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‘All of Pleasanton was his home’: Rich Guasco, hall-of-fame drag racer, dies at 88
Rich Guasco, an International Drag Racing Hall of Fame inductee known for his “Pure Hell” car and racing team and a lifelong “proud Pleasantonian”, died Monday in hospice care at home from complications from aspiration pneumonia and cancer, according to family. He was 88.
Pleasanton school board to debate sales of $195M in facilities bonds
The Pleasanton school board is set Thursday to consider authorizing staff to move forward with selling up to $195 million in bonds from Measures I and I1.
Art walks focusing on artworks around Firehouse
Get to know more about 12 pieces of public art in Pleasanton donated by Gary and Nancy Harrington during new guided walking tours at the Firehouse Arts Center downtown this spring.
‘Star Trek’ science adviser speaking at Bankhead Theater
Physicist, writer and “Star Trek” science adviser Erin Macdonald is appearing at the Bankhead Theater early next month to close out Livermore Valley Arts’ 2024-25 Rae Dorough Speaker Series.
Pet of the Week: Cuddle with Cassidy from Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
Cassidy is a very sweet and loving girl who is the perfect lap dog. She has such a pretty face and a nice, tan, short coat. She likes cuddling, going for walks around the neighborhood and playing with food puzzles.
Stanford backs Harvard’s decision not to accede to Trump’s demands
Stanford University President Jonathan Levin and Provost Jenny Martinez on Tuesday threw their support behind Harvard University’s decision to reject the Trump administration’s demands, which include hiring practices that eliminate preference based on race and audits to ensure all departments are “viewpoint diverse.”
San Ramon Valley PTA council hosting Advocacy Day
School administrators, local officials and policy experts to weigh in on shifting political landscape’s impacts on education locally Superintendents from school districts throughout the region are set to gather in San Ramon next week as just some of the speakers set to discuss ongoing changes in the region.
Hot Picks
An Afternoon or Evening with Calamity Jane: Perhaps no woman embodies the spirit of the Western expansion more than Martha Cannary better known as “Calamity Jane”. Kim Harris will bring to life the real Calamity Jane, portraying her not only as a genuine dime novel heroine, but also as a real living human being. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., April 17. Firehouse Arts Center. Visit museumonmain.org/
Veterans Affairs Mobile Medical Outreach Unit: The VA Palo Alto Health Care System’s mobile medical outreach unit will be on-site to offer examinations, consultations, and referrals to veterans enrolled in the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. No appointment is necessary. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 17. 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., April 17. Visit pleasantonusd.net/
American Style Mah Jongg: Join for American Style Mah Jongg at the Pleasanton Senior Center, Tuesdays/Fridays, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Drop-in fees apply.
AAUW Scholarship Applications: The American Association of University Women invites women entering their junior or senior year of college to apply for a scholarship of up to $3,500. The scholarships are open to women of all ages who graduated from a high school in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin or Sunol. Deadline May 1. Visit lpd-ca.aauw.net/activities/scholarships/
Best of SF Comedy Competition: Prepare for an evening of side-splitting laughter as The Best of SF Comedy Competition returns to The Bankhead. 8 p.m., April 18. Tickets $25-$55. Visit livermorearts.org/
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