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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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Jerry and Cindy Sobrero, Stu and Cheryl Craig, Ken and Cindy Artinyan, Cyril Bonanno, Mark and Ann Fischer, Emil and Margie Oxsen in Tangier Morocco during a Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce trip. Fun! Submitted by Cindy Sobrero on Nov 21, 2017

Hobby Lobby's Dublin store closing in new year
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
The North Pole is set to return to Pleasanton for a second year in a row at the Kottinger Barn on Ray Street as part of a charity effort running through Jan. 2. The historic space is also celebrating its grand reopening next week. Sunday, 4:34 PM

Pleasanton Unified sets community meetings on high school boundary adjustments
The Pleasanton Unified School District will be holding two community meetings in the week ahead, including Monday, to inform the public and gather input about the district's high school boundary adjustment process. Sunday, 4:34 PM

DA's Office changes course after excluding some journalists from briefings
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has reversed course after excluding some journalists from a media briefing in recent days. The action was roundly criticized by First Amendment advocates as being unconstitutional and... Sunday, 4:34 PM

Hope Hospice merging with two other Bay Area hospice organizations
Hope Hospice, a longtime Tri-Valley hospice organization, 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. Thursday, 4:30 PM

Pleasanton man among recycling company execs sentenced for fraud
Two Tri-Valley men received over two and a half years in federal prison Tuesday for fraud and tax evasion, the U.S. Department of Justice Northern District of California said. Thursday, 10:09 PM

Health officials are advising the public to get vaccinations as respiratory illnesses spread
As the holiday season gets into full swing, public health officials are advising the public to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations for COVID-19, flu and RSV and to stay home if unwell, among other recommendations. Friday, 4:26 PM

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 of his tort claim that sought $1.6 million for allegedly being wrongfully terminated due to... Wednesday, 11:07 AM | 1 comments

BART police arrest SF man accused of trespassing in Transbay Tube during evening commute this week
A San Francisco man has been arrested for allegedly trespassing in BART's Transbay Tube on Wednesday, disrupting the evening commute, BART officials said. Friday, 4:39 PM

What a Week: Meet Pleasanton's 2023 Economic Drivers
Aiming to reinforce Pleasanton's reputation as 'The Destination for Successful Innovation', the Chamber of Commerce and city government joined to honor four local companies as Pleasanton's 2023 Economic Drivers. Thursday, 3:43 PM

News Digest: Tree lightings in Tri-Valley | County art grants | Dublin Blvd. closure
In addition to Pleasanton's parade and tree lighting this weekend, holiday festivities are in the air for neighboring communities over the coming days. Read about that and more in this week's News Digest... Thursday, 4:04 PM

Royal Theater Academy bringing 'School of Rock' musical to Livermore High stage
Students 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". Monday, 10:00 PM

Holiday Fund begins: This year's campaign will support 10 nonprofits in Tri-Valley
A tradition close to our hearts, the 22nd annual Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund is now underway as our news organization turns its attention toward generating financial support and community awareness for 10 nonprofit beneficiaries. Wednesday, November 22, 12:29 PM

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 land-use issue that would impact both cities... Wednesday, November 22, 5:27 AM | 1 comments

Fairlands teachers, parents say PPD 'dropped the ball' in campus intruder incident
Fairlands Elementary School teachers and parents criticized the Pleasanton Police Department for not adequately responding to a call of a person jumping the school's fence, which led to a school lockdown the next day. Sunday, November 12, 3:30 PM | 2 comments

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