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‘P is for Pleasanton’: New picture book highlights hometown history from A to Z
That’s what it says on the cover, anyway. When you open the alphabetical, artistic ode to Pleasanton, P actually stands for … well, maybe the creators wouldn’t want me to spoil it.
Family at the fair
“Every Alameda County Fair is different – and that’s certainly the case when you have a child with you.”
Musings, reflections and reactions about Tri-Valley community news (plus the occasional scoop) from editorial director Jeremy Walsh. Published every Thursday, What A Week covers cities, schools, special districts, counties, crime, courts, local and regional politics, nonprofits, A&E and the people who make it all happen in Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Blackhawk, Sunol and Dublin.
Pleasanton Weekly wins General Excellence, nine other first-place honors in California Journalism Awards
“The winning categories capture the quality, range and impact of our journalism: General Excellence, Investigative Reporting, Enterprise Series, Best Newsletter, Columns, Editorial Comment, Business and the Economy, Sports Feature, Profile Story and Fine Arts.”
Anybody there?? Tri-Valley school districts gut communications teams yet again
“It’s uncomfortable saying goodbye to professionals I’ve forged working relationships with over a half-decade or more. Even more unsettling: realizing just how low public communications ranks on school districts’ lists of funding priorities and essential functions.”
Funky sendoff: Retiring superintendent reflects on Dublin tenure – and this rough final year
Although he’s proud of what Dublin Unified School District achieved during his five-year tenure, 2025-26 didn’t exactly play out the way Chris Funk envisioned his final year as a superintendent would.
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What a weekend: Tri-Valley Twist, The Longest Table, Palate, Family Campout and so much more
“There is so much going on in the region this weekend – and the excitement and activity start with Tri-Valley Twist.”
Election arrives: Zone 7, county seats, ballot measures, Congress and more for Tri-Valley
“Like many of you, our team anxiously awaits next Tuesday and the primary election in California when more than a dozen issues with direct Tri-Valley implications will be contested.”
What I missed: Former wrestling coach LaFever dies, Sunflower Hill in Lafayette, California Signature Wine Awards and more
“Here is what caught my eye as I went through my inbox of nearly 1,200 fresh messages from my vacation (plus those lingering from before and after).”
Teeth wisdom: Pleasanton author releases ninth edition of ‘dental bible’ pocket guide
One of the Tri-Valley’s most accomplished authors might not be a household name on pop culture bookshelves, but two generations of dental assistants and hygienists couldn’t get through college and career the same without her work.
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