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LettersRead the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2022/12/16/letters posted Friday, December 16, 2022,...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Dec 20, 2022 at 12:46 pm | 1 comment | 593 Views
AROUND TOWN
GLIFY Adopts Seniors for ChristmasGLIFY participated in the “Adopt a Senior” for Christmas project by delivering 45 gift bags to seniors in the Tri-Vallely...
Original post made by Ken mano on Dec. 19, 2022There are no comments yet. 324 Views
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Ott officially appointed as assistant city manager in PleasantonPamela Ott, who has been serving for nearly a year as Pleasanton's interim assistant city manager, has been promoted to the...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Dec 18, 2022 at 4:32 pm | 3 comments | 3419 Views
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Former interim police chief leading Pleasanton's Community of Character CollaborativeCraig Eicher, a former member of the Pleasanton Police Department for more than three decades including six months as interim...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Dec 18, 2022 at 10:30 am | 10 comments | 2486 Views
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Around the Valley: 'Pay to Play' law -- A hat tip, but unintended consequences as well'Officers' under the Levine Act 'Pay to Play' law didn't include state and local elected officials like mayors, councilmembers,...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2022Last comment by Joe V, on Dec 17, 2022 at 6:54 pm | 1 comment | 1695 Views
AROUND TOWN
Volunteers 'Adopt a Senior for Christmas'A group of 40 volunteers gathered at the CityServe office and assembled 200 gift bags for seniors in the Tri-Valley, filled...
Original post made by Ken mano on Dec. 15, 2022There are no comments yet. 514 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Foothill band director charged with inappropriate conduct against minor while at prior districtFoothill High director of bands Efrain Hinojosa faces charges for alleged inappropriate conduct against a minor that occurred...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2022Last comment by Former PTown Resident, on Dec 15, 2022 at 12:42 pm | 4 comments | 32724 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Health officials reinstate more stringent masking rules in Alameda CountyMore stringent masking rules have been reinstated in Alameda County to protect against the spread of COVID-19, applying to...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2022Last comment by Karl A, on Dec 15, 2022 at 5:07 am | 5 comments | 3873 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 Margo, on Dec 14, 2022 at 5:43 pm | 4 comments | 3919 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD's Measure I clinches victory with better than 57% of the voteAfter nearly two weeks of counting eligible vote-by-mail ballots, Pleasanton Unified School District's $395 million Measure...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2022Last comment by LanceM, on Dec 13, 2022 at 2:03 pm | 5 comments | 3101 Views
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Festive tree lighting takes center stage after rain cancels Pleasanton holiday paradeRevelers gazed toward the sky to take in the colorful display as the holiday tree was illuminated during a festive ceremony...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Dec 12, 2022 at 7:34 pm | 4 comments | 3232 Views
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TVW January WorkshopAt the Tri-Valley Writers meeting on January 21, 2023, C. S. Lakin will lead a three-hour workshop on how to convey the emotions...
Original post made by Eve Sprunt on Dec. 11, 2022There are no comments yet. 451 Views
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Around the Valley: Questionable actionsQuestionable actions at recent municipal meetings might have gone unnoticed if not for astute and curious readers. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2022Last comment by PtownRes, on Dec 7, 2022 at 9:40 pm | 5 comments | 2431 Views
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Start your new year with donations which can save a life!Donations scheduled in Pleasanton: Friday, January 6, 2023 from 10:00am to 4:00pm At The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Original post made by Ken mano on Dec. 7, 2022There are no comments yet. 361 Views
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Zone 7 to present updates on PFAS treatment, water supply, rates to Pleasanton councilZone 7 Water Agency staff are set to update the Pleasanton City Council on Tuesday about its regional groundwater modeling...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Dec 7, 2022 at 10:13 am | 1 comment | 2368 Views
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Price set to become first Black Alameda County DACivil rights attorney Pamela Price will be sworn in as the first Black district attorney in Alameda County following a close...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2022Last comment by Joe V, on Dec 6, 2022 at 3:07 pm | 5 comments | 4963 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Reflecting on 2022 football seasons for Amador and FoothillThe 2022 East Bay Athletic League football season ended with some positive achievements from both Amador Valley and Foothill....
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2022Last comment by Ornithology, on Dec 3, 2022 at 11:57 am | 1 comment | 3047 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Swalwell says parents shouldn't be the ones making educational choices for their childrenRep. Eric Swalwell, MOCKED the notion of PARENTS MAKING MAJOR DECISIONS IN THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN. "Please tell...
Original post made by Nicki on Nov. 16, 2022There are no comments yet. 483 Views
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Dublin police identify man killed in apparent self-defense shootingDublin Police Services identified Kenneth Krainski as the decedent in a domestic disturbance in Dublin last month that escalated...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 3313 Views
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Caltrans to begin overnight shutdowns for parts of I-680 in Tri-ValleyCaltrans is scheduled to close a portion of northbound Interstate 680 overnight beginning in December as part of a major...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2022Last comment by Karl A, on Dec 1, 2022 at 2:18 pm | 5 comments | 4135 Views
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