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Contra Costa among 3 Bay Area counties urging employers to implement vaccination policyAs the Bay Area experiences an increased rate of COVID-19 cases, particularly among the unvaccinated population, three county...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2021Last comment by Mike Davis, on Jul 24, 2021 at 10:27 am | 5 comments | 5095 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Judge orders Danville police officer to stand trial for manslaughter in on-duty shootingDanville Police Officer Andrew Hall will stand trial on a voluntary manslaughter charge in the 2018 shooting death of Laudemer...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2021Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jul 22, 2021 at 2:11 pm | 13 comments | 6290 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton council allows pop-up parklets to remain downtown through DecemberPleasanton City Council members voted to extend downtown's outdoor parklet program through the end of the year during its...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2021Last comment by sunolpartners, on Jul 22, 2021 at 11:04 am | 1 comment | 10677 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: StopWaste executive Sommer retires after 30 years with agencyAfter three decades of public service, Pleasanton resident and StopWaste Executive Director Wendy Sommer stepped down from...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2021Last comment by Ann Brown, on Jul 22, 2021 at 8:48 am | 1 comment | 4686 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill alum Friedl starring for Cincinnati Reds' Triple-A affiliateFor 2013 Foothill High graduate T.J. Friedl, he has faced his fair share of adversity and has persevered -- now holding a...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2021Last comment by Ptown Baseball Dad , on Jul 21, 2021 at 5:39 pm | 1 comment | 6000 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley High breaks ground on new shade structureAmador Valley High School broke ground Wednesday on construction for a new shade structure that will provide students some...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2021Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jul 20, 2021 at 2:46 pm | 3 comments | 7157 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton council to debate fate of downtown parklet programAfter outdoor dining exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pleasanton City Council is set to consider creating a longer-term...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2021Last comment by JP, on Jul 20, 2021 at 1:52 pm | 4 comments | 7707 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bay Area health officers urge masking indoors regardless of vaccination, but stop short of new mandateA coalition of Bay Area health officials urged residents across the region Friday to resume wearing a mask indoors regardless...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by John, on Jul 19, 2021 at 7:25 pm | 9 comments | 5568 Views
AROUND TOWN
Continue masking for those that chose to Not get Vaccinated..What?!What?! After all the fuss about "I have a right not to wear a mask or choice of not to get a vaccine," we are now being...
Original post made by Claudette McDermott on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Jul 19, 2021 at 10:57 am | 25 comments | 1983 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
More than $7B in rent, utility relief now available for CaliforniansMore than $7 billion is now available for California residents behind on their rent and utility payments after state officials...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2021Last comment by Ernest, on Jul 18, 2021 at 1:59 pm | 1 comment | 16995 Views
AROUND TOWN
News Digest: Swalwell staffing changes | Musical cabaret coming to LPC | Glazer's Nonprofit of the YearSeveral staffing changes are in process this month for Rep. Eric Swalwell's office. Also, Las Positas College theater students...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 16, 2021 at 3:47 pm | 2 comments | 5044 Views
AROUND TOWN
New Chick-fil-A moves forward in LivermoreCity Council gave Chick-Fil-A its final approval Monday to develop a new location on North Livermore Avenue near Interstate...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 16, 2021 at 8:14 am | 4 comments | 13938 Views
AROUND TOWN
Special Olympics Athletes will miss Greg Clark of the 49ersGreg Clark, tight end for the SF 49er’s from 1997 to 2002, passed away at age 49, apparently due to CTE symptoms. Greg...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 15, 2021There are no comments yet. 648 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion: If we want to maintain local control, then do something about housingBlaming the state is a deflection for not coming up with any locally controlled solutions. If Pleasanton got a blank check...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 14, 2021 at 11:10 pm | 21 comments | 8884 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bathroom byproduct will supplement DSRSD irrigation water supplyDublin San Ramon Services District's new temporary supplemental recycled water supply project not only aims to boost their...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2021Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jul 14, 2021 at 2:27 pm | 2 comments | 5700 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Livermore high schools to offer three new 'equity-focused' coursesHigh school students attending Livermore public schools will have three new equity-focused elective options this fall following...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 5785 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton: Online fair competitions prove popularThe 2021 Alameda County Fair is being held Oct. 22-31, but its fine arts, gardening and hobby competitions took place online...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2021Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Jul 13, 2021 at 10:47 am | 1 comment | 5672 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Search ongoing for missing runner on Pleasanton RidgeA search is underway on the Pleasanton Ridge for 37-year-old Philip Kreycik, who was reported missing by his wife Saturday...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2021Last comment by Robertbush81, on Jul 12, 2021 at 11:54 am | 1 comment | 25293 Views
RESTAURANTS
Livermore City Council set for final approval of Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A will likely get approval Monday to spread its wings into North Livermore. The City Council is set to give final...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 12, 2021 at 11:25 am | 2 comments | 4665 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Valley Views: Musical interludeAmong the many things I miss about my husband Jim, who died in 2014, is his piano playing. It was a constant in our lives,...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2021Last comment by Dave Wilson, on Jul 11, 2021 at 8:22 am | 1 comment | 4421 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
