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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Right time for another Pleasanton school bond?Pleasanton residents will be voting on a school bond measure in November for the third time in the last seven years. But...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2022Last comment by SHale99, 36 minutes ago | 2 comments | 1021 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Vote Wallace for Council District 1, Yee for District 3 in PleasantonVoters should look toward candidates who can build bridges among diverse perspectives while achieving important goals for...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2022Last comment by Joe V, 6 hours ago | 2 comments | 2136 Views
SPORTS
Hey ref! Fans' bad behavior, harassment causes shortage of officialsWords like funding, equipment, field space and coaching are thrown around regularly when it comes to local sports. But there...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Mark Zimmermann, on Sep 29, 2022 at 9:28 am | 1 comment | 1027 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Love is love in the Tri-ValleyLivermore Pride will be celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of free, community oriented activities. Ranging from...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2022Last comment by Swagu, on Sep 29, 2022 at 9:07 am | 1 comment | 742 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
47 sheriff's deputies moved to desk jobs after audit finds they failed psychological examsAlameda County sheriff's officials believe 47 deputies who allegedly failed a psychological exam and now have desk jobs will...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Becky, on Sep 29, 2022 at 8:39 am | 6 comments | 1858 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
State staffer Dean Wallace announces candidacy for Pleasanton City Council District 1The race for Pleasanton City Council District 1 is officially underway as longtime Tri-Valley resident and state political...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2022Last comment by Kyle_B, on Sep 27, 2022 at 10:38 pm | 14 comments | 4545 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Planning Commission to hold community workshop on Stoneridge Mall framework processThe Pleasanton Planning Commission is set to hold a Stoneridge Mall framework workshop on Monday at 6 p.m. to review and...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Sep 27, 2022 at 2:48 pm | 6 comments | 2417 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Livermore mayoral candidates talk campaign goals, development projects and wine industryAt last week's mayor candidate forum, former campaign allies turned competitors John Marchand and Mony Nop discussed main...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Sep 26, 2022 at 7:35 pm | 1 comment | 2025 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton council wants to move forward with Stoneridge Mall redevelopment framework planningThe Pleasanton City Council approved a request from staff to move forward with the planning process for the Stoneridge Shopping...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Sep 26, 2022 at 4:40 pm | 6 comments | 5442 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bills to boost clean-energy shift signed into lawCalifornia will work to bring all greenhouse-gas emissions from state agencies down to zero by 2035 under legislation...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Sep 26, 2022 at 7:03 am | 1 comment | 800 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County supervisors ban wild cow milking, maintain use of 'essential equipment' for rodeosAlameda County supervisors voted to ban the rodeo practice of wild cow milking in unincorporated parts of the county, while...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2022Last comment by Karen Rubio, on Sep 25, 2022 at 6:03 pm | 4 comments | 4791 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Livermore teen arrested after crash injures pregnant driver, kills unborn child outside SacramentoA teenager from Livermore faces a potential murder charge after allegedly crashing into another car while trying to flee...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2022Last comment by CWM, on Sep 23, 2022 at 3:16 pm | 5 comments | 8268 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Master gardeners set to break ground on early stages of community farm in PleasantonOne project slated to break ground in fall is aiming to help Pleasanton residents grow their own food in a sustainable, water-conserving...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by balletdancer, on Sep 23, 2022 at 2:10 pm | 1 comment | 3661 Views
AROUND TOWN
Livermore City Council candidates debate key issues in public forumCandidates for Livermore City Council appeared last week at a public forum to debate pressing issues relevant to the community,...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Sep 23, 2022 at 11:12 am | 1 comment | 1505 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Residents express concerns over nonprofit mergerThe recent merger between two Pleasanton nonprofits has led some citizens to question how the move will impact their community,...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Sep 21, 2022 at 3:05 pm | 3 comments | 3317 Views
AROUND TOWN
Remembering Bob Philcox, former Pleasanton mayorRobert 'Bob' Philcox, a former mayor of Pleasanton who served on the City Council during a key period in Pleasanton's evolution...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2022Last comment by ddclausen, on Sep 20, 2022 at 8:27 pm | 2 comments | 2095 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton City Council candidates debateNew housing developments, the drinking water supply and public safety were just some of the topics that five Pleasanton City...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2022Last comment by Karl A, on Sep 19, 2022 at 4:53 pm | 23 comments | 4338 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion: Costco is coming soon to Pleasanton ... finallyMost residents are aware of the long history leading up to this resolution to finally bring Costco to Pleasanton and meet...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2022Last comment by SHale99, on Sep 19, 2022 at 4:39 pm | 21 comments | 4672 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton presses pause on PFAS treatment and well rehabilitation projectThe Pleasanton City Council voted unanimously last week to pause the PFAS treatment and wells rehabilitation project, which...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2022Last comment by runningguy, on Sep 16, 2022 at 10:45 pm | 9 comments | 3479 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton council OKs location for new cricket field at Ken Mercer Sports ParkCricket players in Pleasanton will soon be able to compete and practice on a new field set to be constructed at Ken Mercer...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Sep 16, 2022 at 10:32 pm | 6 comments | 4361 Views
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