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Guest Opinion: Response to 'Downtown Planning: Are developers now making the decisions?'As President of the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA), I would like to respond to Jeb’s recent article titled “Downtown...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2019Last comment by Frequentwalkermiles, on Apr 18, 2019 at 3:55 pm | 11 comments | 1622 Views
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Council talks downtown, Chabad Center, state housing bills at jam-packed meetingIt was a whirlwind meeting for the Pleasanton City Council this week as city leaders, stakeholders and residents debated...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2019Last comment by John B, on Apr 17, 2019 at 7:28 pm | 4 comments | 1893 Views
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BYE BYE, SWALWELLI was watching Attorney General Barr, yesterday, give testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee. Representative...
Original post made by Nicki on Apr. 10, 2019Last comment by Frequentwalkermiles, on Apr 17, 2019 at 6:06 pm | 2 comments | 175 Views
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Around Pleasanton: New report shows our rents among highest in countryThroughout the past year, rent increases have been occurring not just in Pleasanton, but across the entire Bay Area. Of the...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2019Last comment by DreamBigly, on Apr 16, 2019 at 12:36 pm | 5 comments | 3298 Views
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Pleasanton: Downtown planning, Chabad Center, housing bills lead crowded council agendaThe Pleasanton City Council has a jam-packed agenda scheduled for Tuesday evening, with hot topics like the Downtown Specific...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2019Last comment by Patriot, on Apr 16, 2019 at 11:33 am | 1 comment | 1627 Views
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Pleasanton's priorities: City Council confirms work plan with top goals for next two yearsThe Pleasanton City Council last month completed its biennial process of adopting a work plan of top priorities for the city...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2019Last comment by Been there, on Apr 16, 2019 at 10:27 am | 5 comments | 2981 Views
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Editorial: Tri-Valley wisely teams up on housing legislation; state should listenThis banding together approach is unique to the Tri-Valley; we applaud our local councils for being pre-emptive, collaborative...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2019Last comment by Robert S. Allen, on Apr 15, 2019 at 1:33 pm | 9 comments | 1167 Views
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Staying Healthy: Hike for Hope to benefit hospiceGather family, friends and co-workers -- or come solo -- for Hope Hospice's ninth annual Hike for Hope taking place the morning...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2019Last comment by Melob, on Apr 8, 2019 at 9:43 am | 1 comment | 1765 Views
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Pleasanton: Characterz Cafe reveals hi-tech celebrity makeoverWhether it's a nifty new Batmobile, shiny costume redesign or adding a trusty sidekick, evolution is a part of any comic...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2019Last comment by Jeff Durban, on Apr 7, 2019 at 3:34 pm | 2 comments | 5278 Views
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Pastor of Catholic Community of Pleasanton dies after cancer battleRev. Paul D. Minnihan, pastor of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton for the past six years, died on Sunday after a recent...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2019Last comment by Nathan Patrick Knight+, on Apr 3, 2019 at 11:55 pm | 6 comments | 6692 Views
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Downtown Planning: Are developers now making the decisions?A Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2019/03/22/downtown-planning-are-developers-now-making-the-decisions...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2019Last comment by sjd, on Apr 2, 2019 at 6:37 pm | 32 comments | 1713 Views
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Let's go to the parkAfter one of the wettest Bay Area winters in recent memory, residents are ready to get outside and enjoy the sunnier weather...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2019Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Apr 2, 2019 at 2:19 pm | 2 comments | 315 Views
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Pleasanton council ratifies new mobile home park agreementThe Pleasanton City Council has ratified a new rent stabilization agreement with the owners of Hacienda Mobile Home Park...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Mar 28, 2019 at 10:18 am | 1 comment | 2062 Views
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Stoneridge Mall owners submit plans for new cinema, retail, health club at Sears siteSimon Property Group has unveiled its plans for redesigning the eastern edge of Stoneridge Shopping Center left vacant with...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2019Last comment by George, on Mar 28, 2019 at 7:20 am | 20 comments | 15228 Views
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Dublin school district abruptly parts ways with superintendentLeslie Boozer’s tenure as Dublin Unified School District superintendent ended abruptly with little explanation Tuesday,...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2019Last comment by Disk Man, on Mar 27, 2019 at 1:29 pm | 6 comments | 5992 Views
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Council halts plans for 90-home senior housing on Merritt propertyThe Pleasanton City Council in effect has rejected a developer’s bid to build a 90-home project for seniors 55 and older...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2019Last comment by Factchecker, on Mar 26, 2019 at 10:05 pm | 23 comments | 3285 Views
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Former assemblywoman co-hosting 'Mayors Report'Tri-Valley Community Television has released its new episode of "Mayors Report" -- featuring a new co-host, former assemblywoman...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent , on Mar 14, 2019 at 8:06 pm | 2 comments | 948 Views
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Amador, Foothill teaming up on 'Cinderella' musicalAmador Valley and Foothill high schools are celebrating a quarter century of creative collaboration next weekend with an...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2019Last comment by Theater Lover, on Mar 10, 2019 at 8:40 pm | 2 comments | 2873 Views
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Commission endorses east side, housing policy, Merritt property for city's priority listThe Pleasanton Planning Commission has recommended five land-use and planning topics for the city's two-year work plan, urging...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2019Last comment by Frankie, on Mar 7, 2019 at 9:29 pm | 7 comments | 2817 Views
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UPDATE: Pleasanton council set to delay hearing on Chabad Center appealsThe Pleasanton City Council is expected to postpone its public hearing on project plans for the Chabad Center for Jewish...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2019Last comment by Jane storey, on Mar 2, 2019 at 7:22 pm | 7 comments | 2845 Views
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