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Rally backs Livermore's flavored tobacco ban as referendum petition loomsThe city of Livermore has taken aim at teen vaping -- and might well find itself squaring off against the e-cigarette industry...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Aug 6, 2019 at 1:22 pm | 11 comments | 3929 Views
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LVO: For first time, women will direct both of season's operasLivermore Valley Opera has announced its 28th season for 2019-20, two fully staged operas directed for the first time by...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2019Last comment by Bryan Higgins, on Aug 3, 2019 at 12:10 pm | 1 comment | 1009 Views
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Key $7 million allocated for new parking garage at Dublin-Pleasanton BART stationThe effort to construct a new parking garage at the Dublin-Pleasanton BART station took another step forward as the MTC announced...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2019Last comment by Map , on Aug 3, 2019 at 10:32 am | 9 comments | 4027 Views
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'Nostalgic Niles'Niles Canyon Railway is joining with the Essanay Silent Film Museum and the Niles Depot Museum next weekend to present "Nostalgic...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2019Last comment by Anna Brun, on Aug 2, 2019 at 6:44 pm | 2 comments | 216 Views
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Pleasanton turning 125Downtown is set for the party of the century (plus a quarter). Pleasanton's 125th Anniversary Celebration -- in honor of...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2019Last comment by dave howe, on Aug 2, 2019 at 10:44 am | 2 comments | 6116 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board names Deeringhoff as new Fairlands Elementary principalFairlands Elementary School will have a new leader when the school year starts Aug. 12, but it will be one with a familiar...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2019Last comment by Janeen , on Aug 1, 2019 at 12:14 pm | 4 comments | 2511 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Possible temporary home at Patelco fields for Foothill Falcons football playersThe Pleasanton school board will consider a contract with the city to give Foothill High's football team temporary use of...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2019Last comment by Julie, on Aug 1, 2019 at 12:00 pm | 8 comments | 2338 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton PD welcomes Bradley as newest officerThe Pleasanton PD swore in its newest member, Officer Taft Bradley, during a ceremony at department headquarters last week...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2019Last comment by nelda jacobs, on Jul 31, 2019 at 1:41 pm | 3 comments | 1640 Views
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Tensions high as Livermore council endorses boutique hotel for downtownA hotly contested plan to build a three-story boutique hotel on the southeast corner of South Livermore and Railroad avenues...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2019Last comment by RDJR, on Jul 30, 2019 at 7:20 am | 21 comments | 6201 Views
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Authorities identify Lodi man killed in Livermore crashA Lodi man was killed in an early-morning crash on Highway 84 in Livermore last week after his sedan plowed into the back...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2019Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Jul 29, 2019 at 9:48 am | 5 comments | 3545 Views
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Former Livermore mayoral candidate charged with threatening judgeA former Livermore mayoral candidate has been jailed after being charged last week with allegedly threatening to burn down...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by Frankie, on Jul 28, 2019 at 7:21 pm | 4 comments | 3212 Views
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Let the meeting begin: Livermore finally getting new council chamberHundreds turned out this month to dedicate a $6 million complex that will house a new Livermore City Council chamber, meeting...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2019Last comment by Barry, on Jul 28, 2019 at 5:41 pm | 5 comments | 1794 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Las Positas College winery is selling the fruits of its laborTri-Valley residents will soon be able to pop open a bottle of wine from students at Las Positas College, after the school’s...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2019Last comment by Silverfox, on Jul 26, 2019 at 7:19 pm | 1 comment | 1568 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Giving back: Books for Camp Fire survivorsWhen Pleasanton resident Melissa Gianotti saw her friends in Paradise lose everything in the Camp Fire last November, it...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by Steve Watty, on Jul 26, 2019 at 2:53 pm | 5 comments | 2133 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill field renovations cutting it close for football seasonThe Foothill High School football program, which has been fighting an uphill battle with participation numbers in recent...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2019Last comment by SMH, on Jul 26, 2019 at 10:18 am | 21 comments | 2957 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Ballistic United Soccer Club names McMillin as new presidentTaking over as president of a youth sports club as big and as well-known as the Ballistic United Soccer Club is certainly...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2019Last comment by Life member, on Jul 24, 2019 at 7:55 am | 2 comments | 1941 Views
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Livermore: Man killed in collision between car, ACE trainA man died in a crash between a car and an ACE train after he apparently tried to drive across the tracks ahead of the oncoming...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by Silverfox, on Jul 23, 2019 at 8:09 pm | 5 comments | 5180 Views
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Rep. Swalwell ends presidential campaign, vows to seek re-election to CongressTri-Valley Congressman Eric Swalwell officially ended his presidential bid on Monday after three months of campaigning, becoming...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2019Last comment by Dave, on Jul 22, 2019 at 3:50 pm | 63 comments | 3373 Views
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Tri-Valley nonprofit produces thought-provoking TV ad on organ donationDonor Network West’s new commercial, airing on television and streaming services in Northern and Central California, focuses...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2019Last comment by Dena, on Jul 22, 2019 at 3:44 pm | 2 comments | 1113 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Local congressman again pushes bill inspired by Kate Steinle's deathU.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier has reintroduced proposed legislation aimed at stopping law enforcement firearms from getting into...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 22, 2019 at 2:58 pm | 29 comments | 2263 Views
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Nominations due by Sept. 16
Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com are once again putting out a call for nominations and sponsorships for the annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards - our salute to the community members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its residents.
