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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pharma company helps build new play structures at Donlon ElementaryAbout 50 volunteers from AbbVie Inc., which has a new presence in Pleasanton, recently came together at Donlon Elementary...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by Janet Gates, on Jul 6, 2023 at 8:53 am | 1 comment | 3345 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tanush Sharma Earns Eagle Scout AwardTanush Sharma has qualified to become an Eagle Scout, his Court of Honor is expected to be held in August. Tanush is the...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 538 Views
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Madison Dee of Pleasanton's Troop 2998 Earns Eagle AwardMadison Dee has qualified to become an Eagle Scout, her Court of Honor has not yet been scheduled. She is the daughter of...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 638 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Thinking back on my mistake raising a standout youth athletePlans are put in place to help the students, then thrown out the window usually by parents who want to be the good guy as...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Jul 4, 2023 at 2:19 pm | 3 comments | 3768 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon: PG&E shows off new tools to fight escalating wildfiresPG&E recently answered critics wondering what it's doing about powerline-caused wildfires escalating in severity the past...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2023Last comment by Ndna Jnz, on Jul 4, 2023 at 12:22 pm | 1 comment | 2914 Views
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New look, same vision: Tri-Valley REACH unveils rebranded logoLocal housing support nonprofit Tri-Valley REACH held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce last...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2023Last comment by Jamie, on Jun 30, 2023 at 4:04 pm | 1 comment | 2295 Views
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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 | 2984 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 | 2799 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 | 2833 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 1879 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 4276 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 1881 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 | 1924 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 | 438 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 4374 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 3221 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 1970 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 | 1442 Views
SPORTS
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 | 638 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. 542 Views
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