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What a Week: Our 23rd anniversaryThat's right; it's a time for celebration here as the Embarcadero Media East Bay Division marks its 23rd anniversary. The...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2023There are no comments yet. 1626 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
By the numbers: Pleasanton Weekly's Top 22 Stories of 2022Here were our 22 most-read stories written in 2022, based on data for PleasantonWeekly.com. Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2022/12/29/by-the-numbers...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2023There are no comments yet. 2099 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest Opinion: Overdevelopment in West PleasantonIt would be bad enough if the impacts of this growth -- traffic, air pollution and quality of life -- were spread equitably...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2023Last comment by Longtime Resident, on Mar 10, 2023 at 8:10 am | 6 comments | 4539 Views
AROUND TOWN
Starbucks workers file petition to unionize downtown Pleasanton storeWorkers at the downtown Pleasanton Starbucks store are trying to unionize. They want to join the Starbucks Workers United...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2023Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Mar 9, 2023 at 9:39 pm | 10 comments | 6048 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: What is happening with the Amador wrestling coach situation ...Such is the case this time with what appears to be Pleasanton Unified School District's decision to not extend the Amador...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2023Last comment by Mark Williams, on Mar 8, 2023 at 8:37 am | 1 comment | 3137 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Glazer resigns from recently created BART support committeeTri-Valley State Sen. Steve Glazer has stepped down from the Senate Select Committee on Bay Area Public Transit after only...
Original post made on Mar. 6, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Mar 6, 2023 at 11:58 am | 1 comment | 2097 Views
AROUND TOWN
Special Olympics Basketball Tournament held in PleasantonLocal T-RADD teams receive gold & bronze medals On Saturday, March 4, 300 Special Olympics athletes arrived in Pleasanton...
Original post made by Ken mano on Mar. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 323 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Around the Valley: Growing list of illogical decisionsA plan decades in the making went poof at the whim of Pleasanton City Council's majority, and the many people who enjoy Lions...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Mar 4, 2023 at 6:08 pm | 5 comments | 3737 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest Opinion -- Shadow Cliffs: A microcosm of California's water complexitiesShadow Cliffs Lake is an example of California's challenges in managing water resources. Our state is affected by long-term...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2023Last comment by Mike Bobosky, on Mar 2, 2023 at 1:19 pm | 3 comments | 3984 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Swalwell to host town hall in Pleasanton on WednesdayU.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell will be holding a town hall meeting on Wednesday (March 1) at Foothill High School so that he can...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2023Last comment by Jake Waters, on Feb 28, 2023 at 11:44 pm | 1 comment | 1539 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Work begins to renovate Chabad building on Hopyard RoadThe first phase of renovations at the Chabad of the Tri-Valley building on Hopyard Road and South Valley Trails is now underway....
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2023Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editorial director, on Feb 28, 2023 at 8:16 pm | 3 comments | 3691 Views
AROUND TOWN
Special Olympics Basketball Tournament – Needs VolunteersSpecial Olympics Basketball Tournament – Needs Volunteers Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 3 Pleasanton schools. Families and...
Original post made by Ken mano on Feb. 28, 2023There are no comments yet. 481 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton parents voice concerns over student violence to City Council, Board of TrusteesSome parents are calling for administrators at Pleasanton Middle School to step down and for the city to work with the school...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2023Last comment by SHale99, on Feb 28, 2023 at 3:37 pm | 23 comments | 7648 Views
AROUND TOWN
Amador Valley Sophomore publishes his 3rd bookSanjay Ravishankar, a sophomore at Amador Valley High School, is quickly making a name for himself in the literary world...
Original post made by Shyam K on Feb. 25, 2023Last comment by Kelly French, on Feb 28, 2023 at 11:44 am | 1 comment | 779 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
What a Week: Looking back on my educationOne area where my educational experience, in the classroom, was so vital to my own evolution as a person was direct exposure...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2023Last comment by Kevin, on Feb 27, 2023 at 6:07 pm | 4 comments | 2192 Views
AROUND TOWN
Book Drive for Children in SamoaBook Drive for Children in Samoa Rheumatic heart disease is an ailment which is common among Samoan children. It is easily...
Original post made by Ken mano on Feb. 24, 2023There are no comments yet. 638 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Zone 7 publishes annual report noting several key accomplishmentsThe Zone 7 Water Agency recently released its 2021-22 annual report, which highlights completed construction projects, water...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Feb 24, 2023 at 11:00 am | 3 comments | 2114 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Former Pleasanton PD officer sues city, alleges wrongful termination after attending 'Stop the Steal' rallyA former Pleasanton police officer has filed a federal lawsuit against city and police officials for allegedly firing him...
Original post made on Feb. 14, 2023Last comment by Longtime Resident, on Feb 23, 2023 at 8:51 pm | 16 comments | 5653 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
What a Week: Bauer-Kahan's new bills (so far)Drought. Microplastics. Reproductive health apps. Body armor. Abortion misinformation. Toxic tents. Bees. That list represents...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2023Last comment by Eric Mills, on Feb 23, 2023 at 5:22 pm | 5 comments | 2852 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Around the Valley: The right prioritiesThe first priority of a school district is the safety of the students. Or at least it should be. A pattern shows this is...
Original post made on Feb. 21, 2023Last comment by Erika, on Feb 21, 2023 at 9:39 pm | 1 comment | 2083 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps
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.
