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Letters<B>'Policing in Pleasanton' article Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2020/07/31/letters...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Aug 2, 2020 at 4:07 pm | 3 comments | 257 Views
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Pleasanton hair salon protests to reopenWorkers from a Pleasanton hair salon were among a small group of hair stylists and salon owners who protested to reopen their...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2020Last comment by Ron R., on Jul 31, 2020 at 5:41 pm | 8 comments | 3797 Views
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Editorial: Experiment aimed at improving tone and dialogue on our Town Square forumBeginning Saturday, Aug. 1, participation in PleasantonWeekly.com's popular Town Square reader forum will be limited to those...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2020Last comment by Barbara Costello, on Jul 31, 2020 at 2:42 pm | 17 comments | 2815 Views
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Editorial: Consider running for local elected officeAs we've said before this time of year, contested elections are invaluable. They enhance the public discourse around vital...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 26, 2020 at 6:28 pm | 4 comments | 2234 Views
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Livermore Farmers' Market selects new manager, slated to reopen July 9Livermore Downtown Inc. has officially reached agreement with a new manager for its farmers' market, selecting Foragers Market...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by Margi Kubiak, on Jul 25, 2020 at 3:54 pm | 2 comments | 4522 Views
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Pleasanton: Mental health matters take center stage in city's policing discussionNearly 100 residents weighed in about the overall performance and service of the Pleasanton Police Department at a virtual...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2020Last comment by urmomz, on Jul 24, 2020 at 4:04 pm | 39 comments | 4518 Views
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Pleasanton council hosting community listening session on policing Tuesday nightPleasanton residents will have the chance to share their opinions with the City Council on any and all police-related issues...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2020Last comment by Martin, on Jul 23, 2020 at 8:52 am | 12 comments | 2365 Views
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Pleasanton council approves action plan for policing policy reviewThe stage is set for a community listening session on policing in Pleasanton next week after the City Council unanimously...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2020Last comment by Bryant Annenberg , on Jul 18, 2020 at 9:09 am | 5 comments | 2798 Views
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De Lashmutt earns Valley Veterans scholarshipPleasanton veteran Kristi De Lashmutt recently received the $5,000 Carl's Jr. Stars for Heroes Scholarship at Las Positas...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2020Last comment by Lydia Renee McFarland, on Jul 17, 2020 at 6:16 pm | 1 comment | 391 Views
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Pleasanton council to discuss community policing action planThe City Council is scheduled to begin the conversation on police reform in Pleasanton on Tuesday evening by reviewing the...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2020Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Jul 16, 2020 at 7:36 pm | 85 comments | 3632 Views
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Remembering Barry Schrader, Livermore community leader and former college board memberBarry L. Schrader, a longtime community leader, former elected representative and retired national laboratory manager in...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2020Last comment by Guy Houston, on Jul 16, 2020 at 9:29 am | 1 comment | 2059 Views
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Livermore council subcommittee to address police reform, equity and inclusionThe Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee will address police policy reform and engage community members to improve "equity of...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2020Last comment by Jocelyn Combs, on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:36 am | 1 comment | 1959 Views
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Pleasanton plans explosive celebration for Class of 2020Pleasanton Unified School District will honor the senior Class of 2020 this week, starting with virtual graduation ceremonies...
Original post made on May. 27, 2020Last comment by Bashir Adamu, on Jul 14, 2020 at 10:50 am | 11 comments | 5907 Views
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State guidance bans outdoor dining in Alameda County, but Tri-Valley cities proceeding as is absent new health orderThe state of California's latest COVID-19 guidance effectively prohibits outdoor dining in Alameda County, but the three...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Jul 13, 2020 at 10:34 pm | 34 comments | 8535 Views
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Candidacy period for local elections opens MondayTri-Valley public agencies are getting ready for the local election cycle, with the candidacy nomination period opening on...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2020Last comment by fackchecker, on Jul 13, 2020 at 6:31 pm | 1 comment | 1891 Views
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DSRSD recognizes Dublin High students for excellence in water researchThe Dublin San Ramon Services District recently recognized three Dublin High School students for earning first place in the...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2020Last comment by Dublin Pride, on Jul 10, 2020 at 8:23 pm | 1 comment | 388 Views
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Supply limits prompt DSRSD to revise recycled water policyWith wastewater being reused for irrigation during the hot summer months, the Dublin San Ramon Services District Board of...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2020Last comment by Robert Beebe, on Jul 10, 2020 at 6:57 pm | 1 comment | 1680 Views
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Zoomers to Boomers helps at-risk folks stay safeSome teens who want to help are grocery shopping for at-risk seniors and others who are advised to stay home to avoid the...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2020Last comment by Catura Family, on Jul 10, 2020 at 10:20 am | 1 comment | 2368 Views
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Pleasanton: Scout makes face shields for front-line workersThese days, Pleasanton's Kai Gottschalk is living up to the slogan of the Boy Scouts of America -- "Do a good turn daily"...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2020Last comment by Karl Aitken, on Jul 6, 2020 at 4:48 pm | 3 comments | 2931 Views
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Alameda County Fair holds 2020 competitions -- onlineThe Alameda County Fair was canceled this year due to the coronavirus but its beloved competitions were still held, garnering...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2020Last comment by prdgrndba, on Jul 3, 2020 at 10:30 am | 1 comment | 2200 Views
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