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State officials encourage flu shots as flu season begins in earnestState public health officials urged residents this week to get a flu vaccine, especially if they are part of a high-risk...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2021Last comment by John, 49 minutes ago | 5 comments | 820 Views
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Dublin: Eco-Hero urges youth to enter her film festDublin resident Romal Mitr, a junior at Quarry Lane, believes in the power of film as passionately as she cares about the...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2021Last comment by Joe V, on Oct 18, 2021 at 10:28 am | 1 comment | 1776 Views
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Police release preliminary IDs for man and woman found dead in car in Pleasanton last monthPleasanton police have preliminary identifications for the two people who were found dead last month in a car parked on Pimlico...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2021Last comment by OldDeadRoger, on Oct 17, 2021 at 7:27 pm | 2 comments | 10736 Views
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What a Week: Remembering Bob Butler, former Pleasanton mayor and councilmanMany with long ties to the Pleasanton community are mourning after the recent death of former mayor and councilmember Bob...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2021Last comment by Tom Richert, on Oct 15, 2021 at 4:27 pm | 1 comment | 2815 Views
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Alameda County supervisors to discuss A's ballpark proposal later this monthThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors is planning to discuss later this month possibly crucial financing for a proposal...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2021Last comment by Joe, on Oct 12, 2021 at 11:47 am | 1 comment | 3453 Views
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Negotiations still up in the air for Pleasanton Unified and teachers unionPleasanton Unified School District and the Association of Pleasanton Teachers, which represents certificated staff members,...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2021Last comment by Truth, on Oct 11, 2021 at 10:00 pm | 44 comments | 9450 Views
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Police: Cellphone (hands-free) at play for driver in San Ramon crash that killed NFL's KnappThe driver who caused the summertime crash that killed NFL assistant coach Greg Knapp was glancing at his hands-free cellphone...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2021Last comment by Gene, on Oct 11, 2021 at 10:07 am | 5 comments | 6759 Views
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Drought: Water rates for DSRSD customers to increase next monthWith reservoir levels shrinking during another 'critically dry year, Stage 2 water shortage rates will go into effect next...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2021Last comment by Joe V, on Oct 8, 2021 at 12:07 pm | 1 comment | 3156 Views
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Amazon buys large property for planned warehouse in East PleasantonAmazon recently acquired a large swath of undeveloped land in East Pleasanton for about $75 million and plans to open a distribution...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2021Last comment by Tim, on Oct 7, 2021 at 8:15 am | 32 comments | 23622 Views
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Pleasanton council expected to declare water shortage, mandate 15% reductions in useThe Pleasanton City Council is expected to declare a local drought emergency and water shortage, along with imposing a 15%...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2021Last comment by BobB, on Oct 6, 2021 at 7:25 pm | 8 comments | 3762 Views
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Pleasanton: Castlewood in midst of serious water shortage with SFPUC well pump failuresThe Castlewood community is facing a significant water supply breakdown that could extend into at least Monday amid pump...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2021Last comment by keeknlinda, on Oct 4, 2021 at 12:43 pm | 2 comments | 4306 Views
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Pleasanton: Council, school board set for virtual joint meetingThe annual joint meeting of the Pleasanton City Council and Pleasanton Unified School District trustees will be held virtually...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Oct 1, 2021 at 9:24 pm | 5 comments | 2058 Views
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Student COVID vaccinations: California becomes first state to require them for kids 12 and upGov. Gavin Newsom added COVID-19 to the list of diseases students must get a vaccination for to attend school. Read the...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2021Last comment by BobB, on Oct 1, 2021 at 7:49 pm | 10 comments | 3940 Views
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Eugene O'Neill Festival returns to Danville this monthThe Eugene O'Neill Festival makes its return, with virtual presentations as well as live events, to celebrate the renowned...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2021Last comment by Dolores Fox Ciardelli, on Oct 1, 2021 at 10:43 am | 1 comment | 2180 Views
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California vaccine mandate: Most health care workers are complying, hospitals sayAs the state's COVID-19 vaccination mandate kicks in Thursday, several large hospital systems say 90% or more of their employees...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2021Last comment by Jake Waters, on Oct 1, 2021 at 10:15 am | 2 comments | 1749 Views
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New Altamont Pass wind farm aims to bring clean energy to residents, businessesThe Altamont Pass in Livermore is officially home to the new Scott Haggerty Wind Energy Center, a re-powered source of clean...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Sep 29, 2021 at 7:00 am | 2 comments | 2876 Views
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Livermore news site to launch next monthEmbarcadero Media Group, parent company of the Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com, is launching a community news...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2021Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Sep 28, 2021 at 2:18 pm | 3 comments | 2462 Views
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Police: Three teens arrested after armed robbery attempt in mall parking lotThree teenagers were taken into custody after Pleasanton police allege they attempted to rob someone at gunpoint in the Stoneridge...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2021Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Sep 28, 2021 at 9:54 am | 4 comments | 5220 Views
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Staying Healthy: Pleasanton man recognized by 49ers for community servicePleasanton's Dave Moirao was honored by the SF 49ers as this year's recipient of the organization's Community Quarterback...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2021Last comment by Nancy, on Sep 27, 2021 at 1:15 pm | 1 comment | 2375 Views
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Glazer among lawmakers targeting reforms to California's recall processAfter beating back an effort to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic lawmakers began to set the stage Wednesday for reforming...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Sep 26, 2021 at 11:55 am | 9 comments | 2155 Views
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