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DeSaulnier, Swalwell among lawmakers expressing 'strong' concern over proposed toll hikes on Bay Area bridgesAt least seven California representatives have expressed 'strong' concern over proposed state legislation that would raise...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Aug 6, 2023 at 10:21 pm | 1 comment | 3234 Views
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Californians are smoking less: Why that's a problem for these early childhood servicesFor 25 years, some of California's best-known early childhood services have been funded by an almost ironic source: Taxes...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Aug 2, 2023 at 12:02 pm | 1 comment | 2353 Views
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Sunol mom organizes car caravan to raise awareness about child sex traffickingA group of 18 Tri-Valley residents took to the street on Sunday with their cars covered in paint and signage to raise awareness...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2023There are no comments yet. 5036 Views
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Collection of beloved Barbie dolls on display in PleasantonAs 'Barbie' continues to dominate at the box office, Pleasanton resident Dorothy 'Dottie' Soule is displaying her collection...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2023Last comment by Deborah, on Aug 1, 2023 at 7:09 pm | 1 comment | 3769 Views
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What a Week: Covering a spate of terrible crashes in the Tri-ValleyWe never really know what the weekend is going to bring us, breaking news-wise. Unfortunately the Tri-Valley got it in spades...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2023Last comment by Deborah, on Jul 31, 2023 at 8:00 am | 1 comment | 3666 Views
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Pleasanton council advances process to increase water service ratesThe Pleasanton City Council green-lit the first step in the process to raise water service rates, starting at a proposed...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2023Last comment by BF, on Jul 28, 2023 at 1:19 pm | 7 comments | 4751 Views
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Pleasanton: City installing traffic modifications along Valley AvenueNew traffic improvements to help ensure pedestrian safety while using crosswalks are set to be installed this week along...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2023Last comment by been there, on Jul 28, 2023 at 9:57 am | 2 comments | 4338 Views
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Community survey shows 91% of respondents praising quality of life in PleasantonA recent community survey showed that while Pleasanton residents continue to highly praise the quality of life and safety...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2023Last comment by Becky Dennis, on Jul 27, 2023 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 4097 Views
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Pleasanton Water Woes - Rate Increases, PFAS, Tone Deaf Council MembersLast night's city council water rate meeting is history. The discussion continues. Balch valiantly tried to inject business...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jul. 19, 2023Last comment by LongTimeP-Towner, on Jul 25, 2023 at 12:16 pm | 3 comments | 1132 Views
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Police data shows car theft uptick in PleasantonOver the last few years, there has been a significant surge in car thefts throughout the U.S., with California specifically...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 25, 2023 at 12:11 pm | 3 comments | 5887 Views
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Pleasanton considering three years of water rate increases, starting at 30% hike in NovemberThe Pleasanton City Council is set for an initial discussion on proposed increases to the city's water rates, starting at...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 21, 2023 at 11:33 am | 29 comments | 7609 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Tri-Valley Babe Ruth all-stars competing for spot in World SeriesLast year the Tri-Valley Babe Ruth 14-year-old all-star team lived the dream summer. Fast forward to this year and it is...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2023Last comment by Freddie Wallis, on Jul 21, 2023 at 5:15 am | 1 comment | 4584 Views
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RV hits car after car while barreling down shoulder of I-580 over Altamont PassCHP officers arrested the driver of a recreational vehicle to end a brief standoff about a half-hour after the motorhome...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Jul 19, 2023 at 12:31 pm | 1 comment | 7004 Views
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Recall effort aims to remove Alameda County District Attorney PriceAn effort underway to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price maintains she has been too lenient on criminals....
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by S.R., on Jul 18, 2023 at 4:16 pm | 4 comments | 8958 Views
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Golden Gate Fields horse racing track to close at end of 2023 seasonThe Golden Gate Fields horse racing track near Berkeley is shutting down after its current 2023 season, the company that...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by Ptown Baseball Dad , on Jul 18, 2023 at 10:49 am | 1 comment | 3540 Views
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CHP: Passenger killed after being thrown from car on Livermore freeway; driver flees sceneA passenger died after being ejected from a car speeding down Interstate 580 in Livermore, and the driver and another surviving...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023There are no comments yet. 5781 Views
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Discussion Tuesday of 30% increase in water rates, more in subsequent yearsThe Pleasanton City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Operations Services Center, to discuss an approximate...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by Warren Hanson, on Jul 17, 2023 at 6:03 pm | 1 comment | 2238 Views
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Judge sentences man who accepted plea deal after being charged in three murdersThe Alameda County DA's Office announced that Delonzo Logwood, who was charged with three murders in 2015, was sentenced...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by Willy, on Jul 17, 2023 at 9:30 am | 1 comment | 3988 Views
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Juanita Haugen Scholarship / Fundraising EventThe Community of Character Scholarship honors the memory of Juanita Haugen, trustee and president of Pleasanton School Boards...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 17, 2023There are no comments yet. 561 Views
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California Democrats resisted a child trafficking bill -- until they couldn'tA backlash swiftly took shape on social media after the bill failed in a committee vote that included one legislator representing...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Jul 15, 2023 at 2:45 pm | 1 comment | 6789 Views
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