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County approves 47-acre cemetery planned for north LivermoreThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted last week to approve a new 47-acre cemetery planned for unincorporated north...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Jack, on Aug 22, 2023 at 1:58 am | 1 comment | 1868 Views
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Congressmen hold joint town hall meeting in DublinU.S. Reps. Mark DeSaulnier and Eric Swalwell recently hosted a joint town hall session at Shannon Community Center in Dublin...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Aug 19, 2023 at 9:57 am | 1 comment | 1681 Views
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Pleasanton couple reflect on being in Maui during devastating wildfiresTwo Pleasanton residents were among the numerous visitors to Maui who were caught off guard by the unexpected and catastrophic...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2023Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Aug 17, 2023 at 10:25 am | 1 comment | 2532 Views
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Opponents of Alameda County DA Price serve notice of recall driveOpponents of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price have given formal notification that they intend to remove her...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2023Last comment by Willy, on Aug 16, 2023 at 9:32 am | 1 comment | 2760 Views
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A new school year in PleasantonSchool is back in session at Pleasanton Unified, and the Weekly recently sat down with Superintendent David Haglund for a...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2023Last comment by Frustrated Voter, on Aug 14, 2023 at 10:14 am | 6 comments | 5521 Views
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What a Week: Obituaries leave lasting impactThe obits on our Lasting Memories page, along with those that run in our paper, always seem so insightful and heartfelt while...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2023Last comment by Janeen , on Aug 11, 2023 at 4:47 pm | 2 comments | 3574 Views
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Alameda County DA Price facing critics seeking to recall her, declaring public safety crisisFirst-year District Attorney Pamela Price says she is reforming a biased criminal justice system, but a leader in the recall...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2023Last comment by Al Bronzini, on Aug 10, 2023 at 4:06 pm | 4 comments | 5348 Views
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Pleasanton: Roadwork delays push Costco store opening deeper into 2024With building permits under review by the city, Costco is ready to break ground on constructing its first store in Pleasanton...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2023Last comment by Mike Catrina, on Aug 9, 2023 at 2:22 pm | 7 comments | 26672 Views
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Are major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things you should knowCalifornia's three largest electric utilities, including PG&E, have proposed a plan to charge customers not just for how...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Aug 8, 2023 at 12:56 pm | 9 comments | 5999 Views
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DeSaulnier, Swalwell among lawmakers expressing 'strong' concern over proposed toll hikes on Bay Area bridgesAt least seven California representatives have expressed 'strong' concern over proposed state legislation that would raise...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Aug 6, 2023 at 10:21 pm | 1 comment | 2923 Views
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Californians are smoking less: Why that's a problem for these early childhood servicesFor 25 years, some of California's best-known early childhood services have been funded by an almost ironic source: Taxes...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Aug 2, 2023 at 12:02 pm | 1 comment | 2061 Views
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Sunol mom organizes car caravan to raise awareness about child sex traffickingA group of 18 Tri-Valley residents took to the street on Sunday with their cars covered in paint and signage to raise awareness...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2023There are no comments yet. 4186 Views
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Collection of beloved Barbie dolls on display in PleasantonAs 'Barbie' continues to dominate at the box office, Pleasanton resident Dorothy 'Dottie' Soule is displaying her collection...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2023Last comment by Deborah, on Aug 1, 2023 at 7:09 pm | 1 comment | 3457 Views
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What a Week: Covering a spate of terrible crashes in the Tri-ValleyWe never really know what the weekend is going to bring us, breaking news-wise. Unfortunately the Tri-Valley got it in spades...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2023Last comment by Deborah, on Jul 31, 2023 at 8:00 am | 1 comment | 3337 Views
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Pleasanton council advances process to increase water service ratesThe Pleasanton City Council green-lit the first step in the process to raise water service rates, starting at a proposed...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2023Last comment by BF, on Jul 28, 2023 at 1:19 pm | 7 comments | 4388 Views
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Community survey shows 91% of respondents praising quality of life in PleasantonA recent community survey showed that while Pleasanton residents continue to highly praise the quality of life and safety...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2023Last comment by Becky Dennis, on Jul 27, 2023 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 3750 Views
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Police data shows car theft uptick in PleasantonOver the last few years, there has been a significant surge in car thefts throughout the U.S., with California specifically...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 25, 2023 at 12:11 pm | 3 comments | 5421 Views
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Pleasanton considering three years of water rate increases, starting at 30% hike in NovemberThe Pleasanton City Council is set for an initial discussion on proposed increases to the city's water rates, starting at...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 21, 2023 at 11:33 am | 29 comments | 6830 Views
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RV hits car after car while barreling down shoulder of I-580 over Altamont PassCHP officers arrested the driver of a recreational vehicle to end a brief standoff about a half-hour after the motorhome...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Jul 19, 2023 at 12:31 pm | 1 comment | 6385 Views
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Recall effort aims to remove Alameda County District Attorney PriceAn effort underway to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price maintains she has been too lenient on criminals....
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by S.R., on Jul 18, 2023 at 4:16 pm | 4 comments | 8231 Views
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