleasanton stations, according to the transit agency.
Monday, 12:58 PM | No comments yetChabot-Las Positas chancellor finalists to take part in forums this week
The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District has narrowed its search for a new chancellor to three finalists, all of whom are set to take part in open public forums on each of the district's two main campuses this week.
Monday, 12:06 PM | No comments yetHow to fix Mission Hills slide
Pleasanton city officials are asking residents of all ages for their input on how to renovate the popular big slide at Mission Hills Park.
Monday, 11:54 AM | 3 commentsPUSD previewing north side enrollment solutions ahead of board workshop
The Pleasanton school board is set to hear a preview for and proposed recommendations to address over-enrollment issues in the northern part of the city at its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Monday, 10:00 AM | 5 commentsSunday, December 9, 2018
Las Positas College music showcases coming up
Las Positas College performing arts students invite community members to celebrate the holiday season with two musical showcases.
Sunday, 6:14 PM | No comments yetBART board OKs 16% raise for police officers over four years
BART directors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a new four-year contract with the transit district's police officers that will give them a 16% pay raise over the next four years.
Sunday, 6:13 PM | No comments yetSheriff's office marks anniversaries of cold-case homicides near Pleasanton
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office last week called attention to somber anniversaries for a pair of decades-old, unsolved homicide cases near Pleasanton, with investigators also putting out a renewed call for information to help them solve the cold-case murders.
Sunday, 6:13 PM | No comments yetThe holidays are here: So many ways to eat, drink and be merry
We always remember to eat and drink during the holidays. But don't forget to be merry! This time of year brings stress -- good and bad -- so remember to live in the moment as the season unfolds.
Sunday, 6:12 PM | No comments yetFriday, December 7, 2018
Dublin police arrest man accused of residential burglaries
Dublin police recently arrested a man in connection with several residential burglaries in the Wallis Ranch area, according to a department spokesman.
Friday, 2:00 PM | No comments yetStray tabby with special needs finds a new home
The holidays came early for Monet, a special-needs tabby just adopted out from Pleasanton's Valley Humane Society.
Friday, 1:59 PM | 1 commentThursday, December 6, 2018
CityServe Prayer Breakfast supports community
CityServe of the Tri-Valley's sixth annual Prayer Breakfast drew 280 attendees and raised more than $15,500 for the local nonprofit on Nov. 19 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Pleasanton.
Thursday, 2:28 PM | No comments yetTake Us Along: Weekly in holiday parade
Pleasanton's annual Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony went off without a hitch on Saturday despite the weather forecast putting the parade in doubt.
Thursday, 2:27 PM | No comments yetAround Pleasanton: Holiday Fund helps Cultural Arts Council help others
Pleasanton's Cultural Arts Council is one of 15 nonprofits that will benefit from the Pleasanton Weekly's 2018 Holiday Fund campaign now underway. And deservedly so.
Thursday, 1:42 PM | No comments yetStanford-ValleyCare strives to become stroke care center
When it comes to treating a stroke, time is of the essence and mere minutes can mean the difference between recovery, disability or death.
Thursday, 1:42 PM | 1 commentExploring City Center Bishop Ranch
San Ramon's long-awaited City Center Bishop Ranch is now open for business, and Tri-Valley residents have already eagerly begun to explore the community gathering space.
Thursday, 1:40 PM | 1 commentWednesday, December 5, 2018
Successful Turkey Burn in Pleasanton
Pleasanton North Rotary's fourth annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn family walk/run went off with a flourish on Thanksgiving morning -- despite days of uncertainty beforehand due to smoke lingering in Pleasanton from the destructive Camp Fire in Butte County.
Wednesday, 4:15 PM | No comments yetLantern Light Festival at fairgrounds
A two-month-long celebration of Chinese culture is now underway at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, for the Lantern Light Festival's debut in Pleasanton.
Wednesday, 3:44 PM | No comments yetNews Digest: Remembering Pearl Harbor, Wreaths Across Pleasanton & Bus ticket drive
The Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, along with Save Mount Diablo, will be holding their annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Mount Diablo Beacon Lighting Ceremony on Friday on the 77th anniversary of the attacks.
Wednesday, 3:39 PM | No comments yetPPD holding 'Holiday Safety Presentation'
The Pleasanton Police Department is looking to help residents prepare for a happy and safe holiday season by sharing some important tips at its "Holiday Safety Presentation" next week.
Wednesday, 2:03 PM | No comments yetPleasanton parents host 'Angst' screening in son's memory
'So that's why we're dedicated to preventing anyone from going through this. It's excruciating pain.'
Wednesday, 1:22 PM | 4 commentsCouncil signs off on city acquiring downtown property for $2 million-plus
The Pleasanton City Council on Tuesday approved terms for the city to acquire a commercial parcel on First Street for up to $2.34 million.
Wednesday, 12:54 PM | 3 commentsTuesday, December 4, 2018
Valley Concert Chorale presenting 'Christmas Treasures'
The Valley Concert Chorale will perform its annual holiday concerts of the greatest Christmas choruses and traditional audience sing-along this weekend in Pleasanton and Livermore.
Tuesday, 4:28 PM | No comments yetGregerson stepping down as president of Stanford-ValleyCare
Scott Gregerson has announced that he will be resigning as president of Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare in the new year, stepping away from his career to spend more time with his family.
Tuesday, 3:24 PM | No comments yetPDA finalizes lease for city building on Division Street
The Pleasanton Downtown Association is moving its headquarters into a familiar, city-owned building just off Main Street.
Tuesday, 1:31 PM | No comments yetPleasanton Preps: Piscotty among Oakland A's contingent presenting in Pleasanton
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Oakland Athletics to host a first-of-its-kind event in Pleasanton. "A Luncheon with the Oakland A's," featuring outfielder Stephen Piscotty, Chris Giles (chief operating officer) and David Rinetti (vice president, stadium operations) is set for next Tuesday (Dec. 11) at the Marriott Pleasanton.
Tuesday, 1:31 PM | No comments yetMonday, December 3, 2018
Swalwell talks education, new Congress at Dublin town hall
In his first town hall meeting after the midterms, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell spoke at his alma mater of Dublin High School on Saturday morning, addressing current affairs both local and national and responding to concerns of his District 15 constituents.
Monday, 3:55 PM | 8 commentsCity looking to acquire downtown property for $2 million-plus
The Pleasanton City Council will be asked Tuesday to formally sign off on terms for the city to acquire a commercial parcel on First Street for up to $2.34 million.
Monday, 1:46 PM | 10 commentsLetters: Zachary's Pizza update
I wanted to take a moment to reach out to friends and neighbors in our community to clarify the progress and evolution of our restaurant build-out planned at 337 Main St. downtown.
Monday, 1:36 PM | 13 commentsFinal year of Bob's World display in Pleasanton
All good things must come to an end -- and this will be the last year for Bob Stanley's holiday lights extravaganza in Pleasanton. Dubbed Bob's World, it has delighted area residents each holiday season for more than 30 years.
Monday, 12:45 PM | 9 commentsSunday, December 2, 2018
'Classic Rock Christmas' at Firehouse
December People are bringing their Classic Rock Christmas to the Firehouse Arts Center for two shows, at 8 p.m. next Friday (Dec. 7) and next Saturday (Dec. 8), fusing rock 'n' roll hits and well-loved Christmas carols into high energy performances.
Sunday, 9:42 PM | No comments yetTri-Valley: Musical voices celebrate the season
Holiday favorites and more are sure to delight audiences at the Cantabella Children's Chorus winter concert -- "Jubilate!" -- next weekend.
Sunday, 9:41 PM | No comments yetFriday, November 30, 2018
Livermore PD officer resigns, accused of inappropriate sexual conduct
A Livermore police officer has resigned after being accused in October of inappropriate sexual conduct with a woman he had met after responding to a call at her home earlier this year, police said Friday.
Friday, 4:43 PM | 3 commentsDublin man sentenced to prison for armed robberies of pharmacies
A Dublin man has been sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for several armed robberies of San Francisco pharmacies, United States Attorney Alex G. Tse announced Thursday.
Friday, 3:00 PM | No comments yetAccountability, priorities dominate PUSD community meeting
Widespread accountability was the theme of the night at the second Pleasanton Unified School District community meeting of the year, from district staff accountability to holding state officials and the Pleasanton community itself likewise accountable when it comes to education.
Friday, 12:51 PM | 27 commentsThursday, November 29, 2018
New touch for 'Nutcracker'
Special guest artist Maxwell Simoes will perform as Snow King and as Cavalier in Valley Dance Theater's "The Nutcracker," which opens next weekend at the Bankhead Theater.
Thursday, 1:50 PM | No comments yetCounty supervisors support ending court admin fees
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last week to approve an ordinance that eliminates administrative court fees for people who are convicted of crimes.
Thursday, 1:47 PM | 7 commentsPleasanton art patrons push for new park
Art patrons Gary and Nancy Harrington have yet another idea for Pleasanton: a Cultural Arts Park that will celebrate and embrace the city's diversity.
Thursday, 1:47 PM | 6 commentsTim Talk: ClubSport Pleasanton sold to The Bay Club
Pleasanton-based Leisure Sports, Inc., parent company of ClubSport, evolved into the next phase of its growth this month when it sold five clubs to The Bay Club.
Thursday, 10:59 AM | 5 commentsPleasanton synagogues prepare for Hanukkah
This Sunday marks the start of Hanukkah, the eight-day Festival of Lights, and preparations are underway at local synagogues and in the homes of Jewish families.
Thursday, 10:51 AM | No comments yetWednesday, November 28, 2018
Oakland A's announce ambitious plan for new ballpark
The Oakland A's announced an ambitious plan Wednesday to build a new baseball stadium at the Howard Terminal waterfront site north of Jack London Square and redevelop the existing Coliseum complex into a site that could include a large park, housing and businesses.
Wednesday, 3:50 PM | No comments yetNews Digest: Swalwell town hall Saturday, City swearing-in delayed & Celtic Christmas
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin), newly elected to a fourth term in Congress, is set to hold his final district town hall meeting of the year this Saturday in his hometown of Dublin.
Wednesday, 3:10 PM | No comments yetFoothill Model UN takes second at New York conference
The Foothill High School Model United Nations team attended their first East Coast conference a few weeks ago -- and came away with a second-place title.
Wednesday, 2:20 PM | No comments yetEditorial: School district, sheriff's office stonewalling unacceptable
The Tri-Valley community continues to mourn the death of Ben Curry, who drowned during PE class at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville on May 8. Curry's family and friends -- and the entire community -- are demanding answers they are owed.
Wednesday, 1:30 PM | 5 commentsPleasanton set for holiday parade and tree lighting Saturday ... if weather holds
The Pleasanton community is ready for a familiar celebration to usher in the holiday season: the city's annual Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, set for Saturday evening downtown.
Wednesday, 12:55 PM | 2 comments
Time to review all Dublin residential plans?
By Tim Hunt | 3 comments | 1,378 views
Couples: Child Loss, "No U-Turn at Mercy Street"
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 1,246 views
Around Pleasanton: Holiday Fund helps Cultural Arts Council help others
By Jeb Bing | 2 comments | 328 views
