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Police: Cellphone (hands-free) at play for driver in San Ramon crash that killed NFL's KnappThe driver who caused the summertime crash that killed NFL assistant coach Greg Knapp was glancing at his hands-free cellphone...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2021Last comment by Gene, on Oct 11, 2021 at 10:07 am | 5 comments | 7128 Views
AROUND TOWN
Valley Views: Come back, customer serviceIt all started with the gas pumps ... OK, I adjusted to pumping my own gas. Now my challenge is self-checkouts in the grocery...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Oct 8, 2021 at 5:15 pm | 3 comments | 3169 Views
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Drought: Water rates for DSRSD customers to increase next monthWith reservoir levels shrinking during another 'critically dry year, Stage 2 water shortage rates will go into effect next...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2021Last comment by Joe V, on Oct 8, 2021 at 12:07 pm | 1 comment | 3390 Views
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Amazon buys large property for planned warehouse in East PleasantonAmazon recently acquired a large swath of undeveloped land in East Pleasanton for about $75 million and plans to open a distribution...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2021Last comment by Tim, on Oct 7, 2021 at 8:15 am | 32 comments | 24786 Views
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Pleasanton council expected to declare water shortage, mandate 15% reductions in useThe Pleasanton City Council is expected to declare a local drought emergency and water shortage, along with imposing a 15%...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2021Last comment by BobB, on Oct 6, 2021 at 7:25 pm | 8 comments | 4094 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Las Positas College breaks ground on new Measure A projectsLas Positas College in Livermore will soon have an academic support and office building, public safety complex/advanced manufacturing...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 2386 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Amador, Foothill set sights on football division titles as league play beginsCan each of the Pleasanton schools win an EBAL title? Absolutely, but it will be tougher for the Dons in the incredibly tough...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2021Last comment by trios, on Oct 5, 2021 at 7:47 pm | 1 comment | 3278 Views
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Pleasanton: Castlewood in midst of serious water shortage with SFPUC well pump failuresThe Castlewood community is facing a significant water supply breakdown that could extend into at least Monday amid pump...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2021Last comment by keeknlinda, on Oct 4, 2021 at 12:43 pm | 2 comments | 4707 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
No criminal charges pursued in San Ramon crash that killed NFL coach Greg KnappContra Costa County prosecutors have declined to pursue criminal charges against the driver of the vehicle that struck cyclist...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2021Last comment by SteveO, on Oct 2, 2021 at 10:33 am | 7 comments | 15250 Views
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Pleasanton council passes active ground-floor use policyBusinesses occupying ground-floor units on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton will now be required to have fully 'active'...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2021Last comment by 50 Years Here, on Oct 2, 2021 at 9:37 am | 6 comments | 5209 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Hyundai Women in Stem Scholarship 2021: Winner from Pleasanton Esha CyrilEsha Cyril, a current senior at Quarry Lane School in Dublin and a resident of Pleasanton, is one of the five winners and...
Original post made by Member on Oct. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 499 Views
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Pleasanton: Council, school board set for virtual joint meetingThe annual joint meeting of the Pleasanton City Council and Pleasanton Unified School District trustees will be held virtually...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Oct 1, 2021 at 9:24 pm | 5 comments | 2255 Views
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Student COVID vaccinations: California becomes first state to require them for kids 12 and upGov. Gavin Newsom added COVID-19 to the list of diseases students must get a vaccination for to attend school. Read the...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2021Last comment by BobB, on Oct 1, 2021 at 7:49 pm | 10 comments | 4137 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Mail thieves strike post office in PleasantonUnited States Postal Service inspectors confirmed they are investigating a break-in that took place on Sunday at the USPS...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2021Last comment by Willy, on Oct 1, 2021 at 10:51 am | 3 comments | 8374 Views
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Eugene O'Neill Festival returns to Danville this monthThe Eugene O'Neill Festival makes its return, with virtual presentations as well as live events, to celebrate the renowned...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2021Last comment by Dolores Fox Ciardelli, on Oct 1, 2021 at 10:43 am | 1 comment | 2322 Views
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California vaccine mandate: Most health care workers are complying, hospitals sayAs the state's COVID-19 vaccination mandate kicks in Thursday, several large hospital systems say 90% or more of their employees...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2021Last comment by Jake Waters, on Oct 1, 2021 at 10:15 am | 2 comments | 2088 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill football storms back for 21-17 win at AmadorIt sounds like an over-used sports cliche, but learning from a loss can be important for team maturity. For Amador Valley,...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2021Last comment by Foothill Visting Stands Attendee , on Sep 29, 2021 at 8:37 pm | 1 comment | 10696 Views
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Who's dying in California from COVID-19?California's COVID-19 deaths are skewing younger, with the average age dropping seven years in September. Death rates are...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Sep 29, 2021 at 7:11 pm | 1 comment | 2618 Views
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New Altamont Pass wind farm aims to bring clean energy to residents, businessesThe Altamont Pass in Livermore is officially home to the new Scott Haggerty Wind Energy Center, a re-powered source of clean...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Sep 29, 2021 at 7:00 am | 2 comments | 3317 Views
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Livermore news site to launch next monthEmbarcadero Media Group, parent company of the Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com, is launching a community news...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2021Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Sep 28, 2021 at 2:18 pm | 3 comments | 2647 Views
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