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Pleasanton council reallocates reserve money to skate park projectThe Pleasanton City Council approved the 2022-23 midterm budget and capital improvement program during last week's meeting,...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2022Last comment by Grumpy, 27 minutes ago | 1 comment | 441 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Joe Biden Trashed Americas EconomyThe stock market has lost all gains it made since Joe Biden was sworn into office. S&P is down 151 points below where...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 29, 2022There are no comments yet. 36 Views
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After Roe: What happens to abortion in California?Now that the Supreme Court has overturned the Roe decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in the...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2022Last comment by SHale99, 19 hours ago | 12 comments | 1159 Views
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Police: Exchange of gunfire in Pleasanton after car break-inPleasanton police are investigating after an exchange of gunfire during an apparent auto theft attempt in the Canyon Meadows...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2022Last comment by MichaelB, 23 hours ago | 3 comments | 4840 Views
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Supreme Court overturns federal abortion rightsThe Supreme Court reversed the court's Roe v. Wade decision granting women the federal right to an abortion in the U.S.,...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by Kevin, on Jun 28, 2022 at 7:58 pm | 20 comments | 5011 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley High principal Butterfield stepping down for district-level positionJoshua Butterfield is resigning from his position as Amador Valley High School principal to take on the role of director...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2022Last comment by P-Town, on Jun 27, 2022 at 9:50 pm | 1 comment | 2714 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New PUSD student trustee aims to improve transparency between district, youthIncoming Foothill senior Annabelle Kim is preparing for her role as the second Pleasanton Unified student trustee, a position...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2022Last comment by Frustrated Voter, on Jun 27, 2022 at 10:17 am | 1 comment | 1327 Views
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Alameda County health officials end mask mandatePeople in Alameda County could again choose not to wear a mask in most indoor settings starting on Saturday, health officials...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jun 27, 2022 at 10:05 am | 1 comment | 5869 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Unified to consider approval of Facilities Master Plan, 2022-23 budgetThe Pleasanton school board will be reviewing several key items for approval at Thursday's board meeting, including the final...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 25, 2022 at 7:11 am | 4 comments | 1330 Views
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Livermore-Pleasanton firefighters reach new labor contract agreement with departmentThe Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) and the local firefighters union have agreed on a tentative labor contract...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by Erlinda , on Jun 24, 2022 at 11:40 am | 5 comments | 2202 Views
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Bauer-Kahan bill to protect legal abortions heads to governor's deskLegislation aimed at protecting access to legal abortions in California, co-authored by Tri-Valley Assemblymember Rebecca...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 24, 2022 at 11:01 am | 2 comments | 991 Views
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Fire crews gaining control of Pleasanton Ridge fire; evacuations liftedEvacuation orders were canceled, allowing residents to return home, as firefighters began to gain control of the wildland...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by mamafish, on Jun 23, 2022 at 10:59 pm | 1 comment | 14250 Views
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Pleasanton Police Force Have My appreciationPleasanton city council members Testa and Arkin again have demonstrated their dense opinion of our Pleasanton police force,...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jun 23, 2022 at 7:30 pm | 5 comments | 605 Views
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Local agencies react after state bans watering of non-residential, non-functional turfTri-Valley water agencies recommend non-residential property owners convert to smarter lawns and low-water landscaping, following...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Jun 23, 2022 at 12:05 pm | 4 comments | 2773 Views
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Livermore upholds policy on flying commemorative flags at Civic CenterThe Livermore City Council has upheld its existing policy around flying commemorative flags -- including the LGBT Pride flag...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jun 23, 2022 at 11:13 am | 1 comment | 1626 Views
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Voters elect three incumbents, one newcomer to Zone 7 Board of DirectorsCurrent directors Dennis Gambs, Sarah Palmer and Olivia Sanwong won re-election and challenger Dawn Benson took the fourth...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Jun 23, 2022 at 10:55 am | 4 comments | 2599 Views
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Zone 7's Patterson Pass plant shifts to ozonation water treatment processResidents in the Tri-Valley region will start to see and taste a difference in their tap water thanks to upgrades the Zone...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jun 22, 2022 at 2:30 pm | 2 comments | 2170 Views
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First phase of Valley Link enters federal grant programThe Regional Rail Authority announced earlier this month that the Federal Transit Administration has approved entry of the...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jun 22, 2022 at 10:53 am | 2 comments | 1616 Views
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FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccines for youngest childrenChildren under age 5 became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as this weekend, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2022Last comment by Dena, on Jun 22, 2022 at 9:49 am | 8 comments | 2416 Views
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Police: Robbery suspects, neighbor exchange gunfire in DanvilleDanville police were investigating into the night Tuesday after a robbery attempt reportedly turned into an exchange of gunfire...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jun 22, 2022 at 9:41 am | 2 comments | 1774 Views
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