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10x Genomics unveils plans for corporate expansion in PleasantonLocal biotech company 10x Genomics is expanding its footprint in Pleasanton by leasing a second building in the same complex...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2021Last comment by Flightops, on Mar 13, 2021 at 5:38 pm | 4 comments | 10142 Views
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Valley Views: Cookies for a causeSara and Mateo Molina spend each weekend in their kitchen baking their mother's famous cookie recipe, which they deliver...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2021Last comment by Diane, on Mar 12, 2021 at 11:53 am | 1 comment | 4315 Views
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Swalwell sues Trump, allies over Jan. 6 Capitol riotLocal U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell has sued former President Donald Trump, his son and two allies in federal court, alleging their...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2021Last comment by DKHSK, on Mar 10, 2021 at 8:54 pm | 26 comments | 6600 Views
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Livermore: County supervisors approve Aramis solar project after marathon appeal hearingThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the contentious Aramis solar energy project planned for north...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2021Last comment by Vicki Cunniffe, on Mar 8, 2021 at 1:06 pm | 2 comments | 6199 Views
AROUND TOWN
Dublin, Livermore among 8 Goodwill stores closing due to pandemicGoodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay on Friday announced the closure of eight retail stores in Alameda, Contra Costa...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2021Last comment by Becky, on Mar 8, 2021 at 10:01 am | 1 comment | 4898 Views
AROUND TOWN
What a Week: New voice to lead East Bay ParksNew leadership is coming to the East Bay Regional Park District, and she's a heavy hitter from Bay Area city government administration:...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Mar 5, 2021 at 12:49 pm | 2 comments | 3850 Views
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County honors Livermore veteran, founder of food aid nonprofitRonald Forbes, a Livermore resident and U.S. Army veteran, is working to give back to his community in a new way -- by coordinating...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2021Last comment by Erika, on Mar 5, 2021 at 11:27 am | 3 comments | 4781 Views
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Pleasanton council OKs funding to join mental health pilot projectTo expand access and services for mental health care in the Tri-Valley, the Pleasanton City Council unanimously approved...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2021Last comment by Becky Dennis, on Mar 5, 2021 at 10:03 am | 3 comments | 4313 Views
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Pleasanton teacher's statements on in-person learning upset parentsA group of Pleasanton parents are upset after an unidentified teacher was heard in a recorded Zoom class session last week...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Mar 4, 2021 at 12:08 am | 4 comments | 5006 Views
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Newsom, lawmakers agree to $600 stimulus checks plus boost for undocumented workersCalifornia has worked out a plan to provide more cash for struggling residents, particularly undocumented families left out...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Mar 3, 2021 at 11:57 pm | 10 comments | 3123 Views
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California's new COVID-19 vaccine system underwayAll California counties started playing by the same rulebook on Monday, when Blue Shield takes over the distribution of vaccines...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2021Last comment by José Jiménez, on Mar 3, 2021 at 9:51 am | 1 comment | 3739 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Pleasanton Preps: Remembering my friend, Scott KinneyThis is one of those things that sets the Kinney family apart. They decided not to hide from the moment. They wanted the...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2021Last comment by Robert, on Mar 2, 2021 at 7:59 pm | 5 comments | 20414 Views
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Pleasanton school board approves temporary grading policyRecognizing the impact of isolation on students during the pandemic, Pleasanton Unified School District is temporarily expanding...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Mar 2, 2021 at 7:58 am | 3 comments | 3740 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Funding for Alzheimer'sThe COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the miraculous power of prioritizing the funding of medical research. Without such...
Original post made by Nick W on Mar. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 847 Views
AROUND TOWN
Boarded-up building heavily damaged in Livermore fireA vacant commercial building on the edge of downtown Livermore is likely a total loss after being severely damaged in a fire...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2021Last comment by Becky, on Mar 1, 2021 at 11:37 am | 2 comments | 4653 Views
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Pleasanton face mask mandate failsTo increase community awareness and encourage more people to wear face masks in public, the Pleasanton City Council voted...
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2021Last comment by been there, on Mar 1, 2021 at 10:00 am | 44 comments | 8221 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Unified proposes new temporary grading policyThe Pleasanton school board is set to consider another proposed temporary grading policy for middle and high school students...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Feb 28, 2021 at 7:10 pm | 2 comments | 3858 Views
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Livermore: Plane lands on Isabel Avenue, strikes vehicle; no injuriesAn airplane with engine trouble landed on Isabel Avenue and collided with a vehicle, resulting in no injuries but causing...
Original post made on Feb. 23, 2021Last comment by Flightops, on Feb 28, 2021 at 1:32 pm | 3 comments | 4648 Views
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'But the poets still write...'Much has been lost this last year, although some things have continued. As nationally renowned Tri-Valley poet Connie Post...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2021Last comment by Aileen Alfandary, on Feb 27, 2021 at 7:59 am | 1 comment | 1618 Views
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Blood Donations help others during the pandemicRed Cross Blood Drive in Pleasanton Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, March 12, 2021 from 10am to 4pm at The Church of...
Original post made by Ken mano on Feb. 26, 2021There are no comments yet. 917 Views
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