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Pilot program proposed in county to provide safe, legal parking for RVsA pilot program for safe and legal places for unhoused residents to park their recreational vehicles was announced recently...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2021Last comment by been there, on Sep 7, 2021 at 10:50 am | 10 comments | 4287 Views
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If Newsom is recalled, how would a Republican governor get anything done?Some GOP recall candidates say they would use emergency power to pass their agenda, and try to persuade the Democratic Legislature. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2021Last comment by MichaelB, on Sep 5, 2021 at 5:36 am | 2 comments | 2445 Views
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Bankhead Theater to require proof of vaccinationLivermore Arts will require ticket holders to events at the Bankhead Theater to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2021Last comment by Mike Davis, on Sep 4, 2021 at 11:07 am | 6 comments | 2591 Views
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County court requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1Alameda County Superior Court officials announced Thursday a new policy requiring all court employees, contractors, interns...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2021Last comment by Mike Davis, on Sep 3, 2021 at 7:43 pm | 12 comments | 2786 Views
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Eager for your child to be vaccinated? Help is on the way ... despite some bumps in the roadEmbarcadero Media reporter Angela Swartz's year-old son won a spot in Pfizer's landmark pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2021Last comment by KG, on Sep 3, 2021 at 6:03 pm | 9 comments | 3926 Views
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Suspect in two San Francisco homicide cases arrested in LivermoreA 32-year-old man wanted by San Francisco police as a suspect in two fatal shootings in the Bayview District was located...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2021Last comment by dknute, on Sep 3, 2021 at 5:45 pm | 1 comment | 3466 Views
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Pleasanton City Manager Nelson Fialho to retire this fallAfter a quarter century serving the Pleasanton community, longtime City Manager Nelson Fialho is retiring from public service...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2021Last comment by Margo, on Sep 2, 2021 at 10:14 am | 5 comments | 9304 Views
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Dublin: Class action lawsuit may lead to better mental health care at Santa Rita JailIncarcerated people at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin may get a Christmas gift in the form of better mental health care following...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2021Last comment by Jenn, on Aug 31, 2021 at 7:54 am | 1 comment | 3119 Views
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Bill to allow more density in single-family zones passes AssemblyA housing bill that would loosen up restrictions in single-family zones by allowing subdivisions for up to four dwellings...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2021Last comment by Jake Waters, on Aug 29, 2021 at 3:44 pm | 1 comment | 2695 Views
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Gavin Newsom report card: What he has done, and what he hasn'tSince taking office in 2019, California's governor has made progress on education and other key issues, but left much to...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2021Last comment by MichaelB, on Aug 27, 2021 at 5:06 pm | 7 comments | 3511 Views
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What a Week: To mask, or not to maskMasking boils down to me internalizing responsibility (to a fault, sometimes). I just don't want to face a reality where...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2021Last comment by keeknlinda, on Aug 26, 2021 at 10:22 pm | 24 comments | 5798 Views
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Pleasanton Unified weighs switching to district-based electionsPleasanton Unified School District will discuss the possibility of switching from its current at-large school board elections...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2021Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Aug 26, 2021 at 2:08 pm | 2 comments | 2851 Views
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State effort to decertify officers picks up political momentumCalifornia legislators are advancing a bill that would permanently strip badges from police officers found guilty of serious...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2021Last comment by VAB , on Aug 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm | 1 comment | 1964 Views
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Authorities: Philip Kreycik likely died on Pleasanton Ridge before search effort beganPhilip Kreycik, the ultramarathon runner who sparked an extensive search-and-rescue effort, likely 'died before the search...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Aug 25, 2021 at 3:25 pm | 1 comment | 14518 Views
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Dublin school board member files claim against district over then-trustee wife's death at volunteer event on campusDUSD Trustee William Kuo has filed a negligence claim against the district citing a lack of 'basic safety protocols' at the...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2021Last comment by Mr. Julius, on Aug 24, 2021 at 11:02 am | 4 comments | 9088 Views
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Newsom recall basics: How to vote in California's electionA FAQ on the California election on whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. There's some confusion and mixed messages on voting,...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Aug 24, 2021 at 8:12 am | 3 comments | 1993 Views
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LettersRead the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2021/08/20/letters posted Friday, August 20, 2021,...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2021Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Aug 23, 2021 at 9:40 am | 2 comments | 719 Views
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News Digest: Dublin hosting SCS Property visioning session | Meet with Swalwell at town hallDublin city officials are hosting a virtual meeting next week as a first visioning session on the future land-use and preferred...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2021Last comment by MichaelB, on Aug 21, 2021 at 10:14 am | 2 comments | 2200 Views
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Family: Pleasanton agrees to settle lawsuit over Jacob Bauer's death for $5.9M, police policy changesThe city and parents of Jacob Bauer have agreed to settle the lawsuit brought over the local man's death in police custody...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2021Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Aug 20, 2021 at 2:08 pm | 61 comments | 12669 Views
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Pleasanton council addresses debate about KaiserAir's proposed move to Livermore AirportAt its regular meeting Tuesday the Pleasanton City Council received a status update regarding the Livermore Airport, including...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2021Last comment by Joe V, on Aug 19, 2021 at 3:41 pm | 2 comments | 3350 Views
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