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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dirty City Politics - Replacing another park with parking without regard to residents’ welfareHere we go again. Pleasanton’s Park and Recreation Commission are playing to political special interest groups. The Bicentennial...
Original post made by Unbelievable on Sep. 20, 2020Last comment by Nolan, on Sep 23, 2020 at 3:48 pm | 14 comments | 1104 Views
AROUND TOWN
COVID-19: Alameda County upgraded to red tier under state blueprintAlameda County advanced out of the purple tier and into the red tier in the state's COVID-19 blueprint on Tuesday, but county...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Sep 23, 2020 at 2:16 pm | 4 comments | 5697 Views
AROUND TOWN
Livermore city candidate forum set for Tuesday eveningThe two candidates for mayor of Livermore and both candidates for Livermore City Council District 3 are scheduled to participate...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Barbara Hill, on Sep 22, 2020 at 5:32 pm | 4 comments | 2250 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD, city holding annual joint meeting on Tuesday nightFor the first time, the Pleasanton City Council and Pleasanton Unified School District trustees will hold their annual joint...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Sep 22, 2020 at 1:19 pm | 2 comments | 1711 Views
AROUND TOWN
'Paint Pleasanton 2020' to exhibit online"Paint Pleasanton," the annual art happening when the entire city becomes an art studio, will take place Sept. 21-27, but...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Margo, on Sep 22, 2020 at 12:43 pm | 1 comment | 2150 Views
AROUND TOWN
Is the Bi-Centennial Home in dangerMy friend who lives in the apartments next to the Bi-Centennial house had a notice left on his door that there is a measure...
Original post made by Vineyard Tom on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Billie, on Sep 22, 2020 at 11:05 am | 1 comment | 197 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Weekly moderating Pleasanton school board candidate forum on Sept. 21The Pleasanton Weekly is moderating a forum for the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees candidates online...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2020Last comment by Naveed Khan, on Sep 21, 2020 at 1:08 pm | 1 comment | 1706 Views
AROUND TOWN
DUSD Trustee Catherine Kuo running unopposed on Area 3 ballotFirst-year incumbent Catherine Kuo is running uncontested in the Nov. 3 general election for Dublin Unified School District...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 1935 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Planning Commission alternate Dawn Plants seeks spot on Dublin City CouncilWith roots in Dublin stretching back 40 years, longtime local Dawn Plants said she's running in the Nov. 3 Dublin City Council...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 8869 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Livermore native Pete Patterson running for City Council District 3Campaigning for Livermore City Council District 3, resident Pete Patterson was inspired to run for public office for the...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2020Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Sep 19, 2020 at 5:40 pm | 3 comments | 2797 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Waiver possible to reopen Pleasanton Schools???I read that there is a possibility of our superintendent of obtaining a waiver to re-open (partially re-open?) our schools....
Original post made by Helen on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 266 Views
SPORTS
Nine candidates strive to separate themselves in crowded Dublin City Council contestThe nine candidates for Dublin City Council sounded off during an online forum hosted by the Pleasanton Weekly last week,...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 3299 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton USD could seek waiver to reopen for elementary studentsA new "window of opportunity" recently opened that could allow Pleasanton USD to take the first step towards reopening some...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2020Last comment by SR, on Sep 18, 2020 at 3:03 pm | 6 comments | 5024 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
News Digest: Elementary waiver update, Livermore small business grants & Foothill alum advances in international video contestThe deadline for local school districts to apply for a waiver from the Alameda County Public Health Department to allow some...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Bill Brasky, on Sep 18, 2020 at 1:48 pm | 2 comments | 2309 Views
RESTAURANTS
Celebrating Dublin Pride Week (for next five weeks)Dublin Pride Week, the city's annual weeklong series of events promoting volunteerism and environmental awareness, is going...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Matt, on Sep 18, 2020 at 4:30 am | 1 comment | 2466 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Residents oppose removal of tree that city officials call a public safety hazardOne of the largest and oldest trees in Pleasanton is set to be cut down on Tuesday after contracting an incurable sulphur...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2020Last comment by Mimayo, on Sep 17, 2020 at 11:14 pm | 19 comments | 8791 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Candidates For MayorQuestions to the three candidates for mayor of Pleasanton. Monith Ilvavarasan answered my written questions first person. Karla...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Aug. 29, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Sep 17, 2020 at 9:08 am | 8 comments | 503 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Preps: Reflecting on 9/11 and that first football game back at Monte VistaLast week was the 19th anniversary of 9/11, and every year the memories of the terrorist attacks on the United States tear...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Sep 16, 2020 at 9:54 pm | 3 comments | 2181 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Staying Healthy: Smoke and ash abound in Tri-Valley skiesRecent wildfires have been a particular challenge this year, and one noticeable impact of the raging flames is the unhealthy...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2020Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Sep 15, 2020 at 6:53 pm | 5 comments | 3255 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Camper trailer crash snarls I-680 trafficA pickup truck towing a camper trailer crashed on Interstate 680 between Danville and Alamo late Monday morning, hurling...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2020Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Sep 15, 2020 at 4:59 pm | 1 comment | 2212 Views
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