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RESTAURANTS
Taste Tri-ValleyAfter months of closures and reduced business due to the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of local Tri-Valley restaurants have...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2021Last comment by VAB , on Feb 25, 2021 at 9:39 am | 1 comment | 4582 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Citizen group appeals judge's rejection of lawsuit over proposed Costco storePleasanton Citizens for Responsible Growth are appealing an Alameda County Superior Court judge's rejection of their lawsuit...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Feb 25, 2021 at 9:37 am | 30 comments | 10599 Views
AROUND TOWN
PUSD Lunch Employees are fantastic!Culinary Staff provides daily hot meals for students Last week I had the opportunity to volunteer to hand out lunches...
Original post made by Ken mano on Feb. 25, 2021There are no comments yet. 900 Views
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East Bay Community Energy aims for 100% clean energy by 2030East Bay Community Energy recently committed to providing nearly 1.7 million local customers with 100% renewable energy in...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2021Last comment by Haggy, on Feb 24, 2021 at 12:53 pm | 11 comments | 5541 Views
AROUND TOWN
“RootsTech Connect” – for those interested in Family History – your own and your ancestors“RootsTech Connect” – for those interested in Family History – your own and your ancestors For the first time...
Original post made by Ken mano on Feb. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 589 Views
SPORTS
State allows outdoor youth sports to resume amid declining COVID-19 casesOutdoor youth sports will soon be allowed to resume in California counties that meet a threshold for coronavirus cases, Gov....
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2021Last comment by Ornithology, on Feb 22, 2021 at 2:47 pm | 1 comment | 2753 Views
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Pleasanton: Pedestrian killed in collision on Johnson DriveA pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while walking on Johnson Drive on Friday evening, according to Pleasanton...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2021Last comment by CWM, on Feb 21, 2021 at 11:10 am | 4 comments | 5904 Views
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Pleasanton school board votes to reopen for in-person learning on March 4One year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced its closure, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to have students return...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2021Last comment by Naveed Khan, on Feb 19, 2021 at 1:02 pm | 2 comments | 11293 Views
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Oakland-based KaiserAir presents plan to relocate to Livermore Municipal AirportThe Livermore Airport Commission has given its stamp of approval to a plan that would relocate the corporate offices of Oakland-based...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Feb 19, 2021 at 8:16 am | 1 comment | 4613 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Black History Month in 2021Even with pandemic restrictions, Black History Month celebrations carry on here, taking shape virtually through webinars...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2021Last comment by Margaret , on Feb 19, 2021 at 6:23 am | 1 comment | 3766 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton council to debate face mask enforcementAfter several prior attempts to agendize the matter earlier in the pandemic, the Pleasanton City Council is set Tuesday to...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2021Last comment by Jake Waters, on Feb 17, 2021 at 9:31 am | 17 comments | 5642 Views
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Pressure grows for Pleasanton Unified to reopen schoolsA group of health workers with children enrolled in Pleasanton Unified School District urged the Board of Trustees on Monday...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2021Last comment by John, on Feb 17, 2021 at 9:24 am | 17 comments | 7026 Views
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Pleasanton: COVID-19 vaccination center opens at Alameda County FairgroundsThe Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton has been designated a COVID-19 vaccination site by ACPHD, and eligible residents...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2021Last comment by James Michael, on Feb 16, 2021 at 4:40 pm | 1 comment | 34824 Views
AROUND TOWN
Letters<B>Outrageous decision on second-story ADUs Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2021/02/12/letters...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2021Last comment by Becky, on Feb 16, 2021 at 2:57 pm | 4 comments | 1981 Views
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With stalemate, PUSD board returning for special meeting on school reopenings next weekAfter reaching a stalemate Thursday on reopening Pleasanton Unified School District for in-person learning, the Board of...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2021Last comment by very trying times, on Feb 16, 2021 at 10:18 am | 10 comments | 5619 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton council approves renewable energy optionsPleasanton residents will now have the option of receiving carbon-free electricity in their homes after the City Council...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2021Last comment by James Michael, on Feb 15, 2021 at 4:28 pm | 20 comments | 5384 Views
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People ages 16-64 with developmental disabilities, high-risk conditions eligible for COVID-19 vaccines next monthStarting March 15, anyone ages 16-64 with a developmental disability, cancer or other conditions that would put them at risk...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2021Last comment by James Michael, on Feb 15, 2021 at 9:31 am | 2 comments | 3847 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill DECA team earns 167 awards at regional conferenceFoothill High School students swept a total of 167 awards and took home the prestigious glass at the DECA Northern California...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2021Last comment by Jtjh, on Feb 12, 2021 at 3:47 pm | 1 comment | 1328 Views
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Bauer-Kahan introduces climate change and gender equity legislationA trio of bills from local Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) were introduced in the State Legislature last week,...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2021Last comment by Mica, on Feb 11, 2021 at 4:02 pm | 8 comments | 4492 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley student wins Congressional App Challenge for District 15While creating a smartphone app that provides real-time information on the quality of local tap water, Amador Valley High...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2021Last comment by Jill Buck, on Feb 11, 2021 at 9:31 am | 2 comments | 5733 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.
