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Hope Hospice mergerDublin's Hope Hospice announced on Thursday that it will be merging with two other regional hospice organizations in order to form the largest not-for-profit hospice network in Northern California.
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What a Week: Meet Pleasanton's 2023 Economic DriversAiming to reinforce Pleasanton's reputation as 'The Destination for Successful Innovation', the Chamber of Commerce and city gov't joined to honor four local companies as Pleasanton's 2023 Economic Drivers.
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Fired city utilities director sues Pleasanton for wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliationA former Pleasanton utilities director has filed a lawsuit against the city seeking unspecified damages following the rejection of his tort claim that sought $1.6 million for allegedly being wrongfully terminated due to...
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Take Us Along! Weekly on safariWhile on safari in Manyeleti Game Reserve during a dream vacation that took them all over South Africa, the Markel family of Pleasanton were lucky enough to see all of the "Magnificent 7" -- lions, leopards, Cape buffalo, rhinoceros, cheetah, wild dogs and of course, elephants! Pictured from left: Patrick Markel, Ellen Markel, Jenny Mack and Kanoa Markel.
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Royal Theater Academy bringing 'School of Rock' musical to Livermore HighStudents of Royal Theater Academy are set to bring the story of a rundown rock musician turned substitute prep school teacher to life this December in a musical production of "School of Rock".
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Souza elevated to permanent CEO of Livermore chamberSherri Souza is dropping 'interim' from the front of her title and stepping into the role of permanent president and CEO of the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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Pleasanton man among recycling company execs sentenced for fraudTwo Tri-Valley men received over two and a half years in federal prison for fraud and tax evasion, the U.S. Department of Justice Northern District of California said.
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How to outsource your holiday decoratingLooking to up your game on the festive front this year? Dreaming of a dazzling light display but just don't have the time (or, perhaps, the desire to risk life and limb climbing up a ladder) to make it happen? Well, there's help.
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Sunol school board president drops restraining order against former trusteeSunol School Board President Ryan Jergensen decided not to pursue a full restraining order against former school board trustee Denise Kent Romo after the temporary protection order granted by the court expired without further action.
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LPC celebrates new Academic Support and Office BuildingStudents and employees of Las Positas College in Livermore will now be able to enjoy a new instructional hub that features classrooms, labs, a tutoring center and faculty offices.
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State Bar accuses Dublin attorney of misconduct, swindling clientsThe California State Bar is accusing a Dublin attorney of overcharging and taking money from incarcerated clients -- including while being both one client's trustee and lawyer, which is a conflict authorities allege he never revealed.
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Pleasanton Weekly to become a nonprofit in 2024Embarcadero Media, a 44-year-old Bay Area news publisher and the parent company of the Pleasanton Weekly newspaper and website, announced today that it will become a nonprofit organization at start of 2024.
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What a Week -- Checking on a cold case: 9 years since Tri-Valley teacher killed at Oakland parkIt was nine years ago Thanksgiving week that David Ruenzel, a popular journalism and literature teacher in the Tri-Valley, was gunned down on a public trail in the Oakland hills. His murder remains unsolved, so I wanted to check in with...
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Holiday HappeningsThanksgiving arrives next week, December is just around the corner and before we know it 2024 will be here. The Tri-Valley has a slew of special events to celebrate the spirit of this time of year. Here's our overview ...
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A message from Embarcadero Media's CEOAdam Dawes, CEO of Embarcadero Media, the parent company of the Pleasanton Weekly newspaper and website, explains why the 44-year-old news publisher is becoming a nonprofit in 2024.
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Newsom announces more funding in effort to clear encampments near highwaysThe state is making nearly $300 million in additional grant money available for local governments to clear homeless encampments, with a focus on areas near state highways and interstate highways, and provide housing options for...
Fired city utilities director sues Pleasanton for wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation
A former Pleasanton utilities director has filed a lawsuit against the city seeking unspecified damages following the rejection... Last comment on Dec 1, 2023 at 8:34 am | 1 comment
Pleasanton council approves alternative two-year water rate increases
Pleasanton residents can expect to see an increase in their water bill starting in January after the City Council voted to... Last comment on Nov 14, 2023 at 7:23 pm | 18 comments
Dublin and Livermore at odds over land between both cities
Following months of discussion between the two Tri-Valley communities, Livermore and Dublin hope to collaborate over a contentious... Last comment on Nov 22, 2023 at 9:48 am | 1 comment
Fairlands teachers, parents say Pleasanton PD 'dropped the ball' in campus intruder incident
Fairlands Elementary School teachers and parents criticized the Pleasanton Police Department for not adequately responding... Last comment on Nov 15, 2023 at 8:08 am | 2 comments
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The arts-and-crafts supply store Hobby Lobby plans to close its only Tri-Valley location early in the new year. Workers at the Dublin store confirmed it is scheduled to shut its doors on Jan. 6. Sunday, 4:34 PM
Kottinger Barn transforming into North Pole as part of month-long charity event
Pleasanton Unified sets community meetings on high school boundary adjustments
DA's Office changes course after excluding some journalists from briefings
Hope Hospice merging with two other Bay Area hospice organizations
Pleasanton man among recycling company execs sentenced for fraud
Health officials are advising the public to get vaccinations as respiratory illnesses spread
Thinking thankful: Giving back to the community
Advantages and disadvantages of hosting open homes
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