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Get involved in your communityThe 2024 Make A Difference Festival takes place at the Senior Center on Saturday. The event offers residents and local organizations a unique opportunity to connect with each other and find community around important causes.
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Southbound I-680 set to close through Pleasanton for entire MLK holiday weekendOnce again, southbound Interstate 680 will be fully closed between the I-580/I-680 connector in Pleasanton and Dublin down to Koopman Road in Sunol for the entire Martin Luther King Jr. Day long weekend.
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A deep dive into Pleasanton's new water ratesAfter countless city meetings, public discourse and deliberations this past year, Pleasanton ratepayers will see the first of two rate increases this month in their water bills that the City Council approved back in November...
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Take a seat at the table: Firehouse Arts Center switches floor to cafe-styleThe Firehouse Arts Center has an all-new look for its crowded and eclectic set of shows over the next two months that the theater's managers hope will make audiences feel 'closer to the heart of entertainment'.
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New restaurant embodies the essence of IndiaTri-Valley residents now won't have to go far to experience authentic and immersive Desi culture, traditions and dining. A new restaurant in Livermore offers visitors an intimate environment with many classic dishes inspired by...
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The year in film: From Barbenheimer to micro-budget indiesHollywood needed some good news in 2023. It came last summer, summed up by one portmanteau: Barbenheimer. The year also saw some finely crafted franchise films, while small-budget independent films continued to find ways to flourish.
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Suspect in Oakland police officer's death arrested in LivermoreThree men charged in connection with the shooting death of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le (shown), including one suspect arrested in Livermore, are facing a multitude of charges, according to documents filed by the DA.
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What a Week: A new era for usThe dawn of 2024 represented the start of an exciting transition for our organization: The Pleasanton Weekly and our sister publications are now a journalism nonprofit operated by the Embarcadero Media Foundation...
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'A Million Miles Away' follows former LLNL engineer's journey to spaceThe inspirational story of former astronaut and Livermore Lab engineer Jose Hernandez is captivating millions in the form of a feature film, 'A Million Miles Away', streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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Cooking incident leads to serious fire at Civic Square ApartmentsA fire caused major damage to a unit at the Civic Square Apartments complex in Pleasanton on New Year's Day, leading to other residents who live in the same building to be displaced, according to the LPFD.
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Women sexually abused at federal prison in Dublin testifyFollowing days of testimony from incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse at Federal Correctional Institution Dublin, the legal teams representing the victims held a press conference Friday outside of U.S. District Court in Oakland.
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Firefighters knock down garage fire in PleasantonFirefighters quickly controlled a fire that burned a garage and a car in the driveway but was stopped before it spread to the interior of the house on Sunday afternoon in Pleasanton, according to LPFD.
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More kids skipping kindergarten post-pandemicWhen Sunny Lee's son was ready for kindergarten in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had just begun. His school in Pleasanton was holding classes online, like most others. Lee opted out, after seeing what distance learning was like...
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Testa named Pleasanton vice mayor for 2024The Pleasanton City Council has formally appointed Julie Testa to serve as the city's vice mayor for 2024. Testa, who is in her second term on the council, has taken over the rotating leadership position from Councilmember...
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Take Us Along! The big fiveKathleen and Jon Kalb went to South Africa in the summer. The trip included time in Cape Town, the beautiful coastal town of Knysna and ended with a visit to Kapama private game reserve, where they saw many animals including "the big five". Send us your trip photo today!
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LPFD sends drivers digital alerts to improve road safetyA digital notification system is providing motorists real-time safety alerts when approaching active emergency responders during response or on-scene at an emergency incident.
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Assembly Select Committee on Retail Theft calls for more data during its first hearingThe recently formed California State Assembly Select Committee on Retail Theft held its first hearing last month, with lawmakers getting a broad overview of the issue from stakeholders in the retail industry as well as advocates for...
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Six new laws impacting housing in 2024 that you should know aboutWhether you're a home buyer, seller, landlord or tenant, there are several new laws set to go into effect in California in 2024 that will impact housing. Here are six laws you should know about.
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Delta conveyance project not the only plan in townAround the glitter of the holidays, Newsom's ambitious proposal to engineer a water tunnel under the San Joaquin Delta moved a step closer to reality; but there are alternatives to the controversial tunnels, including one pushed by...
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No contract deal for PUSD, teachers union following mediation sessionThe Pleasanton Unified School District and the teachers union have once again failed to reach a labor settlement agreement, even after APT told district leaders that union members voted 98.5% in favor of authorizing a strike.
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How Mountain View's oldest house became a motive for the 1976 Chowchilla kidnappingYears before the famed Rengstorff House mansion became Mountain View's history museum, it was part of the motive behind one of the country's largest mass kidnappings -- the Chowchilla case, which culminated in a quarry in Livermore ...
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Tri-Valley's first Five Below store opens in DublinLocal shoppers can now visit the discount retail store Five Below after the chain opened its newest location in Dublin -- the first and only one in the Tri-Valley.
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What a Week: An unreported traffic fatality, plus other cases on my mindBut my ears perked up (and my heart sank a bit too) for another reason watching that video: police officials said there had been three fatal crashes investigated through the summer. Hmm? ... I only remembered two being reported...
A deep dive into Pleasanton's new water rates
After countless city meetings, public discourse and deliberations this past year, Pleasanton ratepayers will see the first... Last comment on Jan 7, 2024 at 6:18 pm | 1 comment
Make a Difference Festival has Service Opportunities for Youth
Make a Difference Festival has Service Opportunities for Youth
Over 40 nonprofits who operate in the Tri-Valley will have... Last comment 15 hours ago | 0 comments
Pleasanton school board approves sale of vacant lot to housing developer for $34.7M
The Pleasanton school board voted unanimously last week to sell the district-owned Neal property located along Vineyard Avenue... Last comment 3 hours ago | 2 comments
Three dead, five injured after SUV goes down embankment off I-680 near Pleasanton
An SUV carrying eight people became airborne and broadsided a tree as it crashed down an embankment off I-680 near Pleasanton... Last comment on Dec 23, 2023 at 6:28 am | 9 comments
Tri-Valley Foodist
by Deborah Grossman
Damp January with zero proof cocktail tryouts
Jan 9, 2024 | 0 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
What do you think about a meat tax?
Jan 7, 2024 | 25 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Page 38
Jan 5, 2024 | 0 comments
Tim Talk
by Tim Hunt
Sacramento's tough budget times will be felt locally
Jan 4, 2024 | 9 comments
"Antarctica"
Barbara McLeod, Bev Naegle and Susan Nelson visit Antarctica. It's cold there!
Submitted by Barbara McLeod (sent from account of Scott an on Feb 23, 2017
'Legally Blonde' musical in session at Bankhead
The upcoming 'Legally Blonde' musical production being put on by the recently rebranded Tri-Valley Theatre Company will be telling the famous tale of the dumb blonde trying to win back her boyfriend by becoming a lawyer. Tuesday, 12:31 PM
Southbound I-680 set to close through Pleasanton for entire MLK holiday weekend
Once again, southbound Interstate 680 will be fully closed between the I-580/I-680 connector in Pleasanton and Dublin down to Koopman Road in Sunol for the entire Martin Luther King Jr. Day long weekend. Monday, 4:56 PM
A deep dive into new rates: Increases seek to replenish Pleasanton's precarious water enterprise fund
After countless city meetings, public discourse and deliberations this past year, Pleasanton ratepayers will see the first of two rate increases this month in their water bills that the City Council approved back in November... Thursday, 6:48 PM | 1 comments
Take a seat at the table: Firehouse Arts Center temporarily switches floor to cafe-style
The Firehouse Arts Center has an all-new look for its crowded and eclectic set of shows over the next two months that the theater's managers hope will make audiences feel 'closer to the heart of entertainment'. Monday, 8:32 PM
Pleasanton: City launches new Facebook, Instagram pages after recent hacking
The city of Pleasanton has launched a brand-new Facebook page following a recent incident where the old page was compromised, a city spokesperson said on Monday. Monday, 9:43 PM
The year in film: From Barbenheimer to micro-budget indies
Hollywood needed some good news in 2023. It came last summer, summed up by one portmanteau: Barbenheimer. The year also saw some finely crafted franchise films, while small-budget independent films continued to find ways to flourish. Sunday, 2:24 PM
Get involved in your community: Make A Difference Festival highlights volunteer opportunities
The 2024 Make A Difference Festival takes place at the Senior Center on Saturday. The event offers residents and local organizations a unique opportunity to connect with each other and find community around important causes. Sunday, 3:04 PM | 1 comments
Alameda County seeks volunteers for annual point-in-time count of homeless residents
Oakland and Alameda County are asking for volunteers to help with the annual point-in-time count of homeless residents. The count is scheduled for Jan. 25 and officials are looking for 350 volunteers... Monday, 9:39 PM
Delta water conveyance project not the only plan in town
Around the glitter of the holidays, Newsom's ambitious proposal to engineer a water tunnel under the San Joaquin Delta moved a step closer to reality; but there are alternatives to the controversial tunnels, including one pushed by... Monday, 9:22 PM
San Ramon Valley Aquatics coach, former Olympian Thornton dies while surfing in Santa Cruz
Richard Thornton, head coach of San Ramon Valley Aquatics since 1984 and a former U.S. Olympic Team member, died while surfing off Santa Cruz, his family said last week. Monday, 9:22 PM
Women sexually abused at federal prison in Dublin give testimony in court
Following days of testimony from incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse at Federal Correctional Institution Dublin, the legal teams representing the victims held a press conference Friday outside of U.S. District Court in Oakland. Sunday, 3:00 PM
LPFD sends drivers digital alerts to improve road safety
A digital notification system is providing motorists real-time safety alerts when approaching active emergency responders during response or on-scene at an emergency incident. Sunday, 3:09 PM | 1 comments
Suspect in Oakland police officer's death arrested in Livermore
Three men charged in connection with the shooting death of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le last Friday, including one suspect arrested in Livermore, are facing a multitude of charges, according to documents filed by the DA's Office. Thursday, 7:02 PM
What's in store for 2024: Predictions about the local real estate market and how to best prepare
Thinking thankful: Giving back to the community
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Sacramento's tough budget times will be felt locally
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