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Climate Change and Energy Conservation

Climate change has forced us to adapt to a new normal of extreme weather events. However, extreme weather doesn’t impact...

Original post made by James Collins on Sep. 27, 2023
There are no comments yet. 226 Views

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL

AB28 will save lives

As a mother and grandmother, I was shocked to learn that since 2020, the number one cause of death of American children...

Original post made by Laurie Herbert on Sep. 22, 2023
Last comment by MichaelB, on Sep 26, 2023 at 8:40 pm | 5 comments | 1197 Views

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Fallout in Sunol over board's decision to ban school from flying LGBTQ pride flag

Members of the Sunol Glen School community are calling out the current school board majority saying their decision to approve...

Original post made on Sep. 21, 2023
Last comment by Mike Arata, on Sep 25, 2023 at 2:48 am | 4 comments | 5410 Views

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Pleasanton council set for final debate on water rate increase proposal

The Pleasanton City Council is expected to make a final decision on increasing the city's water service rates, which city...

Original post made on Sep. 19, 2023
Last comment by Dean Wallace, on Sep 23, 2023 at 12:30 am | 5 comments | 3384 Views

AROUND TOWN

Pleasanton council presses pause on water rate increase vote

The Pleasanton City Council voted to delay the decision of increasing the city's water rates after dozens of residents packed...

Original post made on Sep. 20, 2023
Last comment by keeknlinda, on Sep 22, 2023 at 9:15 pm | 7 comments | 7692 Views

AROUND TOWN

Andrew Allan earns Eagle Scout Award

Andrew Allan has qualified to become an Eagle Scout and will receive his award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on November...

Original post made by Ken mano on Sep. 20, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1006 Views

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After major insurers drop homeowners from coverage, state and local officials work on alternatives

With insurance companies ending coverage of thousands of local homes, state and local officials are working on alternatives...

Original post made on Sep. 20, 2023
Last comment by Carma, on Sep 20, 2023 at 6:41 am | 1 comment | 2139 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Kaiser to pay $49 million after environmental, patient privacy violations

Kaiser has agreed to a $49 million settlement with the State Attorney General's Office and six district attorneys, including...

Original post made on Sep. 11, 2023
Last comment by cmo325, on Sep 17, 2023 at 8:17 pm | 2 comments | 5426 Views

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Pleasanton residents weigh in on proposed water rate increases -- and they're not happy

More 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, 2023
Last comment by Billie, on Sep 16, 2023 at 1:18 pm | 8 comments | 6794 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Sunol school board considers ban on all flags except U.S., state emblems

The 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, 2023
Last comment by Longtime Resident, on Sep 15, 2023 at 11:32 pm | 13 comments | 5681 Views

AROUND TOWN

Don of a new era

Celebration 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, 2023
Last comment by Donna Kamp McMillion , on Sep 15, 2023 at 11:06 am | 1 comment | 4355 Views

SPORTS

The impact of transfers on school athletics

This 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, 2023
Last comment by Jimmy The Jet, on Sep 13, 2023 at 1:59 pm | 1 comment | 5205 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Guest Opinion: Bad news — most plastics aren't recyclable

Most plastic is not getting recycled, and that little triangular "chasing arrows" symbol on the bottoms of plastic containers...

Original post made on Sep. 11, 2023
Last comment by Michael Austin , on Sep 13, 2023 at 7:23 am | 4 comments | 3412 Views

AROUND TOWN

Splatter Festival Great Place to Share Safe Firearms Storage Message

The 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, 2023
Last comment by MichaelB, on Sep 12, 2023 at 7:43 pm | 3 comments | 1276 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Las Positas College gearing up for Black Family Day

As 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, 2023
Last comment by Jake Waters, on Sep 10, 2023 at 7:27 pm | 2 comments | 3732 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

BART to end all 30-minute frequencies on nights, weekends effective Monday

BART 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, 2023
Last comment by sjd, on Sep 10, 2023 at 4:52 pm | 1 comment | 3068 Views

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State deems Pleasanton's Housing Element compliant

Pleasanton's newest Housing Element has been officially certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development...

Original post made on Sep. 6, 2023
Last comment by keeknlinda, on Sep 8, 2023 at 3:17 pm | 9 comments | 3931 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Stable Cafe will serve its last breakfast this Friday

Friday 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, 2023
Last comment by ddclausen, on Sep 8, 2023 at 9:22 am | 1 comment | 5174 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, 2023
Last comment by keeknlinda, on Sep 6, 2023 at 11:35 am | 5 comments | 2611 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

'The Gems of Ruby Hill' -- Pleasanton residents star in new reality TV show

Step 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, 2023
Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Sep 5, 2023 at 9:37 am | 7 comments | 65186 Views
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