News Digest News Digest (December 05, 2003)

Weathercaster to announce parade

Roberta Gonzales, weathercaster for KPIX-TV Channel 5 and a Pleasanton resident, will join local Realtor Ed Kinney in announcing the 2003 Holiday Parade on Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 6.

The "Spirit of the Season" parade will start at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by the annual tree lighting ceremony in front of the Museum On Main Street. The parade, which will last about two hours, is traditionally one of Pleasanton's largest and best attended.

From 4-9 p.m., downtown will offer holiday entertainment, with carolers, face-painting and photos with Santa. Prior to the parade, businesses will open their stores and offer refreshments to those who browse and do their Christmas shopping. Street closures

Several city streets will be closed during the annual Hometown Holiday Celebration: 4-5:15 p.m. - Main Street from St. John to Abbie streets as well as the Neal Street and Main Street intersection will be closed, and Santa Rita Road from Black Avenue to the railroad tracks south of Amador Valley High School. Southbound traffic will be moved to the easternmost lane. 5:15-6:45 p.m. - Main Street and Santa Rita Road from Black Avenue to Old Bernal Avenue as well as all cross streets will be closed for the parade. 6:45-8 p.m. - Main Street from St. John to Neal streets will be closed for the tree lighting. Senior housing forum

An informational meeting on senior housing is being held Monday to seek support for a regional community forum on senior services in the Tri-Valley area to be held in fall 2004. The forum will be for anyone interested in senior housing and services in the region.

The Pleasanton planning meeting is being held at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Senior Center. Subcommittees will be formed, which will meet monthly. For information, call the city's Housing Specialist Scott Erickson at 931-5007. Ayala name vice mayor

At the City Council meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Tom Pico appointed Councilwoman Kay Ayala as the new vice mayor for the upcoming year. Councilman Matt Campbell served as vice mayor in 2003. Pico also made council assignments to local and regional boards and commissions for 2004.

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