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CHP: Passenger killed after being thrown from car on Livermore freeway; driver flees sceneA passenger died after being ejected from a car speeding down Interstate 580 in Livermore, and the driver and another surviving...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023There are no comments yet. 5810 Views
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Discussion Tuesday of 30% increase in water rates, more in subsequent yearsThe Pleasanton City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Operations Services Center, to discuss an approximate...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by Warren Hanson, on Jul 17, 2023 at 6:03 pm | 1 comment | 2246 Views
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Judge sentences man who accepted plea deal after being charged in three murdersThe Alameda County DA's Office announced that Delonzo Logwood, who was charged with three murders in 2015, was sentenced...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by Willy, on Jul 17, 2023 at 9:30 am | 1 comment | 4010 Views
AROUND TOWN
Juanita Haugen Scholarship / Fundraising EventThe Community of Character Scholarship honors the memory of Juanita Haugen, trustee and president of Pleasanton School Boards...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 17, 2023There are no comments yet. 565 Views
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California Democrats resisted a child trafficking bill -- until they couldn'tA backlash swiftly took shape on social media after the bill failed in a committee vote that included one legislator representing...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Jul 15, 2023 at 2:45 pm | 1 comment | 6808 Views
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Ahead of the heat wave: Staying safe amid triple-digit temperaturesAhead of an incoming heat wave, multiple local organizations have shared tips for getting through the high temperatures....
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 15, 2023 at 8:56 am | 2 comments | 1967 Views
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10 years of growth for Sunflower HillAs the Sunflower Hill nonprofit gets ready to celebrate its 10 years of work in creating affordable housing for people with...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2023Last comment by susanh, on Jul 14, 2023 at 8:37 pm | 2 comments | 4231 Views
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What a Week: In their time of need -- 25 years since Pleasanton came together to support Olson familyThose are some of the heartfelt reflections shared with me ahead of the 25th anniversary of the terrible tragedy that forever...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2023Last comment by Greg Thome, on Jul 14, 2023 at 10:07 am | 1 comment | 5853 Views
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Sideshow spectators may be jailed, fined under new Alameda County ordinanceSideshow spectators in unincorporated Alameda County could go to jail and be fined if the county Board of Supervisors approves...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jul 12, 2023 at 12:56 pm | 5 comments | 3197 Views
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Ceremony breaks ground on new Tri-Valley senior health care facilityTri-Valley seniors are set to have a new health care option available starting next year, with construction commencing on...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jul 11, 2023 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 2646 Views
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Alameda County responds to lawsuit alleging foster youth sex trafficking, drug use, violenceAfter the city of Hayward filed a lawsuit against Alameda County for alleged 'criminal activity' within a foster youth facility,...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2023Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jul 11, 2023 at 9:13 am | 2 comments | 3206 Views
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Supervisors apologize for county's part in destruction of Russell City last centurySeized and destroyed last century thanks in part to actions by former members of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors,...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2023Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jul 10, 2023 at 10:05 am | 1 comment | 3763 Views
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Around the Valley: Significant difference between news, opinionAfter reading emails forwarded to me recently, it is clear some people don't understand -- or choose not to understand --...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by MsVic, on Jul 8, 2023 at 8:50 am | 2 comments | 3149 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dublin Unified reexamining grading policies, prompting community reactionThe Dublin school board last week discussed updating current grading practices in favor of policies that Superintendent Chris...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Jul 6, 2023 at 8:21 pm | 1 comment | 3569 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pharma company helps build new play structures at Donlon ElementaryAbout 50 volunteers from AbbVie Inc., which has a new presence in Pleasanton, recently came together at Donlon Elementary...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by Janet Gates, on Jul 6, 2023 at 8:53 am | 1 comment | 3638 Views
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Tanush Sharma Earns Eagle Scout AwardTanush Sharma has qualified to become an Eagle Scout, his Court of Honor is expected to be held in August. Tanush is the...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 627 Views
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Madison Dee of Pleasanton's Troop 2998 Earns Eagle AwardMadison Dee has qualified to become an Eagle Scout, her Court of Honor has not yet been scheduled. She is the daughter of...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 753 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Thinking back on my mistake raising a standout youth athletePlans are put in place to help the students, then thrown out the window usually by parents who want to be the good guy as...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Jul 4, 2023 at 2:19 pm | 3 comments | 4021 Views
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San Ramon: PG&E shows off new tools to fight escalating wildfiresPG&E recently answered critics wondering what it's doing about powerline-caused wildfires escalating in severity the past...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2023Last comment by Ndna Jnz, on Jul 4, 2023 at 12:22 pm | 1 comment | 3280 Views
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New look, same vision: Tri-Valley REACH unveils rebranded logoLocal housing support nonprofit Tri-Valley REACH held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce last...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2023Last comment by Jamie, on Jun 30, 2023 at 4:04 pm | 1 comment | 2520 Views
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