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Livermore City Council approves framework to meet housing demandThe Livermore City Council last week approved a housing framework that includes anticipated construction of seven new residential...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2019Last comment by sjd, on Apr 4, 2019 at 10:19 am | 2 comments | 5104 Views
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Pastor of Catholic Community of Pleasanton dies after cancer battleRev. Paul D. Minnihan, pastor of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton for the past six years, died on Sunday after a recent...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2019Last comment by Nathan Patrick Knight , on Apr 3, 2019 at 11:55 pm | 6 comments | 10873 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Legislative update: Bauer-Kahan chairs Women's Reproductive Health Committee; Glazer bill takes aim at flavored tobaccoThe Tri-Valley's state lawmakers have seen original bills advance through committees at the State Capitol over the past few...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2019Last comment by Michael Austin, on Apr 3, 2019 at 8:57 pm | 3 comments | 3544 Views
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Principal departures: Board approves Solorzano's resignation, Butler's retirementThe Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees has approved the requests of two principals to step down at the...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2019Last comment by Hutchings, on Apr 3, 2019 at 4:30 pm | 4 comments | 6409 Views
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Dublin teachers march to protest DUSD's latest counteroffer in contract negotiationsTensions between the Dublin Unified School District and the Dublin Teachers Association flared on Tuesday afternoon, when...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Apr 2, 2019 at 8:43 pm | 4 comments | 4198 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Longtime Valley View secretary going out on top as Classified Employee of the YearNancy Rae has been a staple fixture at Valley View Elementary School for nearly 34 years, greeting coworkers and students...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2019Last comment by Alexis G., on Apr 2, 2019 at 7:43 pm | 2 comments | 4895 Views
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Downtown Planning: Are developers now making the decisions?A Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2019/03/22/downtown-planning-are-developers-now-making-the-decisions...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2019Last comment by sjd, on Apr 2, 2019 at 6:37 pm | 32 comments | 3678 Views
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Let's go to the parkAfter one of the wettest Bay Area winters in recent memory, residents are ready to get outside and enjoy the sunnier weather...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2019Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Apr 2, 2019 at 2:19 pm | 2 comments | 1891 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Eagle Scout Award for Amador gradWarren Zhang was presented with the Eagle Scout Award, the highest in the Scouting program, at a recent Eagle Court of Honor....
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2019Last comment by Suzann, on Apr 2, 2019 at 9:53 am | 4 comments | 4021 Views
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Swalwell reintroduces Journalist Protection ActLast week U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell and two East Coast congressmen reintroduced a bill that would make certain attacks on news...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2019Last comment by Neighbor925, on Apr 2, 2019 at 1:11 am | 40 comments | 4290 Views
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Around Pleasanton: Major repairs needed at Amador TheaterThe Amador Theater, which has served as Pleasanton's principal and still largest performing arts facility for more than 80...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2019Last comment by Karl Aitken, on Apr 1, 2019 at 5:55 pm | 8 comments | 5607 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Letters<B>Injury inflicted on us all Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2019/03/22/letters posted...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2019Last comment by Doug, on Apr 1, 2019 at 12:19 pm | 19 comments | 3121 Views
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Appeals court upholds dismissal of Steinle parents’ negligence claim against city, sheriffA federal appeals court Monday upheld the dismissal of a negligence claim against the city of San Francisco and former Sheriff...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2019Last comment by BobB, on Mar 31, 2019 at 10:32 pm | 18 comments | 4105 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Hart students sweep Bay Area cyber competitionA team of cyber-sleuths from Thomas Hart Middle School took first place recently at the Bay Area Regionals Cyber Competition...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2019Last comment by Nilesh Malvankar , on Mar 28, 2019 at 12:31 pm | 1 comment | 4398 Views
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Pleasanton council ratifies new mobile home park agreementThe Pleasanton City Council has ratified a new rent stabilization agreement with the owners of Hacienda Mobile Home Park...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Mar 28, 2019 at 10:18 am | 1 comment | 5480 Views
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Stoneridge Mall owners submit plans for new cinema, retail, health club at Sears siteSimon Property Group has unveiled its plans for redesigning the eastern edge of Stoneridge Shopping Center left vacant with...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2019Last comment by George, on Mar 28, 2019 at 7:20 am | 20 comments | 25829 Views
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Vince Neil, Ashanti, Trace Adkins, Sheila E. among headliners for fair concertsThis summer's Alameda County Fair concerts will include a little country, some rock 'n' roll and powerhouse performances...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2019Last comment by Bill, on Mar 27, 2019 at 9:21 pm | 1 comment | 4533 Views
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Dublin school district abruptly parts ways with superintendentLeslie Boozer’s tenure as Dublin Unified School District superintendent ended abruptly with little explanation Tuesday,...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2019Last comment by Disk Man, on Mar 27, 2019 at 1:29 pm | 6 comments | 9410 Views
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Amazing Voyage: New Don Lewis album focuses on redemptionDon Lewis, Pleasanton's much celebrated vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and electronic engineer, is releasing a new album...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2019Last comment by Victoria Emmons, on Mar 27, 2019 at 6:58 am | 2 comments | 5114 Views
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Council halts plans for 90-home senior housing on Merritt propertyThe Pleasanton City Council in effect has rejected a developer’s bid to build a 90-home project for seniors 55 and older...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2019Last comment by Factchecker, on Mar 26, 2019 at 10:05 pm | 23 comments | 5685 Views
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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.
