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Recent internet outage sparks demand for local ISP alternativesPublic interest in building a fiber optic network throughout the city has increased recently, after a Comcast outage last...
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Anti racist, on May 5, 2021 at 6:55 pm | 7 comments | 3532 Views
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Local Paper Pushes Racist AgendaThe Independent promotes a racist agenda. That’s not to say the local newspaper uses racist language, such as spoken...
Original post made by Alan Marling on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Fifty Years Here, on May 5, 2021 at 9:05 am | 2 comments | 135 Views
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Weekend on Main: Downtown Pleasanton street closures back April 30The closure of Pleasanton's Main Street on weekends, which was introduced last summer and fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Original post made on Apr. 23, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on May 3, 2021 at 7:29 am | 3 comments | 5559 Views
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Dublin council to decide whether to spend $10M on affordable housing projectThe Dublin City Council on Tuesday is set to consider a proposal to build a 308-unit project near the West Dublin-Pleasanton...
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2021Last comment by Joseph, on May 3, 2021 at 6:46 am | 17 comments | 6142 Views
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Proposed Niles Canyon Trail would link Sunol and FremontTri-Valley residents may one day be able to travel on foot or bike through Niles Canyon on a nearly six-mile proposed trail...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2021Last comment by Jo, on Apr 29, 2021 at 3:43 pm | 9 comments | 12003 Views
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Pleasanton council ready for priority-setting workshopThe Pleasanton City Council is set to review the city's draft work plan for the coming years during a special meeting and...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2021Last comment by Fifty Years Here, on Apr 29, 2021 at 9:55 am | 1 comment | 2917 Views
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Livermore: County supervisors continue Sunwalker solar project debate to JuneAfter starting the appeal hearing Thursday, the county supervisors voted to pause their discussion on the Sunwalker Energy...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2021Last comment by Kerrie Chabot, on Apr 27, 2021 at 7:35 pm | 1 comment | 3076 Views
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Visit Tri-Valley prepares to launch 'Promise Pass' programTo help promote regional businesses and encourage residents to shop local, tourism advocacy group Visit Tri-Valley is getting...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2021There are no comments yet. 2675 Views
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Opinion | Nate Miley: Getting vaccinated is a community responsibilityAs supervisor of a district heavily impacted by COVID, I am deeply concerned that despite overwhelming evidence of vaccine...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2021Last comment by BobB, on Apr 22, 2021 at 6:50 pm | 24 comments | 3134 Views
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Stanford-ValleyCare shutters LifeStyleRx gym, plans new medical services in its placeStanford Health Care-ValleyCare permanently shut down its LifeStyleRx fitness center in Livermore earlier this month after...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2021Last comment by Rodger, on Apr 20, 2021 at 10:19 am | 1 comment | 3826 Views
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Red Cross Blood Drive - May 14, 2021Blood Donations help others during the pandemic Red Cross Blood Drive in Pleasanton Friday, May 14, 2021 from 10am to...
Original post made by Ken mano on Apr. 20, 2021There are no comments yet. 50 Views
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What a Week: Time to think redistrictingShould be a straightforward process, right? Not so much. Arduous is more like it. And that's just the literal process of...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2021Last comment by sjd, on Apr 19, 2021 at 11:57 am | 2 comments | 1953 Views
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Pleasanton: Planning Commission nixes all-housing plan for Barone's Restaurant propertyBacking the sentiments of many residents, the Pleasanton Planning Commission recently told the owners of Barone's Restaurant...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2021Last comment by Guillermo M., on Apr 18, 2021 at 7:01 pm | 2 comments | 5257 Views
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Pleasanton: Alameda County Fair returning this year, shifting to OctoberAfter canceling in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Alameda County Fair is coming back in 2021 but has been rescheduled for...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Apr 17, 2021 at 7:32 am | 4 comments | 5702 Views
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A perspective on growing up black in PleasantonA perspective on growing up black in Pleasanton In today’s climate, where some have chosen violence due to racism, I thought...
Original post made by Ken mano on Apr. 7, 2021There are no comments yet. 621 Views
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Danville named safest community in California for fourth consecutive yearFor the fourth year in a row, the town of Danville has been recognized as the safest community in California, according to...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2021Last comment by Naveed Khan, on Apr 5, 2021 at 12:37 pm | 1 comment | 3258 Views
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Guest Opinion: Frivolous COVID-19 lawsuits will jeopardize our economic recoveryAlready vulnerable, those companies that are lucky enough to remain afloat must now face the reality of defending themselves...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Apr 1, 2021 at 8:48 pm | 2 comments | 2422 Views
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Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Chief Peters announces retirementFollowing a 31-year career serving and protecting the community where he was born and raised, the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2021Last comment by Jack Balch, on Mar 31, 2021 at 11:33 am | 1 comment | 3062 Views
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Dublin mourns the loss of local 'superhero' Catherine KuoHundreds of residents attended a candlelight vigil on Sunday evening in memory of DUSD Trustee Catherine Kuo, who was killed...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2021Last comment by Kerrie Chabot, on Mar 30, 2021 at 4:31 pm | 1 comment | 3639 Views
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Master gardeners selling 'Incredible Edibles' in PleasantonThe Incredible Edible Plant Sale is being held soon by the UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County -- with orders placed...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2021Last comment by Louis Astbury, on Mar 24, 2021 at 5:49 pm | 3 comments | 7068 Views
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The Readers' Choice ballot is here
It's time to decide what local business is worthy of the title "Pleasanton Weekly Readers' Choice" — and you get to decide! Cast your ballot online. Voting ends May 16. Stay tuned for the results in the June 25 issue of the Pleasanton Weekly.
