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Pleasanton plans to build two new wells to support city's water supplyThe Pleasanton City Council unanimously gave staff the green light last week to move forward with a plan to construct two...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Oct 23, 2023 at 9:06 pm | 2 comments | 3027 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Who is the Bad Guy?Why are so many people against Israel defending itself, and protecting its people? When the World Trade Center was attacked,...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Oct. 20, 2023Last comment by Swagu, on Oct 23, 2023 at 2:49 pm | 2 comments | 766 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Negotiations at a crossroadsPleasanton teachers rallied in front of their respective schools across the city last week and packed the Board of Trustees...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2023Last comment by Jeff, on Oct 20, 2023 at 5:47 pm | 1 comment | 441 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Searching for a 'normal' real estate marketChanging mortgage interest rates, limited choices for buyers and rising prices. Will residential real estate ever get back...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2023Last comment by Swagu, on Oct 20, 2023 at 5:38 am | 1 comment | 2239 Views
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Is California's COVID-era rent relief program running out of money?California's COVID-era rent relief program, long saddled with delays, criticisms and legal woes, appears to be running out...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Oct 19, 2023 at 2:48 pm | 1 comment | 2410 Views
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No Dumping AllowedThe city contractor dumped this construction waste here on West Los Positas Boulevard and Muirwood Drive in Pleasanton. The...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Oct. 14, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Oct 19, 2023 at 1:21 pm | 3 comments | 650 Views
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Raman Arora earns Eagle Scout AwardRaman Arora has qualified to become an Eagle Scout and received his award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on August 31,...
Original post made by Ken mano on Oct. 19, 2023There are no comments yet. 389 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school crossing guard hospitalized after being hit by SUVA vehicle struck a crossing guard on Thursday morning as students made their way to Valley View Elementary School in Pleasanton,...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2023Last comment by dtc123, on Oct 18, 2023 at 7:23 pm | 4 comments | 6716 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Video shows altercation involving students at Las Positas CollegeLas Positas College officials are investigating an incident on campus that surfaced in a video online involving two students...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2023Last comment by Swagu, on Oct 18, 2023 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 2774 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley doctor will be first Black president of plastic surgery societyA Pleasanton resident and plastic surgeon with a longstanding practice in Dublin is set to become the American Society of...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2023Last comment by as, on Oct 17, 2023 at 3:46 pm | 1 comment | 2248 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Petition drive begins for recall of Alameda County District Attorney PriceThe race is on in the petition drive to recall Alameda County DA Pamela Price. Representatives for the group SAFE announced...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Oct 16, 2023 at 4:34 pm | 2 comments | 4195 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sunol school board upholds contentious policy that bans LGBTQ pride flagAfter listening to a mostly one-sided group of parents and community members, the Sunol Glen School Board of Trustees did...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2023Last comment by 47PeruDIL!, on Oct 16, 2023 at 9:18 am | 4 comments | 3082 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sunol fallout continues: Board president files restraining order against former trusteeSunol Glen School Board President Ryan Jergensen was recently granted a temporary restraining order against former school...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Oct 14, 2023 at 10:08 pm | 5 comments | 6258 Views
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Stoneridge Shopping Center welcoming seven new storesResidents and visitors of Pleasanton will now be able to partake in a wider selection of shopping opportunities as the Stoneridge...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2023Last comment by Mike, on Oct 13, 2023 at 12:04 pm | 2 comments | 24778 Views
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Immerse in local creativityMore than 200 local artists, craft makers and performers are set to showcase their talents this Saturday as part of the 22nd...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2023Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Oct 13, 2023 at 11:34 am | 1 comment | 2037 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sunol: Board passes resolution that bans school from flying LGBTQ pride flag at tense meetingTensions were high during the Sunol school board meeting on Tuesday as parents, teachers and trustees alike all argued over...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2023Last comment by Rick, on Oct 13, 2023 at 4:08 am | 13 comments | 5056 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Fairlands Elementary locks down after unauthorized person found in storage roomFairlands Elementary School was placed under a lockdown on Friday morning after a person who was not authorized to be at...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2023Last comment by runningguy, on Oct 12, 2023 at 5:58 pm | 7 comments | 12354 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
PUSD board to review updates on mastery-based grading practicesThe Pleasanton school board will be reviewing a presentation during Thursday's board meeting on updates regarding mastery-based...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2023Last comment by Pton Resident, on Oct 12, 2023 at 5:53 pm | 1 comment | 2075 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
BART announces new Police Chief Kevin FranklinA new BART police chief has been selected after a nationwide search with Interim Chief Kevin Franklin promoted to permanent...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2023Last comment by Lin, on Oct 12, 2023 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 2026 Views
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Clover Creek closing downtown shop later this yearAfter 30 years of providing Pleasanton residents with unique gifts and home furnishings, Clover Creek will be closing its...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2023Last comment by Kevin Wang, on Oct 9, 2023 at 8:46 pm | 4 comments | 7541 Views
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