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Recognizing fake news now a required subject in California schoolsPushing back against the surge of misinformation online, California will now require all K-12 students to learn media literacy...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Nov 25, 2023 at 9:55 am | 2 comments | 54235 Views
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Community rallies for Dublin teachersDozens of parents, students and community members stood side-by-side with teachers last week in an attempt to urge Dublin...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2023Last comment by Pton Resident, on Nov 22, 2023 at 2:41 pm | 1 comment | 1326 Views
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Dublin and Livermore at odds over land between both citiesFollowing months of discussion between the two Tri-Valley communities, Livermore and Dublin hope to collaborate over a contentious...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Nov 22, 2023 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 5312 Views
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Feds, state sue to block John Muir Health's acquisition of San Ramon hospitalThe FTC and state seek to block John Muir Health's acquisition of San Ramon Regional Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare,...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Nov 19, 2023 at 8:55 am | 1 comment | 3442 Views
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Level The Playing FieldCalifornia Public Utilities Commission today voted to raise the rates for all its customers by more than $30 per month. That...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Nov. 16, 2023There are no comments yet. 154 Views
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Pleasanton council approves alternative two-year water rate increasesPleasanton residents can expect to see an increase in their water bill starting in January after the City Council voted to...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2023Last comment by Sanjay, on Nov 14, 2023 at 7:23 pm | 18 comments | 5237 Views
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Guest Opinion: Moving Pleasanton's water system forwardNobody likes to pay more for water, but good business practices mean that we must sometimes take difficult steps to maintain...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2023Last comment by Sanjay, on Nov 14, 2023 at 6:30 pm | 7 comments | 4279 Views
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Pleasanton's Escalating Water Rates: A Reflection of Deep Leadership FlawsAt tonight's City Council meeting, a significant proposed water-rate hike has Pleasanton residents worried and angry —...
Original post made by Dean Wallace on Nov. 7, 2023Last comment by PtownRes, on Nov 12, 2023 at 7:43 am | 16 comments | 2512 Views
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Pleasanton teachers union rejects district's latest contract offer as impasse continuesAnother failed bargaining session has again left the Association of Pleasanton Teachers and the Pleasanton Unified School...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2023Last comment by PtownParent, on Nov 10, 2023 at 1:13 pm | 2 comments | 2163 Views
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Amid concern, city assures residents that new Chick-fil-A won't have drive-thruAs construction on a second Chick-fil-A in Pleasanton continues, community concerns arose about the restaurant building a...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2023Last comment by Ion Pleasanton, on Nov 10, 2023 at 1:08 pm | 3 comments | 9905 Views
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SpringHill Suites set to open in Pleasanton before ChristmasSpringHill Suites, the first of the two hotels that are part of the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone project, is scheduled...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2023Last comment by SteveM, on Nov 9, 2023 at 7:35 am | 1 comment | 4427 Views
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Father-son duo to perform European chamber music classics in PleasantonMarkus Pawlik is a world-renowned classical musician who has performed around the globe and accumulated dozens of prestigious...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Nov 8, 2023 at 2:30 pm | 2 comments | 2253 Views
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Opinion: The income-based electricity bill provision is a mistake that will raise your rates. Let's not shy away from real solutions.Last year, California passed Assembly Bill 205. Tucked into the bill was a provision requiring the California Public Utilities...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2023Last comment by David, on Nov 6, 2023 at 8:29 am | 2 comments | 5692 Views
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PFAS Superfund SitesAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are 180 superfund Sites in 33 states and the District of Columbia...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Nov. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 157 Views
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What a Week -- Invigorating innovation: Awards honoring young Tri-Valley DreamMakers & RiskTakersThe Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group is honoring 11 of those standout young trailblazers with its 13th annual Tri-Valley...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Nov 5, 2023 at 10:07 am | 1 comment | 3042 Views
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Pleasanton council approves successive raises for city managerThe Pleasanton City Council unanimously agreed to amend the city manager's employment contract to give him a 6.25% salary...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Nov 3, 2023 at 8:50 pm | 2 comments | 2901 Views
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Condo project poised to replace Tri-Valley Inn & SuitesPleasanton's zoning administrator on Monday approved the design plans for City Venture's proposed Harmony Condominiums project...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2023Last comment by Bob12, on Nov 3, 2023 at 1:01 pm | 10 comments | 7156 Views
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Pleasanton: People can no longer comment virtually at council meetings after split votePleasanton residents will no longer be able to call in virtually during City Council meetings to make comments over Zoom...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Oct 30, 2023 at 7:09 pm | 6 comments | 3251 Views
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Livid Fairlands Elementary parents demand answers, accountability; details emerge on intruder's caseFairlands Elementary School parents have been expressing their frustration about how PUSD officials handled the situation...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Oct 29, 2023 at 2:10 pm | 6 comments | 6072 Views
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Hate"Extremism is so easy. You've got your position, and that's it. it. It doesn't take much thought. And when you go far enough...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Oct. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 232 Views
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