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SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD union staff 'disgusted' by pay increases for upper administrationAmid negotiations with both collective bargaining groups at PUSD (and heavy criticism from some union members), the Board...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 7, 2021 at 5:43 pm | 25 comments | 10223 Views
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Pleasanton apartment complex tenants without water for 4 daysResidents at Pleasanton's Springhouse Apartments have been experiencing their own drought since Friday afternoon when the...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2014Last comment by Julia A, on Jul 24, 2014 at 2:13 pm | 20 comments | 10217 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Consider running for local elected officeAs we've said before this time of year, contested elections are invaluable. They enhance the public discourse around vital...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 26, 2020 at 6:28 pm | 4 comments | 10216 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Four Kid's Country facilities cited with 'serious' violationsAn after-school childcare program at San Ramon Valley elementary schools has acquired a recent history of serious "Type A"...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2011Last comment by Tamara, on Jun 7, 2011 at 1:43 am | 7 comments | 10210 Views
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Pleasanton: Chabad Center damaged in overnight fireThe Chabad Center for Jewish Life caught fire overnight but remains largely intact Friday morning, with a quick response...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Oct 16, 2019 at 6:25 pm | 12 comments | 10209 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parent volunteer, high-tech worker Chong Wang running for Pleasanton school boardChong Wang is the latest local resident to seek one of three open seats on the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2020Last comment by Karl Aitken, on Jul 29, 2020 at 8:10 am | 17 comments | 10208 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Pleasanton snags top recognition on Money Magazine surveyJust a week after Pleasanton was ranked No. 4 in a recent survey of America's 50 Best Cities to Live, two other national...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2014Last comment by Henry, on Sep 25, 2014 at 9:19 am | 2 comments | 10206 Views
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Bay Area counties ordering shelter-in-place amid coronavirusSix Bay Area counties will institute a shelter-in-place order Tuesday in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus,...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2020Last comment by Becky Dennis, on Mar 17, 2020 at 10:37 am | 16 comments | 10195 Views
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Staring down the housing crunchFour Tri-Valley cities are among the 27 Bay Area jurisdictions appealing their assignments for the next Regional Housing...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Aug 29, 2021 at 2:46 pm | 4 comments | 10190 Views
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Swalwell to discuss immigration reform at Hayward meeting tomorrowCongressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin5) will host an immigration forum for constituents in Hayward Saturday to provide information...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 15, 2013 at 7:11 pm | 10 comments | 10181 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board reviews ethics, financesTrustees became students at Tuesday night's meeting of the Pleasanton Unified School District board, with back-to-back workshops...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2014Last comment by sunflower, on Apr 13, 2014 at 12:19 pm | 18 comments | 10179 Views
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Pleasanton: Alameda County Fair returning this year, shifting to OctoberAfter canceling in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Alameda County Fair is coming back in 2021 but has been rescheduled for...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Apr 17, 2021 at 7:32 am | 4 comments | 10178 Views
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Driver killed in fiery crash at Hacienda and West Las PositasA driver died in a fiery car crash on city streets in Pleasanton on Saturday evening after his Tesla slammed into a traffic...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2020Last comment by WOW, on Jan 22, 2020 at 12:18 am | 2 comments | 10175 Views
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Pleasanton names new finance directorTina Olson has been named the new Finance Director for the city of Pleasanton, succeeding Emily Wagner, who is retiring but...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2015Last comment by Damon, on Jan 26, 2015 at 11:42 am | 6 comments | 10174 Views
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Mountain lion spotted by firefightersFirst it was geese descending on school playgrounds. Now it's a mountain lion, spotted near the city's Operations Center. Read...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2013Last comment by Scott, on Nov 1, 2013 at 11:26 am | 3 comments | 10170 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Free dog show closes today at FairgroundsHosted by the Harvest Moon Classic Dog Cluster, one of the Bay Area's largest dog shows draws to a close at 6 p.m. tonight...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2012Last comment by chrisine, on Oct 22, 2012 at 11:15 pm | 7 comments | 10165 Views
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Downtown parklet damaged in hit-and-runThe city's pilot program to try out a parklet downtown came to an early end this month thanks to a hit-and-run driver. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2018Last comment by Map, on May 2, 2018 at 10:00 am | 35 comments | 10158 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Shutdown continues to limit local services, programsThe federal government has been partially shut down for nearly a week, and throughout the Bay Area there are worries about...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2013Last comment by Me Too, on Oct 9, 2013 at 11:16 pm | 4 comments | 10155 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tonight's 1st Wednesday to feature Pooch ParadeThe First Wednesday Street Party tonight, with the theme "Dog Days of Summer," will feature the always popular Pooch Parade...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2013Last comment by Puppy Papa, on Aug 6, 2013 at 8:53 am | 1 comment | 10154 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parcel Tax 2I received a leaflet from the PUSD talking about a new local school funding measure saying that: "After consequtive years...
Original post made by parent on Jan. 7, 2011Last comment by Start Afresh, on Jan 21, 2011 at 5:11 pm | 197 comments | 10151 Views
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