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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Boy whose abduction prompted Amber Alert found safe in Dublin
A 6-year-old boy allegedly abducted from Modesto on Monday has been found safe in Dublin, Modesto police said Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, 10:07 AM | No comments yetMonday, September 24, 2018
Zone 7 water rate increases on the horizon
Water bills are on many local residents' minds right now, as the Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors nears its final decision on rate increases for the next several years.
Monday, 9:51 PM | 1 commentSchool board talking security fencing updates
The Pleasanton school board is set to receive an update on the progress of security fencing projects currently being planned at Fairlands Elementary, Mohr Elementary and Harvest Park Middle School on Tuesday night.
Monday, 3:35 PM | No comments yetJazz at Firehouse: Music that sizzles
Slick nightclub meets hot gypsy jazz when the five world-class musicians known as Black Market Trust come to the Firehouse Arts Center at 8 p.m. next Saturday (Sept. 29).
Monday, 3:17 PM | No comments yetLivermore city candidates debate issues at Weekly forum
The two mayoral candidates and four City Council hopefuls expressed their love of Livermore, and their plans for it if elected, during a public forum last week.
Monday, 3:14 PM | 1 commentSunday, September 23, 2018
LPFD: Houses spared from flames after car fire spreads to grass
A vehicle fire on Interstate 580 between Santa Rita Road and El Charro Road on Sunday night spread to adjacent grass and to a nearby backyard fence, but was stopped short of threatening houses near the freeway, the Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department said.
Sunday, 9:43 PM | No comments yetCHP to focus on child passenger safety this week
Law enforcement agencies throughout the region will be working to ensure that children are riding safely in vehicles during Child Passenger Safety Week throughout this week.
Sunday, 5:19 PM | No comments yetThree comediennes return to Bothwell to benefit theater
Funny ladies Regina Stoops, Margaret Zhao and Stacy Gustafson, plus Ashley Gustafson as emcee, will take the stage for a night of laughter in "One Night, Three Women, Too Funny" next Saturday (Sept. 29) to benefit the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore.
Sunday, 5:18 PM | No comments yetPleasanton gallery presents 'Fibre Theatricks'
"Fibre Theatricks" opens at the Harrington Gallery in the Firehouse Arts Center next week, a major juried installation that features professional artists from the international Studio Art Quilt Associates.
Sunday, 5:18 PM | No comments yetPleasanton RADD athletes earn various medals at softball event
Pleasanton RADD athletes played well to garner a variety of medals at the Special Olympics Northern California softball competition last month in Walnut Creek.
Sunday, 5:18 PM | No comments yetNight Market back in Pleasanton
Round two of the NorCal Night Market is coming back to Pleasanton later this week, and the Asian-inspired event has over 100 vendors and artists set to take over the fairgrounds.
Sunday, 5:17 PM | 6 commentsPPIE funding Outdoor Ed buses
Last week, Valley View Elementary students kicked off Pleasanton Unified's annual Outdoor Education tradition by heading out to a camp in Loma Mar -- this time on buses funded completely by the Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) Foundation.
Sunday, 5:17 PM | 4 commentsThursday, September 20, 2018
Livermore: Small vegetation fire burns near I-580
A small vegetation fire in the area of Airway Boulevard and Isabel Avenue in Livermore that was reported at 3:26 p.m. Friday was contained quickly and didn't cause any injuries or road closures, a Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department spokesman said.
Thursday, 5:25 PM | No comments yetNews digest: Your Muslim Neighbor, AAUW Fall Kick Off & App Challenge
"Tri-Valley Muslims want their neighbors to know: Please don't fear us." That's the message behind the Muslim Community Center of the East Bay's luncheon and Your Muslim Neighbor events, to have the public step inside a mosque and to clear up misconceptions about the faith.
Thursday, 2:30 PM | No comments yetTri-Valley interfaith community picnic this weekend
Interfaith Interconnect of the Tri-Valley is holding its sixth annual potluck picnic this Saturday in recognition of International Day of Peace.
Thursday, 2:29 PM | No comments yetTim Talk: Downtown Livermore debate heats up
The Friends of Livermore just made this fall's election season even more interesting. When the Livermore City Council approved the downtown plan this month, the group announced a referendum to overturn the decision.
Thursday, 2:29 PM | 4 commentsReflections with Pleasanton's Scott Adams
Dressed casually for the summer heat and wearing shades, Scott Adams obviously doesn't mind less attention in the quaint downtown Pleasanton restaurant that he frequents for a tranquil meal during lunch.
Thursday, 2:20 PM | 30 commentsNight of comedy at Bankhead
Ten finalists from the 43nd annual San Francisco Comedy Club Competition will perform in the semifinal rounds at the Bankhead Theater at 8 p.m. this Friday night.
Thursday, 2:11 PM | No comments yetWednesday, September 19, 2018
Rhinestone legend: Glen Campbell tribute at Firehouse
Nashville singer Andrew Kahrs will perform "A Salute to the Songs and Career of Glen Campbell" in two shows at the Firehouse Arts Center -- at 8 p.m. this Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Wednesday, 3:09 PM | No comments yetLivermore mayor highlights local efforts in State of the City address
The city of Livermore is working together with its community and staff and getting things done, Livermore Mayor John Marchand said at the State of the City and Town Hall address earlier this month.
Wednesday, 1:58 PM | No comments yetStaying Healthy: Helping children heal with crayons
Danville-based nonprofit The Crayon Initiative -- an organization that donates crayons to children's hospitals -- has only been operating for four years, but during that time has seen exponential growth and expects to hit major milestones this year.
Wednesday, 1:45 PM | No comments yetPleasanton council candidates differ on key city issues at Weekly's forum
The four candidates seeking election to two available seats on the Pleasanton City Council put their best feet forward at a public forum Monday, but not all were in step with the current council's agenda for the next four years.
Wednesday, 1:44 PM | 39 commentsTuesday, September 18, 2018
Council formally rescinds JDEDZ for more environmental analysis
The Pleasanton City Council has voted to cancel its previous Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone approvals and order more environmental review of the rezoning project that would lay the regulatory framework for bringing Costco, two hotels and other businesses to the 40-acre area near the I-580/I-680 interchange.
Tuesday, 10:44 PM | 7 commentsGolf quilt giveaway to benefit First Tee of Tri-Valley
The Pleasanton Fairways Ladies Golf Club is raffling off a handmade quilt, entitled "Sugar Pines," to benefit the First Tee of the Tri-Valley and the PFLGC organizations.
Tuesday, 5:06 PM | No comments yetTri-Valley leaders oppose BART housing bill
Housing and traffic congestion are hot-button issues facing the Bay Area, but one proposed solution currently on the governor's desk has garnered significant opposition from leaders across the Tri-Valley and in other East Bay communities.
Tuesday, 4:39 PM | 7 commentsCongressional App Challenge celebrates students' creativity in STEM
Tri-Valley high school students with tech skills are being called on to create a software application for any platform to compete in the return of U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's annual Congressional App Challenge.
Tuesday, 3:48 PM | 1 commentPleasanton PD issues 20 citations to drivers in pedestrian crossing sting
"Pedestrians Don't Have Armor." That's the headline of a recent social media post by the Pleasanton Police Department highlighting officers' recent sting operation targeting drivers who fail to legally yield to walkers in city crosswalks.
Tuesday, 12:08 PM | 11 commentsPleasanton Preps: Six wins for Foothill girls volleyball last week
It was banner week for the Foothill girls volleyball team as the Falcons ran off a 6-1 mark during a busy last week.
Tuesday, 12:08 PM | No comments yetMonday, September 17, 2018
Assembly candidates air positions at Tri-Valley forum
The race to represent Assembly District 16 kicked off the Pleasanton Weekly's election forum series Sunday night, as candidates Catharine Baker and Rebecca Bauer-Kahan met to debate policy and crucial issues in the region.
Monday, 11:20 PM | 2 commentsPleasanton Library's Bookleggers are back
The city of Pleasanton is presenting its annual training for new Booklegger volunteers, which aims to promote a lifelong love of books by reading to students.
Monday, 3:08 PM | No comments yetBART board approves new surveillance ordinance
BART's Board of Directors approved a new ordinance governing oversight of surveillance technology as well as a new transit-oriented residential and commercial real estate development near the Lake Merritt Station during a busy meeting Thursday morning in Oakland.
Monday, 2:06 PM | No comments yetNews digest: PPIE gala, Taste of Pleasanton & Go Green Initiative
The Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation invites community members to a "Night of the Stars" gala on Oct. 12.
Monday, 2:05 PM | No comments yetStaying Healthy: Dog yoga helps office workers relax, destress
A San Ramon company is bringing new meaning to downward facing dog, and is providing dog yoga and puppy cuddles to regional corporations for employee appreciation and health and wellness events in an attempt to destress corporate employees.
Monday, 1:56 PM | No comments yetSunday, September 16, 2018
Golf tourney raises $20K for TOPSoccer
The event raised approximately $20,000 for Fusion TOPSoccer, a Fusion SC program that provides soccer at no cost to Tri-Valley children with special needs.
Sunday, 10:13 PM | No comments yetCalling artistic teens
Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council is calling for teen musicians and visual artists to apply for this year's Youth Excellence in Arts Awards, also known as the YEA! Awards.
Sunday, 10:13 PM | No comments yetCounty allowing pop-up restaurants while it forms regulatory plan
Alameda County officials said last week that they will temporarily stop shutting down pop-up restaurants, as long as they follow food safety laws, while county officials figure out a strategy for issuing permits for the restaurants.
Sunday, 10:13 PM | No comments yetCity celebrating 10th anniversary of Alviso Adobe Community Park
Pleasanton city officials are inviting the community to join next weekend in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Alviso Adobe Community Park along Old Foothill Road.
Sunday, 2:18 PM | 1 commentStaying Healthy: Affordable produce in the Tri-Valley
The site is the Axis Community Health food distribution program, which began seven months ago in partnership with the Alameda County Community Food Bank. It's the only food distribution site in Pleasanton, and has an emphasis on offering healthy and fresh fruits and vegetables, serving over 100 locals in need.
Sunday, 2:17 PM | No comments yetFriday, September 14, 2018
County supervisors' committee supports ending court fees for convicts
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors' Public Protection Committee recommended Thursday that the full board approve the elimination of administrative court fees for people who are convicted of crimes.
Friday, 3:55 PM | No comments yetAuthorities ID man found dead near train tracks in Niles Canyon
A man whose body was found along railroads tracks in Niles Canyon in unincorporated Alameda County near Sunol on Sunday afternoon was identified by the sheriff's office Friday as 26-year-old Max Lopez Balmes of Fremont.
Friday, 3:39 PM | No comments yetSchool board approves financial statements
The school board approved Pleasanton Unified School District's unaudited actuals from the 2017-18 school year, the presentation of which dominated Wednesday night's meeting and was observed by a small group of silent but visible teachers.
Friday, 1:24 PM | No comments yetThursday, September 13, 2018
Family theater: 'Wonderland'
Take an exciting journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole in this delightfully re-imagined tale of "Wonderland" inspired by the novels of Lewis Carroll.
Thursday, 4:16 PM | No comments yetStaying Healthy: Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma
"I had six rib fractures. The disease leaches the calcium out of the body, it makes the bones brittle," she explained. "I also had a pelvic fracture and a humerus fracture."
Thursday, 4:15 PM | No comments yetTens of thousands expected at Pleasanton pet adoption event
Tens of thousands of people are expected at the eighth annual Bay Area Pet Fair this weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.
Thursday, 4:08 PM | 3 commentsWeekly's Assembly candidate forum is Sunday
The Pleasanton Weekly will co-host the first of its four candidate forums this weekend, a public discussion of issues between incumbent Assemblywoman Catharine Baker and challenger Rebecca Bauer-Kahan at Congregation Beth Emek on Sunday evening.
Thursday, 3:39 PM | No comments yetLocal water entities split on Prop 3 endorsement
The Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors recently chose not to endorse a proposed statewide water bond measure, five months after the Dublin San Ramon Services District board voted unanimously to support it.
Thursday, 3:33 PM | 1 commentWednesday, September 12, 2018
Staying Healthy: East Bay Stand Down back in town
"I couldn't afford to take care of both households, so I was on the verge of homelessness, and worried about getting my family back together," he said.
Wednesday, 4:10 PM | 2 commentsMan charged with making criminal threats against congressional candidate Peters
A man who reportedly threatened to kill Republican congressional candidate Rudy Peters at the Castro Valley Fall Festival on Sunday has been charged with felony making criminal threats and misdemeanor exhibiting a deadly weapon and carrying a switchblade.
Wednesday, 4:07 PM | No comments yetLibrary book sale weekend of Sept. 21-23
The Friends of the Pleasanton Library will hold a weekend-long "Super Book and Media Sale" from Sept. 21-23 at the library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.
Wednesday, 3:26 PM | No comments yetAround Pleasanton: Council candidates spar at forum, though they mostly agree on issues
It's almost certain that the next Pleasanton City Council, where two seats will be filled in the upcoming Nov. 6 election, will be much the same as what we have today.
Wednesday, 3:25 PM | 8 commentsHarmony Fusion Chorus welcomes newcomers
The award-winning Harmony Fusion Chorus is hosting a special open rehearsal night to welcome new singers from all backgrounds and cultures.
Wednesday, 2:12 PM | No comments yetJudge scolds sheriff for secret recordings of inmates
A judge last Friday scolded the Alameda County Sheriff's Office for unlawfully recording conversations between suspects and their attorneys but denied Public Defender Brendon Woods' request for a standing order barring that practice.
Wednesday, 2:12 PM | 1 commentGirl dies days after being pulled from Castlewood pool
A young Pleasanton girl died in the hospital days after being pulled unresponsive from the Castlewood Country Club pool, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office reported Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, 8:44 AM | 6 comments
Battle over downtown Livermore plan heats up
By Tim Hunt | 5 comments | 1,500 views
Couples: Sex and Connection (Chicken or Egg?)
By Chandrama Anderson | 1 comment | 1,182 views
