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Ax-throwing lounge approved in PleasantonThe Tri-Valley could see its first ax-throwing lounge opening this winter after the Pleasanton Planning Commission signed...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2019Last comment by Mitch, 3 hours ago | 1 comment | 5262 Views
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Firefighters save three kittens trapped in car engine compartment in LivermoreA life-threatening situation for three young kittens in Livermore resolved with a happy ending last week when an Alameda...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2019Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 7, 2019 at 5:36 pm | 1 comment | 1756 Views
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Livermore: Downtown initiative validated; council orders analysis of alternative planThe Livermore City Council certified the validity of a resident-submitted petition challenging the council's Downtown Specific...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2019Last comment by David, on Aug 6, 2019 at 6:43 pm | 7 comments | 2422 Views
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Rally backs Livermore's flavored tobacco ban as referendum petition loomsThe city of Livermore has taken aim at teen vaping -- and might well find itself squaring off against the e-cigarette industry...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Aug 6, 2019 at 1:22 pm | 11 comments | 3856 Views
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LVO: For first time, women will direct both of season's operasLivermore Valley Opera has announced its 28th season for 2019-20, two fully staged operas directed for the first time by...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2019Last comment by Bryan Higgins, on Aug 3, 2019 at 12:10 pm | 1 comment | 980 Views
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Pleasanton turning 125Downtown is set for the party of the century (plus a quarter). Pleasanton's 125th Anniversary Celebration -- in honor of...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2019Last comment by dave howe, on Aug 2, 2019 at 10:44 am | 2 comments | 6063 Views
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Former Livermore mayoral candidate charged with threatening judgeA former Livermore mayoral candidate has been jailed after being charged last week with allegedly threatening to burn down...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by Frankie, on Jul 28, 2019 at 7:21 pm | 4 comments | 3177 Views
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Let the meeting begin: Livermore finally getting new council chamberHundreds turned out this month to dedicate a $6 million complex that will house a new Livermore City Council chamber, meeting...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2019Last comment by Barry, on Jul 28, 2019 at 5:41 pm | 5 comments | 1750 Views
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Tri-Valley nonprofit produces thought-provoking TV ad on organ donationDonor Network West’s new commercial, airing on television and streaming services in Northern and Central California, focuses...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2019Last comment by Dena, on Jul 22, 2019 at 3:44 pm | 2 comments | 1090 Views
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Editorial: Another successful County Fair in PleasantonWe said a fond farewell to the 2019 Alameda County Fair earlier this month, with the 107th year seeing a spike in attendance,...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by Bill, on Jul 22, 2019 at 2:30 pm | 6 comments | 2160 Views
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Pleasanton: Commission advances downtown plan, urges city to focus more on parkingThe proposed new Downtown Specific Plan is on track to head to the City Council in the coming weeks, but the public debate...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2019Last comment by LBA, on Jul 19, 2019 at 10:11 am | 10 comments | 2444 Views
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What's next for Castlewood?Castlewood Country Club members established they wanted the iconic club to remain independent into the future. Now selected...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by Life member, on Jul 19, 2019 at 6:44 am | 1 comment | 3546 Views
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LettersSchools look horrendous Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2019/07/12/letters?fbclid=IwAR2lZvI13gAFYRUuOejuF1X-zKiKAzPOWi_ppJHPaVupCPwZuxLcYvZDJP...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Resident, on Jul 17, 2019 at 4:01 pm | 7 comments | 1515 Views
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Livermore: Teen killed in shooting overnight, suspect on the looseThe Livermore Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a teenage boy Monday night near a fast-food restaurant...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2019Last comment by LoveMyBoys, on Jul 15, 2019 at 7:55 am | 18 comments | 5332 Views
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Suspects identified in recent vandalism strikes on Pleasanton Middle SchoolPleasanton Middle School officials have found the parties responsible for vandalizing the campus twice last week, following...
Original post made on May. 21, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 9, 2019 at 8:23 pm | 47 comments | 7024 Views
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Shakespeare cometh to the Tri-ValleyFans of William Shakespeare may rejoiceth as warm weather brings the Bard to two outdoor venues this summer. Read the full...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2019Last comment by teen with family, on Jul 8, 2019 at 9:31 am | 5 comments | 1599 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Why I'm leaving Pleasanton horse racingLife is about making difficult choices and back in December I made a gut-wrenching one when I decided to step away from my...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2019Last comment by Agree with Horsepucky, on Jul 7, 2019 at 1:42 pm | 11 comments | 4950 Views
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Pleasanton woman killed in Castro Valley murder-suicideA Pleasanton woman was killed by her estranged husband, who then turned the gun on himself, at the Castro Valley home of...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2019Last comment by Silverfox, on Jul 6, 2019 at 11:16 pm | 3 comments | 8441 Views
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'I Spy' fair closing weekendSpending a day at the fair is a longstanding tradition for many. Visitors and vendors alike bring their families and friends...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2019Last comment by Lin, on Jul 6, 2019 at 5:14 pm | 1 comment | 1608 Views
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Livermore mayor urges public to reject downtown plan naysayersLivermore Mayor John Marchand, in his State of the City address, called on the community to reject an effort underway that...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2019Last comment by sjd, on Jul 5, 2019 at 11:56 am | 11 comments | 3143 Views
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Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com are once again putting out a call for nominations and sponsorships for the annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards - our salute to the community members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its residents.
