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Final Concert in the Park of 2022
Downtown Pleasanton is set for its last installment of Concerts in the Park for the season this Friday night at Lions Wayside and Delucchi parks, with Public Eye taking to the stage to play rock favorites.
The popular summertime series, organized by the Pleasanton Downtown Association, offers free admission for attendees to put out blankets and chairs to watch the concert while enjoying food and drink to-go from downtown restaurants or brought from home. The PDA also raffles for prizes.
Blankets or chairs can be put out at people’s own risk starting at 7 a.m. on concert day. PDA officials reminded residents that they cannot use rocks to hold down blankets because of potential damage to lawn-mowing equipment, and the use of plastic tarps, which can burn the grass, is also prohibited.
The show runs from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday (Aug. 26). Learn more at pleasantondowntown.net.
City recruiting for commission seats
Pleasanton city officials are looking for residents interested in volunteering to serve on city commissions and committees with seats available this summer.
“The City Council recruits and appoints Pleasanton residents to a variety of committees and commissions, allowing them to contribute to decisions affecting the city, and provide advice and feedback on important community issues,” officials said in their recruitment message.
The positions include Planning Commission (two seats), Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee (two seats), Housing Commission (one seat), Youth Commission (three middle school members), Civic Arts Commission (one seat), Human Services Commission (two regular seats, one youth member) and Library Commission (two seats).
Applications are due to the City Clerk’s Office by Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. Mayor Karla Brown will make recommendations for all available posts, and her colleagues on the City Council will be asked to ratify Brown’s list, typically on the consent calendar.
To learn more, call 925-931-5027 or visit www.cityofpleasantonca.gov for details.
Hazard prep survey
The cities of Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin, along with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, are in the process of updating the Tri-Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan. The agencies have launched a new online survey to gauge input from residents and other stakeholders.
“This survey is designed to gauge the level of preparedness and knowledge community members have about the hazards most common in the Tri-Valley area,” officials said on the survey page. “The information you provide will support the development of strategies and actions to reduce the risk of death, injuries, and property damage resulting from a disaster.”
“We want to know your thoughts about potential hazards and how you think they may impact you,” they added. Go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/Tri-ValleyHazardAwareness.
Chamber programs
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for its annual Community Service Awards, which honor local businesses, nonprofits and people in the categories of Excellence in Business, Excellence in Service, Distinguished Individual Service and Business Philanthropy.
“The efforts of these businesses, organizations and individuals make a real difference in the quality of life for everyone in Pleasanton,” chamber officials said. “Nominees do not have to be chamber members and anyone may submit nominations for these awards.”
Nominees are due by Sept. 7, with the awards ceremony to follow in the fall.
The chamber is also recruiting participants and sponsors for the return of its annual golf outing, a major fundraiser for the organization being held on Sept. 23 at Callippe Preserve Golf Course. The afternoon event will be a scramble format with lunch, dinner and prizes.
For more information on both programs, email susie@pleasanton.org or visit pleasanton.org.
LPD eying distracted driver
The Livermore Police Department on Friday is set to conduct a special enforcement operation targeting motorists suspected of violating the state’s hands-free cellphone law.
“Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle,” LPD officials said. “This includes talking, texting, or using an app. Using a handheld cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine. Violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense will result in a point being added to a driver’s record.”
“If you have an important phone call or need to program directions, pull over to a safe parking spot. Before driving, either silence your phone or put it somewhere you can’t reach,” they added.
The special operation on Friday (Aug. 26) in Livermore is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
