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Pleasanton to combine two utility discounts into one income-based program
The Pleasanton City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to discontinue the city’s two current utility discount programs and adopt a new, single-tiered structure where the city will now offer a 30% discount to residents who qualify for low income under the PG&E CARE program.
Alameda County program to diversify teacher workforce wins Golden Bell
The Office of Education started the Professional Advancement and Training Hub (PATH) two years ago to help fill the more than 300 teaching and 500 instructional aide vacancies in the county.
PUSD publishes updated list of proposed cuts to 2026-27 budget
The Pleasanton Unified School District has released an updated list of preliminary budget cuts and reductions ahead of Thursday’s in-depth budget discussion meeting where staff have identified additional cuts to district office management, site administrators and stipends for staff.
How Silicon Valley’s latest tech boom is reshaping the real estate market
Silicon Valley’s newest superstars do not wear jerseys. They write code. Fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence, a fresh wave of wealth is reshaping the local housing market at a pace that rivals any past boom.
Livermore High alum, girlfriend guilty in Tracy murder trial
A Livermore native and his girlfriend were found guilty of first-degree murder and other charges last week for killing a stranger during a confrontation at a Tracy gas station more than three years ago.
‘Lemme at ’em!’ See Scrappy Doo at Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
Decked out here for Halloween, Scrappy Doo is an adorable, mellow youngster who loves to cuddle and be near his foster family.
Victim in Danville fatal fire ID’d; investigation ongoing
Authorities have confirmed the identity of the Danville man killed inside a vehicle in a garage fire near Bay Club’s Crow Canyon Country Club last week, with the investigation into the circumstances still ongoing.
Bay Area transit measure will test voters’ taste for higher sales taxes
Senate Bill 63, would maintain the new levies — estimated to raise just over $1 billion a year — for 14 years if approved by voters. It results from several years of effort by the region’s political and civic leaders to shore up transit systems, which saw ridership and farebox revenues plunge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hot Picks
VA Mobile Medical Outreach: Medical providers will be on-site to offer examinations, consultations and referrals to veterans enrolled in the VA Palo Alto Health Care System with no appointment is necessary. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Oct. 23. Livermore Civic Center Library parking lot.
Pleasanton Unified School District: Regular Board meetings of the Pleasanton Unified School District are scheduled the second and fourth Thursday of each month and are open to the public. The next meeting is 5 p.m., Oct. 23. Visit pleasantonusd.net.
Rocky Horror Musical: Las Positas College Theatre Arts Presents Richard O’Brien’s Cult Classic The Rocky Horror Show. This outrageous, high-energy revival invites audiences to celebrate one of the most iconic and unconventional musicals of all time. Age 16+. 7 p.m., Oct. 23-25; Oct. 30-Nov.1. Visit lpc.ludus.com/.
Knitting at the Pleasanton Senior Center: Refresh skills, pick up some new tips, share techniques, get help or just sit and knit. 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Fridays. Drop-in fees apply.
Harvest Festival: Shop a vast collection of local makers and small business owners all in one place with hundreds of handcrafted and mindfully curated art and crafts featuring photography, fine jewelry, specialty food, blown glass, wood art, metalwork, vintage wares and more. Oct. 24-26. Visit alamedacountyfair.com.
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Nell Campbell: Join the original Columbia, Nell Campbell, for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation, costume contest and more. 8 p.m., Oct. 24. Tickets $95-$220. Visit livermorearts.org.
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