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Rebuilt Fire Station No. 3 helps reflect modern firefighter workforceFire Station No. 3 on Santa Rita Road was rebuilt into a two-story building with modern tools and amenities that will make...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2022Last comment by Gloria fredette, on Nov 30, 2022 at 2:43 pm | 2 comments | 4465 Views
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Foothill: Black Student Union members voice concerns about SRO programBlack Student Union members at Foothill High School told the Weekly recently that they felt like the Pleasanton school district...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Nov 22, 2022 at 2:55 pm | 12 comments | 4876 Views
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Looking toward the future: ACE trains going to 100% renewable dieselThe Altamont Corridor Express announced Tuesday that its trains will now run on 100% renewable diesel fuel, making it the...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2022Last comment by sjd, on Nov 17, 2022 at 9:05 pm | 1 comment | 2798 Views
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Momentum continues for Pleasanton Unified's Measure I, now 0.38% from lead in latest election countPleasanton Unified School District's Measure I is less than half a percent away from getting above the minimum 55% of votes...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Nov 15, 2022 at 10:28 am | 2 comments | 2818 Views
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Election: Pleasanton Unified's Measure I bond gains ground, but still trails in latest resultsPleasanton Unified School District's Measure I, a $395 million bond to fund facilities improvements, picked up a few more...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Nov 15, 2022 at 9:30 am | 7 comments | 4831 Views
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Election: Wiley holds lead but Price inches closer as district attorney's race still too close to callLongtime county prosecutor Terry Wiley continues to narrowly lead the election for Alameda County district attorney, but...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2022Last comment by Frank Lynn, on Nov 14, 2022 at 3:12 pm | 1 comment | 2910 Views
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Dublin: Attempted murder suspect dies following medical distress at Santa Rita JailA 71-year-old man died after suffering medical distress at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, Alameda County sheriff's officials...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2022Last comment by Bob Britton, on Nov 7, 2022 at 9:34 am | 1 comment | 2888 Views
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Taking the new Livermore Wine Trolley dinner tourFor years I had spied the green and red Livermore Wine Trolley at local wineries. But the new 'Taste of the Tri-Valley Food...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2022Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Nov 6, 2022 at 4:42 pm | 1 comment | 6156 Views
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Cons and pros for Measure I - how will you vote?Earlier this season I wrote about the amazing, new facilities at Livermore and Granada. The updates brought the two Livermore...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Nov 5, 2022 at 12:49 pm | 79 comments | 3698 Views
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Heated debate ahead of split vote to increase Pleasanton City Council stipendsThe atmosphere was tense inside the Pleasanton City Council chambers Tuesday as the council members voted 3-2 to increase...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2022Last comment by PtownRes, on Nov 4, 2022 at 6:38 pm | 20 comments | 5383 Views
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Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. SwalwellA young man from Pennsylvania accepted a plea deal in federal court on Friday for threatening to kill Tri-Valley Congressman...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2022Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Nov 4, 2022 at 12:21 pm | 7 comments | 3452 Views
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SCS Dublin development clears hurdle at Planning CommissionThe Dublin Planning Commission last week provided its recommendations to the City Council for a proposed rezoning in East...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2022Last comment by Patriots, on Nov 3, 2022 at 9:24 am | 3 comments | 2827 Views
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Pleasanton revels in expanded public parking downtownFinding a place to park in downtown Pleasanton just got a little easier as city officials ceremoniously cut the ribbon for...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2022Last comment by SHale99, on Nov 2, 2022 at 4:01 pm | 2 comments | 4501 Views
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Editorial: Vote Bauer-Kahan and Kumagai for State Assembly, Swalwell and DeSaulnier for Congress representing Tri-ValleyHere are the Weekly editorial board's endorsements of candidates for State Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives positions...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2022Last comment by Willy, on Oct 31, 2022 at 9:37 am | 2 comments | 4410 Views
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Pleasanton teachers want to discuss class sizes, salaries, benefits in contract negotiationsThe Pleasanton school board is set to receive the list of topics that the Association of Pleasanton Teachers want to negotiate...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2022Last comment by Jake Waters, on Oct 27, 2022 at 1:42 pm | 2 comments | 2303 Views
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Around the Valley: The group of many namesThere is yet another incarnation of a PAC that has plagued Livermore for at least a decade. All these groups share many of...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2022Last comment by David, on Oct 25, 2022 at 10:22 am | 2 comments | 6293 Views
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Swalwell faces familiar opponent Hayden in reelection bidPleasanton and the southern Tri-Valley are deciding for the sixth time whether Eric Swalwell should be their district representative...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2022Last comment by SHale99, on Oct 24, 2022 at 3:49 pm | 14 comments | 4249 Views
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Amador Valley High featured on Wikipedia main pageBy the end of the week, Amador Valley High School will have one thing in common with medieval rulers, aquatic arthropods...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2022Last comment by Erik Scherer, on Oct 24, 2022 at 10:13 am | 1 comment | 4424 Views
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Fall Real Estate 2022: Buyer's market? Maybe not. 'Different' market? Absolutely.More homes on the market and rising interest rates have changed the homebuying experience in Pleasanton. However, real estate...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2022Last comment by Swagu, on Oct 22, 2022 at 1:45 pm | 1 comment | 2969 Views
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Livermore: Move Eden Housing ordered to post $500,000 bond amid lawsuitCitizen group Move Eden Housing was ordered by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Michael Markman to post a $500,000 bond...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2022Last comment by Ian, on Oct 21, 2022 at 4:14 pm | 2 comments | 2969 Views
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