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Around the Valley: A chance of rainUnexpected rainy days happen. We recently experienced an unexpected June rain. Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2022/06/17/around-the-valley-a...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2022Last comment by Becky Dennis, on Jun 19, 2022 at 10:23 am | 1 comment | 2999 Views
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California legislators want to help you buy a house with down payment, 'shared equity'Legislators propose a $1-billion-a-year down payment program for first-time buyers, given the high cost of housing and rising...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2022Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jun 17, 2022 at 8:20 pm | 1 comment | 4352 Views
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Pleasanton council to decide whether police should continue using military equipmentThe Pleasanton City Council is set to introduce an ordinance Tuesday to approve a policy that would allow the Pleasanton...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jun 16, 2022 at 7:09 am | 9 comments | 2390 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board reviews learning programs for students with disabilitiesParents with children who have dyslexia pleaded with Pleasanton school board members last week to speed up the process of...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2022Last comment by Doug Miller, on Jun 14, 2022 at 10:57 am | 3 comments | 4086 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Preps: Remembering 'Dr. B' George Baljevich, a legend in Tri-Valley local sportsGeorge Baljevich -- "Dr. B" -- was such an iconic figure in Pleasanton that locally he was every bit as well-known as John...
Original post made on May. 15, 2022Last comment by Marc Ackerman, on Jun 11, 2022 at 4:53 pm | 13 comments | 12641 Views
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Middle school students in Pleasanton organize walkout to protest gun violenceMore than 300 students at Hart Middle School participated in a walkout Tuesday morning in response to the mass shooting in...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2022Last comment by MichaelB, on Jun 11, 2022 at 8:41 am | 20 comments | 5902 Views
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PG&E warns of possible heat-related outages; CASIO says no plans for Flex AlertPG&E is encouraging customers around the Bay Area to prepare for excessive heat Friday that could contribute to power outages,...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2022Last comment by Erlinda , on Jun 10, 2022 at 3:42 pm | 1 comment | 1145 Views
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Alameda County to reinstate indoor mask mandate tomorrowAlameda County health officials are once again requiring people to wear masks in most indoor public settings starting tomorrow...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2022Last comment by Cosmic-Charlie, on Jun 10, 2022 at 12:00 pm | 32 comments | 6195 Views
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Civil rights attorney Price, chief assistant DA Wiley to go head-to-head in runoff for district attorneyIn a crowded contest for Alameda County DA, civil rights attorney Pamela Price led as the frontrunner with 39.46% of votes...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2022Last comment by Joe V, on Jun 10, 2022 at 11:03 am | 1 comment | 3236 Views
SPORTS
Back in the saddle again: Livermore Rodeo returns this weekendThe Livermore Rodeo tradition is set to return this weekend after a two-year hiatus. New Rodeo Association President Sheila...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2022Last comment by Eric Mills, on Jun 8, 2022 at 3:35 pm | 5 comments | 2557 Views
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Election preview: Alameda County District AttorneyAlameda County has a wide-open field -- for the first time in recent memory -- to elect its next district attorney, with...
Original post made on May. 22, 2022Last comment by Joe Reed, on Jun 7, 2022 at 12:04 pm | 5 comments | 7996 Views
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Staying Healthy: Tri-Valley mom turns to activism during son's drug battleJacqui Berlinn had been quiet about her son's battle with drug addiction, until a picture she saw on social media -- and...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2022Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jun 6, 2022 at 12:38 pm | 1 comment | 3840 Views
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Highlighting Native American creativity, cultureThe Bankhead Art Gallery is showcasing works from some of the area's most talented artists of Native American descent now...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 5, 2022 at 10:25 am | 1 comment | 3286 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton council to discuss budget update, funding for capital projectsThe Pleasanton City Council will review the midterm budget update Tuesday which could help fund projects such as a new skate...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 3, 2022 at 6:48 pm | 3 comments | 2015 Views
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Around the Valley: Contradictions and consequencesPlease understand, I am not taking a stance on candidates, issues or anything of a political nature here. This is about perceived...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2022Last comment by FactChecker, on Jun 3, 2022 at 2:40 pm | 1 comment | 515 Views
AROUND TOWN
Preserving LegacyIf Joan Seppala and Jean King wish to be remembered in the Tri-Valley for their good works, they should stop obstructing...
Original post made by Alan Marling on Jun. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 533 Views
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Soros-backed PAC spends $1.95 million on local DA campaignA political action committee funded by billionaire investor George Soros has contributed more than $1.95 million to Diana...
Original post made on May. 29, 2022Last comment by Kevin, on Jun 1, 2022 at 7:17 pm | 5 comments | 6880 Views
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After Texas shooting: A call to 'advance our resolve'Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's top Democrats vowed to "expedite" the gun control bills currently moving through the Legislature. Read...
Original post made on May. 27, 2022Last comment by Kevin, on Jun 1, 2022 at 7:09 pm | 10 comments | 1864 Views
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Taxpayer group, nonprofit sue to stop Valley Link projectTwo groups have teamed up in a lawsuit to stop development of the Valley Link commuter light rail system, which proposes...
Original post made on May. 31, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on May 31, 2022 at 10:11 am | 1 comment | 4645 Views
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'If you don't pray, you learn how to pray'Now, at 97 years old, Danville resident Joe Alvarez can look back at what was gained and what was lost personally and in...
Original post made on May. 27, 2022Last comment by Wendee Heinrich, on May 28, 2022 at 2:04 pm | 2 comments | 3079 Views
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