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Saturday, April 4, 2020
Dublin: Santa Rita Jail has its first inmate testing positive for coronavirus
An inmate at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, the first inmate at the jail to do so, an Alameda County Sheriff's spokesman said Saturday.
Saturday, 9:27 PM | No comments yetLivermore police officer tests positive for coronavirus
A police officer with the Livermore Police Department has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the department announced on Friday.
Saturday, 9:57 AM | No comments yetState's snowpack still below average despite wet March
While California's snowpack in March was in better condition than it was in February, the month's precipitation was not enough to offset the state's dry winter, according to the California Department of Water Resources.
Saturday, 9:38 AM | 1 commentFriday, April 3, 2020
Bauer-Kahan organizes online forum on parenting during COVID-19 crisis
In order to help parents and their children grapple with the isolation brought on by the county's shelter-in-place order, State Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is inviting residents to a conversation on parenting during COVID-19.
Friday, 5:25 PM | 1 commentElection certified: PUSD's Measure M bond falls 2.6% short at the polls
Pleasanton residents voted down PUSD's Measure M bond, with Yes in the majority but short of the required 55%, per newly certified election totals. Meanwhile, Dublin narrowly passed its Measure J bond & Sunol voters defeated Measure O.
Friday, 4:29 PM | 11 commentsThursday, April 2, 2020
Health officials urge residents to cover nose, mouth when outside
Bay Area health officials on Thursday recommended that residents use a cloth to cover their nose and mouth when leaving their homes to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Thursday, 7:21 PM | No comments yetCoronavirus pandemic brings about changes for Dublin farmers' market
The Dublin farmers' market opened for another season this week but it "will look and feel a lot different" than previous years, according to the city of Dublin.
Thursday, 7:14 PM | No comments yetLAVTA Accessible Advisory Committee seeks nine members
LAVTA, which operates Wheels and Dial-A-Ride services in the Tri-Valley, is currently seeking applications to fill nine seats on the Tri- Valley Accessible Advisory Committee (TAAC).
Thursday, 3:53 PM | No comments yetLocal high-risk residents hunker down during shelter-in-place order
While many residents feel increased stress and anxiety associated with COVID-19, those feelings have been heightened for residents with family members who have pre-existing auto-immune issues.
Thursday, 3:07 PM | 1 commentChildren's online 'playborhood' to help keep kids' minds active
To help keep kids occupied during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place, the Bay Area Children's Theatre has launched an online "playborhood," theatre executives said Monday.
Thursday, 3:06 PM | No comments yetDublin: Coyote believed to have bitten young girl is fatally shot
A coyote that's believed to have attacked and bitten a 5-year-old girl in Dublin Hills Regional Park on Wednesday afternoon was located and fatally shot with a rifle early Thursday morning, state officials said.
Thursday, 2:22 PM | 1 commentCoroner IDs man killed in I-580 crash in Pleasanton
A man who was killed in a single-car collision on Interstate 580 in Pleasanton on Tuesday was identified by the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau as 68-year-old Sentaws Sentaws of Danville.
Thursday, 2:02 PM | 1 commentLivermore: Eric Lessard, Kyle Moore earn Eagle Scout rank
Cousins Eric Lessard and Kyle Moore of Livermore worked toward their Eagle Scout rankings at the same time, have both passed the Board of Review, and plan to share their Eagle Scout Court of Honor at a future date.
Thursday, 1:47 PM | No comments yetFremont: Tennis coach arrested on suspicion of lewd acts against minor
Police in Fremont last week arrested a private tennis coach suspected of lewd acts with a girl who was one of his students.
Thursday, 1:46 PM | No comments yetSRVUSD Superintendent Schmitt retiring at end of school year
Superintendent Rick Schmitt announced publicly Thursday that he will retire at the end of the school year in June after four years at the helm of the SRVUSD and 40 years in education overall.
Thursday, 12:36 PM | No comments yetCoyote bites 5-year-old girl in Dublin Hills Regional Park
A coyote bit a 5-year-old girl in Dublin Hills Regional Park on Wednesday, according to East Bay Regional Park District Police Department.
Thursday, 3:03 AM | 2 commentsWednesday, April 1, 2020
Dublin, Pleasanton school boards hold remote meetings
Tri-Valley schools have been dismissed since mid-March and there doesn't seem to be any sign of things changing soon.
Wednesday, 8:45 PM | 4 commentsProperty tax relief available for Alameda County residents
Alameda County taxpayers experiencing financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic can apply for property tax relief under the Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector's (TTC) COVID-19 financial relief effort.
Wednesday, 4:53 PM | 2 commentsNew stimulus-related loan program could aid small business
Two low-interest loan programs that are among the myriad measures in last week's $2.2 trillion federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Wednesday, 4:03 PM | No comments yetVirtual poetry slam provides creative outlet for Tri-Valley teens
Tri-Valley teens are invited to share their original poetry works through the city of Pleasanton's first ever virtual Poetry Slam.
Wednesday, 12:45 PM | No comments yetStatus update on Bay Area COVID-19 developments
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, 12:21 PM | No comments yetTuesday, March 31, 2020
County probation officer concerned about lack of infrared thermometers
Alameda County Chief Probation Officer Wendy Still told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that she's concerned about a lack of infrared thermometers at the county's juvenile hall in San Leandro.
Tuesday, 8:58 PM | No comments yetPleasanton Weekly earns nine awards in statewide contest
The Pleasanton Weekly took home nine awards among all California weekly newspapers in its circulation category in the California News Publishers Association's (CNPA) 2019 California Journalism Awards.
Tuesday, 6:11 PM | 1 commentLAVTA to cut bus service even more starting next week
Citing a 25% drop in passengers last week, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) announced that bus services will be reduced even further starting Monday (April 6).
Tuesday, 5:21 PM | No comments yetTri-Valley residents creating homemade masks amid national shortage
Amid a shortage of medical-grade face masks felt by institutions and communities throughout the country, some Tri-Valley residents are stepping up to help improve the local stock for personal use by producing homemade masks.
Tuesday, 5:06 PM | No comments yetDeSaulnier 'showing progress,' in critical but stable condition in hospital
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier is "showing progress" during his third week battling serious pneumonia in the hospital, where he is in critical but stable condition, his sons said in a statement on the Tri-Valley congressman's birthday.
Tuesday, 4:37 PM | No comments yetPG&E won't pay $4M Camp Fire fine from $13.5B wildfire victims' fund
PG&E announced in San Francisco Monday that it has given up a controversial plan to pay a $4 million criminal fine to Butte County out of a proposed $13.5 billion trust to compensate wildfire victims.
Tuesday, 2:35 PM | No comments yetGovernor announces statewide hotline for seniors to access services
Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a statewide hotline Tuesday to help the state's 5.3 million residents older than 65 connect with state and local services during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Tuesday, 2:35 PM | No comments yetPet owners urged to plan for care of pets in case of hospitalization
Animal shelters in Alameda and Contra Costa counties have urged pet owners to develop an emergency plan in the event they are hospitalized with the novel coronavirus and cannot care for their pets.
Tuesday, 2:20 PM | No comments yetPositive tests confirmed for Open Heart Kitchen volunteer, Castlewood member
Situations of potential exposure to the novel coronavirus in Tri-Valley settings continue to come to light, as a volunteer with Open Heart Kitchen and a Castlewood Country Club member have each confirmed as testing positive.
Tuesday, 1:40 PM | 3 commentsBay Area shelter order extended through May 3 with new restrictions, clarifications
Health officers in several Bay Area counties and cities on Tuesday extended a shelter-in-place order through May 3 to try to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the region.
Tuesday, 12:27 PM | 67 commentsGo Green Initiative switching to online-only paid internships this summer
To provide Pleasanton high school and college students the opportunity to continue building their resumes amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Go Green Initiative is now accepting applications for paid e-internships this summer.
Tuesday, 10:42 AM | 1 commentAnnual Pleasanton plant sale goes online
When this year's April plant sale was canceled, members of the Livermore-Amador Valley Garden Club had a problem to deal with besides losses from their annual fundraiser. What could be done with the plants?
Tuesday, 10:37 AM | No comments yetMonday, March 30, 2020
Remote town halls: Glazer sets small business conference call; Swalwell hosting medical specialist
Sen. Steve Glazer and U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell are hosting separate remote town hall meetings to discuss and inform local residents about novel coronavirus (COVID-19) this week.
Monday, 9:27 PM | No comments yetCounty public defender blasts Judicial Council's moves as 'denying due process'
The Alameda County public defender has condemned actions taken Saturday by the Judicial Council of California he views as dramatically restricting speedy trial rights in California during and after the COVID-19 coronavirus emergency.
Monday, 4:58 PM | No comments yetGovernor announces program to expand state's number of health care workers
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a statewide program Monday to expand the number of active health care workers as hospitals and medical centers face overwhelming numbers of novel coronavirus patients.
Monday, 4:53 PM | No comments yetLivermore park district declares state of emergency due to coronavirus
The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District's Board of Directors has declared a state of emergency to make it easier for the district to respond to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Monday, 4:45 PM | No comments yetPleasanton: Quilt of Valor for Bill Danko
William "Bill" Danko Jr. recently received a Quilt of Valor, at the "Beer, Brats & Bingo" fundraiser at the Pleasanton VFW Post #6298, presented to him by Karin Linforth.
Monday, 4:20 PM | 1 commentPandemic forcing addicts to seek help by phone, online
If you are an addict struggling with sobriety how do you reach out for help in the face of today's virus environment of "social distancing" and "stay in place" isolation?
Monday, 4:14 PM | No comments yetDSRSD welcomes aboard new assistant general manager Jan Lee
The Dublin San Ramon Services District recently brought Jan Lee on board as the new assistant general manager. In part, Lee is tasked with expanding DSRSD's variety of water supply.
Monday, 4:13 PM | No comments yetDetails emerge about fatal motorcycle crash on Vasco Road in Livermore
A motorcyclist was killed after crossing into the opposite lane and slamming head-on into an SUV on North Vasco Road in unincorporated Livermore on Sunday night, according to the CHP.
Monday, 3:38 PM | 12 commentsBay Area shelter-in-place order to be extended until at least May 1
Seven jurisdictions in the Bay Area plan to extend the current shelter-in-place order due to the novel coronavirus pandemic until at least May 1.
Monday, 2:14 PM | 1 commentLooking for a new home activity? Start keeping a journal
Try something new during these strange times. Consider journaling: This writing can be good for body and soul, whether one is already adept at the written word or uses it only to compile grocery lists.
Monday, 12:34 PM | No comments yetFire damages Sabio on Main in downtown Pleasanton
Sabio on Main is closed down due to damage from a fire that broke out in the kitchen area before the restaurant opened for takeout brunch service on Sunday morning.
Monday, 12:49 AM | No comments yetSunday, March 29, 2020
Separate fatal crashes reported in Livermore on Sunday
Two fatal crashes occurred in Livermore on Sunday, one in the morning involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 580 and the other at night on North Vasco Road in the unincorporated area.
Sunday, 2:19 PM | No comments yetPleasanton city officials provide coronavirus update in video, newsletter
The city of Pleasanton released a "COVID-19 Update" newsletter via email and social media on Friday, letting the community know more about the city's coronavirus response plan and key services available during the crisis situation.
Sunday, 8:42 AM | 3 commentsSaturday, March 28, 2020
District: Three people at San Ramon schools are presumptive positive for coronavirus
Three individuals with ties to different San Ramon schools recently reported testing positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), though the results still need to be confirmed by county health officials, SRVUSD officials said.
Saturday, 2:25 PM | No comments yetFriday, March 27, 2020
Zone 7's Arroyo Mocho flood project delayed by COVID-19
Public works projects are deemed essential under the shelter-in-place order currently in effect in seven Bay Area jurisdictions but some have been unable to avoid the impact of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Friday, 2:07 PM | No comments yetReading recommendations for armchair escape during COVID-19 shelter order
The shelter-in-place order has inspired many to reach for an escape through reading. Fight the cabin fever and take flight with your imagination this week, as we travel to various places and points in history with these books...
Friday, 1:21 PM | No comments yetMessage from our publisher: An appeal for your support of good journalism
Local newspapers all over the country face similar or worse challenges, and scores have had to shut down. We are determined to not let that happen here.
Friday, 12:59 PM | No comments yetPleasanton Weekly launches annual Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest
Mother's Day is May 10 this year and the Pleasanton Weekly is again holding its popular Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest, with photos due by April 9.
Friday, 11:36 AM | No comments yetLivermore High senior wins Rotary speech contest
Zoey Bost, a senior at Livermore High School, was awarded top honors at the Rotary speech contest in Pleasanton earlier this month.
Friday, 11:01 AM | No comments yetSpreading cheer: Christmas lights back up amid coronavirus
So, McDermott took on another project. She decided to join in a burgeoning effort to boost community morale by putting up Christmas lights where they could be spotted by neighbors.
Friday, 10:58 AM | 1 commentThursday, March 26, 2020
Valley Views: Working from home is different now
I have been working from home for six years now, and let me first state the obvious: there are many positives to WFH. But from the outset, I saw the downside as well.
Thursday, 3:23 PM | 1 commentKaiser Permanente scuttles plan for $900M office tower in Oakland
Kaiser Permanente announced Tuesday that it is scuttling its $900 million plan for a new headquarters complex in Oakland.
Thursday, 2:59 PM | No comments yetPhoto series: Residents steer clear of downtown Pleasanton amid shelter order
With the shelter order keeping residents home, downtown Pleasanton has been left largely empty, with the exception of some individuals walking their dogs and employees at businesses still open.
Thursday, 2:49 PM | No comments yetNearly 25% of COVID-19 results positive at new public testing center in Hayward
About one-fourth of the 207 people who were tested on the first day of operation for the city of Hayward's new COVID-19 Testing Center on Monday had positive results for the novel coronavirus, city officials said Thursday.
Thursday, 2:46 PM | No comments yetTri-Valley teen organizes TikTok prom; 'Good Morning America' takes notice
In response to her prom being abruptly canceled due to the coronavirus crisis, San Ramon Valley High School junior Natalie Reese took to the internet and started her own virtual TikTok prom and is encouraging others to join.
Thursday, 2:36 PM | No comments yetAlameda County Fair announces concert lineup
Editor's note: Fair officials announced the initial concert list before the coronavirus crisis hit, but the 2020 Alameda County Fair remains on as scheduled for a June 19 opening, as of March 26.
Thursday, 2:17 PM | No comments yetEnd Polio Now campaign in Pleasanton
Rotary Clubs in the Tri-Valley are having a flash campaign now through April 30 to End Polio Now and asking people from Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley to help by donating directly online.
Thursday, 2:08 PM | No comments yetSanta Rita Jail nurse is presumptive positive for COVID-19
A nurse in Santa Rita Jail has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first positive test in the jail, according to jail officials.
Thursday, 2:06 PM | No comments yetDA, sheriff ask people to report coronavirus-related scams, price gouging, non-compliance
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley and county sheriff's officials are asking people to report novel coronavirus-related scams, price gouging and non-compliance with health orders.
Thursday, 2:01 PM | 7 commentsPower restored after overnight outage in Pleasanton
A PG&E power outage reported in Pleasanton late Wednesday night, affecting more than 4,000 customers, was caused by failed underground equipment and all customers had power restored within a few hours.
Thursday, 9:09 AM | No comments yetWednesday, March 25, 2020
East Bay Parks announces new closures to limit crowds amid coronavirus
New closures of East Bay Regional Park District areas were announced Wednesday to limit overcrowding and help keep the public and park staff safe during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, 10:45 PM | No comments yetTeam Dublin accepting applications for Don Biddle Memorial Scholarship
Team Dublin, a community service committee of city employees and contracted staff, invites all high school seniors in Dublin to apply for the $1,000 Don Biddle Memorial Scholarship.
Wednesday, 4:58 PM | No comments yetPleasanton school board wraps up business before lockdown
The Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees wrapped up some routine business during what turned out to be its final regular meeting before all 15 district sites were unanimously dismissed for months.
Wednesday, 4:57 PM | No comments yetCoronavirus focus of upcoming Swalwell virtual town hall
Tri-Valley Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) is hosting a Facebook Live town hall on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for constituents in the 15th Congressional District this Thursday.
Wednesday, 4:55 PM | No comments yetKeeping the beat at 80
Even as he has aged, Sun hasn't missed a beat and he enjoys ballroom dancing. He especially likes Latin dancing, which he teaches twice a month at Stoneridge Creek. He also volunteered to hold classes for five years at senior centers.
Wednesday, 4:03 PM | No comments yetPleasanton: $20,000 donation from 'bottle that benefits'
Darcie Kent Vineyards recently presented a $20,000 donation check to Valley Humane Society in Pleasanton, funds generated from sales of the Livermore winery's 2019 Dog Day Cabernet.
Wednesday, 3:06 PM | No comments yetDanville three-peats as safest community in California; Pleasanton ranks 40th
For the third consecutive year, the town of Danville has been recognized for its efforts to cultivate a safe community, earning the designation as the safest community in California...
Wednesday, 2:13 PM | 10 commentsCoroner IDs San Ramon man killed in crash on I-680
The coroner's office has confirmed the identity of a man who died after his car crashed into a guardrail and rolled over along southbound Interstate 680 in San Ramon on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 1:54 PM | No comments yetPleasanton school closures extended through May 1
Local school closures and student dismissals will be extended through May 1, the Alameda County Office of Education announced Wednesday. The decision is part of a "unified approach" to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Wednesday, 12:05 PM | No comments yetTuesday, March 24, 2020
More COVID-19 infections among younger adults than any other group, county says
Alameda County health officer Dr. Erica Pan told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that the largest group of people who've tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus so far is those 20 to 44 years old.
Tuesday, 9:15 PM | No comments yetCoronavirus testing difficult to come by for exposed deputies, inmates at Santa Rita
A homeless woman who was booked over the weekend for misdemeanor intoxication by Pleasanton police was also tested for coronavirus. Kelly said the sheriff's office is still waiting on her test results.
Tuesday, 5:44 PM | No comments yetLAVTA service levels to be reduced
With declining ridership attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) announced that its bus services will be reduced starting Thursday (March 26).
Tuesday, 5:35 PM | No comments yetChief justice suspends jury trials statewide for 60 days
California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye on Monday evening ordered all jury trials in the state superior courts suspended for 60 days in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday, 5:32 PM | No comments yetAlameda among counties ordering labs to report more data from COVID-19 tests
Seven Bay Area governments Tuesday ordered all commercial and academic medical labs to begin expanding the kind of data they report from tests involving the novel coronavirus.
Tuesday, 5:31 PM | No comments yetCounty board votes to approve moratorium on evictions in unincorporated areas
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on Tuesday to approve an urgency ordinance providing a temporary 30-day moratorium on evictions in the unincorporated parts of the county due to special circumstances caused by COVID-19
Tuesday, 5:30 PM | No comments yetAlameda County reports second death caused by coronavirus
The Alameda County Public Health Department on Tuesday reported the county's second death caused by the novel coronavirus.
Tuesday, 4:18 PM | No comments yetDeSaulnier's sons give update on his health status, thank community for support
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier's sons have released a statement providing a new update on the Tri-Valley congressman's health status amid a difficult battle with pneumonia -- and also thanking the community for "the outpouring of support."
Tuesday, 3:23 PM | 5 commentsAlameda County wins Beacon Award for environmental practices
The Institute for Local Government (ILG) honored Alameda County with the prestigious Beacon Award, recognizing the county for its comprehensive and exemplary efforts to locally combat climate change.
Tuesday, 2:07 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon man killed in I-680 crash
A man died Tuesday morning after his vehicle crashed through a guardrail along southbound Interstate 680 in San Ramon and rolled over, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Tuesday, 11:40 AM | No comments yetMonday, March 23, 2020
Property taxes still due to county by April 10 -- unless state changes deadline
The deadline to submit property tax payments without penalty remains April 10, a seemingly reluctant County Treasurer-Tax Collector Henry C. Levy said in an advisory that reminded residents only the state can change the due date.
Monday, 5:42 PM | 21 commentsBART ridership down nearly 90%; new service hours take effect
BART's ridership losses remained mostly steady last week as the agency plans to roll out reduced service hours Monday and until further notice amid the Bay Area's shelter-in-place order due to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Monday, 4:20 PM | No comments yetState now deems farmers' markets as essential; Pleasanton's remains 'temporarily closed'
The state has since deemed farmers' markets as essential food sources that may remain open. But a number of weekend markets in the Bay Area, including those in Concord, Pleasanton and Danville, remain "temporarily closed."
Monday, 4:20 PM | 10 commentsAlameda County reports first death related to coronavirus
The Alameda County Public Health Department on Monday announced the county's first death caused by the novel coronavirus.
Monday, 4:16 PM | No comments yetSwalwell leading push to allow House members to vote remotely
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell and other members of Congress requested a temporary change to House Rules on Monday to allow remote voting by congressional members during national emergencies like the COVID-19 outbreak.
Monday, 3:45 PM | No comments yetRemote learning for Pleasanton Unified launches this week
In the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak, Pleasanton Unified School District has turned to remote learning to keep students engaged and continue learning at home while the entire state remains under a shelter-in-place.
Monday, 2:03 PM | 1 commentPUSD cancels upcoming public meetings during coronavirus crisis
Pleasanton Unified School District has canceled a number of upcoming meetings in compliance with the statewide executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom for residents to shelter in their homes until at least early April to stop COVID-19.
Monday, 12:44 PM | No comments yetBay Area movie houses, filmmakers try novel ways to reach people during shutdown
As movie theaters shutter and Bay Area film festivals ponder the next steps and new dates for some unknown time post-coronavirus, studios and indie distributors are breaking with their own traditions and moving their original features
Monday, 12:38 PM | No comments yetUnion announces agreement with Safeway on extra worker protections
The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5 union announced Monday an agreement with Safeway on a suite of new protections and rights Monday for grocery store workers during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Monday, 12:31 PM | No comments yetPG&E pleading guilty to 84 counts of manslaughter for Camp Fire, pay $4M fine
PG&E Co. announced early Monday morning that it will plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of unlawfully starting a fire in connection with the 2018 Camp Fire that ravaged Butte County.
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