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Pleasanton PD sergeant lauded for using Heimlich to save choking man at restaurantPolice Chief Dave Spiller recently took the opportunity to publicly commend one of Pleasanton's finest, lauding Sgt. Marty...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2019Last comment by Tom & Ken, on Jan 9, 2019 at 11:02 am | 1 comment | 4005 Views
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Tim Talk: New scrutiny for East Dublin residential proposalsWhen the new Dublin City Council gets down to business this month, you can expect a fresh look at all potential residential...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2019Last comment by Ellen, on Jan 9, 2019 at 6:42 am | 6 comments | 3912 Views
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Try the East Bay Trails ChallengeThe new year brings a renewal of the East Bay Regional Park District's always popular Trails Challenge program, which is...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jan 8, 2019 at 4:44 pm | 2 comments | 2303 Views
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Make a Difference for Pleasanton Festival set later this month'Tis the season for New Year's resolutions. One way to improve your life is by discovering the joy of helping others, and...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2019There are no comments yet. 3007 Views
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City updates 'Development Status' interactive mapThe city's Community Development Department recently completed the latest update of the "Development Project Status" map...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2019Last comment by Nicki, on Jan 7, 2019 at 10:17 am | 2 comments | 2557 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest Opinion: Is Donlon-lite really the solution?Here's the fundamental problem with the Dec. 18 vote to build a separate elementary school for fourth- and fifth-graders...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2018Last comment by Rich Bond Investors, on Jan 6, 2019 at 9:54 am | 32 comments | 5406 Views
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Body found at Altamont Landfill identified; circumstances still unclearAuthorities have confirmed the identity of a woman whose decomposing body was discovered New Year's Eve at a Waste Management...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2019Last comment by Brian Dunkel, on Jan 4, 2019 at 7:25 pm | 1 comment | 5142 Views
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Swalwells welcome baby daughter, KathrynPleasanton's U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) and wife Brittany celebrated the birth of their second child last month,...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2018Last comment by Linda Cappitti , on Jan 4, 2019 at 3:42 pm | 12 comments | 7468 Views
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Reunited at last: Livermore woman finds long-lost birth mom in OklahomaKelly Franco's path to find her birth mother has been a 52-year meandering and seemingly futile route. But this year, with...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2018Last comment by Steve, on Jan 4, 2019 at 12:46 am | 3 comments | 987 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Brother of accused cop killer arrested in LivermoreAuthorities arrested a handful of people last Friday in connection with the shooting death of a Central California police...
Original post made on Jan. 1, 2019Last comment by awake, on Jan 3, 2019 at 3:15 pm | 14 comments | 4955 Views
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Woman thanks Tri-Valley first responders for helping save her lifeWard's life forever changed on Aug. 6, 2016 when, while riding on the freeway with her mother and sister to the San Francisco...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2019Last comment by Old Time P-towner, on Jan 3, 2019 at 10:41 am | 2 comments | 4546 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: PJFL alum fulfilling dream of starring on Notre Dame's offensive lineEven though it was a tough end to the season for Notre Dame's football team last weekend, it was enjoyable to watch former...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2019Last comment by Silverfox, on Jan 2, 2019 at 6:47 pm | 1 comment | 3345 Views
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Plans finalized for nature pavilion at Shadow CliffsThe East Bay Regional Park District is moving forward with building a new outdoor interpretive pavilion at Shadow Cliffs...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2018Last comment by Scott, on Jan 2, 2019 at 1:11 pm | 6 comments | 6615 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Collaborative names Juanita Haugen Memorial Scholarship winnersThe Community of Character Collaborative has chosen four high school seniors as recipients of the 2018 Juanita Haugen Memorial...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2019Last comment by PleasantonTaxpayer, on Jan 2, 2019 at 10:26 am | 1 comment | 2975 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Bauer-Kahan takes oath of officeThe Tri-Valley's newest state legislator, Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, has started her first term after being sworn...
Original post made on Dec. 26, 2018Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jan 1, 2019 at 7:04 pm | 8 comments | 3519 Views
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New KFC on Santa RitaIs the remodeled Kentucky Fried Chicken now reopened on Santa Rita? Anyone tried it?...
Original post made by Joe on Dec. 21, 2018Last comment by Colonel, on Jan 1, 2019 at 2:28 pm | 1 comment | 686 Views
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Community college district's search for new chancellor stallsThe Chabot-Las Positas Community College District appears headed back to the drawing board in its search for a new permanent...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2018Last comment by Jannett Jackson, on Dec 28, 2018 at 11:45 pm | 3 comments | 3505 Views
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Reunited at last: Livermore woman finds long-lost birth mom in OklahomaKelly Franco's path to find her birth mother has been a 52-year meandering and seemingly futile route. But this year, with...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2018Last comment by Janna , on Dec 28, 2018 at 9:21 pm | 2 comments | 6255 Views
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Tri-Valley Blue Devils win Silver Stick tournamentThe Tri-Valley Blue Devils 16 & Under, 2-Team took home the championship from the Silver Stick Pacific Regional Tournament...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2018Last comment by RBHockeyMom, on Dec 28, 2018 at 11:18 am | 1 comment | 2134 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Rage girls unite club to support Paradise players post-fireThree soccer players from the Pleasanton Rage Soccer Club showed what giving is all about recently. The trio decided to support...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2018Last comment by R.G., on Dec 27, 2018 at 1:28 pm | 2 comments | 2635 Views
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