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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Defund the PoliceDefund the Police because that make so much sense, but it will save us all a lot of money...no more vehicle registration...
Original post made by Olorin on Jun. 7, 2020There are no comments yet. 198 Views
AROUND TOWN
Massive protest held in Pleasanton to condemn racism, police brutalityPleasanton residents showed up in force to protest against racism and police brutality on Friday afternoon, in what appeared...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jun 7, 2020 at 7:24 pm | 78 comments | 16583 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley car protest for racial justice scheduled for Sunday in PleasantonStudents and families from throughout the Tri-Valley are set to take part in a caravan protest through central Pleasanton...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2020Last comment by Olorin, on Jun 7, 2020 at 12:44 pm | 7 comments | 3689 Views
AROUND TOWN
A Band of BrothersAnd on this date in 1944 all these brave men died so you could protest and have your day....
Original post made by Olorin on Jun. 6, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Jun 7, 2020 at 9:20 am | 1 comment | 256 Views
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Alameda County lifts curfew; peaceful protest planned in PleasantonThe Alameda County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday that the countywide temporary emergency curfew has been rescinded...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2020Last comment by Diskman, on Jun 5, 2020 at 3:49 pm | 18 comments | 11826 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Announcing the 2020 Ed Kinney Community PatriotsChris Miller and Joyce and Bob Shapiro have been named the 2020 Ed Kinney Community Patriots for their dedication to making...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2020Last comment by Scott Shapiro, on Jun 5, 2020 at 10:05 am | 1 comment | 298 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Pleasanton leaders need to make a statement on George FloydI am writing to urge the Mayor, the Police Chief and the City Manager of Pleasanton to release a statement condemning the...
Original post made by Rachel Wysong on Jun. 1, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Jun 5, 2020 at 9:12 am | 133 comments | 5095 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Message from the publisherIf readers who value journalism don't step up to support their local newspapers and their websites now, many will become...
Original post made on Mar. 20, 2020Last comment by What will you do?, on Jun 5, 2020 at 8:34 am | 10 comments | 2910 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
BART eliminating paper ticket sales at Dublin/Pleasanton station, 4 othersBART announced Wednesday that it will eliminate paper ticket sales at five more stations, making Clipper the only available...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2020Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jun 4, 2020 at 1:42 pm | 2 comments | 1647 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bay Area health officers expect more businesses to reopen soonBay Area public health officers announced Monday that they "expect to move forward with additional openings" of businesses...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2020Last comment by Arroyo2, on Jun 4, 2020 at 10:35 am | 6 comments | 3925 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Road to reopening Pleasanton schools remains unclearWhat the upcoming school year will look like was the lingering question at an online meeting of the Pleasanton school board...
Original post made on May. 24, 2020Last comment by Karl, on Jun 4, 2020 at 9:59 am | 32 comments | 6947 Views
AROUND TOWN
Youth commissioner Kelly Mokashi announces run for Pleasanton school boardLong-time local educator Kelly Mokashi, who also sits on the city of Pleasanton Youth Commission, announced plans this week...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jun 4, 2020 at 9:38 am | 2 comments | 3466 Views
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San Ramon residents take to the streets in mass demonstration against racism, police brutalityHundreds of protesters took to the streets of San Ramon on Wednesday evening in a mass demonstration that condemned racism...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2020Last comment by Denise H, on Jun 4, 2020 at 7:12 am | 1 comment | 4279 Views
AROUND TOWN
Alameda County curfew set until June 5 while Contra Costa's is indefiniteAs Alameda County residents have been ordered to remain inside their homes between the hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each day...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2020Last comment by FrequentWalkerMiles, on Jun 3, 2020 at 7:30 pm | 7 comments | 6332 Views
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Livermore grads to receive a socially distanced send-off this weekLivermore's Class of 2020 will pay their campuses one last visit to receive their diplomas during a "unique, socially-distanced...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2020Last comment by Karl, on Jun 3, 2020 at 4:29 pm | 1 comment | 1332 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police ReformEmail sent today to the Pleasanton City Council: Dear Mayor and Council, To follow up on my earlier email, I am forwarding...
Original post made by Matt Sullivan on Jun. 3, 2020There are no comments yet. 415 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
City of Pleasanton, PPD statement on killing of George FloydAs shared on social media: During this time, no one can stand silent. Let us be clear and direct about where the City...
Original post made by Pleasanton Weekly staff on Jun. 3, 2020There are no comments yet. 3992 Views
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Alameda County issues weeklong nightly curfew to quell unrestThe Alameda County Sheriff's Office issued a countywide curfew on Monday that goes in effect starting 8 p.m. following several...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2020Last comment by urmomz, on Jun 2, 2020 at 12:32 pm | 22 comments | 7583 Views
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Hundreds of demonstrators close streets in non-violent protest in DublinHundreds of protesters shut down the streets in central Dublin on Monday afternoon, as Tri-Valley residents joined the numerous...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2020Last comment by Steven Pham, on Jun 2, 2020 at 9:00 am | 3 comments | 5792 Views
RESTAURANTS
Specialty's Café & Bakery, headquartered in Pleasanton, going out of businessSpecialty's Cafe & Bakery, a restaurant brand headquartered in Pleasanton and operating more than 50 locations in three states,...
Original post made on May. 16, 2020Last comment by Matthew, on Jun 1, 2020 at 6:53 am | 10 comments | 77442 Views
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