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What a Week: Our day at the fairMy family enjoyed the summer vibes at the Alameda County Fair last Saturday afternoon. Our second annual trip as a trio went...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2023Last comment by Deborah, on Jun 30, 2023 at 11:01 am | 1 comment | 3323 Views
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Drag brunch in Livermore garners community support after boycott threatsDrag queens were greeted by a packed house Saturday at Rebel Kitchen & Libations where rainbow décor and the LGBTQ+ Pride...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2023Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jun 28, 2023 at 11:22 am | 1 comment | 2981 Views
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Livermore's ban on temporary signs to take effect SaturdayThe Livermore City Council has upheld a previously approved ordinance banning temporary signs in the public right-of-way...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2023Last comment by Bob, on Jun 28, 2023 at 11:20 am | 4 comments | 3189 Views
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New bill would temporarily increase Bay Area bridge tolls for public transit fundingPublic transportation advocates and Bay Area lawmakers are pushing for a new bridge toll increase to bolster transit funding...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2023Last comment by Bob, on Jun 28, 2023 at 11:13 am | 1 comment | 2111 Views
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Pleasanton part of nationwide settlement with 3M over water contaminantsPleasanton is settling a lawsuit against 3M Co., a chemical manufacturing company, related to contamination of the city's...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jun 28, 2023 at 9:52 am | 3 comments | 4573 Views
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Previously charged in 3 deaths, man enters no contest plea to manslaughter in case that brought criticism of DA PriceA man previously charged with murder pleaded no contest earlier this month in Oakland to voluntary manslaughter and a gun...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 28, 2023 at 9:37 am | 1 comment | 2094 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dublin teens grow and donate microgreens for schools, charityA group of students in Dublin who call themselves 'Gardeners of the Galaxy' lead an initiative providing microgreens they...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2023Last comment by Puppetlady, on Jun 27, 2023 at 11:44 pm | 1 comment | 2250 Views
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"Cheat The Prophet"Pleasanton city government does not know what is good for itself let alone the people it governs. June 19, 2023 - Pleasanton...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 23, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 27, 2023 at 6:22 pm | 2 comments | 558 Views
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Guest Opinion: Giving up local democracy will not solve state housing affordabilityDo you believe the state should make one-size-fits-all land-use decisions in Pleasanton? The Pleasanton City Council voted...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2023Last comment by John B, on Jun 27, 2023 at 12:52 pm | 9 comments | 4562 Views
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Pleasanton council approves rate increase for garbage servicePleasanton residents will soon see an uptick in their monthly garbage and recycling pickup fees following the City Council's...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2023Last comment by Matt Sullivan, on Jun 27, 2023 at 12:41 pm | 2 comments | 3498 Views
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Dublin debates expanding term limits for mayor, councilThe Dublin City Council this month discussed the future of term limit policies for city elected positions that, as currently...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2023Last comment by MsVic, on Jun 26, 2023 at 6:07 pm | 2 comments | 2219 Views
SPORTS
Final reflections on the EBAL 2022-2023 seasonTo wrap up the 2022-2023 East Bay Athletic League play, the Big Picture takes a final look at the biggest and best moments...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2023Last comment by Bob Heeter, on Jun 24, 2023 at 3:22 pm | 2 comments | 1671 Views
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LettersRead the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2023/06/23/letters posted Friday, June 23, 2023,...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2023Last comment by Eric Mills, on Jun 23, 2023 at 6:29 pm | 1 comment | 868 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Lead Poisoning - Be Concerned Be Very ConcernedFor decades the children going to the Mohr, Fairlands and Hart schools have been exposed to lead poisoning from aircraft...
Original post made by Lillian on Jun. 23, 2023There are no comments yet. 696 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: TV30 hands out 2023 Outstanding High School Athletic AwardsTV30 recently hosted their 12th annual Outstanding High School Athletic Awards program. The athletes are feted on the show...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2023Last comment by Greg Thome, on Jun 21, 2023 at 7:25 pm | 1 comment | 3263 Views
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Parents of fatal shooting victim speak out about DA Price reducing charges against defendantPurvis' parents are upset about Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price's choice of charges for the man who held the...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2023Last comment by bill, on Jun 20, 2023 at 11:26 pm | 1 comment | 5197 Views
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Guest Opinion: Council majority acted irresponsibly with our democracyThe Pleasanton City Council in a 3-2 vote endorsed a draft initiative put forth by Our Neighborhood Voices, even though it...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jun 20, 2023 at 11:17 am | 14 comments | 3846 Views
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Drinking Water-PFAS-ChlorinePolystyrene (Polymer) is everywhere, and it is not biodegradable. Chlorine is used in our drinking water to kill bacteria...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 11, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 19, 2023 at 6:28 pm | 1 comment | 648 Views
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Walnut Grove Elementary principal Pratt reassigned to Amador Valley High SchoolWalnut Grove Elementary School principal Dwight Pratt is moving on from his time at the elementary campus, as he will begin...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2023Last comment by Amy Lash, on Jun 19, 2023 at 4:56 pm | 1 comment | 4373 Views
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Pleasanton PD temporarily disbands three units, reassigns officers amid staffing shortagesThe Pleasanton Police Department has reassigned officers in the special enforcement, crime prevention and traffic units for...
Original post made on May. 30, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 19, 2023 at 11:28 am | 12 comments | 11932 Views
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