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Guest Opinion: Come on Sunol, you can do betterJust because we raise a flag for a few weeks to give them a voice doesn't mean they are shoving their views down our throats....
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, 4 hours ago | 39 comments | 9615 Views
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Pleasanton council set for final debate on water rate increase proposalThe Pleasanton City Council is expected to make a final decision on increasing the city's water service rates, which city...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2023Last comment by Dean Wallace, 23 hours ago | 5 comments | 2210 Views
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Fallout in Sunol over board's decision to ban school from flying LGBTQ pride flagMembers of the Sunol Glen School community are calling out the current school board majority saying their decision to approve...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Sep 21, 2023 at 5:16 pm | 2 comments | 2637 Views
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After major insurers drop homeowners from coverage, state and local officials work on alternativesWith insurance companies ending coverage of thousands of local homes, state and local officials are working on alternatives...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2023There are no comments yet. 1117 Views
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Sunol: Board passes resolution that bans school from flying LGBTQ pride flag at tense meetingTensions were high during the Sunol school board meeting on Tuesday as parents, teachers and trustees alike all argued over...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2023Last comment by RobinReplogle, on Sep 18, 2023 at 10:47 am | 12 comments | 3523 Views
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Pleasanton residents weigh in on proposed water rate increases -- and they're not happyMore than a thousand people have recently signed a new petition to ask the Pleasanton City Council and city staff to postpone...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2023Last comment by Billie, on Sep 16, 2023 at 1:18 pm | 8 comments | 5419 Views
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Guest Opinion: Bad news — most plastics aren't recyclableMost plastic is not getting recycled, and that little triangular "chasing arrows" symbol on the bottoms of plastic containers...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Sep 13, 2023 at 7:23 am | 4 comments | 2703 Views
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Las Positas College gearing up for Black Family DayAs part of its initiative to become a destination school for African American students, Las Positas College is hosting its...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2023Last comment by Jake Waters, on Sep 10, 2023 at 7:27 pm | 2 comments | 3241 Views
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BART to end all 30-minute frequencies on nights, weekends effective MondayBART will be ending all 30-minute frequencies on nights and weekends starting on Monday. BART's Blue line to and from Dublin-Pleasanton...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2023Last comment by sjd, on Sep 10, 2023 at 4:52 pm | 1 comment | 2677 Views
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State deems Pleasanton's Housing Element compliantPleasanton's newest Housing Element has been officially certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Sep 8, 2023 at 3:17 pm | 9 comments | 3315 Views
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Stable Cafe will serve its last breakfast this FridayFriday will be the last day Pleasanton residents will be able to enjoy a breakfast at the city's 'best kept secret', Stable...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2023Last comment by ddclausen, on Sep 8, 2023 at 9:22 am | 1 comment | 4634 Views
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'The Gems of Ruby Hill' -- Pleasanton residents star in new reality TV showStep aside Beverly Hills and Atlanta, there's a new group of wives -- and one man -- looking to rock the reality TV world...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2023Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Sep 5, 2023 at 9:37 am | 7 comments | 56743 Views
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Guest Opinion: Council meeting confirms Pleasanton's crisis of leadershipPleasanton is in desperate need of new, principled leadership. The current leaders of our city are out of touch with the...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023Last comment by Sherry C., on Sep 4, 2023 at 4:13 pm | 33 comments | 12510 Views
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Judge denies plea deal for defendant in Livermore fatal crash caseAn Alameda County judge has rejected a proposed plea agreement between prosecutors and the defense in the vehicular homicide...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Aug 31, 2023 at 12:04 pm | 1 comment | 3565 Views
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Pleasanton council to meet in closed session about police union negotiationsThe Pleasanton City Council and city representatives are set to once again be going over the Pleasanton Police Officers Association...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2023Last comment by MsVic, on Aug 30, 2023 at 3:43 pm | 3 comments | 2406 Views
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Pleasanton council endorses updated Economic Development Strategic PlanThe Pleasanton City Council recently adopted the updated Economic Development Strategic Plan, which staff say will aim to...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023Last comment by Dean Wallace, on Aug 28, 2023 at 4:11 pm | 1 comment | 2648 Views
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What a Week: Former Camp Parks commander dies weeks after violent robbery in TexasRetired Army Brig. Gen. James H. Doty Jr., who led the Tri-Valley's military base during a critical time in its transition...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2023Last comment by Guy Houston, on Aug 25, 2023 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 7200 Views
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New vaccines will be available this fall to protect against RSVOne of the biggest culprits of serious viral illness in seniors will soon be rivaled by a powerful new vaccine, according...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2023Last comment by Jake Waters, on Aug 25, 2023 at 8:46 am | 1 comment | 3431 Views
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CHP officer rescues kitten running on I-580 in LivermoreA small black kitten was running for at least one of its nine lives in the fast lane of westbound Interstate 580 in Livermore...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2023Last comment by Ginger, on Aug 23, 2023 at 10:52 am | 1 comment | 2425 Views
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Bill proposing Bay Area bridge toll increase for public transit paused by authorsA bill proposing a temporary toll increase for Bay Area bridges to fund public transportation has been shelved, its authoring...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Aug 22, 2023 at 1:50 pm | 1 comment | 1966 Views
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