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Pleasanton teachers union rejects district's latest contract offer as impasse continuesAnother failed bargaining session has again left the Association of Pleasanton Teachers and the Pleasanton Unified School...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2023Last comment by PtownParent, on Nov 10, 2023 at 1:13 pm | 2 comments | 2170 Views
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Amid concern, city assures residents that new Chick-fil-A won't have drive-thruAs construction on a second Chick-fil-A in Pleasanton continues, community concerns arose about the restaurant building a...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2023Last comment by Ion Pleasanton, on Nov 10, 2023 at 1:08 pm | 3 comments | 9964 Views
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SpringHill Suites set to open in Pleasanton before ChristmasSpringHill Suites, the first of the two hotels that are part of the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone project, is scheduled...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2023Last comment by SteveM, on Nov 9, 2023 at 7:35 am | 1 comment | 4434 Views
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Father-son duo to perform European chamber music classics in PleasantonMarkus Pawlik is a world-renowned classical musician who has performed around the globe and accumulated dozens of prestigious...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Nov 8, 2023 at 2:30 pm | 2 comments | 2257 Views
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Pleasanton council set to debate water rate hikesThe Pleasanton City Council is poised to consider a final decision on raising the city's water service rates over the next...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2023Last comment by Mike, on Nov 7, 2023 at 12:09 pm | 2 comments | 2145 Views
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Pleasanton teachers union declares impasse in negotiations with districtThe Association of Pleasanton Teachers announced on Tuesday that it declared an impasse in negotiations with the district...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023Last comment by Jimmy The Jet, on Nov 6, 2023 at 2:36 pm | 14 comments | 6987 Views
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Opinion: The income-based electricity bill provision is a mistake that will raise your rates. Let's not shy away from real solutions.Last year, California passed Assembly Bill 205. Tucked into the bill was a provision requiring the California Public Utilities...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2023Last comment by David, on Nov 6, 2023 at 8:29 am | 2 comments | 5699 Views
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PFAS Superfund SitesAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are 180 superfund Sites in 33 states and the District of Columbia...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Nov. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 161 Views
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What a Week -- Invigorating innovation: Awards honoring young Tri-Valley DreamMakers & RiskTakersThe Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group is honoring 11 of those standout young trailblazers with its 13th annual Tri-Valley...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Nov 5, 2023 at 10:07 am | 1 comment | 3050 Views
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Pleasanton council approves successive raises for city managerThe Pleasanton City Council unanimously agreed to amend the city manager's employment contract to give him a 6.25% salary...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Nov 3, 2023 at 8:50 pm | 2 comments | 2906 Views
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Condo project poised to replace Tri-Valley Inn & SuitesPleasanton's zoning administrator on Monday approved the design plans for City Venture's proposed Harmony Condominiums project...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2023Last comment by Bob12, on Nov 3, 2023 at 1:01 pm | 10 comments | 7164 Views
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Bob Williams hands off the batonWe have only one more chance to see H. Robert Williams in action as the conductor of the Pleasanton Community Concert Band....
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2023Last comment by Sandra Cornfield, on Nov 3, 2023 at 9:40 am | 1 comment | 4583 Views
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Pleasanton: People can no longer comment virtually at council meetings after split votePleasanton residents will no longer be able to call in virtually during City Council meetings to make comments over Zoom...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Oct 30, 2023 at 7:09 pm | 6 comments | 3265 Views
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Livid Fairlands Elementary parents demand answers, accountability; details emerge on intruder's caseFairlands Elementary School parents have been expressing their frustration about how PUSD officials handled the situation...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Oct 29, 2023 at 2:10 pm | 6 comments | 6077 Views
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Hate"Extremism is so easy. You've got your position, and that's it. it. It doesn't take much thought. And when you go far enough...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Oct. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 235 Views
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Pleasanton: Fired city director alleges retaliation, seeks $1.65M in wrongful termination claimA former Pleasanton utilities director has filed a claim against the city alleging that while the city manager said he was...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Oct 27, 2023 at 2:55 pm | 6 comments | 9183 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: 'It wasn't an easy decision' -- Injury-riddled Foothill forfeits to De La SalleThat the Foothill High varsity football team had to forfeit a game to De La Salle last Friday may have come as a surprise...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023There are no comments yet. 9311 Views
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Legendary activist, educator Harry Edwards shares 'Views of America's Future' in DublinLocal officials, high school students, military personnel and other community members gathered in a theater at Regal Hacienda...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Oct 26, 2023 at 8:25 am | 1 comment | 2756 Views
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Price of GasHave you noticed that the price of gas is creeping toward $6.00 a gallon? Just bought gas at Chevron at corner of Valley...
Original post made by Nicki on Oct. 25, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Oct 25, 2023 at 4:45 pm | 1 comment | 381 Views
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PUSD: Unidentified man at Lydiksen Elementary was pest control contractorIn the days after reports of an unidentified man being spotted at Lydiksen, PUSD personnel told the Weekly they were able...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Oct 25, 2023 at 3:55 pm | 2 comments | 2389 Views
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