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Why no Cop Log
The Pleasanton Police Department is changing its online system for publicly reporting data related to service calls and arrests in the city, which is why its online “Police Blotter” has not been updated since Dec. 16.
The Weekly, which relies on the blotter for its Cop Log in the newspaper, has not been able to publish the popular feature in several weeks as a result — and the future of the Cop Log remains in question, depending on the accessibility of data once the city’s new system comes online later this winter.
“The police department is rolling out a system update, and the crime map and blotter are being replaced with a new, easy-to-use service called Citizen RIMS. It’s an interactive map that will display crime and other calls for service in our community,” PPD spokesperson Teri Yan told the Weekly on Tuesday.
“We apologize for the inconvenience, and we anticipate both resources will be back online by late February,” she added. “Until the new Citizen RIMS is live, we recommend using the PRA portal to request information about recent arrests.”
New host for popular parade
Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is in new hands, with the Rotary Club of Dublin announcing this week that it has taken over operations of the annual event with the previous host, the Dublin Lions Club, folding in 2024 due to low membership.
“We are so excited that we can continue this annual tradition in the community,” Dublin Rotary President Christy Li said in a press release Monday.
“The Rotary Club will work closely with the City and plans to keep all of the parade elements those have come to expect. We also want to take this opportunity to thank the longstanding volunteers from the Lions Club who have been instrumental in putting on this annual event,” Li added.
Applications to participate in the 2025 parade are now available at rotarydublin.org. The procession on March 15 will be part of the weekend of celebrations in Dublin, which also includes the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Shamrock Gala, Shamrock 5K Fun Run & Walk and Firefighters Pancake Breakfast.
Water conservation art contest
The inaugural “Tri-Valley Water Conservation Art Contest” is accepting submissions through March 3 from students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and San Ramon’s Dougherty Valley.
“This year’s theme, ‘Habitat Heroes: Transforming Lawns into Vibrant Native Gardens’, encourages students to let their imagination ‘go wild’ by creating artwork showcasing how replacing thirsty lawns with California native plants can conserve water, support biodiversity, and build healthier habitats. Submissions may include photography, painting, digital artwork, and more,” organizers said.
The contest is a partnership among the Zone 7 Water Agency, the cities of Pleasanton and Livermore, Dublin San Ramon Services District and Cal Water-Livermore.
Final judging will take place in April and the winners will be honored in May, which is Water Awareness Month. Learn more at zone7water.com/artcontest.
Alonzo Bodden at Tommy T’s
Standup comedian Alonzo Bodden is performing a series of shows this weekend at Tommy T’s Comedy Club.
Known for his comedy specials, television appearances and being a regular on NPR’s radio quiz show “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!”, Bodden has two sets scheduled Friday night, two more Saturday night and one more Sunday night at Tommy T’s on Hopyard Road in Pleasanton. For tickets, visit tommyts.com.
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