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Pleasanton council majority passes on mask enforcement discussionAnother attempt to formally agendize face mask enforcement amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a future council action item fell...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, 11 hours ago | 10 comments | 2721 Views
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Editorial: Vote Pentin for Pleasanton mayor, Allen and Balch for City CouncilIn our view, the candidates who best embody those vital characteristics and are the right community leaders for the terms...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, 17 hours ago | 11 comments | 1673 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board candidates debateThe candidates vying for PUSD Board of Trustees detailed their plans for leading local schools through the ongoing COVID-19...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, 21 hours ago | 3 comments | 1772 Views
AROUND TOWN
PUSD Candidate ForumThis is how I rated the candidates: Steve Maher +++ Mary Jo Carreon ++ Chong Wang ++ Jamie Yee + Kelly Mokashi...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Sep. 21, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Sep 24, 2020 at 2:48 pm | 9 comments | 516 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton council mulls options to treat PFAS water contaminantsThe Pleasanton City Council made headway on plans to repair a contaminated groundwater well and meet -- if not exceed --...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2020Last comment by Linda Kelly, on Sep 23, 2020 at 4:42 pm | 17 comments | 4883 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dirty City Politics - Replacing another park with parking without regard to residents’ welfareHere we go again. Pleasanton’s Park and Recreation Commission are playing to political special interest groups. The Bicentennial...
Original post made by Unbelievable on Sep. 20, 2020Last comment by Nolan, on Sep 23, 2020 at 3:48 pm | 14 comments | 911 Views
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COVID-19: Alameda County upgraded to red tier under state blueprintAlameda County advanced out of the purple tier and into the red tier in the state's COVID-19 blueprint on Tuesday, but county...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Sep 23, 2020 at 2:16 pm | 4 comments | 3924 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Meet the Pleasanton city candidatesPleasanton has one of the largest and most diverse fields of candidates in city history for a 2020 general election that...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020Last comment by Jake Waters, on Sep 23, 2020 at 1:50 pm | 2 comments | 5076 Views
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Livermore city candidate forum set for Tuesday eveningThe two candidates for mayor of Livermore and both candidates for Livermore City Council District 3 are scheduled to participate...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Barbara Hill, on Sep 22, 2020 at 5:32 pm | 4 comments | 1843 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD, city holding annual joint meeting on Tuesday nightFor the first time, the Pleasanton City Council and Pleasanton Unified School District trustees will hold their annual joint...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Sep 22, 2020 at 1:19 pm | 2 comments | 1311 Views
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'Paint Pleasanton 2020' to exhibit online"Paint Pleasanton," the annual art happening when the entire city becomes an art studio, will take place Sept. 21-27, but...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Margo, on Sep 22, 2020 at 12:43 pm | 1 comment | 1656 Views
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Is the Bi-Centennial Home in dangerMy friend who lives in the apartments next to the Bi-Centennial house had a notice left on his door that there is a measure...
Original post made by Vineyard Tom on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Billie, on Sep 22, 2020 at 11:05 am | 1 comment | 104 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Weekly moderating Pleasanton school board candidate forum on Sept. 21The Pleasanton Weekly is moderating a forum for the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees candidates online...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2020Last comment by Naveed Khan, on Sep 21, 2020 at 1:08 pm | 1 comment | 1447 Views
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DUSD Trustee Catherine Kuo running unopposed on Area 3 ballotFirst-year incumbent Catherine Kuo is running uncontested in the Nov. 3 general election for Dublin Unified School District...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 1677 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Planning Commission alternate Dawn Plants seeks spot on Dublin City CouncilWith roots in Dublin stretching back 40 years, longtime local Dawn Plants said she's running in the Nov. 3 Dublin City Council...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 6754 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Livermore native Pete Patterson running for City Council District 3Campaigning for Livermore City Council District 3, resident Pete Patterson was inspired to run for public office for the...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2020Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Sep 19, 2020 at 5:40 pm | 3 comments | 2221 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Waiver possible to reopen Pleasanton Schools???I read that there is a possibility of our superintendent of obtaining a waiver to re-open (partially re-open?) our schools....
Original post made by Helen on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 176 Views
SPORTS
Nine candidates strive to separate themselves in crowded Dublin City Council contestThe nine candidates for Dublin City Council sounded off during an online forum hosted by the Pleasanton Weekly last week,...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 2294 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton USD could seek waiver to reopen for elementary studentsA new "window of opportunity" recently opened that could allow Pleasanton USD to take the first step towards reopening some...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2020Last comment by SR, on Sep 18, 2020 at 3:03 pm | 6 comments | 4711 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
News Digest: Elementary waiver update, Livermore small business grants & Foothill alum advances in international video contestThe deadline for local school districts to apply for a waiver from the Alameda County Public Health Department to allow some...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Bill Brasky, on Sep 18, 2020 at 1:48 pm | 2 comments | 1988 Views
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