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Pleasanton residents weigh in on proposed water rate increases -- and they're not happyMore than a thousand people have recently signed a new petition to ask the Pleasanton City Council and city staff to postpone...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2023Last comment by Billie, on Sep 16, 2023 at 1:18 pm | 8 comments | 5675 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sunol school board considers ban on all flags except U.S., state emblemsThe Sunol Glen Unified School District Board of Trustees is set Tuesday to discuss a potential resolution that would require...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2023Last comment by Longtime Resident, on Sep 15, 2023 at 11:32 pm | 13 comments | 4888 Views
AROUND TOWN
Don of a new eraCelebration is in the air for Amador Valley Dons young and old as the high school in Pleasanton commemorates its 100th year...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2023Last comment by Donna Kamp McMillion , on Sep 15, 2023 at 11:06 am | 1 comment | 3625 Views
SPORTS
The impact of transfers on school athleticsThis week we take an in-depth look at the rules, regulations and motivations behind school transfers and how they relate...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2023Last comment by Jimmy The Jet, on Sep 13, 2023 at 1:59 pm | 1 comment | 3177 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion: Bad news — most plastics aren't recyclableMost plastic is not getting recycled, and that little triangular "chasing arrows" symbol on the bottoms of plastic containers...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Sep 13, 2023 at 7:23 am | 4 comments | 2945 Views
AROUND TOWN
Splatter Festival Great Place to Share Safe Firearms Storage MessageThe Dublin Splatter Festival on September 9 was an amazing event, full of happy families, beautiful costumes and talented...
Original post made by Laurie Herbert on Sep. 11, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Sep 12, 2023 at 7:43 pm | 3 comments | 964 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Las Positas College gearing up for Black Family DayAs part of its initiative to become a destination school for African American students, Las Positas College is hosting its...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2023Last comment by Jake Waters, on Sep 10, 2023 at 7:27 pm | 2 comments | 3344 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
BART to end all 30-minute frequencies on nights, weekends effective MondayBART will be ending all 30-minute frequencies on nights and weekends starting on Monday. BART's Blue line to and from Dublin-Pleasanton...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2023Last comment by sjd, on Sep 10, 2023 at 4:52 pm | 1 comment | 2746 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
State deems Pleasanton's Housing Element compliantPleasanton's newest Housing Element has been officially certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Sep 8, 2023 at 3:17 pm | 9 comments | 3420 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Stable Cafe will serve its last breakfast this FridayFriday will be the last day Pleasanton residents will be able to enjoy a breakfast at the city's 'best kept secret', Stable...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2023Last comment by ddclausen, on Sep 8, 2023 at 9:22 am | 1 comment | 4730 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton council to provide direction on police use of 'situational cameras'The Pleasanton City Council is set to consider giving direction Tuesday night on whether to allow the Pleasanton Police Department...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Sep 6, 2023 at 11:35 am | 5 comments | 2201 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
'The Gems of Ruby Hill' -- Pleasanton residents star in new reality TV showStep aside Beverly Hills and Atlanta, there's a new group of wives -- and one man -- looking to rock the reality TV world...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2023Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Sep 5, 2023 at 9:37 am | 7 comments | 58385 Views
AROUND TOWN
Eagle Scout Award for Rishi SaindaneRishi Saindane has qualified to become an Eagle Scout and received his award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on August 30,...
Original post made by Ken Mano on Sep. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 341 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion: Council meeting confirms Pleasanton's crisis of leadershipPleasanton is in desperate need of new, principled leadership. The current leaders of our city are out of touch with the...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023Last comment by Sherry C., on Sep 4, 2023 at 4:13 pm | 33 comments | 12584 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
SF police find $19,500 in property taken in mass retail theft in PleasantonAn estimated $19,500 in merchandise stolen in a mass retail theft in Pleasanton turned up in a double-parked car in San Francisco's...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2023Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Sep 4, 2023 at 1:24 pm | 1 comment | 3441 Views
AROUND TOWN
Newsletter City of Pleasanton2023 community survey: 1. 91% of residents rate the quality of life as excellent or good. 2. 89% of residents say the...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Sep. 3, 2023There are no comments yet. 169 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton: City announces tentative agreement with police unionThe bargaining teams for the city of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Police Officers Association have reached a tentative agreement...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2023Last comment by MsVic, on Sep 1, 2023 at 10:57 am | 1 comment | 3192 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill VP resigns to become principal of El Cerrito High SchoolFoothill High School vice principal Malcolm Norrington is stepping down from his position and will be leaving the district...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Jamie, on Aug 31, 2023 at 1:32 pm | 1 comment | 6621 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Judge denies plea deal for defendant in Livermore fatal crash caseAn Alameda County judge has rejected a proposed plea agreement between prosecutors and the defense in the vehicular homicide...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Aug 31, 2023 at 12:04 pm | 1 comment | 3658 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Names Dr. Steven Williams PresidentBoard-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in California honored to take on new role making history as first African...
Original post made by Tri Valley Plastic Surgery on Aug. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 181 Views
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