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SCHOOLS & KIDS
'The Don Century'The Pleasanton Museum on Main will be commemorating Amador Valley High School's centennial birthday with a special exhibit...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2023Last comment by Calvin Moulthrop, on Aug 30, 2023 at 2:26 am | 1 comment | 3032 Views
AROUND TOWN
Juanita Haugen Scholarship Fund receives big boost"THANK YOU" to the many who supported the very successful Juanita Haugen Scholarship BBQ / Fundraiser. Over $15,000 was...
Original post made by Ken mano on Aug. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 152 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton to poll resident interest in potential city bond measureThe Pleasanton City Council is moving forward with conducting a poll to see what city infrastructure and capital needs residents...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Matt Sullivan, on Aug 29, 2023 at 8:55 am | 12 comments | 4188 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton council endorses updated Economic Development Strategic PlanThe Pleasanton City Council recently adopted the updated Economic Development Strategic Plan, which staff say will aim to...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023Last comment by Dean Wallace, on Aug 28, 2023 at 4:11 pm | 1 comment | 2690 Views
AROUND TOWN
What a Week: A 'disappointing' plea deal – Family laments prosecutors' offer to defendant in Livermore woman's deathCome to find out, the criminal case against now-20-year-old defendant in Woodward's death has toiled in the courts for more...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2023Last comment by Doug Miller, on Aug 25, 2023 at 5:15 pm | 3 comments | 4595 Views
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What a Week: Former Camp Parks commander dies weeks after violent robbery in TexasRetired 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, 2023Last comment by Guy Houston, on Aug 25, 2023 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 7240 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
New vaccines will be available this fall to protect against RSVOne 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, 2023Last comment by Jake Waters, on Aug 25, 2023 at 8:46 am | 1 comment | 3470 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD board to debate design contract for Pleasanton Middle School field renovationThe Pleasanton school board is set to discuss and possibly approve a contract with a design firm to begin the process of...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023Last comment by Cnidaviari, on Aug 24, 2023 at 2:24 pm | 2 comments | 2903 Views
AROUND TOWN
SteelWave looks to build new commercial development in East PleasantonSteelWave LLC recently submitted an application to the city of Pleasanton to annex and rezone about 20 acres of land just...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023Last comment by sjd, on Aug 24, 2023 at 10:30 am | 1 comment | 3367 Views
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CHP officer rescues kitten running on I-580 in LivermoreA 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, 2023Last comment by Ginger, on Aug 23, 2023 at 10:52 am | 1 comment | 2446 Views
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Bill proposing Bay Area bridge toll increase for public transit paused by authorsA 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, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Aug 22, 2023 at 1:50 pm | 1 comment | 1995 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Glazer won't run for reelection to State Senate, doesn't want to test term limit gray areaTri-Valley State Senator Steve Glazer has announced his current term in the seat through next year will be his last, paving...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Becky, on Aug 22, 2023 at 10:07 am | 1 comment | 3225 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Community crowds City Council meeting to demand better contract for police unionNearly 60 Pleasanton residents, former city leaders and police officers packed Tuesday night's City Council meeting to demand...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2023Last comment by Birdland Resident, on Aug 22, 2023 at 9:31 am | 19 comments | 5696 Views
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County approves 47-acre cemetery planned for north LivermoreThe 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, 2023Last comment by Jack, on Aug 22, 2023 at 1:58 am | 1 comment | 1937 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
CPUC Selling You Out AgainIt’s a bad sign when the CPUC is moving to block churches from building solar on their own roofs, during an energy crisis....
Original post made by Alan Marling on Aug. 19, 2023There are no comments yet. 629 Views
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Congressmen hold joint town hall meeting in DublinU.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, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Aug 19, 2023 at 9:57 am | 1 comment | 1701 Views
AROUND TOWN
Ultrasound technician accused of sexual battery at Stanford Health CareA Stanford Health Care ultrasound technician has been arrested by Palo Alto police for allegedly sexually assaulting two...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2023There are no comments yet. 2249 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton couple reflect on being in Maui during devastating wildfiresTwo 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, 2023Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Aug 17, 2023 at 10:25 am | 1 comment | 2556 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton's Leadership Crisis: Why We Must Take Action NowPleasanton is at an unmistakable crossroads. Some of you may know that I recently ran for City Council and lost to my opponent...
Original post made by Dean Wallace on Aug. 15, 2023Last comment by PtownRes, on Aug 17, 2023 at 8:00 am | 5 comments | 3585 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Could EBAL tackle football be supplanted by flag football?While it is exciting to look at the new girls' flag football league getting underway in EBAL, it could also be a precursor...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2023Last comment by Greg Thome, on Aug 16, 2023 at 11:29 am | 1 comment | 3661 Views
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