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BART on the brink? Future of agency likely to hinge on voter-approved funding measure, officials say

Barring a sudden return to pre-pandemic ridership levels, BART's long-term future will likely hinge on a future ballot measure...

Original post made on Jan. 30, 2023
Last comment by Nina, on Feb 4, 2023 at 4:08 am | 3 comments | 4223 Views

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Swalwell fires back after removal from House Intelligence Committee

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell responded to newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's decision to reject him from reappointment...

Original post made on Jan. 30, 2023
Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Feb 3, 2023 at 7:53 pm | 3 comments | 3713 Views

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New district attorney reopens fatal Pleasanton PD shooting probe

Alameda County DA Pamela Price's newly created Public Accountability Unit will reopen the investigation of two Pleasanton...

Original post made on Jan. 31, 2023
Last comment by Kacey, on Feb 3, 2023 at 9:58 am | 7 comments | 4691 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Pleasanton council adopts 2023-31 Housing Element

The Pleasanton City Council signed off on its 2023-31 Housing Element during Thursday's special council meeting after making...

Original post made on Jan. 31, 2023
Last comment by PtownRes, on Feb 2, 2023 at 10:39 am | 4 comments | 3810 Views

AROUND TOWN

Lost dog

Lost female shepherd/lab mix, 70 lbs, gentle, spayed and chipped. Reddish-brown with white chest and toes. Last seen 1/2/23...

Original post made by Jennifer on Jan. 31, 2023
There are no comments yet. 198 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

PLEASANTON HIGH SCHOOLS SPEECH CONTEST -- $21,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

The Pleasanton chapter of Lions Clubs International, the largest service club organization in the world, is hosting a Student...

Original post made by Pleasanton Lions Club on Jan. 30, 2023
There are no comments yet. 501 Views

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Guest Opinion: History repeats itself over housing in Pleasanton

The majority of this council imposed density limits that will force PUSD to use state law AB 2295 to do what is fiscally...

Original post made on Jan. 24, 2023
Last comment by Vin Kruttiventi, on Jan 29, 2023 at 9:51 am | 10 comments | 3462 Views

AROUND TOWN

Record numbers attend Make a Difference Festival

Volunteers sign up for Community Service Early Saturday morning, exhibitors got drenched while unloading their card,...

Original post made by Ken mano on Jan. 15, 2023
Last comment by Vin Kruttiventi, on Jan 27, 2023 at 9:00 pm | 1 comment | 527 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Social media video shows altercation involving Pleasanton Middle School students outside city library

A video posted to social media of a youth, later identified as a Pleasanton Middle School student, punching and stomping...

Original post made on Jan. 25, 2023
Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jan 27, 2023 at 1:50 pm | 7 comments | 16713 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

An appropriate education

For Betsy and Jamison Cummings, their daughter's education means everything. But as 13-year-old Piper looks to her future...

Original post made on Jan. 15, 2023
Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jan 26, 2023 at 9:02 am | 25 comments | 4936 Views

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A 'Pick-it-All' Update

A Town Square article about people picking up neighborhood trash was published in the August 19th 2022 print edition of the...

Original post made by Frank Napoleon on Jan. 23, 2023
Last comment by Cosmic-Charlie, on Jan 24, 2023 at 10:31 am | 1 comment | 633 Views

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Around the Valley: Work to avoid nuclear fallout

A recent Pleasanton City Council City vote to deny an increase in density -- and then lowering the density -- on Housing...

Original post made on Jan. 19, 2023
Last comment by SHale99, on Jan 19, 2023 at 4:14 pm | 2 comments | 3094 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Guest Opinion: The responsibility of local control

At its December council meeting, Pleasanton relinquished another chance for local control by voting against a compromise...

Original post made on Jan. 12, 2023
Last comment by GretaThumb, on Jan 18, 2023 at 5:17 pm | 11 comments | 5399 Views

SPORTS

The Student Athlete Community Foundation: what it means to give back

Former Foothill and Amador Valley basketball players, Anirudh Murugesan (Foothill) and Jackson Cash (Amador), saw a lack...

Original post made on Jan. 18, 2023
Last comment by Greg Thome, on Jan 18, 2023 at 3:34 pm | 1 comment | 2236 Views

AROUND TOWN

Kelly O'Lague receives MLK Legacy Award

Dr. Martin Luther King Fellowship Breakfast honors three from the Tri-Vallely The 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Fellowship...

Original post made by Ken mano on Jan. 16, 2023
There are no comments yet. 333 Views

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​​Lawmakers concerned Newsom's budget will delay climate, transportation projects

Bay Area lawmakers are concerned about the governor's proposal to cut nearly $22.5 billion from the state budget, a move...

Original post made on Jan. 16, 2023
Last comment by MichaelB, on Jan 16, 2023 at 1:35 pm | 1 comment | 1490 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

No distinguished elementary schools in Pleasanton

Wonder what happened to PUSD elementary schools. Although I don't expect every school to show up -- it would be good to know...

Original post made by AD on Jan. 10, 2023
Last comment by Former PUSD Family, on Jan 15, 2023 at 12:02 pm | 4 comments | 1042 Views

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County supervisors on way to banning criminal background checks for potential tenants

An ordinance passed Tuesday by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors is expected to curb homelessness in the county, according...

Original post made on Dec. 22, 2022
Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jan 15, 2023 at 7:06 am | 13 comments | 4638 Views

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What a Week: New DA and new sheriff

Law enforcement leadership looks a lot different at the county level this month. New District Attorney Pamela Price and Sheriff...

Original post made on Jan. 14, 2023
Last comment by MichaelB, on Jan 14, 2023 at 2:58 pm | 1 comment | 3927 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

News Digest: I-680 work called off | MLK Fellowship Breakfast | Niles Canyon Road reopens | Women's Hall of Fame nominees

With the ongoing rainstorms, Caltrans has postponed the closure on northbound Interstate 680 in the Tri-Valley that had been...

Original post made on Jan. 13, 2023
Last comment by Dave, on Jan 13, 2023 at 2:15 pm | 1 comment | 1947 Views
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