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Pleasanton: City manager receives 12% raise, city attorney gets 8%City Manager Nelson Fialho earned a 12% salary increase and city attorney Daniel Sodergren an 8% raise on Tuesday, with the...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2019Last comment by Michael Austin, 5 hours ago | 1 comment | 421 Views
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Pleasanton council endorses Downtown Specific Plan updatesThe City Council has signed off on updates to the Downtown Specific Plan and associated policy documents with city regulations...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2019Last comment by Sell public land = Fired city manager, 6 hours ago | 12 comments | 1613 Views
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Editorial: Livermore downtown referendum raises serious questionsAggressive signature-gatherers are everywhere, and the most recent campaign is to get Livermore voters to sign a referendum...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2019Last comment by Will M, 13 hours ago | 11 comments | 2807 Views
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Ax-throwing lounge approved in PleasantonThe Tri-Valley could see its first ax-throwing lounge opening this winter after the Pleasanton Planning Commission signed...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2019Last comment by Bill, on Aug 20, 2019 at 10:39 pm | 24 comments | 8033 Views
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Firefighters save three kittens trapped in car engine compartment in LivermoreA life-threatening situation for three young kittens in Livermore resolved with a happy ending last week when an Alameda...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2019Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 7, 2019 at 5:36 pm | 1 comment | 1856 Views
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Livermore: Downtown initiative validated; council orders analysis of alternative planThe Livermore City Council certified the validity of a resident-submitted petition challenging the council's Downtown Specific...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2019Last comment by David, on Aug 6, 2019 at 6:43 pm | 7 comments | 2465 Views
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Rally backs Livermore's flavored tobacco ban as referendum petition loomsThe city of Livermore has taken aim at teen vaping -- and might well find itself squaring off against the e-cigarette industry...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Aug 6, 2019 at 1:22 pm | 11 comments | 3930 Views
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LVO: For first time, women will direct both of season's operasLivermore Valley Opera has announced its 28th season for 2019-20, two fully staged operas directed for the first time by...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2019Last comment by Bryan Higgins, on Aug 3, 2019 at 12:10 pm | 1 comment | 1009 Views
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Pleasanton turning 125Downtown is set for the party of the century (plus a quarter). Pleasanton's 125th Anniversary Celebration -- in honor of...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2019Last comment by dave howe, on Aug 2, 2019 at 10:44 am | 2 comments | 6122 Views
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Former Livermore mayoral candidate charged with threatening judgeA former Livermore mayoral candidate has been jailed after being charged last week with allegedly threatening to burn down...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by Frankie, on Jul 28, 2019 at 7:21 pm | 4 comments | 3213 Views
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Let the meeting begin: Livermore finally getting new council chamberHundreds turned out this month to dedicate a $6 million complex that will house a new Livermore City Council chamber, meeting...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2019Last comment by Barry, on Jul 28, 2019 at 5:41 pm | 5 comments | 1795 Views
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Tri-Valley nonprofit produces thought-provoking TV ad on organ donationDonor Network West’s new commercial, airing on television and streaming services in Northern and Central California, focuses...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2019Last comment by Dena, on Jul 22, 2019 at 3:44 pm | 2 comments | 1114 Views
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Editorial: Another successful County Fair in PleasantonWe said a fond farewell to the 2019 Alameda County Fair earlier this month, with the 107th year seeing a spike in attendance,...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by Bill, on Jul 22, 2019 at 2:30 pm | 6 comments | 2202 Views
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Pleasanton: Commission advances downtown plan, urges city to focus more on parkingThe proposed new Downtown Specific Plan is on track to head to the City Council in the coming weeks, but the public debate...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2019Last comment by LBA, on Jul 19, 2019 at 10:11 am | 10 comments | 2484 Views
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What's next for Castlewood?Castlewood Country Club members established they wanted the iconic club to remain independent into the future. Now selected...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by Life member, on Jul 19, 2019 at 6:44 am | 1 comment | 3586 Views
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LettersSchools look horrendous Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2019/07/12/letters?fbclid=IwAR2lZvI13gAFYRUuOejuF1X-zKiKAzPOWi_ppJHPaVupCPwZuxLcYvZDJP...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Resident, on Jul 17, 2019 at 4:01 pm | 7 comments | 1529 Views
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Livermore: Teen killed in shooting overnight, suspect on the looseThe Livermore Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a teenage boy Monday night near a fast-food restaurant...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2019Last comment by LoveMyBoys, on Jul 15, 2019 at 7:55 am | 18 comments | 5369 Views
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Suspects identified in recent vandalism strikes on Pleasanton Middle SchoolPleasanton Middle School officials have found the parties responsible for vandalizing the campus twice last week, following...
Original post made on May. 21, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 9, 2019 at 8:23 pm | 47 comments | 7057 Views
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Shakespeare cometh to the Tri-ValleyFans of William Shakespeare may rejoiceth as warm weather brings the Bard to two outdoor venues this summer. Read the full...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2019Last comment by teen with family, on Jul 8, 2019 at 9:31 am | 5 comments | 1605 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Why I'm leaving Pleasanton horse racingLife is about making difficult choices and back in December I made a gut-wrenching one when I decided to step away from my...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2019Last comment by Agree with Horsepucky, on Jul 7, 2019 at 1:42 pm | 11 comments | 4979 Views
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Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com are once again putting out a call for nominations and sponsorships for the annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards - our salute to the community members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its residents.
