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Alameda County reports first death related to coronavirusThe Alameda County Public Health Department on Monday announced the county's first death caused by the novel coronavirus. Read...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2020There are no comments yet. 4787 Views
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President Trump impeached by HouseU.S. President Donald Trump was impeached Wednesday by the U.S. House of Representatives led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2019Last comment by DKHSK, on Dec 23, 2019 at 11:00 am | 45 comments | 3449 Views
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Around Pleasanton: PPIE for schools, CityServe for homeless benefit from Holiday FundThis banner hanging over Main Street this week says it all: Contribute to the 2019 Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund. Donations...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2019Last comment by Michael Austin, on Dec 14, 2019 at 4:52 pm | 1 comment | 3700 Views
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REACH for opportunitiesPurchasing one house represents a major milestone for any organization focused on offering affordable, living opportunities...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2019Last comment by Norm Guest, on Oct 18, 2019 at 2:09 pm | 2 comments | 4966 Views
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Giving back: Books for Camp Fire survivorsWhen Pleasanton resident Melissa Gianotti saw her friends in Paradise lose everything in the Camp Fire last November, it...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by Steve Watty, on Jul 26, 2019 at 2:53 pm | 5 comments | 5444 Views
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Feed Tri-Valley food drive aims to close local hunger gapThe cities of Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore and community organizations are teaming up for the fourth annual Feed Tri-Valley...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2019Last comment by This might help, on Jun 25, 2019 at 4:34 pm | 2 comments | 3927 Views
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Staying Healthy: Tri-Valley's 24-hour Relay for LifeThe American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Tri-Valley on June 22-23 is a 24-hour event -- held round the clock to recognize...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2019Last comment by Pam Cappel, on Jun 9, 2019 at 11:37 am | 2 comments | 4803 Views
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Longtime Chabot-Las Positas Trustee Dobie Gelles diesThe Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is grieving the loss of longtime Trustee Donald "Dobie" Gelles, who died...
Original post made on May. 20, 2019There are no comments yet. 6602 Views
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Concert tribute to late Pleasanton teenA new nonprofit group in town is dedicated to mental health awareness -- the Alan Hu Foundation -- and it will be introduced...
Original post made on May. 7, 2019Last comment by Harold A Maio, on May 7, 2019 at 11:29 am | 1 comment | 7354 Views
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Play to help man's best friendTwo very special dogs at the Valley Humane Society are searching for the perfect “furrever” family and community members...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2019Last comment by Charles, on Apr 8, 2019 at 7:49 am | 2 comments | 3958 Views
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Teen publishes book on chronic fatigue syndromeWhen Vidhima Shetty was brainstorming story ideas with the staff of the California High School newspaper a few years ago,...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2019Last comment by Lolly, on Jan 31, 2019 at 6:16 am | 2 comments | 3378 Views
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Tuxes & Tails gala supporting Tri-Valley Animal RescueThe red carpet will be out in Pleasanton next month as Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is hosting a new benefit gala to raise funds...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2019Last comment by Pleas. Resident, on Jan 24, 2019 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 3423 Views
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Cities confirm new contract with LPFD firefightersLivermore-Pleasanton union firefighters have a new contract in place with the two cities, as both city councils have given...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2019There are no comments yet. 4301 Views
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CHP: Woman dies after car goes down ravine off I-580A woman died after a car went off of westbound Interstate 580 and down a ravine Wednesday afternoon in eastern Alameda County...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2019There are no comments yet. 4442 Views
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Foothill Band Review set for SaturdayNearly three dozen middle and high school bands are set to take to the streets of downtown Pleasanton this Saturday for the...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2018There are no comments yet. 4074 Views
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Livermore teen heads to CannesSarah Whalen is all about the film world. But you won't find the Livermore 17-year-old assuming different character roles...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2018Last comment by Eva G, on Jul 10, 2018 at 10:51 am | 1 comment | 4519 Views
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Local students recognized for winning DAR essay contestThe Jose Maria Amador Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently honored students across the Tri-Valley...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2018There are no comments yet. 4017 Views
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Wines & Valentines to benefit Museum on MainLove is in the air as Museum on Main prepares for its 11th annual Wines & Valentines fundraiser at Castlewood Country Club,...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2018Last comment by sidd yadav, on Feb 1, 2018 at 4:49 am | 1 comment | 3240 Views
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Banned Books Week arrives in PleasantonSunday marked the start of Banned Books Week, an annual event launched in 1982 in response to a national increase in the...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2017Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Sep 29, 2017 at 8:31 am | 2 comments | 4995 Views
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Helping Houston: Mohr Elementary School students pack meals for hurricane victimsOn Thursday Mohr Elementary School students spent the morning packing 12,744 meals to send to families in Texas affected...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2017Last comment by sidd, on Sep 19, 2017 at 1:57 am | 1 comment | 4840 Views
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