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Supreme Court overturns federal abortion rightsThe Supreme Court reversed the court's Roe v. Wade decision granting women the federal right to an abortion in the U.S.,...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, 22 minutes ago | 16 comments | 3930 Views
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After Roe: What happens to abortion in California?Now that the Supreme Court has overturned the Roe decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in the...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, 3 hours ago | 9 comments | 982 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New PUSD student trustee aims to improve transparency between district, youthIncoming Foothill senior Annabelle Kim is preparing for her role as the second Pleasanton Unified student trustee, a position...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2022Last comment by Frustrated Voter, 10 hours ago | 1 comment | 900 Views
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Alameda County health officials end mask mandatePeople in Alameda County could again choose not to wear a mask in most indoor settings starting on Saturday, health officials...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2022There are no comments yet. 5355 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Unified to consider approval of Facilities Master Plan, 2022-23 budgetThe Pleasanton school board will be reviewing several key items for approval at Thursday's board meeting, including the final...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 25, 2022 at 7:11 am | 4 comments | 1275 Views
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Livermore-Pleasanton firefighters reach new labor contract agreement with departmentThe Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) and the local firefighters union have agreed on a tentative labor contract...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by Erlinda , on Jun 24, 2022 at 11:40 am | 5 comments | 2017 Views
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Bauer-Kahan bill to protect legal abortions heads to governor's deskLegislation aimed at protecting access to legal abortions in California, co-authored by Tri-Valley Assemblymember Rebecca...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 24, 2022 at 11:01 am | 2 comments | 923 Views
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Fire crews gaining control of Pleasanton Ridge fire; evacuations liftedEvacuation orders were canceled, allowing residents to return home, as firefighters began to gain control of the wildland...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by mamafish, on Jun 23, 2022 at 10:59 pm | 1 comment | 13678 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Police Force Have My appreciationPleasanton city council members Testa and Arkin again have demonstrated their dense opinion of our Pleasanton police force,...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jun 23, 2022 at 7:30 pm | 5 comments | 581 Views
AROUND TOWN
Local agencies react after state bans watering of non-residential, non-functional turfTri-Valley water agencies recommend non-residential property owners convert to smarter lawns and low-water landscaping, following...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Jun 23, 2022 at 12:05 pm | 4 comments | 2402 Views
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Livermore upholds policy on flying commemorative flags at Civic CenterThe Livermore City Council has upheld its existing policy around flying commemorative flags -- including the LGBT Pride flag...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jun 23, 2022 at 11:13 am | 1 comment | 1433 Views
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Voters elect three incumbents, one newcomer to Zone 7 Board of DirectorsCurrent directors Dennis Gambs, Sarah Palmer and Olivia Sanwong won re-election and challenger Dawn Benson took the fourth...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Jun 23, 2022 at 10:55 am | 4 comments | 2510 Views
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Zone 7's Patterson Pass plant shifts to ozonation water treatment processResidents in the Tri-Valley region will start to see and taste a difference in their tap water thanks to upgrades the Zone...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jun 22, 2022 at 2:30 pm | 2 comments | 2129 Views
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First phase of Valley Link enters federal grant programThe Regional Rail Authority announced earlier this month that the Federal Transit Administration has approved entry of the...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jun 22, 2022 at 10:53 am | 2 comments | 1370 Views
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FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccines for youngest childrenChildren under age 5 became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as this weekend, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2022Last comment by Dena, on Jun 22, 2022 at 9:49 am | 8 comments | 2361 Views
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Police: Robbery suspects, neighbor exchange gunfire in DanvilleDanville police were investigating into the night Tuesday after a robbery attempt reportedly turned into an exchange of gunfire...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jun 22, 2022 at 9:41 am | 2 comments | 1672 Views
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Pleasanton council discusses importance of police having military-like equipment in case of emergencyThe Pleasanton City Council gave initial support last week to an ordinance that would continue allowing the Pleasanton Police...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2022Last comment by Beatnik, on Jun 21, 2022 at 12:52 pm | 2 comments | 2566 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Unified moves forward with considering possible bond measure for November ballotThe Pleasanton school board has agreed to advance to the next phase of pursuing a potential bond measure this November, which...
Original post made on May. 25, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 21, 2022 at 5:52 am | 8 comments | 2816 Views
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Alameda County Fair opening week is hereThe Alameda County Fair returns for its first summer appearance in Pleasanton since 2019 beginning this Friday at the fairgrounds....
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2022Last comment by Willy, on Jun 20, 2022 at 5:23 pm | 2 comments | 6965 Views
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Around the Valley: A chance of rainUnexpected rainy days happen. We recently experienced an unexpected June rain. Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2022/06/17/around-the-valley-a...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2022Last comment by Becky Dennis, on Jun 19, 2022 at 10:23 am | 1 comment | 2655 Views
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2022 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
