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Pleasanton PD's Lt. Sarasua hired as police chief in PacificaPleasanton police Lt. Maria Sarasua will make local history for the Pacifica Police Department next month when she takes the reins as its new police chief, becoming the first woman to ever hold the position in the coastal city.
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Report shines spotlight on Tri-Valley's top health care needsAs impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic linger, maintaining good health remains at the top of mind for many, including physical, mental, emotional and even financial. The demand for adequate, accessible health care in the Tri-Valley ...
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Diocese of Oakland mulling bankruptcy in face of numerous sex abuse lawsuitsJust days after a major Bay Area Catholic diocese filed for bankruptcy in the face of hundreds of potential sex abuse lawsuits, the Diocese of Oakland (which includes Tri-Valley) announced it is seriously considering doing the same.
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Livermore chef reflects on 'Chopped' experienceChef Kim Gamble represented her Thai culture and her hometown of Livermore in the "Flamin' Hot" episode of the Food Network series "Chopped" on March 7. In the competition against three other chefs, Gamble was among the...
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Hike for Hope coming later this springSupporters of Hope Hospice are set to return to the trails at Del Valle Regional Park this May for the 2023 Hike for Hope fundraising event that the nonprofit first kicked off more than a decade ago.
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Hart Middle School opens new science classroomsLast week, Hart Middle School science teachers and students began moving into the new science classrooms that were built using funding from the $270 million Measure I1 general obligation bond that voters passed in 2016.
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Take Us Along: Full of hot airPleasanton residents Allan Freebody, David Manzi, Patty Manzi, Jerry Rosenblatt, Carol Rosenblatt and Kay Fogarty took the Weekly to the hot air balloon races in Reno. Send us your vacation photo today!
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Dust Bowl Brewing bringing taproom to LivermoreLivermore is set to become home to Dust Bowl Brewing Company's fourth taproom location in the state and its first in the Bay Area. The Turlock-based brewing company is opening in the Shops at Livermore in early summer...
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When regulators took over Silicon Valley Bank, startups scrambled to make payrollA bank run that prompted the country's 16th largest bank to become insolvent was a shocking reality that many in the local tech industry have dealt with over the past week.
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Save Livermore Downtown takes Eden Housing case to California Supreme CourtThe debate over the affordable housing development planned for downtown Livermore continues with Save Livermore Downtown's most recent move asking the California Supreme Court to review the appellate court's decision that...
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What a Week: Dublin teen elected to Alameda County Women's Hall of FameThe Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame recently revealed its Class of 2023, a list of 13 female leaders who've made an indelible impact on their communities and the county at large, including Dublin High senior Noor Dharni.
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Maintaining financial health now and into the futureThe past few years have upended many perceptions of financial stability. Now is a great time to review strategies for smart spending and saving to better weather whatever the future has in store.
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Amador freshman wins international music competitionAfter qualifying for one of the most prestigious international music competitions in the country, Amador Valley freshman Celicia Thendean secured the top prize -- winning her a unique scholarship opportunity and national exposure...
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Real estate association honors best of the bestThe Bay East Association of Realtors recently recognized standout members for accomplishments in the industry in the Tri-Valley and greater East Bay during 2022.
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County reopens one lane of Stanley Blvd. eastbound after major trail erosionStanley Boulevard now has one eastbound lane reopened to vehicular traffic after both lanes were closed for more than a day as a result of serious trail erosion adjacent to that side of the roadway.
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A culinary showcaseThe third annual Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week recently highlighted the food and drink scene in the region. I mapped out my route to new and favorite restaurants and reserved online for special events. Along the way, I savored...
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Free textbooks? It could soon be a reality at California's community collegesThe California Community College Chancellor's Office has $115 million to spend to reduce the burden of textbook costs across its 115-campus system.
An unpredictable boys' volleyball season
Looking at the first half of the EBAL boys' volleyball spring season, it is indeed unpredictable. This week Dennis Miller... Last comment on Mar 28, 2023 at 4:15 pm | 1 comment
Around the Valley: From illogical to absurd
Yet another asinine decision was made by the Pleasanton City Council majority when it voted March 7 to defund Leadership... Last comment on Mar 27, 2023 at 8:13 pm | 8 comments
City Council approves 360-unit multi-family development at Stoneridge Shopping Center
After nearly a decade of planning, the Pleasanton City Council unanimously approved a 360-unit multi-family housing project... Last comment on Mar 28, 2023 at 3:55 pm | 3 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
I Do, I Don’t: One Reason Feelings Matter
Mar 30, 2023 | 3 comments
Tim Talk
by Tim Hunt
Livermore-based Sparkz moving battery technology forward
Mar 30, 2023 | 1 comment
Notes on the Valley
by Monith Ilavarasan
College textbooks 101
Mar 29, 2023 | 2 comments
Doing College
by Elizabeth LaScala
Do I Really Have to Study a Foreign Language? Yes! And Here’s Why
Mar 28, 2023 | 2 comments
2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
California reported the most catalytic converter thefts in 2021, accounting for 37% of all catalytic converter thefts throughout the country, according to data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Thursday, 7:18 PM
Livermore's First Church of Christ, Scientist, marks centennial
'Inflatable Sculpture' integrates science, technology and art
News Digest: Most I-580 lanes reopen | I-680 tolls to resume | Diablo Road Culvert Replacement
California lifts target for 15% water conservation as yet another storm approaches
Dublin man pleads guilty to multiple charges including identity theft
Meet Pleasanton's 2023 Ambassadog: Stella James
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