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Swalwell holds presidential campaign rally in hometown at Dublin HighAfter announcing his candidacy on the "Tonight Show with Stephen Colbert," Swalwell joined a deep field of Democrats who...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2019Last comment by Billie, 6 hours ago | 36 comments | 2611 Views
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Tim Talk: Will the city develop more parking downtown?As downtown Pleasanton interests have pointed out, one striking omission in the plan so far is any commitment to public parking....
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2019Last comment by sly, 7 hours ago | 9 comments | 1295 Views
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Merritt property: A low priorityThe Pleasanton City Council in effect has rejected a developer's bid to move forward soon with building a 90-home project...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2019Last comment by Jim Sandler, 7 hours ago | 1 comment | 132 Views
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Foothill alum dies after being struck by car in NapaA 25-year-old Pleasanton native living in Napa died after being struck by an SUV while walking along Highway 29 on Saturday...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2019Last comment by Old Time P-towner, 13 hours ago | 1 comment | 4411 Views
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Ex-Dublin mayor Sbranti appointed to community college boardFormer Dublin mayor and current Dublin High School athletic director Tim Sbranti will be returning to public office after...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2019Last comment by Instructor, on Apr 18, 2019 at 4:01 pm | 3 comments | 1601 Views
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BART general manager announces retirementBART General Manager Grace Crunican announced last week that she will be leaving her job this summer after eight years leading...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2019Last comment by Brad, on Apr 16, 2019 at 12:17 pm | 1 comment | 950 Views
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Around Pleasanton: Downtown planning -- Are developers now making the decisions?A task force that's about to wind up its 2-1/2-year effort to recommend a new "vibrancy plan" for downtown Pleasanton appears...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2019Last comment by BobB, on Apr 15, 2019 at 9:52 pm | 15 comments | 1688 Views
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Proposed new contract for unionized Pleasanton employees calls for 3% raises annually through 2022The Pleasanton City Council is expected to approve at its next meeting April 16 a new three-year contract with the Pleasanton...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2019Last comment by Michael Austin, on Apr 13, 2019 at 8:01 pm | 5 comments | 1831 Views
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City, PUSD leaders on board with exploring shared maintenance facilitiesAt an annual joint meeting on Monday night, Pleasanton city and school district officials agreed to further explore the prospect...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2019Last comment by Map, on Apr 12, 2019 at 8:24 am | 2 comments | 1682 Views
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The Super Parents: Exhibit highlights caring for children with special needsMuseum on Main has opened a new exhibit, featuring photographs by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Deanne Fitzmaurice,...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2019Last comment by Michael Austin, on Apr 7, 2019 at 8:09 pm | 2 comments | 2047 Views
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Justin's heart of goldWhen Justin Wang was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder at just 2 years old, it was the start of a health journey that...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2019Last comment by Michael Austin, on Apr 6, 2019 at 9:31 pm | 2 comments | 722 Views
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Tim Talk: Iconic Livermore wine country restaurant moves away from fine diningThe Livermore Valley's iconic wine country restaurant is shifting its format after decades as a fine dining destination. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2019Last comment by Grumpy, on Apr 6, 2019 at 5:56 pm | 1 comment | 3918 Views
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All councils confirm support for Tri-Valley housing policy frameworkThe Tri-Valley cities are ready to have their voices heard on state legislators' proposed solutions to the housing shortfall. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2019Last comment by John B, on Apr 5, 2019 at 2:58 pm | 3 comments | 2040 Views
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Livermore City Council approves framework to meet housing demandThe Livermore City Council last week approved a housing framework that includes anticipated construction of seven new residential...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2019Last comment by sjd, on Apr 4, 2019 at 10:19 am | 2 comments | 1745 Views
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Principal departures: Board approves Solorzano's resignation, Butler's retirementThe Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees has approved the requests of two principals to step down at the...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2019Last comment by Hutchings, on Apr 3, 2019 at 4:30 pm | 4 comments | 2645 Views
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Dublin teachers march to protest DUSD's latest counteroffer in contract negotiationsTensions between the Dublin Unified School District and the Dublin Teachers Association flared on Tuesday afternoon, when...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Apr 2, 2019 at 8:43 pm | 4 comments | 2064 Views
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Swalwell reintroduces Journalist Protection ActLast week U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell and two East Coast congressmen reintroduced a bill that would make certain attacks on news...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2019Last comment by Neighbor925, on Apr 2, 2019 at 1:11 am | 40 comments | 2344 Views
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Around Pleasanton: Major repairs needed at Amador TheaterThe Amador Theater, which has served as Pleasanton's principal and still largest performing arts facility for more than 80...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2019Last comment by Karl Aitken, on Apr 1, 2019 at 5:55 pm | 8 comments | 2586 Views
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Appeals court upholds dismissal of Steinle parents’ negligence claim against city, sheriffA federal appeals court Monday upheld the dismissal of a negligence claim against the city of San Francisco and former Sheriff...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2019Last comment by BobB, on Mar 31, 2019 at 10:32 pm | 18 comments | 2117 Views
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Vince Neil, Ashanti, Trace Adkins, Sheila E. among headliners for fair concertsThis summer's Alameda County Fair concerts will include a little country, some rock 'n' roll and powerhouse performances...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2019Last comment by Bill, on Mar 27, 2019 at 9:21 pm | 1 comment | 2360 Views
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