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Amador Valley's Kiyoi named PUSD's 2023 Teacher of the YearWhen Amador Valley High School math and science teacher Kevin Kiyoi first got out of college with a mining engineering degree,...
Original post made on May. 9, 2023Last comment by Naveed Khan, on May 17, 2023 at 4:01 pm | 1 comment | 2766 Views
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Reparations panel recommends possible millions for eligible Black CaliforniansA task force approved economic models for lawmakers to calculate the costs of historical racism in California. CalMatters...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by Jake Waters, on May 16, 2023 at 8:46 am | 1 comment | 1436 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bike to work (or wherever) in the Tri-ValleyWith National Bike Month underway, local cycling enthusiasts are hitting roads and trails throughout the month and looking...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by LanceM, on May 15, 2023 at 2:50 pm | 1 comment | 2572 Views
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Newsom picks BART's assistant inspector general to replace embattled bossGov. Gavin Newsom appointed BART's assistant inspector general to head the Office of the Inspector General after her boss...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Mr. Julius, on May 15, 2023 at 9:41 am | 1 comment | 1811 Views
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Special Olympics Track is a Great SuccessIT TAKES A VILLAGE! The East Bay Special Olympics track meet was held Saturday, May 6th at the Amador Valley High School...
Original post made by Ken mano on May. 14, 2023There are no comments yet. 117 Views
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Nominee Charmelle BjelkengrenDuring Senate hearing for nominee Charmelle Bjelkergren, she was asked basic questions on the U.S. Constitution. "Tell...
Original post made by Michael Austin on May. 12, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 13, 2023 at 6:25 pm | 1 comment | 213 Views
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Tyler Dawe received Juanita Haugen ScholarshipCommunity of Character Collaborative announces Juanita Haugen Memorial Scholarship Recipients Tyler Dawe, a senior at...
Original post made by Ken mano on May. 12, 2023There are no comments yet. 355 Views
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Zone 7 Has PFAS Chemicals in its WaterThe city of Pleasanton is currently locked in Zone 7 for all of its drinking water until such time Pleasanton city council...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Apr. 29, 2023Last comment by MsVic, on May 10, 2023 at 5:01 pm | 4 comments | 657 Views
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Pleasanton council reviews progress report for city's Climate Action Plan 2.0The Pleasanton City Council last week received its first yearly update on city staff's progress in implementing the Climate...
Original post made on May. 10, 2023Last comment by Jake Waters, on May 10, 2023 at 12:05 pm | 1 comment | 1967 Views
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Community of Character names Annual Award RecipientsThis year’s Juanita Haugen Awards recipients exhibit the values of the Community of Character through their great examples...
Original post made by Ken mano on May. 10, 2023There are no comments yet. 166 Views
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Sunol parents speak out after Trustee Hurley wades into San Ramon Valley school board debate over gender identity bookSome Sunol Glen School parents spoke out to either convey their disappointment in new Trustee Linda Hurley, or to offer support...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2023Last comment by Jane Barlow , on May 8, 2023 at 10:38 pm | 2 comments | 4982 Views
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Police: Man killed in attempted robbery at apartment complex in PleasantonA man died after being stabbed at an apartment complex in Pleasanton on Monday morning, and city police are currently looking...
Original post made on May. 2, 2023Last comment by Mike, on May 8, 2023 at 7:36 pm | 3 comments | 9875 Views
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Rainbow trout in Alameda Creek signals return of normal migrationLocal conservationists focused on restoring Alameda Creek as a habitat for steelhead trout are celebrating what they call...
Original post made on May. 8, 2023Last comment by Cheryl, on May 8, 2023 at 6:07 am | 1 comment | 3860 Views
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The Leprechauns: Dublin welcoming new pro baseball teamDublin is set this month to welcome a new professional baseball team, the Leprechauns, with a full schedule of games set...
Original post made on May. 4, 2023Last comment by DublinMike, on May 6, 2023 at 1:29 pm | 2 comments | 3140 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
What a Week: Enjoying a trip down 'Memory Lane' in Pleasanton'Cruising Down Memory Lane' features first-person anecdotes from more than 40 longtime residents about themselves and the...
Original post made on May. 5, 2023Last comment by Doug Miller, on May 5, 2023 at 1:15 pm | 3 comments | 3181 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Ex-Pleasanton police sergeant sentenced to 10 years in fatal DUI in Tuolumne CountyA former sergeant with the Pleasanton Police Department received a 10-year prison sentence from a Tuolumne County judge earlier...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2023Last comment by Doug Miller, on May 5, 2023 at 1:04 pm | 2 comments | 7398 Views
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'Veterans Never Stop Serving'Mike Conklin, founder of Tri-Valley nonprofit Sentinels of Freedom, grew up listening to news about the Vietnam War -- and...
Original post made on May. 5, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on May 5, 2023 at 10:53 am | 1 comment | 1696 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board to hold equity workshopThe Pleasanton school board is set to participate in an equity workshop during a special board meeting on Thursday, which...
Original post made on May. 4, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 4, 2023 at 4:37 pm | 2 comments | 1322 Views
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Pleasanton council to receive update on greenhouse gas emission reduction planThe Pleasanton City Council is set to hear an update Tuesday on staff's efforts to implement the Climate Action Plan 2.0...
Original post made on May. 2, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on May 2, 2023 at 8:13 am | 1 comment | 1351 Views
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'Freak incident' -- Pleasanton home left uninhabitable after truck smashes through wallA Pleasanton residence was severely damaged Thursday when it was struck by an out-of-control tow truck, narrowly avoiding...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2023Last comment by Mukul, on May 1, 2023 at 6:42 pm | 4 comments | 4451 Views
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2023 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.
