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Livermore: Man killed in collision between car, ACE trainA man died in a crash between a car and an ACE train after he apparently tried to drive across the tracks ahead of the oncoming...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by Bill Smith, 6 hours ago | 1 comment | 1866 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Local congressman again pushes bill inspired by Kate Steinle's deathU.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier has reintroduced proposed legislation aimed at stopping law enforcement firearms from getting into...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by James Michael, 7 hours ago | 32 comments | 1818 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Giving back: Books for Camp Fire survivorsWhen Pleasanton resident Melissa Gianotti saw her friends in Paradise lose everything in the Camp Fire last November, it...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by Michael Austin, 9 hours ago | 3 comments | 1122 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Rep. Swalwell ends presidential campaign, vows to seek re-election to CongressTri-Valley Congressman Eric Swalwell officially ended his presidential bid on Monday after three months of campaigning, becoming...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2019Last comment by Dave, 13 hours ago | 63 comments | 3057 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tri-Valley nonprofit produces thought-provoking TV ad on organ donationDonor Network West’s new commercial, airing on television and streaming services in Northern and Central California, focuses...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2019Last comment by Dena, 13 hours ago | 2 comments | 825 Views
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Editorial: Another successful County Fair in PleasantonWe said a fond farewell to the 2019 Alameda County Fair earlier this month, with the 107th year seeing a spike in attendance,...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by Bill, 14 hours ago | 6 comments | 1729 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Crews start construction on Amador Valley High parking lot projectConstruction started onsite this week on the project to add a solar panel structure and reorient the Amador Valley High School...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2019Last comment by Unacceptable, 21 hours ago | 13 comments | 2575 Views
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Former Livermore mayoral candidate charged with threatening judgeA former Livermore mayoral candidate has been jailed after being charged last week with allegedly threatening to burn down...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by The Dude, on Jul 19, 2019 at 3:30 pm | 3 comments | 2376 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill field renovations cutting it close for football seasonThe Foothill High School football program, which has been fighting an uphill battle with participation numbers in recent...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2019Last comment by BobB, on Jul 19, 2019 at 1:42 pm | 19 comments | 2362 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton: Commission advances downtown plan, urges city to focus more on parkingThe proposed new Downtown Specific Plan is on track to head to the City Council in the coming weeks, but the public debate...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2019Last comment by LBA, on Jul 19, 2019 at 10:11 am | 10 comments | 2219 Views
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What's next for Castlewood?Castlewood Country Club members established they wanted the iconic club to remain independent into the future. Now selected...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by Life member, on Jul 19, 2019 at 6:44 am | 1 comment | 2326 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton teens jump fence at high-security nuclear research facilityTwo teens from Pleasanton jumped a fence at a nuclear reactor in Sunol on Wednesday afternoon, an Alameda County Sheriff's...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2019Last comment by BobB, on Jul 18, 2019 at 8:09 pm | 29 comments | 4028 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Jeffrey Williams becomes Pleasanton's new AmbassadogPleasanton has welcomed a new Ambassadog for the 2019-20 term with Jeffrey, a nearly 3-1/2-year-old mixed breed dog who is...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2019Last comment by Peter Thomson, on Jul 17, 2019 at 10:06 pm | 5 comments | 2242 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Land value growth sets record in Alameda CountyLand in Alameda County reached a gross value record this fiscal year of $321.5 billion, according to an annual local assessment...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent , on Jul 17, 2019 at 7:52 pm | 6 comments | 1319 Views
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LettersSchools look horrendous Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2019/07/12/letters?fbclid=IwAR2lZvI13gAFYRUuOejuF1X-zKiKAzPOWi_ppJHPaVupCPwZuxLcYvZDJP...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Resident, on Jul 17, 2019 at 4:01 pm | 7 comments | 1345 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley native among victims in string of off-roading deaths at Oceano DunesA man who grew up in the Tri-Valley died in an ATV collision last month at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area,...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2019There are no comments yet. 2107 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD surveying residents this summer about potential new $120M bond measurePUSD plans to gauge the community’s interest and support this summer with a poll concerning a potential new $120 million...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2019Last comment by Frankie, on Jul 16, 2019 at 9:29 pm | 33 comments | 2726 Views
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Livermore: Teen killed in shooting overnight, suspect on the looseThe Livermore Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a teenage boy Monday night near a fast-food restaurant...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2019Last comment by LoveMyBoys, on Jul 15, 2019 at 7:55 am | 18 comments | 4937 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD board supports lease-leaseback process at special meetingThe Pleasanton school board last week unanimously approved a construction project bidding process called a lease-leaseback,...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2019Last comment by Just wondering , on Jul 12, 2019 at 10:20 pm | 4 comments | 1240 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Sheriff's deputy arrested on suspicion of DUI, assault in LivermoreAn Alameda County sheriff's deputy was arrested in Livermore early in May on suspicion of drunk driving and assault, a sheriff's...
Original post made on May. 17, 2019Last comment by Oliver Heaviside, on Jul 12, 2019 at 9:38 am | 8 comments | 3196 Views
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Nominations due by Sept. 16
Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com are once again putting out a call for nominations and sponsorships for the annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards - our salute to the community members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its residents.
