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Judge denies plea deal for defendant in Livermore fatal crash case

An Alameda County judge has rejected a proposed plea agreement between prosecutors and the defense in the vehicular homicide...

Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023
Last comment by Joe V, on Aug 31, 2023 at 12:04 pm | 1 comment | 3634 Views

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Pleasanton council to meet in closed session about police union negotiations

The Pleasanton City Council and city representatives are set to once again be going over the Pleasanton Police Officers Association...

Original post made on Aug. 29, 2023
Last comment by MsVic, on Aug 30, 2023 at 3:43 pm | 3 comments | 2456 Views

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Pleasanton council endorses updated Economic Development Strategic Plan

The Pleasanton City Council recently adopted the updated Economic Development Strategic Plan, which staff say will aim to...

Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023
Last comment by Dean Wallace, on Aug 28, 2023 at 4:11 pm | 1 comment | 2694 Views

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What a Week: Former Camp Parks commander dies weeks after violent robbery in Texas

Retired Army Brig. Gen. James H. Doty Jr., who led the Tri-Valley's military base during a critical time in its transition...

Original post made on Aug. 25, 2023
Last comment by Guy Houston, on Aug 25, 2023 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 7256 Views

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New vaccines will be available this fall to protect against RSV

One of the biggest culprits of serious viral illness in seniors will soon be rivaled by a powerful new vaccine, according...

Original post made on Aug. 25, 2023
Last comment by Jake Waters, on Aug 25, 2023 at 8:46 am | 1 comment | 3475 Views

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CHP officer rescues kitten running on I-580 in Livermore

A small black kitten was running for at least one of its nine lives in the fast lane of westbound Interstate 580 in Livermore...

Original post made on Aug. 23, 2023
Last comment by Ginger, on Aug 23, 2023 at 10:52 am | 1 comment | 2448 Views

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Bill proposing Bay Area bridge toll increase for public transit paused by authors

A bill proposing a temporary toll increase for Bay Area bridges to fund public transportation has been shelved, its authoring...

Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023
Last comment by Joe V, on Aug 22, 2023 at 1:50 pm | 1 comment | 1998 Views

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Community crowds City Council meeting to demand better contract for police union

Nearly 60 Pleasanton residents, former city leaders and police officers packed Tuesday night's City Council meeting to demand...

Original post made on Aug. 16, 2023
Last comment by Birdland Resident, on Aug 22, 2023 at 9:31 am | 19 comments | 5706 Views

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County approves 47-acre cemetery planned for north Livermore

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted last week to approve a new 47-acre cemetery planned for unincorporated north...

Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023
Last comment by Jack, on Aug 22, 2023 at 1:58 am | 1 comment | 1956 Views

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Congressmen hold joint town hall meeting in Dublin

U.S. Reps. Mark DeSaulnier and Eric Swalwell recently hosted a joint town hall session at Shannon Community Center in Dublin...

Original post made on Aug. 19, 2023
Last comment by MichaelB, on Aug 19, 2023 at 9:57 am | 1 comment | 1703 Views

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Pleasanton couple reflect on being in Maui during devastating wildfires

Two Pleasanton residents were among the numerous visitors to Maui who were caught off guard by the unexpected and catastrophic...

Original post made on Aug. 17, 2023
Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Aug 17, 2023 at 10:25 am | 1 comment | 2561 Views

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Opponents of Alameda County DA Price serve notice of recall drive

Opponents of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price have given formal notification that they intend to remove her...

Original post made on Aug. 16, 2023
Last comment by Willy, on Aug 16, 2023 at 9:32 am | 1 comment | 2799 Views

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A new school year in Pleasanton

School is back in session at Pleasanton Unified, and the Weekly recently sat down with Superintendent David Haglund for a...

Original post made on Aug. 11, 2023
Last comment by Frustrated Voter, on Aug 14, 2023 at 10:14 am | 6 comments | 5594 Views

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What a Week: Obituaries leave lasting impact

The obits on our Lasting Memories page, along with those that run in our paper, always seem so insightful and heartfelt while...

Original post made on Aug. 11, 2023
Last comment by Janeen , on Aug 11, 2023 at 4:47 pm | 2 comments | 3663 Views

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Alameda County DA Price facing critics seeking to recall her, declaring public safety crisis

First-year District Attorney Pamela Price says she is reforming a biased criminal justice system, but a leader in the recall...

Original post made on Jul. 31, 2023
Last comment by Al Bronzini, on Aug 10, 2023 at 4:06 pm | 4 comments | 5419 Views

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Pleasanton: Roadwork delays push Costco store opening deeper into 2024

With building permits under review by the city, Costco is ready to break ground on constructing its first store in Pleasanton...

Original post made on Jun. 20, 2023
Last comment by Mike Catrina, on Aug 9, 2023 at 2:22 pm | 7 comments | 27042 Views

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Are major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things you should know

California's three largest electric utilities, including PG&E, have proposed a plan to charge customers not just for how...

Original post made on Jul. 31, 2023
Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Aug 8, 2023 at 12:56 pm | 9 comments | 6052 Views

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DeSaulnier, Swalwell among lawmakers expressing 'strong' concern over proposed toll hikes on Bay Area bridges

At least seven California representatives have expressed 'strong' concern over proposed state legislation that would raise...

Original post made on Aug. 6, 2023
Last comment by MichaelB, on Aug 6, 2023 at 10:21 pm | 1 comment | 2964 Views

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Californians are smoking less: Why that's a problem for these early childhood services

For 25 years, some of California's best-known early childhood services have been funded by an almost ironic source: Taxes...

Original post made on Aug. 2, 2023
Last comment by MichaelB, on Aug 2, 2023 at 12:02 pm | 1 comment | 2100 Views

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Sunol mom organizes car caravan to raise awareness about child sex trafficking

A group of 18 Tri-Valley residents took to the street on Sunday with their cars covered in paint and signage to raise awareness...

Original post made on Aug. 2, 2023
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