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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Sunol-Glen voting on $9.5M school bond measure
Sunol-Glen Unified voters are being asked in the March 3 primary election to decide on a $9.5 million bond measure, which if approved would represent the small district's first new facilities bond issuance of the 21st century.
Tuesday, 10:42 PM | No comments yetPleasanton: City announces new deputy director of community development
Melinda Denis, a seasoned planner with public and private experience, including with the city of Pleasanton since 2016, has been promoted to deputy director of community development for Pleasanton.
Tuesday, 5:30 PM | 1 commentTrek the globe and learn with Community Education
Students interested in traveling the world and learning a new language along the way are invited to attend a free introductory seminar and slideshow this month about Las Positas College Community Education, including upcoming trips.
Tuesday, 4:07 PM | No comments yetDublin council approves new commercial buildings
Three buildings that will house two retailers and a daycare center near Dublin's commercial strip were approved by the Dublin City Council on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, 3:01 PM | No comments yetPleasanton Preps: Falcons, Dons split varsity rivalry basketball games
In front of packed and raucous gym that brought back memories of years gone by, the Foothill boys basketball team pulled out a 52-43 win over Amador Valley.
Tuesday, 12:51 PM | No comments yetMonday, January 20, 2020
Pleasanton council to review state housing legislation, SB 50
The Pleasanton City Council is set to talk Tuesday about one of the most controversial housing legislation proposals under consideration this year in Sacramento, Senate Bill 50.
Monday, 9:24 PM | 3 commentsPleasanton set for 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Fellowship Breakfast
The Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative (PCCC) will commemorate the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Fellowship Breakfast next Monday (Jan. 27) at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Pleasanton.
Monday, 8:38 PM | No comments yetEchols named to vacant East Bay Parks board seat
Elizabeth Echols of Berkeley has been selected from among four finalists to fill the remaining term for East Bay Regional Park District Ward 1.
Monday, 8:27 PM | No comments yetPleasanton: Wines & Valentines to benefit Museum on Main
Love is in the air as Museum on Main prepares for its 13th annual Wines & Valentines fundraiser at Castlewood Country Club, beginning at 6 p.m. on Feb. 7.
Monday, 3:05 PM | No comments yetSpecial songs from Threshold Choir
This special organization, with chapters across the country and around the world, sends out small groups of singers to serenade a person who is on the threshold of life and death, to honor them through shared song.
Monday, 3:04 PM | No comments yetSunday, January 19, 2020
Pleasanton: Chamber seeks nominations for annual awards
"Know someone doing great things in Pleasanton?" That's what the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is asking local residents and business officials as the organization prepares for its 57th annual Community Service Awards event in March.
Sunday, 10:47 AM | No comments yetBay Area lawmakers support state buying Livermore ranch for $20 million
Bay Area leaders are moving quickly to acquire a large swath of land just south of Livermore that has attracted global interest from potential buyers for its pristine wilderness, and what could become California's newest state park.
Sunday, 10:46 AM | 8 commentsDriver killed in fiery crash at Hacienda and West Las Positas
A driver died in a fiery car crash on city streets in Pleasanton on Saturday evening after his Tesla slammed into a traffic signal pole and cement wall, according to police.
Sunday, 10:41 AM | 2 commentsSaturday, January 18, 2020
Steinle case: Federal judge orders Zarate to undergo mental competency evaluation
An undocumented Mexican man who held the gun that killed Pleasanton native Kate Steinle on a San Francisco pier in 2015 was ordered by a U.S. judge Wednesday to participate in a psychological evaluation for competency ahead of trial.
Saturday, 9:40 PM | 4 commentsMotorcyclist critically injured in crash on Dublin Canyon Road
A motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries after their bike struck a pole along Dublin Canyon Road during the afternoon commute Friday, according to police.
Saturday, 8:33 PM | No comments yetHundreds attend 2020 Tri-Valley Women's March in downtown Pleasanton
On the centennial of women's suffrage in the United States, hundreds of women's rights advocates could be seen marching through downtown Pleasanton for the 2020 Tri-Valley Women's March.
Saturday, 6:26 PM | 15 commentsThursday, January 16, 2020
Bay East honors best in local real estate from 2019
The Bay East Association of Realtors joined together last week to recognize some of its most outstanding members for achievement during the past year.
Thursday, 2:21 PM | 2 commentsSwalwell holding first town hall of 2020 next week in Dublin
Congressman Eric Swalwell will discuss raising the minimum wage, lowering prescription drug prices and ending gun violence during the first town hall of 2020 for 15th Congressional District constituents next Thursday.
Thursday, 2:08 PM | 20 commentsPUSD hosting community meeting on facilities Tuesday at Amador
Pleasanton Unified School District officials are hosting their third community meeting of the school year, next Tuesday (Jan. 21) from 6:30-8 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Amador Valley High.
Thursday, 2:07 PM | No comments yetAnnual Martin Luther King Jr. fellowship breakfast in Pleasanton
The Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative is set to hold the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. fellowship breakfast later this month.
Thursday, 2:03 PM | No comments yetPleasanton: Dreammakers and Risktakers Awards honoring young innovators
The Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group is set to recognize 14 local students "who are fearlessly pursuing their dreams and generating life-changing innovations for the future."
Thursday, 2:01 PM | No comments yetLunar New Year celebrations taking place in Tri-Valley
The colorful and dramatic lion dance will welcome the Lunar New Year at a free family-friendly celebration at the Bankhead Theater lobby and plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Saturday (Jan. 25).
Thursday, 1:21 PM | No comments yetEditorial: Steinle case -- A complete miscarriage of justice
With the news last week that a U.S. magistrate has dismissed the family's lawsuit against the federal government, the Kate Steinle case continues to be a disheartening display of injustice.
Thursday, 1:18 PM | 13 commentsMulling over Measure M
Too soon, too late or just the right time? That is the question Pleasanton voters will face when they decide the fate of a $323 million facilities bond measure for PUSD in the upcoming March 3 primary election.
Thursday, 1:11 PM | 34 commentsWednesday, January 15, 2020
PUSD meetings can help ease the transition to kindergarten
Families of incoming transitional (TK) and kindergarten (K) students in the Pleasanton Unified School District for the 2020-21 school year can attend several informational meetings this month for a successful classroom transition.
Wednesday, 4:56 PM | No comments yetBaker, sitting supervisor among finalists for clerk-recorder
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will interview six applicants for appointment to the open county clerk-recorder/elections chief position.
Wednesday, 4:11 PM | 4 commentsBART inks $798M contract to replace train control system
BART will spend almost $800 million for a modern train control system its leaders say will enable more trains to run on tighter schedules, and allow for more (and more frequent) service through the Transbay Tube.
Wednesday, 3:46 PM | No comments yetLivermore: Tickets on sale for 'Moulin Rouge 2020'
Livermore Valley Opera is offering its audience a different type of entertainment on the evening of Feb. 1: a French cabaret.
Wednesday, 3:45 PM | No comments yetPUSD trustees agree to cover large cleaning tab after virus outbreak
The Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees has agreed to cover professional cleaning services used to sanitize five PUSD sites during a stomach virus outbreak last fall by pulling $233,948 from the district general fund.
Wednesday, 1:38 PM | No comments yetTuesday, January 14, 2020
Alvarez promoted as BART's permanent police chief
The new BART police chief began his tenure last Friday amid an announcement about new strategies to increase police presence on trains and reduce crime on the transit system.
Tuesday, 7:04 PM | No comments yetWhiffenpoofs of Yale performing at Foothill
The country's oldest collegiate a cappella group, the Whiffenpoofs of Yale, will bring their talents to Foothill High School this Sunday (Jan. 19) as part of their world tour.
Tuesday, 5:26 PM | No comments yetMission Hills slide opens anew
The "big slide" at Mission Hills Park -- among the city's most popular park amenities -- reopened to the community last weekend after being closed for renovations for nearly four months.
Tuesday, 4:03 PM | 3 commentsDSRSD moves to prepare for more power shutoffs
A $250,000 budget hike for electrical improvements at the Dublin San Ramon Services District's Field Operations Facility means the tap will continue to flow for customers in the event of another Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Tuesday, 1:27 PM | No comments yetPleasanton Preps: All crosstown basketball games on Friday, for better or worse
This Friday will mark the first meeting between crosstown rivals Amador Valley and Foothill on the basketball court.
Tuesday, 1:27 PM | 1 commentMonday, January 13, 2020
Livermore Fusion Soccer Club earns national distinction
Livermore Fusion Soccer Club recently received the "Players First" license designation from US Club Soccer.
Monday, 3:45 PM | No comments yetHorse rescued from ravine by firefighters
Alameda County Fire Department crews rescued a horse that fell into a ravine in the Palomares Canyon area last Friday morning.
Monday, 3:44 PM | No comments yet'West Side Story' coming to Firehouse
Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre is bringing "West Side Story" to the Firehouse Arts Center, opening Jan. 25.
Monday, 3:44 PM | No comments yetBoard approves plan to upgrade BART wireless services
BART directors voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a plan to improve cellphone connectivity and provide seamless Wi-Fi coverage in a gradual process over five years.
Monday, 3:14 PM | No comments yetStomach virus leaves PUSD with a hefty cleaning bill
For its first regular meeting of the new year on Tuesday, the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees will consider approving $233,948 to cover cleaning services during a viral gastroenteritis outbreak last year.
Monday, 1:59 PM | No comments yetSunday, January 12, 2020
BART board OKs program to put unarmed police ‘ambassadors’ on trains
In response to concerns about safety on the BART system, the transit agency's board voted unanimously Thursday to approve an ambassadorship program in which unarmed officers will ride trains from 2 p.m. to midnight seven days a week.
Sunday, 9:05 PM | No comments yetPleasanton: Former Coliseum chief arraigned on conflict of interest charges
The former head of the agency that oversees the Oakland Coliseum complex was arraigned on Friday on charges alleging that he violated conflict-of-interest laws by seeking a fee while negotiating the naming rights of the stadium.
Sunday, 8:58 PM | No comments yetArt showings in Bankhead Gallery
"Tulip Spent" by Desiree Skatvold is one of the artworks on display in a new exhibit that opened this week in the Bankhead Gallery in downtown Livermore.
Sunday, 8:45 PM | No comments yetSnowpack about average for beginning of January
Enough snow has fallen in the Sierra Nevada so far this season that state water managers were optimistic last week.
Sunday, 8:44 PM | No comments yet'Record-breaking year' for Tri-Valley Turkey Burn
Despite near-freezing temperatures, the 2019 Tri-Valley Turkey Burn drew record participation on Thanksgiving Day morning for a 5K/10K family fun run, walk and stroll in Pleasanton's Ken Mercer Sports Park.
Sunday, 8:44 PM | No comments yetCoyote sightings in Dublin spark concerns
Dublin officials are warning residents to stay cautious after coyotes were spotted in the area recently.
Sunday, 8:44 PM | No comments yetAlameda County now accepting applicants for arts grants
Visual and media arts, dance, literature, music and theater grants are now available through the Alameda County Arts Commission 2020 ARTSFUND Grant Program.
Sunday, 8:43 PM | No comments yetPPIE to host inaugural State of the School District luncheon
Local businesses that support Pleasanton schools will be celebrated later this month at the inaugural State of the School District luncheon, hosted by the Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) Foundation.
Sunday, 8:26 PM | 4 commentsFriday, January 10, 2020
Police: Pleasanton senior found safe after being reported missing
A local elderly man reported missing on Thursday morning was found safe later in the evening, according to Pleasanton police.
Friday, 8:27 AM | No comments yetThursday, January 9, 2020
'Wild and Scenic Film Fest' at Bankhead
An environmental film fest is coming to the Bankhead Theater in two weeks, presented by Tri-Valley Citizens' Climate Education: the "Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour and Eco-Fair."
Thursday, 3:32 PM | No comments yet'Imagination Expressed 2020' opens in Pleasanton
The Museum on Main and Pleasanton Art League have partnered to open their 13th annual "Imagination Expressed" exhibit in the downtown museum.
Thursday, 3:24 PM | No comments yetNew foundation scholarship honors late LLNL manager
The Pedrozzi Foundation recently created a new scholarship fund in the memory of Kim Cupps, a Livermore native and longtime Lawrence Livermore National Lab employee in computing directorate who died last June after battling cancer.
Thursday, 3:16 PM | No comments yetTri-Valley Writers Winterfest coming up
The local branch of the California Writers Club is hosting Tri-Valley Writers Winterfest next Saturday (Jan. 18) to celebrate the joy of writing and honor the dedication it requires.
Thursday, 3:16 PM | No comments yetCollege scholarship money offered to water resources majors
The Zone 7 Water Agency is offering several scholarship opportunities for promising college students majoring in a water resources-related field.
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The Zone 7 Water Agency is offering several scholarship opportunities for promising college students majoring in a water resources-related field.
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Explore Dublin with the Parks Passport Challenge
Tri-Valley locals are invited to follow and find Glen the Guide as he plays, makes new friends and kicks back in Dublin's city parks for the Parks Passport Challenge.
Thursday, 3:10 PM | No comments yetPleasanton Tulancingo Sister City Association seeks exchange students
The Pleasanton Tulancingo Sister City Association is recruiting local teenagers interested in participating in the organization's annual summer exchange program.
Thursday, 3:02 PM | No comments yetSpecial Consensus: Bluegrass with attitude at Firehouse
Special Consensus, known for its "bluegrass with attitude," is returning to the Firehouse Arts Center at 8 p.m on Jan. 17, coming straight off its 2019 Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album of the Year.
Thursday, 3:00 PM | No comments yetTri-Valley Women's March returns Jan. 18
The Tri-Valley Women's March returns for its second year in Pleasanton next Saturday (Jan. 18). This year, Students for Social Change will lead participants in the march at Amador Valley High School.
Thursday, 2:56 PM | 12 commentsEditorial: Still time to contribute to Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund
Even though the campaign is winding down next Wednesday, there's still time to contribute to the Pleasanton Weekly's 2019-20 Holiday Fund.
Thursday, 2:55 PM | No comments yetPleasanton teen reported missing on New Year's Day found safe
A Pleasanton teen missing since New Year's has been found safe, according to law enforcement officials. PPD and the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Thursday, 12:26 PM | 2 commentsPleasanton police searching for missing elderly man
The Pleasanton Police Department is searching for 84-year-old Rashid Bolandi, who was reported missing Thursday morning.
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