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Newsom declares statewide drought emergencyGov. Newsom has expanded the California drought emergency from 50 counties to statewide. He didn't order mandatory water...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, 37 minutes ago | 5 comments | 605 Views
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Bay Area water agencies form joint powers authorityTaking a 'critical step' toward becoming a regional water source, Bay Area jurisdictions overseeing the future expansion...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, 53 minutes ago | 1 comment | 643 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Salaries and benefits for the PUSD superintendent and assistantsThis information is a matter of public record; however, it's remarkably hard to find. Most people aren't aware of the...
Original post made by Registered Joe on Oct. 18, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, 8 hours ago | 10 comments | 750 Views
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Pleasanton leaders mull solutions for workforce housing shortageSolving the jobs-housing imbalance in Pleasanton will require building more housing for those currently commuting to work...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , 10 hours ago | 11 comments | 1829 Views
AROUND TOWN
Livermore Valley Wine Auction raises $275,000The 27th annual Livermore Valley Wine Auction drew 275 guests for a festive afternoon of winetasting and fundraising Sept....
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2021Last comment by Kevin, 12 hours ago | 1 comment | 669 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tri-Valley Community Responds to needs for Afghan refugees.The Tri-Valley community responded in a huge way to a call for 50 Kitchen Kits from the IRC (International Rescue Committee)....
Original post made by Ken+mano on Oct. 17, 2021Last comment by Simba, on Oct 20, 2021 at 12:09 pm | 1 comment | 553 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Amador inducts inaugural class for new Wall of FameThe unveiling of what will be known as the AV Athletics Wall of Fame, which is located right outside the entrance to the...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2021Last comment by HMom, on Oct 20, 2021 at 9:46 am | 1 comment | 3136 Views
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State officials encourage flu shots as flu season begins in earnestState public health officials urged residents this week to get a flu vaccine, especially if they are part of a high-risk...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2021Last comment by John, on Oct 20, 2021 at 8:11 am | 7 comments | 1644 Views
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Livermore council selects General Plan Advisory Committee membersLivermore City Council selected 19 members for its new General Plan Advisory Committee, following its final round of interviews...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Oct 20, 2021 at 7:03 am | 2 comments | 1063 Views
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Dublin: Eco-Hero urges youth to enter her film festDublin resident Romal Mitr, a junior at Quarry Lane, believes in the power of film as passionately as she cares about the...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2021Last comment by Joe V, on Oct 18, 2021 at 10:28 am | 1 comment | 2922 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Police release preliminary IDs for man and woman found dead in car in Pleasanton last monthPleasanton police have preliminary identifications for the two people who were found dead last month in a car parked on Pimlico...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2021Last comment by OldDeadRoger, on Oct 17, 2021 at 7:27 pm | 2 comments | 11679 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton teachers union votes 'overwhelmingly' to authorize strikeAfter months of tense labor negotiations, members of the Association of Pleasanton Teachers 'overwhelmingly' authorized a...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Oct 17, 2021 at 5:42 pm | 32 comments | 16623 Views
AROUND TOWN
Housing officials launch program to ease building of in-law units in unincorporated Alameda CountyHousing officials in Alameda County have launched a program that aims to add 18 affordable housing units in unincorporated...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Oct 17, 2021 at 5:26 pm | 1 comment | 1641 Views
AROUND TOWN
California pulls the plug on gas-powered leaf blowers under new lawNearly three decades after Peninsula cities began enacting bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, the effort has found a foothold...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Oct 17, 2021 at 5:22 pm | 1 comment | 4703 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton mandates 15% water reduction as community faces worsening droughtPleasanton residents and businesses are now required to cut their potable water usage by 15% compared to last year, after...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2021Last comment by keeknlinda, on Oct 17, 2021 at 12:04 am | 28 comments | 8654 Views
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What a Week: Remembering Bob Butler, former Pleasanton mayor and councilmanMany with long ties to the Pleasanton community are mourning after the recent death of former mayor and councilmember Bob...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2021Last comment by Tom Richert, on Oct 15, 2021 at 4:27 pm | 1 comment | 3782 Views
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Fun for everyone: Pleasanton council reviews design options for all-abilities playgroundAfter months of public input on two design concepts for Pleasanton's planned first all-abilities playground at Ken Mercer...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2021Last comment by Diane, on Oct 13, 2021 at 9:43 am | 1 comment | 4882 Views
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Alameda County supervisors to discuss A's ballpark proposal later this monthThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors is planning to discuss later this month possibly crucial financing for a proposal...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2021Last comment by Joe, on Oct 12, 2021 at 11:47 am | 1 comment | 3524 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Negotiations still up in the air for Pleasanton Unified and teachers unionPleasanton Unified School District and the Association of Pleasanton Teachers, which represents certificated staff members,...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2021Last comment by Truth, on Oct 11, 2021 at 10:00 pm | 44 comments | 9559 Views
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Police: Cellphone (hands-free) at play for driver in San Ramon crash that killed NFL's KnappThe driver who caused the summertime crash that killed NFL assistant coach Greg Knapp was glancing at his hands-free cellphone...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2021Last comment by Gene, on Oct 11, 2021 at 10:07 am | 5 comments | 6794 Views
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