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AROUND TOWN
Mask or no maskWith the newly released news about mask wearing who will be going mask less. Will you be wearing a mask when you go to the...
Original post made by Thomas on May. 13, 2021There are no comments yet. 2 Views
AROUND TOWN
Focus on the future: Pleasanton City Council finishes drafting work planAfter more than seven hours of discussion spanning two meetings, the Pleasanton City Council recently wrapped up business...
Original post made on May. 13, 2021Last comment by Cosmic-Charlie, 14 hours ago | 2 comments | 1189 Views
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Pleasanton council confirms new fees for Johnson Drive Economic Development ZoneThe Pleasanton City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to charge transportation fees on new development in the Johnson...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Flightops, on May 12, 2021 at 8:03 am | 19 comments | 3929 Views
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Police: Man walking dog fatally struck by vehicle crossing Stoneridge DriveA Pleasanton man was killed and his pet dog injured when they were hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Stoneridge Drive...
Original post made on May. 11, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 11, 2021 at 1:12 pm | 3 comments | 8396 Views
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Two Livermore men arrested in connection with killing at motelTwo men from Livermore were arrested on suspicion of killing another local man at the Motel 6 in town in what police said...
Original post made on May. 11, 2021Last comment by Mr. Julius, on May 11, 2021 at 12:08 pm | 1 comment | 2909 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
The First Asian American Settlement Was Established by Filipino FishermenThe fishing village in marshlands of present-day Louisiana was settled by the so-called Manilamen as early as 1763. The...
Original post made by Michael Austin on May. 10, 2021There are no comments yet. 26 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD may switch course on temporary grading policyPleasanton Unified School District may extend its Credit/No Credit temporary grading policy for middle and high school students...
Original post made on May. 6, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 10, 2021 at 1:34 pm | 9 comments | 4111 Views
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San Ramon woman killed in Wednesday crash was longtime teacher and motherA longtime PE/special education teacher who lived in San Ramon died in a three-car crash at the intersection of Crow Canyon...
Original post made on May. 8, 2021Last comment by RODGER , on May 8, 2021 at 5:31 pm | 1 comment | 7390 Views
AROUND TOWN
Livermore: Granada High advises parents about positive COVID-19 case; no spread to dateGranada High School in Livermore notified members of the campus community on Thursday that a student participating in on-site...
Original post made on May. 8, 2021There are no comments yet. 2063 Views
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Happy Mother's Day: Lookalike contest celebrates lifelong joys of motherhoodVarupi Gupta says her daughter Pareena, now 12, did not always look like her. But the older she gets, the more the resemblance...
Original post made on May. 7, 2021Last comment by TonyHicks, on May 7, 2021 at 12:43 pm | 1 comment | 4462 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dublin school board picks San Jose leader Funk as finalist for superintendentThe Dublin Unified School District trustees on Thursday publicly identified Chris Funk, a school leader in the San Jose area,...
Original post made on May. 7, 2021Last comment by Mary Durst, on May 7, 2021 at 10:49 am | 1 comment | 3080 Views
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Livermore commissioner apologizes, faces expulsion after referring to downtown affordable housing as 'ghetto'Livermore Planning Commissioner John Stein issued a public apology during the City Council meeting Monday night for referring...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on May 6, 2021 at 9:43 am | 32 comments | 6573 Views
AROUND TOWN
Recent internet outage sparks demand for local ISP alternativesPublic interest in building a fiber optic network throughout the city has increased recently, after a Comcast outage last...
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Anti racist, on May 5, 2021 at 6:55 pm | 7 comments | 5796 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Pleasanton represented well in second round of NFL DraftJevon Holland, who was raised in Pleasanton, went to the Miami Dolphins at 36th overall, with Aaron Banks -- a former Pleasanton...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Lee, on May 5, 2021 at 5:45 pm | 2 comments | 4566 Views
AROUND TOWN
Local Paper Pushes Racist AgendaThe Independent promotes a racist agenda. That’s not to say the local newspaper uses racist language, such as spoken...
Original post made by Alan Marling on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Fifty Years Here, on May 5, 2021 at 9:05 am | 2 comments | 178 Views
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Feds extend Real ID compliance date to May 2023 due to pandemicThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended its full enforcement of Real ID-compliant driver's licenses from Oct....
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on May 4, 2021 at 9:46 pm | 2 comments | 3557 Views
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Study says addressing racial inequity could reduce homelessness in Alameda CountyAlameda County could make dramatic reductions in homelessness in three years by prioritizing programs that promote racial...
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on May 4, 2021 at 9:45 pm | 2 comments | 3471 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Livermore keeps Stein on Planning Commission, orders special training after his 'ghetto' commentsThe Livermore City Council voted 4-1 to not expel Planning Commissioner John Stein contingent upon several conditions, including...
Original post made on May. 4, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on May 4, 2021 at 10:48 am | 1 comment | 4063 Views
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Outcry from parents, kids for cricket fields in Pleasanton leads public comments in council priorities workshopNearly 100 Pleasanton residents weighed in and asked the Pleasanton City Council to prioritize a variety of projects listed...
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on May 3, 2021 at 3:35 pm | 2 comments | 4197 Views
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Pleasanton council capping contribution amount for city election candidatesFollowing extensive discussion about the role of money in local elections, the Pleasanton City Council unanimously agreed...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on May 3, 2021 at 8:06 am | 14 comments | 3866 Views
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2021 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
