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Fourth of July celebration in PleasantonDowntown Pleasanton will see a familiar sight this Monday afternoon: red, white and blue filling Lions Wayside Park. The...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jul 4, 2022 at 10:52 am | 1 comment | 4171 Views
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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 Ptown Baseball Dad , on Jul 4, 2022 at 10:10 am | 7 comments | 9557 Views
SPORTS
LettersRead the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2022/07/01/letters posted Friday, July 1, 2022, 12:00...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2022Last comment by Karen Rubio, on Jul 2, 2022 at 6:52 pm | 4 comments | 1690 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Livermore school board appoints Van Schaack as next superintendentThe Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District named deputy superintendent Chris Van Schaack the new superintendent of...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2022Last comment by Livermore Taxpayer, on Jun 30, 2022 at 9:20 am | 1 comment | 2024 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, on Jun 30, 2022 at 7:07 am | 1 comment | 2290 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 | 1696 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Supreme Court overturns federal abortion rightsThe Supreme Court reversed the court's Roe v. Wade decision granting women the federal right to an abortion in the U.S.,...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by Kevin, on Jun 28, 2022 at 7:58 pm | 20 comments | 7134 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley High principal Butterfield stepping down for district-level positionJoshua Butterfield is resigning from his position as Amador Valley High School principal to take on the role of director...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2022Last comment by P-Town, on Jun 27, 2022 at 9:50 pm | 1 comment | 4114 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New PUSD student trustee aims to improve transparency between district, youthIncoming Foothill senior Annabelle Kim is preparing for her role as the second Pleasanton Unified student trustee, a position...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2022Last comment by Frustrated Voter, on Jun 27, 2022 at 10:17 am | 1 comment | 2192 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 | 7867 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Unified to consider approval of Facilities Master Plan, 2022-23 budgetThe Pleasanton school board will be reviewing several key items for approval at Thursday's board meeting, including the final...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 25, 2022 at 7:11 am | 4 comments | 1660 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 | 2728 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 | 1416 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 | 15885 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Police Force Have My appreciationPleasanton city council members Testa and Arkin again have demonstrated their dense opinion of our Pleasanton police force,...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jun 23, 2022 at 7:30 pm | 5 comments | 790 Views
AROUND TOWN
Local agencies react after state bans watering of non-residential, non-functional turfTri-Valley water agencies recommend non-residential property owners convert to smarter lawns and low-water landscaping, following...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Jun 23, 2022 at 12:05 pm | 4 comments | 3448 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 | 2012 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 | 3009 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 | 3376 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 | 2225 Views
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