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Guest Opinion: History repeats itself over housing in Pleasanton

The 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, 2023
Last comment by Vin Kruttiventi, on Jan 29, 2023 at 9:51 am | 10 comments | 3431 Views

AROUND TOWN

Record numbers attend Make a Difference Festival

Volunteers sign up for Community Service Early Saturday morning, exhibitors got drenched while unloading their card,...

Original post made by Ken mano on Jan. 15, 2023
Last comment by Vin Kruttiventi, on Jan 27, 2023 at 9:00 pm | 1 comment | 512 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Social media video shows altercation involving Pleasanton Middle School students outside city library

A 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, 2023
Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jan 27, 2023 at 1:50 pm | 7 comments | 16204 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

An appropriate education

For 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, 2023
Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jan 26, 2023 at 9:02 am | 25 comments | 4875 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

A 'Pick-it-All' Update

A 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, 2023
Last comment by Cosmic-Charlie, on Jan 24, 2023 at 10:31 am | 1 comment | 610 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Around the Valley: Work to avoid nuclear fallout

A 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, 2023
Last comment by SHale99, on Jan 19, 2023 at 4:14 pm | 2 comments | 3066 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Guest Opinion: The responsibility of local control

At its December council meeting, Pleasanton relinquished another chance for local control by voting against a compromise...

Original post made on Jan. 12, 2023
Last comment by GretaThumb, on Jan 18, 2023 at 5:17 pm | 11 comments | 5366 Views

SPORTS

The Student Athlete Community Foundation: what it means to give back

Former Foothill and Amador Valley basketball players, Anirudh Murugesan (Foothill) and Jackson Cash (Amador), saw a lack...

Original post made on Jan. 18, 2023
Last comment by Greg Thome, on Jan 18, 2023 at 3:34 pm | 1 comment | 2194 Views

AROUND TOWN

Kelly O'Lague receives MLK Legacy Award

Dr. 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, 2023
There are no comments yet. 317 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

​​Lawmakers concerned Newsom's budget will delay climate, transportation projects

Bay 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, 2023
Last comment by MichaelB, on Jan 16, 2023 at 1:35 pm | 1 comment | 1465 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

No distinguished elementary schools in Pleasanton

Wonder 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, 2023
Last comment by Former PUSD Family, on Jan 15, 2023 at 12:02 pm | 4 comments | 1031 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

County supervisors on way to banning criminal background checks for potential tenants

An 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, 2022
Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jan 15, 2023 at 7:06 am | 13 comments | 4611 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

What a Week: New DA and new sheriff

Law 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, 2023
Last comment by MichaelB, on Jan 14, 2023 at 2:58 pm | 1 comment | 3844 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

News Digest: I-680 work called off | MLK Fellowship Breakfast | Niles Canyon Road reopens | Women's Hall of Fame nominees

With 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, 2023
Last comment by Dave, on Jan 13, 2023 at 2:15 pm | 1 comment | 1926 Views

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MLK Fellowship Breakfast honors three Tri-Valley Citizens

Dr. 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, 2023
There are no comments yet. 408 Views

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It’s Crab Season: Claws for a Cause

As 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, 2023
There are no comments yet. 642 Views

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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, 2023
There are no comments yet. 560 Views

AROUND TOWN

Start the New Year right - DONATE BLOOD

Start 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, 2023
There are no comments yet. 298 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Facing RHNA: Tri-Valley local officials discuss next housing elements

Cities 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, 2023
Last comment by Jocelyn Combs, on Jan 3, 2023 at 11:41 am | 7 comments | 4580 Views

AROUND TOWN

MAKE A DIFFERENCE FESTIVAL in Pleasanton features Volunteerism & Emergency Preparedness for Families

The festival will focus on ways to get involved with the Tri-Valley community through volunteer service, as well as helping...

Original post made by Ken mano on Jan. 1, 2023
There are no comments yet. 863 Views
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