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Guest Opinion: History repeats itself over housing in PleasantonThe 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, 2023Last comment by MsVic, 3 hours ago | 6 comments | 2074 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
An appropriate educationFor 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, 2023Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, 4 hours ago | 25 comments | 4026 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Social media video shows altercation involving Pleasanton Middle School students outside city libraryA 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, 2023Last comment by Becky, 5 hours ago | 5 comments | 6834 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest Opinion -- Shadow Cliffs: A microcosm of California's water complexitiesShadow Cliffs Lake is an example of California's challenges in managing water resources. Our state is affected by long-term...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2023Last comment by resident, 5 hours ago | 2 comments | 604 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
A 'Pick-it-All' UpdateA 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, 2023Last comment by Cosmic-Charlie, on Jan 24, 2023 at 10:31 am | 1 comment | 304 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Around the Valley: Work to avoid nuclear falloutA 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, 2023Last comment by SHale99, on Jan 19, 2023 at 4:14 pm | 2 comments | 2416 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest Opinion: The responsibility of local controlAt its December council meeting, Pleasanton relinquished another chance for local control by voting against a compromise...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2023Last comment by GretaThumb, on Jan 18, 2023 at 5:17 pm | 11 comments | 4879 Views
SPORTS
The Student Athlete Community Foundation: what it means to give backFormer Foothill and Amador Valley basketball players, Anirudh Murugesan (Foothill) and Jackson Cash (Amador), saw a lack...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2023Last comment by Greg Thome, on Jan 18, 2023 at 3:34 pm | 1 comment | 1203 Views
AROUND TOWN
Kelly O'Lague receives MLK Legacy AwardDr. 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, 2023There are no comments yet. 122 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Lawmakers concerned Newsom's budget will delay climate, transportation projectsBay 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, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Jan 16, 2023 at 1:35 pm | 1 comment | 1089 Views
AROUND TOWN
Record numbers attend Make a Difference FestivalVolunteers sign up for Community Service Early Saturday morning, exhibitors got drenched while unloading their card,...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jan. 15, 2023There are no comments yet. 282 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No distinguished elementary schools in PleasantonWonder 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, 2023Last comment by Former PUSD Family, on Jan 15, 2023 at 12:02 pm | 4 comments | 853 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County supervisors on way to banning criminal background checks for potential tenantsAn 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, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jan 15, 2023 at 7:06 am | 13 comments | 4347 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
What a Week: New DA and new sheriffLaw 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, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Jan 14, 2023 at 2:58 pm | 1 comment | 2888 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
News Digest: I-680 work called off | MLK Fellowship Breakfast | Niles Canyon Road reopens | Women's Hall of Fame nomineesWith 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, 2023Last comment by Dave, on Jan 13, 2023 at 2:15 pm | 1 comment | 1660 Views
AROUND TOWN
MLK Fellowship Breakfast honors three Tri-Valley CitizensDr. Martin Luther King Fellowship Breakfast honors three from the Tri-Valley The 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Fellowship...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jan. 11, 2023There are no comments yet. 221 Views
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It’s Crab Season: Claws for a CauseAs you may not know, crabs don’t walk in a straight line; instead, they walk sideways swaying back and forth to make forward...
Original post made by Anna Schaller on Jan. 11, 2023There are no comments yet. 475 Views
AROUND TOWN
Interested in FAMILY HISTORY?Interested in FAMILY HISTORY? MAKE A DIFFERENCE FESTIVAL includes Preserving Family History One of the booths will be...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jan. 9, 2023There are no comments yet. 398 Views
AROUND TOWN
Start the New Year right - DONATE BLOODStart your new year with donations which can save a life! Donations scheduled TOMORROW in Pleasanton: Friday, January...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jan. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 180 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Facing RHNA: Tri-Valley local officials discuss next housing elementsCities in the Tri-Valley are gearing up to submit their housing plans, but how much control do cities have over building...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2023Last comment by Jocelyn Combs, on Jan 3, 2023 at 11:41 am | 7 comments | 4136 Views
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