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Police: Exchange of gunfire in Pleasanton after car break-inPleasanton police are investigating after an exchange of gunfire during an apparent auto theft attempt in the Canyon Meadows...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2022Last comment by Swagu, 7 hours ago | 5 comments | 5328 Views
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Pleasanton council reallocates reserve money to skate park projectThe Pleasanton City Council approved the 2022-23 midterm budget and capital improvement program during last week's meeting,...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2022Last comment by Grumpy, 23 hours ago | 1 comment | 974 Views
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After Roe: What happens to abortion in California?Now that the Supreme Court has overturned the Roe decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in the...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2022Last comment by SHale99, on Jun 29, 2022 at 12:34 pm | 12 comments | 1198 Views
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Alameda County health officials end mask mandatePeople in Alameda County could again choose not to wear a mask in most indoor settings starting on Saturday, health officials...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jun 27, 2022 at 10:05 am | 1 comment | 6065 Views
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Livermore-Pleasanton firefighters reach new labor contract agreement with departmentThe Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) and the local firefighters union have agreed on a tentative labor contract...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by Erlinda , on Jun 24, 2022 at 11:40 am | 5 comments | 2233 Views
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Bauer-Kahan bill to protect legal abortions heads to governor's deskLegislation aimed at protecting access to legal abortions in California, co-authored by Tri-Valley Assemblymember Rebecca...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 24, 2022 at 11:01 am | 2 comments | 1016 Views
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Fire crews gaining control of Pleasanton Ridge fire; evacuations liftedEvacuation orders were canceled, allowing residents to return home, as firefighters began to gain control of the wildland...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by mamafish, on Jun 23, 2022 at 10:59 pm | 1 comment | 14552 Views
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Livermore upholds policy on flying commemorative flags at Civic CenterThe Livermore City Council has upheld its existing policy around flying commemorative flags -- including the LGBT Pride flag...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jun 23, 2022 at 11:13 am | 1 comment | 1672 Views
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Voters elect three incumbents, one newcomer to Zone 7 Board of DirectorsCurrent directors Dennis Gambs, Sarah Palmer and Olivia Sanwong won re-election and challenger Dawn Benson took the fourth...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Jun 23, 2022 at 10:55 am | 4 comments | 2614 Views
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Zone 7's Patterson Pass plant shifts to ozonation water treatment processResidents in the Tri-Valley region will start to see and taste a difference in their tap water thanks to upgrades the Zone...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jun 22, 2022 at 2:30 pm | 2 comments | 2172 Views
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First phase of Valley Link enters federal grant programThe Regional Rail Authority announced earlier this month that the Federal Transit Administration has approved entry of the...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jun 22, 2022 at 10:53 am | 2 comments | 1674 Views
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FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccines for youngest childrenChildren under age 5 became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as this weekend, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2022Last comment by Dena, on Jun 22, 2022 at 9:49 am | 8 comments | 2435 Views
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Police: Robbery suspects, neighbor exchange gunfire in DanvilleDanville police were investigating into the night Tuesday after a robbery attempt reportedly turned into an exchange of gunfire...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jun 22, 2022 at 9:41 am | 2 comments | 1796 Views
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Pleasanton council discusses importance of police having military-like equipment in case of emergencyThe Pleasanton City Council gave initial support last week to an ordinance that would continue allowing the Pleasanton Police...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2022Last comment by Beatnik, on Jun 21, 2022 at 12:52 pm | 2 comments | 2591 Views
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Alameda County Fair opening week is hereThe Alameda County Fair returns for its first summer appearance in Pleasanton since 2019 beginning this Friday at the fairgrounds....
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2022Last comment by Willy, on Jun 20, 2022 at 5:23 pm | 2 comments | 7166 Views
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Around the Valley: A chance of rainUnexpected rainy days happen. We recently experienced an unexpected June rain. Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2022/06/17/around-the-valley-a...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2022Last comment by Becky Dennis, on Jun 19, 2022 at 10:23 am | 1 comment | 2679 Views
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California legislators want to help you buy a house with down payment, 'shared equity'Legislators propose a $1-billion-a-year down payment program for first-time buyers, given the high cost of housing and rising...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2022Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jun 17, 2022 at 8:20 pm | 1 comment | 3724 Views
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Pleasanton council to decide whether police should continue using military equipmentThe Pleasanton City Council is set to introduce an ordinance Tuesday to approve a policy that would allow the Pleasanton...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jun 16, 2022 at 7:09 am | 9 comments | 2128 Views
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Middle school students in Pleasanton organize walkout to protest gun violenceMore than 300 students at Hart Middle School participated in a walkout Tuesday morning in response to the mass shooting in...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2022Last comment by MichaelB, on Jun 11, 2022 at 8:41 am | 20 comments | 5180 Views
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Alameda County to reinstate indoor mask mandate tomorrowAlameda County health officials are once again requiring people to wear masks in most indoor public settings starting tomorrow...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2022Last comment by Cosmic-Charlie, on Jun 10, 2022 at 12:00 pm | 32 comments | 5750 Views
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