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Alameda County advances to state's orange tier after improved coronavirus infection ratesAlameda County was upgraded to the orange tier in the state's COVI9-19 blueprint on Tuesday, another improvement that sets...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Oct 19, 2020 at 10:24 pm | 10 comments | 6606 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial -- David Haubert: The best experience, knowledge, temperament for County SupervisorIn other words, voters should take care in who they elect to this position. David Haubert is the best candidate to replace...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by Dublin Resident In the Know, on Oct 19, 2020 at 7:14 pm | 12 comments | 10233 Views
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Check out 'Paint Pleasanton 2020'Pleasanton Art League's first online exhibit, "Paint Pleasanton 2020," is on its website, with 51 artworks created by 23...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2020Last comment by , on Oct 19, 2020 at 4:22 am | 1 comment | 5205 Views
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Campaign signs in front of the PW officeWe got a comment from "Bryant Annenberg" about signs in front of the Pleasanton Weekly's building. He wrote: "For years,...
Original post made by Gina Channell, Publisher on Oct. 15, 2020Last comment by Tom Richert, on Oct 17, 2020 at 11:32 am | 2 comments | 1289 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
'We Are Pleasanton'Utikal began burning up the phone lines, talking with PUSD Superintendent David Haglund, as well as parents, with the goal...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2020Last comment by Kelly French, on Oct 16, 2020 at 4:23 pm | 2 comments | 8599 Views
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Dublin council adopts Climate Action Plan 2030The Dublin City Council unanimously adopted the Climate Action Plan for 2030 and Beyond (CAP 2030) last week, putting into...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2020Last comment by MichaelB, on Oct 16, 2020 at 7:02 am | 1 comment | 3402 Views
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CostcoIn both the Chamber/Weekly forum and the tv 30 interview Karla Brown stated she remained neutral with regard to Measure MM...
Original post made by hmmm on Oct. 10, 2020Last comment by Mica, on Oct 15, 2020 at 11:59 pm | 15 comments | 1979 Views
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DSRSD candidates running uncontested this yearDSRSD switched to new by-division elections this year, but two of the three Board of Directors seats will be on the ballot...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2020Last comment by Carol, on Oct 15, 2020 at 5:58 pm | 1 comment | 3101 Views
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Danville: Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan dies at 77Bay Area native Joe Morgan, recognized as one of the best second baseman in Major League Baseball history and a centerpiece...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2020Last comment by Jennifer, on Oct 13, 2020 at 7:08 am | 1 comment | 2671 Views
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Red Cross Blood Drive - October 23, 2020The blood drive previously scheduled for Oct 30, has been changed due to staffing issues. Friday, October 23, 2020, 10:00...
Original post made by Ken mano on Oct. 12, 2020There are no comments yet. 992 Views
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Remembering Dave Mintkenbaugh, popular clerk at Pleasanton Raley'sShoppers and colleagues at Raley's in Pleasanton have been paying tribute to longtime bagger/courtesy clerk David "Dave"...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by Laureen, on Oct 11, 2020 at 4:49 pm | 8 comments | 7479 Views
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Valley Views -- Books: An essential businessTake the case of Judy Wheeler, owner of Towne Center Books near the Pleasanton Arch. When we all went into quarantine in...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2020Last comment by Mary , on Oct 11, 2020 at 12:26 pm | 1 comment | 3654 Views
RESTAURANTS
Pleasanton council approves forming police chief's advisory boardAn advisory board made up of community members will be formed to advise and give input to the chief of police, following...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by Bryant Annenberg, on Oct 11, 2020 at 7:56 am | 57 comments | 5934 Views
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Editorial: Vote Maher, Mokashi, Wang for Pleasanton school boardIt will take a well-rounded Board of Trustees with unique and fresh perspectives to guide Pleasanton Unified through the...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2020Last comment by PUSD Parent, on Oct 10, 2020 at 5:07 pm | 4 comments | 11556 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Unified School Board Meeting- opening planI'm interested to hear what people thought about hte school board meeting and the paln, or lack of, for reopening... To...
Original post made by DC on Oct. 9, 2020Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Oct 9, 2020 at 2:19 pm | 1 comment | 869 Views
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Election Digest: Pleasanton mayoral forum, TV30 releases 'Election Specials' & Climate debateWith ballots now delivered by mail to Tri-Valley voters, residents are encouraged to search our website to review the wealth...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by balletdancer, on Oct 9, 2020 at 7:55 am | 2 comments | 3221 Views
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Supervisor candidates urge a pause on Livermore solar projectsDublin Mayor David Haubert and Fremont City Councilman Vinnie Bacon, opponents on the Nov. 3 ballot, have issued a joint...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by Mike, on Oct 8, 2020 at 12:49 pm | 2 comments | 3717 Views
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PUSD trustees to consider E-10 school alternativesPleasanton Unified School District officials are set to evaluate the "benefits, drawbacks and financial implications" of...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by Flightops, on Oct 8, 2020 at 10:42 am | 2 comments | 6659 Views
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Livermore school board candidates cite safety, pandemic recovery as top prioritiesThe five candidates for Livermore school board debated key issues during an in-person forum last week -- a rare occurrence...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020There are no comments yet. 4743 Views
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County officials talk safety, security measures for voting this electionFor the first time in California history, every single registered voter in the state is set to have a ballot delivered to...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by MichaelB, on Oct 7, 2020 at 2:03 pm | 3 comments | 3169 Views
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