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Pleasanton, Livermore officials aim for 'cooperative approach' to annexation of gravel company's landThe Pleasanton City Council may strike an agreement with Livermore city officials as part of a "cooperative approach" to...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020There are no comments yet. 3849 Views
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Pleasanton: Former Foothill student reported missing in San FranciscoA former Foothill High School student who returned to the Bay Area for college after her family moved from Pleasanton to...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by buklau, on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:00 am | 1 comment | 16343 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Trump WonThe question regarding Law and Order: Trump won! Biden was a no show on the question regarding Law and Order....
Original post made by Michael on Sep. 29, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Oct 5, 2020 at 9:17 pm | 10 comments | 359 Views
RESTAURANTS
Alameda County health officials OK reopening elementary schools Oct. 13Alameda County public health officials announced Thursday that elementary schools with a COVID-19 health and safety plan...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2020Last comment by HVAC is an ongoing issue, on Oct 5, 2020 at 6:42 pm | 3 comments | 5069 Views
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Regional representatives on Pleasanton ballotsAhead of ballots going out, the Weekly reached out to the candidates in these five elections to provide input on their campaign...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by James Michael, on Oct 4, 2020 at 5:39 pm | 3 comments | 5389 Views
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Livermore schools assistant superintendent dies in Nevada after going missingLivermore Valley Joint Unified School District assistant superintendent Mike Biondi was found dead on Wednesday near Walker...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2020There are no comments yet. 29861 Views
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Pleasanton council mulls options to treat PFAS water contaminantsThe Pleasanton City Council made headway on plans to repair a contaminated groundwater well and meet -- if not exceed --...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Oct 2, 2020 at 8:19 pm | 21 comments | 5614 Views
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Pleasanton city officials to host fourth policing conversationThe Pleasanton City Council and Pleasanton Police Department are set to hold their next conversation on local policing during...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2020Last comment by Bryant Annenberg, on Oct 2, 2020 at 7:43 pm | 6 comments | 2211 Views
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Meet the Pleasanton city candidatesPleasanton has one of the largest and most diverse fields of candidates in city history for a 2020 general election that...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Oct 2, 2020 at 5:30 pm | 4 comments | 10397 Views
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PPIE debuting Week of the Stars fundraiserPleasanton teachers, students and their families will be celebrated during the Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation's...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by Steve McCoy-Thompson, on Oct 2, 2020 at 2:46 pm | 1 comment | 1651 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Gov. Newsom signs executive order phasing out sale of gas-powered passenger cars by 2035Citing the threat of vehicle emissions spurring climate change-induced crises on the West Coast, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2020Last comment by MichaelB, on Sep 30, 2020 at 8:14 pm | 18 comments | 2540 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Vote Pentin for Pleasanton mayor, Allen and Balch for City CouncilIn our view, the candidates who best embody those vital characteristics and are the right community leaders for the terms...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by A Chamber Friend, on Sep 30, 2020 at 6:34 pm | 23 comments | 4210 Views
AROUND TOWN
PUSD Candidate ForumThis is how I rated the candidates: Steve Maher +++ Mary Jo Carreon ++ Chong Wang ++ Jamie Yee + Kelly Mokashi...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Sep. 21, 2020Last comment by Michael, on Sep 29, 2020 at 8:44 pm | 11 comments | 800 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD planning pilot program to reopen schools for students with specific needsPleasanton Unified School District is planning a small cohort supervision pilot program for priority groups of students,...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2020Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Sep 29, 2020 at 3:02 pm | 3 comments | 6089 Views
AROUND TOWN
Red Cross Blood Drive - October 30, 2020Pleasanton Blood Drive The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Friday,...
Original post made by Ken mano on Sep. 29, 2020There are no comments yet. 272 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton council majority passes on mask enforcement discussionAnother attempt to formally agendize face mask enforcement amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a future council action item fell...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Sep 28, 2020 at 10:47 pm | 13 comments | 3762 Views
AROUND TOWN
Community advocate, parent Asa Strout seeks seat on Livermore school boardLivermore native and parent Asa Strout is prioritizing improved communication and collaboration between the community and...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2020Last comment by Lori, on Sep 28, 2020 at 9:36 am | 1 comment | 2052 Views
AROUND TOWN
Alameda County launches new age-friendly website for seniorsSeniors in Alameda County can find local services, resources and information to stay engaged and active in their communities...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2020Last comment by James Michael, on Sep 27, 2020 at 6:39 pm | 2 comments | 2200 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board candidates debateThe candidates vying for PUSD Board of Trustees detailed their plans for leading local schools through the ongoing COVID-19...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by Pete, on Sep 26, 2020 at 5:04 pm | 5 comments | 4503 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill PTSA/Eddie Papa's Restaurant Week FundraiserThis year more than ever Foothill PTSA needs your support. We have partnered with local favorite Eddie Papa’s for our first...
Original post made by Foothill High School PTSA on Sep. 25, 2020There are no comments yet. 306 Views
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