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‘No place in our schools’: Admin responds after hateful graffiti found at Amador Valley
The Amador Valley High School community has been recovering after an “extensive” amount of hate speech, including racial epithets, was scrawled in multiple bathroom stalls at the Pleasanton campus in recent weeks.
Residents, activists urge City Council to formally denounce reopening Dublin prison as ICE facility
The Dublin City Council was greeted outside its most recent meeting with a vigil and protest that drew dozens from across the region calling for the city to formally stand against the idea of establishing an ICE facility within the city limits.
National Youth Cricket Tournament returns to Tri-Valley for long Thanksgiving weekend
The attention of American youth cricket turns toward the Tri-Valley, with 28 teams from across the country set to compete in the annual Thanksgiving weekend tournament.
Letters: Pleasanton stands with its coaches | Thank you for finding my purse | 2025 achievement gap data worse than 2024
“A tragedy occurred. A young man’s life changed. But rewriting the history of a program known for vigilance and integrity will not help him. It will not make future athletes safer. And it will not produce justice.”
CalMatters: He built a nursing home empire despite state investigations. Now, lawsuits are piling up
The lawsuits are brought from families whose loved ones have allegedly been raped, excessively sedated and neglected. Rechnitz’s companies deny the allegations.
National pest control giant forced to pay $3.15M over illegal dumping
Three pest control companies have agreed to pay a combined $3.15 million after investigators found they illegally dumped pesticides and hazardous waste into municipal landfills and improperly discarded customer records containing confidential information.
Poppy Bank expands into Danville; San Ramon branch on tap for 2026
A longtime bank building in downtown Danville has a new tenant, with Bay Area-based Poppy Bank continuing its expansion efforts into Contra Costa County earlier this fall.

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Veterans Event: Pleasanton Library hosts the VA Palo Alto Mobile Medical Outreach team to provide veteran benefits review, enroll veterans for care with the VA Palo Alto Health System, answer questions about VA services and provide medical care for enrolled veterans. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Nov. 24. 400 Old Bernal Ave.
The Job Club: Join every Monday at noon for The Job Club Power Hour, a supportive, energizing meeting designed for job seekers at any stage of their search. Share ideas, form connections and gain fresh perspectives to keep the job search moving forward. 12 p.m. For zoom link visit livermorechamber.org.
Tri-Valley Food Drive: Support local families through a Tri-Valley–wide Food Drive with unexpired canned and shelf-stable food donations including vegetables, beans, meats and other essential pantry items. Drop off at Pleasanton Library, Dublin Library or Dublin Senior Center. Now through Nov. 28.
American Style Mah Jongg: Join for American Style Mah Jongg at the Pleasanton Senior Center, Tuesdays/Fridays, 12:45-3:45 p.m. Drop-in fees apply.
Drop-In Billiards: Join for Billiards at the Livermore Senior Center, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Drop-in fees apply. 4444 East Ave.
Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show: Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Winter Glow Experience, a dazzling drive-through spectacular featuring hundreds of larger-than-life festive displays. Bundle up in the car and enjoy a synchronized light show along a 1-mile holiday route. Nov. 20-Jan. 4. Visit alamedacountyfair.com.
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