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Election preview: Alameda County Board of Education, Area 7Tri-Valley voters will decide their representative on the Alameda County Board of Education for Trustee Area 7, an open contest...
Original post made on May. 20, 2022Last comment by Joe Reed, on May 20, 2022 at 10:33 am | 3 comments | 5452 Views
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Alameda County election previewVoters in the Tri-Valley, and the rest of Alameda County, should have their ballots in hand at home for the June 7 primary...
Original post made on May. 20, 2022Last comment by Joe Reed, on May 20, 2022 at 9:47 am | 1 comment | 2550 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School board to discuss Facilities Master Plan, potential new bond measureThe Pleasanton school board is set to debate the district's facilities needs, polling results on a possible new bond measure...
Original post made on May. 19, 2022Last comment by Jake Waters, on May 19, 2022 at 8:53 pm | 3 comments | 2034 Views
AROUND TOWN
Election preview: Zone 7 Board of DirectorsAs the drought continues to squeeze the water supply, Tri-Valley residents will cast important ballots for the future of...
Original post made on May. 19, 2022Last comment by Joe Reed, on May 19, 2022 at 4:20 pm | 1 comment | 4959 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Unified board signs off on $23.5M purchase of Arroyo Center building in HaciendaThe Pleasanton school board paved the way last week for the district to purchase the Arroyo Center in Hacienda Business Park...
Original post made on May. 19, 2022Last comment by Joe Reed, on May 19, 2022 at 4:19 pm | 1 comment | 5722 Views
AROUND TOWN
Town Hall Tonight - Amador Rec CenterInflation, Crime, School Choice, Immigration, Parent's Rights. These are issues that Sri "Steve" Iyer will address. Meet...
Original post made by Joe Reed on May. 19, 2022There are no comments yet. 185 Views
AROUND TOWN
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE (Fri, May 20) in PleasantonSAVE LIVES! GIVE BLOOD! Appointments are Available. Sign up today....
Original post made by Ken mano on May. 19, 2022There are no comments yet. 422 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Will California sidestep federal 'work first' welfare rules?The state is trying to make its cash assistance program more flexible for low-income parents. Advocates say a federal rule...
Original post made on May. 4, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on May 18, 2022 at 9:19 pm | 3 comments | 3210 Views
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Sandia research targets more sustainable jet fuelNew data developed by scientists in Livermore could hold the promise of reducing greenhouse effect and providing sustainable...
Original post made on May. 18, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on May 18, 2022 at 9:53 am | 1 comment | 1877 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton council to decide fate of Meadowlark Trail projectPleasanton City Council members are poised to debate on the construction of the proposed Meadowlark Trail project at their...
Original post made on May. 17, 2022Last comment by Duncan, on May 17, 2022 at 12:02 pm | 1 comment | 2804 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
A lasting impactIn the hearts of many in Tulancingo, late Pleasanton resident Bob Athenour now truly has a permanent presence in the community...
Original post made on May. 13, 2022Last comment by ba23, on May 16, 2022 at 12:51 pm | 3 comments | 4255 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
California's $100 billion surplus: What to know about Newsom's spending planGov. Gavin Newsom reveals his revised May budget, including his inflation relief plan and spending priorities on education,...
Original post made on May. 15, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 16, 2022 at 10:46 am | 6 comments | 2926 Views
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Pleasanton Police Support Special OlympicsMany THANKS, to the Pleasanton Police Department for their wonderful support of the Regional Special Olympics Track meet,...
Original post made by Ken mano on May. 15, 2022There are no comments yet. 490 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
June ElectionsWAIT, WAIT, WAIT, before you fill out your new CA primary election ballot.. NOT ANOTHER 4 years of Newsome, PLEASE. NO WAY. Look...
Original post made by helen on May. 14, 2022There are no comments yet. 212 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County health officials want residents to know about COVID-19 treatmentsTreatment is available for eligible people who become infected with COVID-19, Alameda County's health officer told the Board...
Original post made on May. 13, 2022There are no comments yet. 2511 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board to vote on purchasing Hacienda office building for $23.5 millionPleasanton Unified School District trustees are set to discuss entering into a $23.5 million sales agreement to acquire the...
Original post made on May. 12, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on May 12, 2022 at 4:12 pm | 4 comments | 3867 Views
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Red Cross Blood Drive - Fri, May 20, 2022​Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, May 20th, 2022 Give Blood, Save a Life...
Original post made by Ken mano on May. 12, 2022There are no comments yet. 209 Views
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Danville: Commission to vote on 2-story, mixed-use building on Hartz AvenueThe Danville Planning Commission is set Tuesday to consider allowing a proposed development consisting of condos, commercial...
Original post made on May. 10, 2022Last comment by Jeanita Lyman, Staff Reporter , on May 11, 2022 at 5:09 pm | 2 comments | 2178 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Preps: Amador Valley diver Garman dominates field at sectionsAmador Valley junior diver Scott Garman is making a mockery of both the East Bay Athletic League and North Coast Section...
Original post made on May. 11, 2022Last comment by Kelly French, on May 11, 2022 at 11:17 am | 1 comment | 2838 Views
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The community effort to 'Save Donlon Field'Donlon Elementary parents recently held a rally to appeal to PUSD and raise awareness among the community about their desire...
Original post made on May. 6, 2022Last comment by Ashwin, on May 10, 2022 at 7:48 pm | 8 comments | 4563 Views
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