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Momentum continues for Pleasanton Unified's Measure I, now 0.38% from lead in latest election countPleasanton Unified School District's Measure I is less than half a percent away from getting above the minimum 55% of votes...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Nov 15, 2022 at 10:28 am | 2 comments | 2223 Views
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Election: Pleasanton Unified's Measure I bond gains ground, but still trails in latest resultsPleasanton Unified School District's Measure I, a $395 million bond to fund facilities improvements, picked up a few more...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Nov 15, 2022 at 9:30 am | 7 comments | 4081 Views
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Election: Wiley holds lead but Price inches closer as district attorney's race still too close to callLongtime county prosecutor Terry Wiley continues to narrowly lead the election for Alameda County district attorney, but...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2022Last comment by Frank Lynn, on Nov 14, 2022 at 3:12 pm | 1 comment | 2298 Views
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What a Week: Remembering Don LewisThe Pleasanton community -- and the music world at large -- is mourning the loss of performer, composer and synthesizer pioneer...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2022Last comment by Beverly Walburg, on Nov 14, 2022 at 2:13 pm | 3 comments | 3043 Views
AROUND TOWN
Scouting for Food is Saturday, Nov 12th, 2022If you received a door hanger, please remember to place your donations on your doorstep and our Cubs and Scouts will pick...
Original post made by Ken mano on Nov. 10, 2022There are no comments yet. 91 Views
AROUND TOWN
Scouting for Food is Saturday, Nov 12th, 2022If you received a door hanger, please remember to place your donations on your doorstep and our Cubs and Scouts will pick...
Original post made by Ken mano on Nov. 10, 2022There are no comments yet. 0 Views
AROUND TOWN
Scouting for Food is Saturday, Nov 12th, 2022If you received a door hanger, please remember to place your donations on your doorstep and our Cubs and Scouts will pick...
Original post made by Ken mano on Nov. 10, 2022There are no comments yet. 143 Views
AROUND TOWN
Why I'm running for City CouncilHello fellow Pleasanton voters, My name is Dean Wallace, and some of you may know that I'm currently running to represent...
Original post made by Dean Wallace on Nov. 5, 2022Last comment by MsVic, on Nov 9, 2022 at 5:20 pm | 4 comments | 1729 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton man faces manslaughter charge for Valentine's Day crash on Hopyard RoadA Pleasanton man has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for the Valentine's Day morning crash on Hopyard...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2022Last comment by Becky, on Nov 8, 2022 at 9:11 am | 1 comment | 6109 Views
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Dublin: Attempted murder suspect dies following medical distress at Santa Rita JailA 71-year-old man died after suffering medical distress at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, Alameda County sheriff's officials...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2022Last comment by Bob Britton, on Nov 7, 2022 at 9:34 am | 1 comment | 2353 Views
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Taking the new Livermore Wine Trolley dinner tourFor years I had spied the green and red Livermore Wine Trolley at local wineries. But the new 'Taste of the Tri-Valley Food...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2022Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Nov 6, 2022 at 4:42 pm | 1 comment | 3864 Views
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Cons and pros for Measure I - how will you vote?Earlier this season I wrote about the amazing, new facilities at Livermore and Granada. The updates brought the two Livermore...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Nov 5, 2022 at 12:49 pm | 79 comments | 3173 Views
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Heated debate ahead of split vote to increase Pleasanton City Council stipendsThe atmosphere was tense inside the Pleasanton City Council chambers Tuesday as the council members voted 3-2 to increase...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2022Last comment by PtownRes, on Nov 4, 2022 at 6:38 pm | 20 comments | 4652 Views
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Interested in Volunteering?'MAKE A DIFFERENCE FESTIVAL' in Pleasanton has it all! This is a great poster, all TRUE! To find volunteer opportunities...
Original post made by Ken mano on Nov. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 431 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. SwalwellA young man from Pennsylvania accepted a plea deal in federal court on Friday for threatening to kill Tri-Valley Congressman...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2022Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Nov 4, 2022 at 12:21 pm | 7 comments | 2813 Views
AROUND TOWN
'Tis a PuzzlementEach election cycle brings the odd candidate who proudly proclaims "I will not accept local developer money!" As we enter...
Original post made by keeknlinda on Nov. 3, 2022There are no comments yet. 217 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Measure I - There are InconsistenciesThere are many things about the Pleasanton Unified School District’s Measure I $395,000,000 bond that are bothersome. There...
Original post made by KathleenRuegsegger on Oct. 15, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Nov 3, 2022 at 1:58 pm | 38 comments | 1414 Views
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SCS Dublin development clears hurdle at Planning CommissionThe Dublin Planning Commission last week provided its recommendations to the City Council for a proposed rezoning in East...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2022Last comment by Patriots, on Nov 3, 2022 at 9:24 am | 3 comments | 2145 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Vote Yes on Measure D, county's amendments to 'Save Agriculture and Open Space Lands' initiativeThe changes proposed in Measure D would benefit the Tri-Valley, specifically, as they are pertinent to sustaining and growing...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2022There are no comments yet. 7385 Views
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Pleasanton revels in expanded public parking downtownFinding a place to park in downtown Pleasanton just got a little easier as city officials ceremoniously cut the ribbon for...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2022Last comment by SHale99, on Nov 2, 2022 at 4:01 pm | 2 comments | 3904 Views
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