Express: PUSD board approves sale of Neal property | Tri-Valley doctor sentenced for illegally issuing opioids

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Pleasanton school board approves sale of Neal property to new housing developer

The Pleasanton school board voted last week to resell the district-owned Neal property located along Vineyard Avenue between Thiessen Street and Manoir Lane for $34,695,000 to a new housing developer after the last one decided to back out of the purchase at the last minute.

Tri-Valley animal shelters to celebrate National Puppy Day

People across the country will celebrate National Puppy Day this Saturday (March 23). In the Tri-Valley, several local shelters are commemorating the occasion with adoption, fostering and workshop events in hopes of matching young canines with their forever families.

Remembering Kevin Drake, longtime Livermore educator and coach

Retired Livermore educator and coach Kevin Drake died on Feb. 21 following a battle with stage four lung cancer, according to his family’s obituary shared online. He was 78.

2024 Wines and Valentines

Thank you to all our 2024 event sponsors, donors and attendees who supported this year’s Wines and Valentines fundraising dinner!!! It was a HUGE success! The money raised will go directly towards supporting the important work the Museum on Main does in our community. > LEARN MORE

Pleasanton Preps: Amador baseball teams up with PLL Challengers for spring training day

Wins on the field are always something every athletic team strives for, but winning when not playing is a life experience that will carry with the athletes for a lifetime. Such was the case for the Amador Valley High baseball team on March 10…

East Bay high school all-stars bringing jazz to Bankhead courtyard

This weekend, the Bankhead Theater is set to present a number of talented young musicians for an outdoor afternoon jazz performance. The East Bay Jazz High School All-Stars will take the Madden Courtyard stage outside the downtown Livermore venue at noon Sunday (March 24).

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Former Alamo doctor gets federal prison sentence for illegally distributing opioids

Parto Karimi, 59, was convicted of distributing powerful opioids outside the scope of her medical practice after she pleaded guilty last year to distributing Norco, a brand name for medication containing acetaminophen and hydrocodone.

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Sole Mates Walking Group
Sole Mates Walking Group is Wednesdays, 8:45-10 a.m., at the Pleasanton Senior Center.

Volunteer at Open Heart Kitchen
Open Heart Kitchen offers individual and group volunteer opportunities at a variety of sites Monday-Friday in Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore. Volunteers at Open Heart Kitchen help create a more food secure future in the Tri-Valley. Visit openheartkitchen.org/volunteer.

American Version Mahjong
American Version Mahjong is the drop in program at the Robert Livermore Community Center. 1-4 p.m., Wednesdays. Free lessons if new to the game.

Pleasanton Library Book & Media Sale
This family-friendly event offers gently used books, CDs, DVD, LPs, puzzles and games sponsored by the Friends of the Pleasanton Library. 2-7 p.m., March 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., March 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., March 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., March 24. 400 Old Bernal Ave.

Pleasanton Police Hosts Community Meeting
The Pleasanton Police Department is hosting a community engagement meeting for the general public to discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment use report (per AB 481) and the police department’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. 5-7 p.m., March 21. Remillard Conference Room, 3333 Busch Rd.

Grief Meetings
Those grieving need time and space to honor their grief and figure out how to keep on living when a loved one is gone. Open to all, regardless of religious affiliation. 7 p.m., March 21. St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton.

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