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Planning Commission to hold community workshop on Stoneridge Mall framework processThe Pleasanton Planning Commission is set to hold a Stoneridge Mall framework workshop on Monday at 6 p.m. to review and...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by Jake Waters, 13 hours ago | 3 comments | 1822 Views
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Livermore mayoral candidates talk campaign goals, development projects and wine industryAt last week's mayor candidate forum, former campaign allies turned competitors John Marchand and Mony Nop discussed main...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, 14 hours ago | 1 comment | 1750 Views
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Pleasanton council wants to move forward with Stoneridge Mall redevelopment framework planningThe Pleasanton City Council approved a request from staff to move forward with the planning process for the Stoneridge Shopping...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, 17 hours ago | 6 comments | 5287 Views
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State staffer Dean Wallace announces candidacy for Pleasanton City Council District 1The race for Pleasanton City Council District 1 is officially underway as longtime Tri-Valley resident and state political...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2022Last comment by Kyle_B, 22 hours ago | 14 comments | 4447 Views
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Bills to boost clean-energy shift signed into lawCalifornia will work to bring all greenhouse-gas emissions from state agencies down to zero by 2035 under legislation...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Sep 26, 2022 at 7:33 am | 2 comments | 694 Views
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County supervisors ban wild cow milking, maintain use of 'essential equipment' for rodeosAlameda County supervisors voted to ban the rodeo practice of wild cow milking in unincorporated parts of the county, while...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2022Last comment by Karen Rubio, on Sep 25, 2022 at 6:03 pm | 4 comments | 4243 Views
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Livermore teen arrested after crash injures pregnant driver, kills unborn child outside SacramentoA teenager from Livermore faces a potential murder charge after allegedly crashing into another car while trying to flee...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2022Last comment by CWM, on Sep 23, 2022 at 3:16 pm | 5 comments | 7749 Views
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Master gardeners set to break ground on early stages of community farm in PleasantonOne project slated to break ground in fall is aiming to help Pleasanton residents grow their own food in a sustainable, water-conserving...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by balletdancer, on Sep 23, 2022 at 2:10 pm | 1 comment | 3051 Views
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Livermore City Council candidates debate key issues in public forumCandidates for Livermore City Council appeared last week at a public forum to debate pressing issues relevant to the community,...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Sep 23, 2022 at 11:12 am | 1 comment | 1214 Views
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Residents express concerns over nonprofit mergerThe recent merger between two Pleasanton nonprofits has led some citizens to question how the move will impact their community,...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Sep 21, 2022 at 3:05 pm | 3 comments | 3094 Views
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Remembering Bob Philcox, former Pleasanton mayorRobert 'Bob' Philcox, a former mayor of Pleasanton who served on the City Council during a key period in Pleasanton's evolution...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2022Last comment by ddclausen, on Sep 20, 2022 at 8:27 pm | 2 comments | 2025 Views
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Pleasanton City Council candidates debateNew housing developments, the drinking water supply and public safety were just some of the topics that five Pleasanton City...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2022Last comment by Karl A, on Sep 19, 2022 at 4:53 pm | 23 comments | 3930 Views
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Guest Opinion: Costco is coming soon to Pleasanton ... finallyMost residents are aware of the long history leading up to this resolution to finally bring Costco to Pleasanton and meet...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2022Last comment by SHale99, on Sep 19, 2022 at 4:39 pm | 21 comments | 4606 Views
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Pleasanton presses pause on PFAS treatment and well rehabilitation projectThe Pleasanton City Council voted unanimously last week to pause the PFAS treatment and wells rehabilitation project, which...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2022Last comment by runningguy, on Sep 16, 2022 at 10:45 pm | 9 comments | 3421 Views
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Pleasanton council OKs location for new cricket field at Ken Mercer Sports ParkCricket players in Pleasanton will soon be able to compete and practice on a new field set to be constructed at Ken Mercer...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Sep 16, 2022 at 10:32 pm | 6 comments | 4307 Views
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Tri-Valley man found guilty after threatening State Senator WienerA jury this week convicted a San Ramon man on a majority of counts after making threats of gun violence against State Senator...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2022Last comment by Swagu, on Sep 15, 2022 at 5:50 pm | 1 comment | 1728 Views
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Livermore Library celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month with event seriesThe Livermore Public Library has announced a recent series of events this week through Oct. 15 in celebration of the upcoming...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2022Last comment by Swagu, on Sep 15, 2022 at 10:54 am | 5 comments | 1343 Views
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ACE trains canceled amid impasse in national rail worker labor negotiationsThe major commuter railroad line running through the Tri-Valley is scheduled to see service interruptions on Thursday --...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2022Last comment by Gaijinman, on Sep 14, 2022 at 10:22 pm | 1 comment | 1336 Views
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Never forgetI worry the significance of the 9/11 attacks will get overlooked as the years go by. LHS athletic director James Petersdorf...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2022Last comment by Jan Batcheller, on Sep 14, 2022 at 11:10 am | 1 comment | 875 Views
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Pleasanton residents set to decide $395M school bond measure on November ballotThe Pleasanton school board is placing a $395 million general obligation bond measure on the Nov. 8 general election ballot...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2022Last comment by Sean Kyle, on Sep 13, 2022 at 11:21 am | 19 comments | 5001 Views
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