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Remembering Kenna Moirao, Dublin elementary school teacherDublin Unified School District is mourning the loss of one of its own as Kenna Moirao, a longtime educator who taught third...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2020Last comment by Erika, on Aug 26, 2020 at 7:19 pm | 2 comments | 4888 Views
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Retired teacher Mary Jo Carreon enters Pleasanton school board raceNewly retired local school teacher Mary Jo Carreon recently filed to run as the fifth and final contender for Pleasanton...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2020Last comment by Get the Facts, on Aug 24, 2020 at 11:11 pm | 8 comments | 3915 Views
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Pleasanton Candidates For Council and MayorCandidate Karla Brown to my Sanctuary city question: I have not forgotten that Pleasanton is the home of Kate Steinle's...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Aug. 18, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Aug 23, 2020 at 8:08 pm | 23 comments | 1539 Views
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SCU Lightning Complex fires grow again overnight but moving away from Tri-ValleyThe SCU Lightning Complex wildfires burning south of Livermore and Pleasanton increased in size by more than 60% in the past...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2020Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, on Aug 22, 2020 at 12:49 pm | 2 comments | 2381 Views
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Deaths from Covid-19 ..can't find out anywhereI have been trying to find out how many actual deaths from Covid-19 have occurred for Pleasanton residents. I can find...
Original post made by Nicki on Aug. 16, 2020Last comment by Nicki, on Aug 22, 2020 at 6:44 am | 2 comments | 335 Views
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Pleasanton city leaders to host next policing conversation ThursdayPleasanton city leaders will hold a special virtual meeting Thursday night, starting 6:30 p.m., to consider developing an...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Aug 21, 2020 at 10:43 am | 6 comments | 2036 Views
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LettersQuestions for Pleasanton council, mayor candidates Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2020/08/14/letters...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Aug 14, 2020 at 8:55 pm | 1 comment | 643 Views
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Letters<B>'Policing in Pleasanton' article Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2020/07/31/letters...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Aug 12, 2020 at 7:19 am | 4 comments | 651 Views
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Pleasanton hair salon protests to reopenWorkers from a Pleasanton hair salon were among a small group of hair stylists and salon owners who protested to reopen their...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Aug 9, 2020 at 12:45 pm | 35 comments | 7332 Views
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Seniors Series: Pleasanton Senior Center keeps folks connectedClosed since mid-March due to the pandemic, the gathering place's spirit continues as staff and members explore how to keep...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2020Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Aug 7, 2020 at 10:13 am | 1 comment | 2020 Views
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Editorial: Experiment aimed at improving tone and dialogue on our Town Square forumBeginning Saturday, Aug. 1, participation in PleasantonWeekly.com's popular Town Square reader forum will be limited to those...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2020Last comment by Barbara Costello, on Jul 31, 2020 at 2:42 pm | 17 comments | 14234 Views
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Editorial: Consider running for local elected officeAs we've said before this time of year, contested elections are invaluable. They enhance the public discourse around vital...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 26, 2020 at 6:28 pm | 4 comments | 3343 Views
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Livermore Farmers' Market selects new manager, slated to reopen July 9Livermore Downtown Inc. has officially reached agreement with a new manager for its farmers' market, selecting Foragers Market...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by Margi Kubiak, on Jul 25, 2020 at 3:54 pm | 2 comments | 5350 Views
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Pleasanton: Mental health matters take center stage in city's policing discussionNearly 100 residents weighed in about the overall performance and service of the Pleasanton Police Department at a virtual...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2020Last comment by urmomz, on Jul 24, 2020 at 4:04 pm | 39 comments | 5237 Views
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Pleasanton council hosting community listening session on policing Tuesday nightPleasanton residents will have the chance to share their opinions with the City Council on any and all police-related issues...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2020Last comment by Martin, on Jul 23, 2020 at 8:52 am | 12 comments | 2930 Views
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Pleasanton council approves action plan for policing policy reviewThe stage is set for a community listening session on policing in Pleasanton next week after the City Council unanimously...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2020Last comment by Bryant Annenberg , on Jul 18, 2020 at 9:09 am | 5 comments | 3282 Views
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De Lashmutt earns Valley Veterans scholarshipPleasanton veteran Kristi De Lashmutt recently received the $5,000 Carl's Jr. Stars for Heroes Scholarship at Las Positas...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2020Last comment by Lydia Renee McFarland, on Jul 17, 2020 at 6:16 pm | 1 comment | 599 Views
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Pleasanton council to discuss community policing action planThe City Council is scheduled to begin the conversation on police reform in Pleasanton on Tuesday evening by reviewing the...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2020Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Jul 16, 2020 at 7:36 pm | 85 comments | 4249 Views
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Remembering Barry Schrader, Livermore community leader and former college board memberBarry L. Schrader, a longtime community leader, former elected representative and retired national laboratory manager in...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2020Last comment by Guy Houston, on Jul 16, 2020 at 9:29 am | 1 comment | 2345 Views
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Livermore council subcommittee to address police reform, equity and inclusionThe Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee will address police policy reform and engage community members to improve "equity of...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2020Last comment by Jocelyn Combs, on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:36 am | 1 comment | 2375 Views
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