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Gov. Newsom signs executive order phasing out sale of gas-powered passenger cars by 2035Citing the threat of vehicle emissions spurring climate change-induced crises on the West Coast, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2020Last comment by MichaelB, on Sep 30, 2020 at 8:14 pm | 18 comments | 3914 Views
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Editorial: Vote Pentin for Pleasanton mayor, Allen and Balch for City CouncilIn our view, the candidates who best embody those vital characteristics and are the right community leaders for the terms...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by A Chamber Friend, on Sep 30, 2020 at 6:34 pm | 23 comments | 12748 Views
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PUSD Candidate ForumThis is how I rated the candidates: Steve Maher +++ Mary Jo Carreon ++ Chong Wang ++ Jamie Yee + Kelly Mokashi...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Sep. 21, 2020Last comment by Michael, on Sep 29, 2020 at 8:44 pm | 11 comments | 1642 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD planning pilot program to reopen schools for students with specific needsPleasanton Unified School District is planning a small cohort supervision pilot program for priority groups of students,...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2020Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Sep 29, 2020 at 3:02 pm | 3 comments | 8160 Views
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Red Cross Blood Drive - October 30, 2020Pleasanton Blood Drive The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Friday,...
Original post made by Ken mano on Sep. 29, 2020There are no comments yet. 916 Views
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Pleasanton council majority passes on mask enforcement discussionAnother attempt to formally agendize face mask enforcement amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a future council action item fell...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Sep 28, 2020 at 10:47 pm | 13 comments | 5626 Views
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Community advocate, parent Asa Strout seeks seat on Livermore school boardLivermore native and parent Asa Strout is prioritizing improved communication and collaboration between the community and...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2020Last comment by Lori, on Sep 28, 2020 at 9:36 am | 1 comment | 3634 Views
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Alameda County launches new age-friendly website for seniorsSeniors in Alameda County can find local services, resources and information to stay engaged and active in their communities...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2020Last comment by James Michael, on Sep 27, 2020 at 6:39 pm | 2 comments | 3693 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board candidates debateThe candidates vying for PUSD Board of Trustees detailed their plans for leading local schools through the ongoing COVID-19...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by Pete, on Sep 26, 2020 at 5:04 pm | 5 comments | 9524 Views
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Foothill PTSA/Eddie Papa's Restaurant Week FundraiserThis year more than ever Foothill PTSA needs your support. We have partnered with local favorite Eddie Papa’s for our first...
Original post made by Foothill High School PTSA on Sep. 25, 2020There are no comments yet. 1039 Views
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Dirty City Politics - Replacing another park with parking without regard to residents’ welfareHere we go again. Pleasanton’s Park and Recreation Commission are playing to political special interest groups. The Bicentennial...
Original post made by Unbelievable on Sep. 20, 2020Last comment by Nolan, on Sep 23, 2020 at 3:48 pm | 14 comments | 1986 Views
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COVID-19: Alameda County upgraded to red tier under state blueprintAlameda County advanced out of the purple tier and into the red tier in the state's COVID-19 blueprint on Tuesday, but county...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Sep 23, 2020 at 2:16 pm | 4 comments | 7885 Views
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Livermore city candidate forum set for Tuesday eveningThe two candidates for mayor of Livermore and both candidates for Livermore City Council District 3 are scheduled to participate...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Barbara Hill, on Sep 22, 2020 at 5:32 pm | 4 comments | 3589 Views
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PUSD, city holding annual joint meeting on Tuesday nightFor the first time, the Pleasanton City Council and Pleasanton Unified School District trustees will hold their annual joint...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Sep 22, 2020 at 1:19 pm | 2 comments | 2838 Views
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'Paint Pleasanton 2020' to exhibit online"Paint Pleasanton," the annual art happening when the entire city becomes an art studio, will take place Sept. 21-27, but...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Margo, on Sep 22, 2020 at 12:43 pm | 1 comment | 4126 Views
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Is the Bi-Centennial Home in dangerMy friend who lives in the apartments next to the Bi-Centennial house had a notice left on his door that there is a measure...
Original post made by Vineyard Tom on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Billie, on Sep 22, 2020 at 11:05 am | 1 comment | 752 Views
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Weekly moderating Pleasanton school board candidate forum on Sept. 21The Pleasanton Weekly is moderating a forum for the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees candidates online...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2020Last comment by Naveed Khan, on Sep 21, 2020 at 1:08 pm | 1 comment | 3008 Views
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DUSD Trustee Catherine Kuo running unopposed on Area 3 ballotFirst-year incumbent Catherine Kuo is running uncontested in the Nov. 3 general election for Dublin Unified School District...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 3549 Views
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Planning Commission alternate Dawn Plants seeks spot on Dublin City CouncilWith roots in Dublin stretching back 40 years, longtime local Dawn Plants said she's running in the Nov. 3 Dublin City Council...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 10803 Views
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Livermore native Pete Patterson running for City Council District 3Campaigning for Livermore City Council District 3, resident Pete Patterson was inspired to run for public office for the...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2020Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Sep 19, 2020 at 5:40 pm | 3 comments | 4933 Views
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