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Pleasanton's COVID-19 case count goes up slightly to 47 overallPleasanton entered the week still leading the Tri-Valley in confirmed patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Apr 22, 2020 at 6:09 pm | 14 comments | 13760 Views
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Swalwell tells union workers he'll help them get through COVID-19 crisisRep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) told union healthcare, long-term care and education workers and other members on Wednesday...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Apr 19, 2020 at 10:13 am | 44 comments | 3869 Views
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Newsom reminds residents to take care of mental and physical health amid pandemicGov. Gavin Newsom reminded California residents Tuesday to take care of their mental and physical health during the novel...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2020Last comment by Sara, on Apr 17, 2020 at 10:07 am | 3 comments | 2579 Views
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DeSaulnier's sons give update on his health status, thank community for supportRep. Mark DeSaulnier's sons have released a statement providing a new update on the Tri-Valley congressman's health status...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2020Last comment by Hilary, on Apr 15, 2020 at 3:51 pm | 6 comments | 7209 Views
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Pleasanton city officials provide coronavirus update in video, newsletterThe city of Pleasanton released a "COVID-19 Update" newsletter via email and social media on Friday, letting the community...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2020Last comment by Christina, on Mar 30, 2020 at 10:31 am | 3 comments | 7384 Views
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Rep. DeSaulnier’s condition worsens, now in listed as critical in hospitalRep. Mark DeSauliner’s medical condition has worsened and the Tri-Valley congressman is now listed in critical condition...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2020Last comment by Silverfox, on Mar 23, 2020 at 8:44 pm | 2 comments | 8069 Views
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Details emerge about Feb. 21 fatal crash near SunolA San Jose man died from injuries sustained in a head-on collision on Highway 84 near Sunol late last month, according to...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2020Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Mar 4, 2020 at 11:52 am | 2 comments | 8691 Views
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Former Tri-Valley Congressman Pete Stark diesTributes came in late Friday and on into Saturday to honor former East Bay congressman Pete Stark, who died Friday at his...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2020Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jan 30, 2020 at 10:10 pm | 3 comments | 5852 Views
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Hundreds attend 2020 Tri-Valley Women's March in downtown PleasantonOn the centennial of women’s suffrage in the United States, hundreds of women’s rights advocates could be seen marching...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Jan 21, 2020 at 10:31 pm | 15 comments | 6475 Views
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Baker, sitting supervisor among finalists for clerk-recorderThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will interview six applicants for appointment to the open county clerk-recorder/elections...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jan 16, 2020 at 6:37 pm | 4 comments | 3771 Views
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Magistrate tosses Steinle parents' lawsuit against federal governmentThe parents of Kate Steinle, the Pleasanton native who was fatally shot with a stolen federal gun on a San Francisco pier...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2020Last comment by Eric Simpson, on Jan 16, 2020 at 6:15 am | 1 comment | 4257 Views
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This just in: Trump triggered by NATO leadersBreaking news: President* Donald Trump retreated from the NATO conference this week because of all the mean, bad grown ups...
Original post made by Reagan Milhouse Lincoln on Dec. 5, 2019Last comment by Just asking , on Dec 9, 2019 at 5:36 am | 18 comments | 1460 Views
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News Digest: 2020 Alameda County Fair dates, Ugly sweater stroll downtown & Wreaths Across PleasantonAlameda County Fair officials announced this week that they've set the dates for the 2020 fair in Pleasanton. The summer...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2019Last comment by Michael Austin, on Dec 5, 2019 at 9:00 pm | 4 comments | 4211 Views
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Tri-Valley Turkey BurnPicture this. Led by a woman on a bicycle wearing a full-body turkey suit, hundreds of holiday revelers will run, walk or...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2019There are no comments yet. 1789 Views
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Developer James Tong convicted of illegal contributions to Swalwell campaignAn East Bay real estate developer has been found guilty of funneling tens of thousands of illegal contributions to the congressional...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2019Last comment by pope john, on Oct 20, 2019 at 9:29 pm | 103 comments | 13987 Views
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Alameda-Tesla Expansion Area bill reaches governor's deskA large swath of East Bay open space is one step closer to potential preservation after a bill from the Tri-Valley's state...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Oct 14, 2019 at 3:58 pm | 15 comments | 5543 Views
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News Digest: Forkful downtown next month & Foothill VP running for Dublin school boardThe PDA is presenting its third annual Forkful event, a comprehensive culinary tour of downtown restaurants and dessert spots,...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2019Last comment by pope john, on Sep 21, 2019 at 9:15 pm | 6 comments | 7657 Views
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San Francisco Silliness AboundsSan Francisco has declared the NRA to be a domestic terrorist organization. I'm thinking that they hope this will deflect...
Original post made by James Michael on Sep. 4, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Sep 5, 2019 at 9:26 pm | 9 comments | 1318 Views
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Scottish Highland Gathering and Games back in Pleasanton for Labor Day weekendEverything Scottish will be celebrated at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton on Labor Day weekend, but the weekend...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2019There are no comments yet. 4515 Views
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The Groove Doctors playing final Concert in the Park of summer on FridayAnother summer of Concerts in the Park will come to an end this Friday evening as The Groove Doctors take to the stage for...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2019There are no comments yet. 3475 Views
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Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
