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Governor comparison-a lesson in governing.Watch this link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcVp0dQunNU&ab_channel=NetOnPlay for two reason: 1)If you are undecided...
Original post made by Nicki on May. 27, 2021There are no comments yet. 763 Views
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Nine dead, including suspect, in shooting at San Jose VTA maintenance yardA Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employee shot and killed eight people at a VTA maintenance yard in San Jose...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by MichaelB, on May 27, 2021 at 4:52 am | 1 comment | 6533 Views
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Pleasanton Unified tackling implicit bias and problematic disciplinary practicesPleasanton Unified School District leadership will spend a three year period working with an outside consultant to identify...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2021Last comment by Sean, on May 25, 2021 at 10:59 am | 6 comments | 6264 Views
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San Ramon woman killed in Wednesday crash was longtime teacher and motherA longtime PE/special education teacher who lived in San Ramon died in a three-car crash at the intersection of Crow Canyon...
Original post made on May. 8, 2021Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on May 25, 2021 at 9:03 am | 2 comments | 13834 Views
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Sunwalker pulls the plug on Livermore solar projectSunwalker Energy has withdrawn its application with Alameda County for a conditional use permit to develop a solar energy...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021Last comment by Becky Dennis, on May 24, 2021 at 10:55 am | 3 comments | 8313 Views
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Letters<B>Downtown weekends Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2021/05/21/letters posted Friday,...
Original post made on May. 24, 2021Last comment by Rodger, on May 24, 2021 at 10:05 am | 1 comment | 1674 Views
AROUND TOWN
Flagship Lucky California store opens in PleasantonAfter years of development and months of construction, a new-concept Lucky California grocery store has opened its doors...
Original post made on May. 14, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on May 23, 2021 at 8:35 pm | 5 comments | 21506 Views
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Pleasanton: High school talent makes a splash 'On Broadway'It's not too late to catch this year's joint high school production, 'On Broadway.' Adapting to pandemic restrictions, Amador...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021Last comment by LilSister, on May 21, 2021 at 11:24 am | 1 comment | 10183 Views
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Livermore council to review contentious Eden Housing development planThe new affordable housing development proposed by Eden Housing has been embroiled in a community debate with supporters...
Original post made on May. 20, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on May 20, 2021 at 9:58 am | 1 comment | 9403 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton board trustees will decide the fate of a popular PUSD Early Education Center this Thursday which also would cut support for teen momsPleasanton board trustees will decide the fate of a popular PUSD Early Education Center this Thursday which also would cut...
Original post made by Dave on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Nick, on May 20, 2021 at 12:46 am | 2 comments | 1288 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Layoffs are looming for Horizons daycare programA long-time daycare program at Pleasanton Unified School District is facing staff cuts "due to lack of work and/or lack of...
Original post made on May. 20, 2021Last comment by Peggy, on May 20, 2021 at 12:10 am | 1 comment | 5656 Views
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Three things to know about Gavin Newsom's spending spreeGov. Newsom is proposing to spend California's $100 billion windfall on schools, small businesses, homelessness and more,...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021Last comment by DKHSK, on May 19, 2021 at 5:28 pm | 4 comments | 5805 Views
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State's mask mandate to continue until June 15 reopening date despite CDC guidanceCalifornia will wait until next month to implement recent masking guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by DKHSK, on May 18, 2021 at 2:55 pm | 7 comments | 6728 Views
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Bankhead Gallery: 'Composing the Future'The Bankhead Gallery is presenting "Composing the Future," a Northern California Women's Caucus for Art (NCWCA) member exhibition,...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Dave Wilson, on May 17, 2021 at 4:13 pm | 1 comment | 4924 Views
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Neurologist to speak in Livermore web seriesNeurologist Dr. Richard Reimer will discuss who is at risk for ALS, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and the development of new...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021There are no comments yet. 1303 Views
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Mask or no maskWith the newly released news about mask wearing who will be going mask less. Will you be wearing a mask when you go to the...
Original post made by Thomas on May. 13, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 15, 2021 at 10:03 am | 4 comments | 1753 Views
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Focus on the future: Pleasanton City Council finishes drafting work planAfter more than seven hours of discussion spanning two meetings, the Pleasanton City Council recently wrapped up business...
Original post made on May. 13, 2021Last comment by Cosmic-Charlie, on May 13, 2021 at 5:05 pm | 2 comments | 6263 Views
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Pleasanton council confirms new fees for Johnson Drive Economic Development ZoneThe Pleasanton City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to charge transportation fees on new development in the Johnson...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Flightops, on May 12, 2021 at 8:03 am | 19 comments | 7502 Views
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Police: Man walking dog fatally struck by vehicle crossing Stoneridge DriveA Pleasanton man was killed and his pet dog injured when they were hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Stoneridge Drive...
Original post made on May. 11, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 11, 2021 at 1:12 pm | 3 comments | 16262 Views
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Two Livermore men arrested in connection with killing at motelTwo men from Livermore were arrested on suspicion of killing another local man at the Motel 6 in town in what police said...
Original post made on May. 11, 2021Last comment by Mr. Julius, on May 11, 2021 at 12:08 pm | 1 comment | 7276 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.
