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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton man faces manslaughter charge for Valentine's Day crash on Hopyard RoadA Pleasanton man has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for the Valentine's Day morning crash on Hopyard...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2022Last comment by Becky, on Nov 8, 2022 at 9:11 am | 1 comment | 6568 Views
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Dublin: Attempted murder suspect dies following medical distress at Santa Rita JailA 71-year-old man died after suffering medical distress at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, Alameda County sheriff's officials...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2022Last comment by Bob Britton, on Nov 7, 2022 at 9:34 am | 1 comment | 2619 Views
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Taking the new Livermore Wine Trolley dinner tourFor years I had spied the green and red Livermore Wine Trolley at local wineries. But the new 'Taste of the Tri-Valley Food...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2022Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Nov 6, 2022 at 4:42 pm | 1 comment | 4877 Views
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Cons and pros for Measure I - how will you vote?Earlier this season I wrote about the amazing, new facilities at Livermore and Granada. The updates brought the two Livermore...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Nov 5, 2022 at 12:49 pm | 79 comments | 3434 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Heated debate ahead of split vote to increase Pleasanton City Council stipendsThe atmosphere was tense inside the Pleasanton City Council chambers Tuesday as the council members voted 3-2 to increase...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2022Last comment by PtownRes, on Nov 4, 2022 at 6:38 pm | 20 comments | 4961 Views
AROUND TOWN
Interested in Volunteering?'MAKE A DIFFERENCE FESTIVAL' in Pleasanton has it all! This is a great poster, all TRUE! To find volunteer opportunities...
Original post made by Ken mano on Nov. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 508 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. SwalwellA young man from Pennsylvania accepted a plea deal in federal court on Friday for threatening to kill Tri-Valley Congressman...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2022Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Nov 4, 2022 at 12:21 pm | 7 comments | 3089 Views
AROUND TOWN
'Tis a PuzzlementEach election cycle brings the odd candidate who proudly proclaims "I will not accept local developer money!" As we enter...
Original post made by keeknlinda on Nov. 3, 2022There are no comments yet. 304 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Measure I - There are InconsistenciesThere are many things about the Pleasanton Unified School District’s Measure I $395,000,000 bond that are bothersome. There...
Original post made by KathleenRuegsegger on Oct. 15, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Nov 3, 2022 at 1:58 pm | 38 comments | 1521 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SCS Dublin development clears hurdle at Planning CommissionThe Dublin Planning Commission last week provided its recommendations to the City Council for a proposed rezoning in East...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2022Last comment by Patriots, on Nov 3, 2022 at 9:24 am | 3 comments | 2369 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Vote Yes on Measure D, county's amendments to 'Save Agriculture and Open Space Lands' initiativeThe changes proposed in Measure D would benefit the Tri-Valley, specifically, as they are pertinent to sustaining and growing...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2022There are no comments yet. 7903 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton revels in expanded public parking downtownFinding a place to park in downtown Pleasanton just got a little easier as city officials ceremoniously cut the ribbon for...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2022Last comment by SHale99, on Nov 2, 2022 at 4:01 pm | 2 comments | 4152 Views
SPORTS
How will the upcoming North Coast Section realignment impact teams?The North Coast Section is set to host an early December meeting about realignment for its current leagues, with the East...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2022Last comment by Ornithology, on Nov 1, 2022 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 1909 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Campaign finances show thousands spent on City Council, PUSD candidatesElection Day is just around the corner and soon Pleasanton will have at least one new council member on the City Council,...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Oct 31, 2022 at 5:59 pm | 3 comments | 439 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial: Vote Bauer-Kahan and Kumagai for State Assembly, Swalwell and DeSaulnier for Congress representing Tri-ValleyHere are the Weekly editorial board's endorsements of candidates for State Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives positions...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2022Last comment by Willy, on Oct 31, 2022 at 9:37 am | 2 comments | 3388 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Vote for Terry Wiley, best choice for new Alameda County DAThere is no doubt that change will be a welcome sight, but it will be more effective and timely when implemented by someone...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2022Last comment by Bay Area Native, on Oct 28, 2022 at 8:55 am | 1 comment | 4753 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton teachers want to discuss class sizes, salaries, benefits in contract negotiationsThe Pleasanton school board is set to receive the list of topics that the Association of Pleasanton Teachers want to negotiate...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2022Last comment by Jake Waters, on Oct 27, 2022 at 1:42 pm | 2 comments | 2060 Views
AROUND TOWN
Volunteers Needed for Wreaths Over PleasantonLocal Effort Underway to Support Wreaths Across America Local volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans...
Original post made by Ken mano on Oct. 27, 2022There are no comments yet. 636 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
District attorney candidates debate: Price, Wiley discuss dealing with crime, police misconduct and moreAfter months of community forums and intense campaigning, Alameda County voters will soon be deciding who wins one of their...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2022Last comment by Jack, on Oct 26, 2022 at 10:29 am | 5 comments | 9049 Views
AROUND TOWN
Dan Cherrier is the Right Choice for Area 5Board President Dan Cherrier continues to be endorsed by the Dublin community Dublin School Board President Dan Cherrier...
Original post made by Ramya Ramakrishnan on Oct. 25, 2022There are no comments yet. 973 Views
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