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Around the Valley: From illogical to absurdYet another asinine decision was made by the Pleasanton City Council majority when it voted March 7 to defund Leadership...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2023Last comment by Ornithology, 9 hours ago | 4 comments | 1594 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD Superintendent Haglund highlights accomplishments, obstacles in State of the District speechSuperintendent David Haglund delivered the 4th annual State of the District speech where he spoke about students struggling...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2023Last comment by Jimmy The Jet, on Mar 23, 2023 at 7:45 am | 7 comments | 2748 Views
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Pleasanton PD's Lt. Sarasua hired as police chief in PacificaPleasanton police Lt. Maria Sarasua will make local history for the Pacifica Police Department next month when she takes...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2023Last comment by Jamie, on Mar 21, 2023 at 8:05 pm | 2 comments | 2044 Views
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Dublin students launch support app for teenage substance abuseTwo Dublin High School students have launched an online platform that provides support for teenagers who may be struggling...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Mar 21, 2023 at 12:00 pm | 1 comment | 1195 Views
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City Council votes to end financial sponsorship for Leadership Pleasanton programThe Pleasanton City Council voted last week to stop the city's financial support of the Leadership Pleasanton program and...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2023Last comment by PtownRes, on Mar 21, 2023 at 9:13 am | 3 comments | 2145 Views
AROUND TOWN
Renee Duan earns Eagle Scout AwardRenee Duan has qualified to become an Eagle Scout, her Court of Honor will be held on April 30, 2023. Renee is the daughter...
Original post made by Ken mano on Mar. 19, 2023There are no comments yet. 391 Views
AROUND TOWN
Congratulations to the Pleasanton Military Families, 20 Years!Congratulations to the Pleasanton Military Families, 20 Years! Community turns out to support our troops Pleasanton Military...
Original post made by Ken mano on Mar. 18, 2023There are no comments yet. 273 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Amador wrestling coach Chubb's status for next season still up in the airOne week after we found out about the controversy regarding whether Amador Valley wrestling coach Travis Chubb would be rehired...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2023Last comment by JSmith, on Mar 15, 2023 at 9:05 pm | 2 comments | 3478 Views
AROUND TOWN
Our tree was one that came down in the StormWhat a surprise, to come home to my huge tree across the road on Mohr Ave. Our neighbor called the city and was told...
Original post made by Ken mano on Mar. 15, 2023There are no comments yet. 523 Views
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New cost estimate for high-speed rail puts California bullet train $100 billion in the redA new High-Speed Rail Authority report projects costs for the initial segment at $35 billion, which exceeds secured funding...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2023Last comment by Barbara Costello, on Mar 15, 2023 at 9:30 am | 1 comment | 6626 Views
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County reopens one lane of Stanley Boulevard eastbound after major trail erosionStanley Boulevard now has one eastbound lane reopened to vehicular traffic after both lanes were closed for more than a day...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Mar 14, 2023 at 11:51 am | 3 comments | 15472 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton teachers plead with district to reopen contract negotiations on compensationAfter a month of teachers pleading with officials during public meetings, the Pleasanton Unified School District and the...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2023Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Mar 14, 2023 at 7:52 am | 27 comments | 5341 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Instruments of hopeWhen longtime Pleasanton resident and guitar luthier George Bowen was diagnosed with ALS last year, he said he couldn't just...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2023Last comment by Another fact checker, on Mar 13, 2023 at 1:53 pm | 3 comments | 3522 Views
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Bank run sinks Silicon Valley BankA run on a Bay Area bank with billions in deposits prompted state regulators to close it Friday, according to court documents. Read...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Mar 13, 2023 at 12:46 pm | 1 comment | 1812 Views
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Silicon Valley offices less empty than other regionsIn the wake of the pandemic, Silicon Valley is faring better than other nearby areas when it comes to office vacancies. But...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Mar 10, 2023 at 1:27 pm | 1 comment | 1561 Views
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What a Week: Our 23rd anniversaryThat's right; it's a time for celebration here as the Embarcadero Media East Bay Division marks its 23rd anniversary. The...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2023There are no comments yet. 1360 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
By the numbers: Pleasanton Weekly's Top 22 Stories of 2022Here were our 22 most-read stories written in 2022, based on data for PleasantonWeekly.com. Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2022/12/29/by-the-numbers...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2023There are no comments yet. 1772 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest Opinion: Overdevelopment in West PleasantonIt would be bad enough if the impacts of this growth -- traffic, air pollution and quality of life -- were spread equitably...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2023Last comment by Longtime Resident, on Mar 10, 2023 at 8:10 am | 6 comments | 4090 Views
AROUND TOWN
Starbucks workers file petition to unionize downtown Pleasanton storeWorkers at the downtown Pleasanton Starbucks store are trying to unionize. They want to join the Starbucks Workers United...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2023Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Mar 9, 2023 at 9:39 pm | 10 comments | 5503 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: What is happening with the Amador wrestling coach situation ...Such is the case this time with what appears to be Pleasanton Unified School District's decision to not extend the Amador...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2023Last comment by Mark Williams, on Mar 8, 2023 at 8:37 am | 1 comment | 2674 Views
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