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Pleasanton: City rejects proposed five-story building on Harrison StreetA potential five-story, mixed-use building on the edge of downtown Pleasanton that drew protest from some residents was rejected...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2022Last comment by MattSullivan, on Feb 21, 2022 at 9:00 am | 14 comments | 7327 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Cyclist dies in crash with SUV on Mines Road south of LivermoreA bicyclist was killed Sunday afternoon after colliding with an SUV on Mines Road in a remote area south of Livermore, according...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2022Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Feb 20, 2022 at 9:40 pm | 5 comments | 9547 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: 'Coming soon' -- Flyer misinformation reinforces need to ask questionsWe didn't know if we were dealing with an honest mistake or intentional disinformation when we saw a flyer announcing a five-story...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Feb 20, 2022 at 4:20 pm | 3 comments | 5120 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Local mountain bikers stage protest against trail restrictions at Pleasanton RidgeDozens of mountain bikers gathered together at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park earlier this month to call attention to what...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2022Last comment by Gee, on Feb 19, 2022 at 7:12 pm | 12 comments | 7391 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton council approves blueprint for Weekend on Main street closuresOutdoor dining and shopping downtown are poised for a big comeback this year, after the Pleasanton City Council on Tuesday...
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2022Last comment by My opinion, on Feb 17, 2022 at 1:22 pm | 2 comments | 4828 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Enrollment down 700 students at Pleasanton Unified over past five yearsPleasanton Unified School District has lost approximately 700 students over the past five years, particularly at the elementary...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2022Last comment by Former PUSD Family, on Feb 17, 2022 at 10:22 am | 10 comments | 2843 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Livermore PD's stop-and-arrest report finds 'no pattern of racial or ethnic disparity'The Livermore City Council received a report Monday on an outside consultant's analysis of recent police department's stop-and-arrest...
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2022Last comment by MichaelB, on Feb 17, 2022 at 7:27 am | 1 comment | 1888 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Parents lose patience over school mask mandateSince state health officials decreed the end of the mask mandate for restaurants and grocery stores last week, frustrated...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Feb 16, 2022 at 10:29 pm | 22 comments | 3282 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
State sues Tesla alleging widespread racial discrimination against Black workers at Fremont plantThe state's DFEH brought suit last week against Tesla Inc., accusing the company of a far-reaching and pervasive pattern...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2022There are no comments yet. 2425 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Authorities ID cyclist killed in Mines Road crash south of LivermoreThe Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office on Friday confirmed the identity of the woman who died after her...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2022Last comment by Tim, on Feb 16, 2022 at 2:14 pm | 7 comments | 7871 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dublin: Sheriff's deputy dies after suffering medical emergency on dutyDeputy Aubrey Phillips, a Dublin resident who had been assigned to her city's beat for the past seven months, died after...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Feb 16, 2022 at 6:08 am | 2 comments | 7179 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Community group to host forum with Alameda County Sheriff candidatesThe three candidates in the running to become Alameda County's next sheriff are set to debate key issues in a virtual forum...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Feb 15, 2022 at 7:02 pm | 1 comment | 3412 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
BART likely to need new funding source beyond fare revenue in coming years, budget officials sayBART will likely need a new funding source in the coming years, the transit agency's budget officials said Thursday, as relying...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2022Last comment by MichaelB, on Feb 15, 2022 at 9:38 am | 5 comments | 2427 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Valley Views: Deadlines adieuWhat will I do with my time in retirement? Not to worry. So many good books to read and great friends to spend time. Writing...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2022Last comment by balletdancer, on Feb 12, 2022 at 9:15 pm | 2 comments | 2916 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton approves grant program for downtown parkletsA parklet grant program to support restaurants that want to permanently expand their outdoor dining in downtown Pleasanton...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2022Last comment by DublinMike, on Feb 12, 2022 at 9:18 am | 2 comments | 2965 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tri-Valley Students Compete in Annual Rotary Speech ContestThree Tri-Valley high school students drew on firsthand experiences for the theme “Serve to Change Lives” to win Rotary...
Original post made by Jim Brice on Feb. 10, 2022There are no comments yet. 432 Views
AROUND TOWN
“Utterly Without Merit”Save Livermore Downtown wasted everyone's time and money. Their lawsuit against affordable housing was denied last Friday...
Original post made by Alan Marling on Feb. 10, 2022There are no comments yet. 391 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
State's indoor mask mandate to expire for most vaccinated residentsCalifornia will roll back its mask requirement next week for vaccinated residents in most indoor spaces, Gov. Gavin Newsom...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2022Last comment by Rich K., on Feb 9, 2022 at 2:48 pm | 4 comments | 2256 Views
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Local nonprofit Hively announces sudden leadership changePleasanton-based child and family support nonprofit Hively is in the midst of an apparently abrupt leadership transition,...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2022Last comment by Shelley, on Feb 7, 2022 at 3:55 pm | 2 comments | 6274 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton council debates housing site inventory, again postpones final vote on listAn anticipated vote on a final site inventory list for Pleasanton's next Housing Element update was delayed again after the...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2022Last comment by Longtime Resident, on Feb 7, 2022 at 12:16 pm | 7 comments | 3238 Views
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