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Pleasanton Preps: Tri-Valley Babe Ruth all-stars competing for spot in World Series

Last year the Tri-Valley Babe Ruth 14-year-old all-star team lived the dream summer. Fast forward to this year and it is...

Original post made on Jul. 21, 2023
Last comment by Freddie Wallis, on Jul 21, 2023 at 5:15 am | 1 comment | 4575 Views

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Juanita Haugen Scholarship / Fundraising Event

The Community of Character Scholarship honors the memory of Juanita Haugen, trustee and president of Pleasanton School Boards...

Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 17, 2023
There are no comments yet. 558 Views

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10 years of growth for Sunflower Hill

As the Sunflower Hill nonprofit gets ready to celebrate its 10 years of work in creating affordable housing for people with...

Original post made on Jul. 14, 2023
Last comment by susanh, on Jul 14, 2023 at 8:37 pm | 2 comments | 4186 Views

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Alameda County responds to lawsuit alleging foster youth sex trafficking, drug use, violence

After the city of Hayward filed a lawsuit against Alameda County for alleged 'criminal activity' within a foster youth facility,...

Original post made on Jul. 10, 2023
Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jul 11, 2023 at 9:13 am | 2 comments | 3167 Views

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Around the Valley: Significant difference between news, opinion

After reading emails forwarded to me recently, it is clear some people don't understand -- or choose not to understand --...

Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023
Last comment by MsVic, on Jul 8, 2023 at 8:50 am | 2 comments | 3114 Views

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Tanush Sharma Earns Eagle Scout Award

Tanush Sharma has qualified to become an Eagle Scout, his Court of Honor is expected to be held in August. Tanush is the...

Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 5, 2023
There are no comments yet. 623 Views

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Madison Dee of Pleasanton's Troop 2998 Earns Eagle Award

Madison Dee has qualified to become an Eagle Scout, her Court of Honor has not yet been scheduled. She is the daughter of...

Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 5, 2023
There are no comments yet. 743 Views

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New look, same vision: Tri-Valley REACH unveils rebranded logo

Local housing support nonprofit Tri-Valley REACH held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce last...

Original post made on Jun. 30, 2023
Last comment by Jamie, on Jun 30, 2023 at 4:04 pm | 1 comment | 2508 Views

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What a Week: Our day at the fair

My family enjoyed the summer vibes at the Alameda County Fair last Saturday afternoon. Our second annual trip as a trio went...

Original post made on Jun. 30, 2023
Last comment by Deborah, on Jun 30, 2023 at 11:01 am | 1 comment | 3292 Views

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Livermore's ban on temporary signs to take effect Saturday

The Livermore City Council has upheld a previously approved ordinance banning temporary signs in the public right-of-way...

Original post made on Jun. 28, 2023
Last comment by Bob, on Jun 28, 2023 at 11:20 am | 4 comments | 3157 Views

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"Cheat The Prophet"

Pleasanton city government does not know what is good for itself let alone the people it governs. June 19, 2023 - Pleasanton...

Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 23, 2023
Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 27, 2023 at 6:22 pm | 2 comments | 548 Views

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Drinking Water-PFAS-Chlorine

Polystyrene (Polymer) is everywhere, and it is not biodegradable. Chlorine is used in our drinking water to kill bacteria...

Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 11, 2023
Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 19, 2023 at 6:28 pm | 1 comment | 639 Views

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Pleasanton PD temporarily disbands three units, reassigns officers amid staffing shortages

The Pleasanton Police Department has reassigned officers in the special enforcement, crime prevention and traffic units for...

Original post made on May. 30, 2023
Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 19, 2023 at 11:28 am | 12 comments | 11893 Views

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Around the Valley: Council majority needs lesson in municipal budgets ... or ethics

Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown and councilmembers Valerie Arkin, Jeff Nibert and Julie Testa are either finding the budget...

Original post made on Jun. 15, 2023
Last comment by 125, on Jun 16, 2023 at 8:23 pm | 4 comments | 5139 Views

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Cross Walks in Pleasanton Are Dangerous

Do you feel/think you are safe when in a cross walk in Pleasanton? Think again. My wife and I were in a white painted...

Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 16, 2023
There are no comments yet. 748 Views

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Guest Opinion: Pleasanton politics -- Toxic just like the water

I want the unfiltered truth, and these days, like clean and safe water, it's in short supply. Common decency also seems to...

Original post made on Jun. 8, 2023
Last comment by Doug Miller, on Jun 9, 2023 at 2:36 pm | 12 comments | 6362 Views

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Elation Real Estate opens new office in downtown Danville

Elation Real Estate is expanding its presence in the northern Tri-Valley, recently opening a new office in downtown Danville...

Original post made on Jun. 6, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1554 Views

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My Letter to the Pleasanton City Council Regarding Protected Free Speech

SUBJECT: Policy Debates, Policy Discussions, and Policy Disagreements are Protected Free Speech Dear City Manager, Mayor,...

Original post made by Dean Wallace on Jun. 2, 2023
Last comment by MsVic, on Jun 5, 2023 at 12:39 pm | 2 comments | 1287 Views

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Around the Valley: Will Pleasanton council be fiscally responsible and prioritize reliable water supply?

Rome is burning. If the Pleasanton City Council majority of Mayor Karla Brown and Councilmembers Valerie Arkin, Jeff Nibert...

Original post made on May. 11, 2023
Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 4, 2023 at 12:25 pm | 5 comments | 5220 Views

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Pleasanton Abysmal City Council Majority

Mayor Karla Brown is "bad juju" leading the four-vote council majority. "The skate park decision has been made and should...

Original post made by Michael Austin on May. 31, 2023
Last comment by MsVic, on May 31, 2023 at 7:00 pm | 1 comment | 452 Views
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