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California to refer to monkeypox as MPX to avoid stigmatization of nameState public health officials said last week that they will avoid using the term monkeypox when possible going forward, referring...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2022Last comment by Pton Resident, on Aug 31, 2022 at 11:15 am | 1 comment | 1532 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board approves reorganization of technological servicesThe Pleasanton school board approved a reorganization plan earlier this month for the Information Technology Department that...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Aug 30, 2022 at 7:37 pm | 5 comments | 3286 Views
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California phases out new gas cars — so what's next for electric cars?California will revolutionize the car market by ending sales of new gas cars within 12 years, forcing car buyers to switch...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2022Last comment by JJ, on Aug 30, 2022 at 1:49 pm | 13 comments | 3140 Views
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City leaders, student advocates present update on effectiveness of Pleasanton's tobacco retail ordinanceOn the second anniversary of the passage of Pleasanton's tobacco retailer ordinance, city leaders and youth advocates gathered...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2022Last comment by Joe V, on Aug 29, 2022 at 2:53 pm | 1 comment | 5103 Views
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Livermore: State Attorney General backs city in call for expedited review of Eden Housing appealCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta began the process of filing an amicus brief in the case of Save Livermore Downtown...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Aug 28, 2022 at 2:26 am | 1 comment | 2844 Views
AROUND TOWN
What a Week: Old cases in the newsSure enough, our top-read story of 2022 might well have published in 2020: '36 years later: Former classmate confesses to...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Aug 27, 2022 at 10:58 am | 1 comment | 2701 Views
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Pleasanton council greenlights blueprints for $4.8M Century House renovation projectThe Pleasanton City Council has approved the floor layout and site plans for the multimillion-dollar project to renovate...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2022Last comment by Ptown Baseball Dad , on Aug 25, 2022 at 6:32 pm | 2 comments | 4434 Views
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Goodguys car show this weekend in PleasantonAutomotive aficionados are taking over the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this weekend as the Goodguys Rod & Custom...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2022Last comment by SHale99, on Aug 24, 2022 at 4:52 pm | 2 comments | 3252 Views
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'Taste the World in Dublin'Dublin officials are encouraging residents to sample the community's array of cuisine options through its new 'Taste the...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2022Last comment by Margo, on Aug 24, 2022 at 10:49 am | 1 comment | 1368 Views
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Pleasanton: City hires new finance directorThe city of Pleasanton welcomed Susan Hsieh to her first day as the new director of finance on Monday. Hsieh has more than...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2022Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Aug 23, 2022 at 9:59 am | 2 comments | 3504 Views
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Eagle Scout Project for Clare's Food GardenWe started the Clare's Food Garden 2 years ago on the St. Clare's Episcopal Church property in Pleasanton. This is our...
Original post made by Judy Matthew on Aug. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 507 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Tri-Valley Retired Educators' ScholarshipFuture Teachers Scholarships awarded to Mackenzie Hoffman, Sadie Brown, Sarah Delp and Olivia Hardesty. The Tri-Valley...
Original post made by Claudia Wanlin on Aug. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 578 Views
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Tri-Valley wins Babe Ruth World SeriesThe Tri-Valley Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Star Team completed a perfect postseason run Saturday, winning the Babe Ruth World...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2022Last comment by Bill Brasky, on Aug 21, 2022 at 8:40 am | 3 comments | 9551 Views
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Passage of major climate legislation is victory for future generationsAll of us working to preserve a livable world for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren can find much to celebrate...
Original post made by Ann Brown on Aug. 17, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Aug 19, 2022 at 7:04 pm | 6 comments | 896 Views
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Senior Support Program plans to merge with CityServe of the Tri-ValleySenior Support Program of the Tri-Valley on the weekend announced its plans for a merger with CityServe of the Tri-Valley,...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Aug 19, 2022 at 12:23 pm | 4 comments | 3077 Views
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Pleasanton pulls plug on Parkside recycled water station after neighbors complainDozens of Parkside residents packed inside the City Council chamber on Tuesday celebrated as council members voted against...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2022Last comment by Ron, on Aug 19, 2022 at 10:35 am | 2 comments | 4309 Views
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Man convicted of torturing teen in case with Pleasanton ties will have to wait for parole fateA 43-year-old man convicted in 2011 after his arrest in Pleasanton for participating in the torture and beating of a teenage...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2022Last comment by Swagu, on Aug 19, 2022 at 8:48 am | 1 comment | 2724 Views
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Bob Athenour Scholarship AwardedThe Pleasanton-Tulancingo Sister City Association recently awarded a Bob Athenour scholarship to Valeria Gonzalez a recent...
Original post made by Chuck Deckert on Aug. 18, 2022There are no comments yet. 564 Views
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Pleasanton council to reconsider plan to build recycled water fill station in Parkside neighborhoodThe Pleasanton City Council will be reviewing an agreement for a recycled water fill station at Parkside Drive, the Century...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Aug 17, 2022 at 10:52 am | 6 comments | 3448 Views
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What's going on at Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley?The discontinuation of the popular Friendly Visiting Program came as a shock to many and raised more questions about Senior...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2022Last comment by Chuck Deckert, on Aug 16, 2022 at 9:14 pm | 5 comments | 6967 Views
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