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Livermore Police Chief Harris is retiring next monthAfter a career spanning 30 years in law enforcement, Livermore Police Chief Michael Harris announced on Wednesday that he...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2020Last comment by Olorin, on Jul 8, 2020 at 9:54 pm | 1 comment | 3627 Views
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Police arrest ex-president of Livermore Little League for embezzlementA former president of Livermore Little League has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling more than $22,000 from the youth...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2020Last comment by Jose Jimenez, on Jul 8, 2020 at 10:07 am | 1 comment | 6901 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Tri-Valley doctor shot, killed while off-roading in Sierra CountyA Tri-Valley doctor died after being shot while off-roading with his teenage son in a rural area in Sierra County during...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2020Last comment by Greg, on Jul 7, 2020 at 10:05 pm | 2 comments | 11361 Views
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Driver dies after crashing off Mount Diablo roadwayA Danville woman died on Independence Day after her SUV went off Summit Road while coming down Mount Diablo and fell hundreds...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2020Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Jul 7, 2020 at 12:32 pm | 1 comment | 4212 Views
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Pleasanton: Scout makes face shields for front-line workersThese days, Pleasanton's Kai Gottschalk is living up to the slogan of the Boy Scouts of America -- "Do a good turn daily"...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2020Last comment by Karl Aitken, on Jul 6, 2020 at 4:48 pm | 3 comments | 3683 Views
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Editorial: No trust in trustees, no unity in Dublin UnifiedUnfortunately, with the current board -- which can graciously be described as a dysfunctional train wreck -- it will be extraordinarily...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2020Last comment by Frustrated Dubliner, on Jul 6, 2020 at 11:15 am | 23 comments | 6406 Views
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DMV office in Pleasanton closed for repairs; temporary location opening at mallThe California DMV field office at 6300 W. Las Positas Blvd. closed last week for renovations, an estimated two-month-long...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2020Last comment by Grumpy, on Jul 5, 2020 at 7:40 pm | 2 comments | 4294 Views
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Bay Area officials urge residents to stay safe, stay home on Fourth of JulyWith Fourth of July fireworks shows and parades being canceled to stop the spread of COVID-19, Bay Area officials are asking...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2020Last comment by tim, on Jul 4, 2020 at 9:02 am | 1 comment | 2650 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: The time for the first community debate on policing in Pleasanton is nowThis precursor meeting some time in July, where the council will apparently try to limit public comment to only the draft...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 3, 2020 at 5:06 pm | 30 comments | 6304 Views
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Alameda County Fair holds 2020 competitions -- onlineThe Alameda County Fair was canceled this year due to the coronavirus but its beloved competitions were still held, garnering...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2020Last comment by prdgrndba, on Jul 3, 2020 at 10:30 am | 1 comment | 2834 Views
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Jerry Pentin for MayorI am a long time member of Bike East Bay and I have known Jerry for years. I read a recent article in the Weekly that said...
Original post made by For Jerry P on Apr. 4, 2020Last comment by Wow, on Jul 3, 2020 at 8:55 am | 12 comments | 1319 Views
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Report finds Zone 7 drinking water exceeded standards in 2019Tri-Valley residents might be happy to know the quality of their drinking water met, and often exceeded, all state and federal...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2020Last comment by resident, on Jul 2, 2020 at 5:39 am | 5 comments | 3071 Views
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Pleasanton residents turn out en masse for downtown reopeningThousands turned out for downtown Pleasanton's grand reopening event on Friday, which saw downtown restaurants and businesses...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 1, 2020 at 7:53 pm | 56 comments | 33244 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton: Eagle Scout Blake KenneyBlake Kenney has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout although his Eagle Court of Honor was postponed due to the coronavirus...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2020Last comment by Karl Aitken, on Jul 1, 2020 at 3:02 pm | 2 comments | 1919 Views
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Museum on Main cancels remaining talks for 2020The Museum on Main announced last week that it is postponing the remaining 2020 Ed Kinney Speaker Series, after each of the...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2020Last comment by LongTimeP-Towner, on Jul 1, 2020 at 10:38 am | 1 comment | 1518 Views
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Alameda County Public Health delays reopening timeline indefinitelyACPHD will postpone indefinitely its reopening timeline for businesses that had been on track to return in July, citing the...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2020Last comment by Elderly Shelterer, on Jul 1, 2020 at 8:57 am | 78 comments | 27908 Views
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Big budget cuts loom for Pleasanton school districtThe Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees will take another look at suggested changes to the district budget...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2020Last comment by Jeff, on Jun 30, 2020 at 9:40 pm | 8 comments | 5705 Views
SPORTS
Tri-Valley swimmers seek to reform 'toxic' sports cultureSwimmer safety is back in the local spotlight after several former Tri-Valley swimmers recently came forward alleging years...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2020Last comment by Concerned Swim Parent, on Jun 30, 2020 at 11:25 am | 2 comments | 865 Views
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Pleasanton: Five homes chosen for 2020 Heritage Preservation AwardsThe Pleasanton Heritage Association has named five homes chosen by its membership to be honored with 2020 Heritage Preservation...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2020Last comment by Nancy Allen, on Jun 29, 2020 at 7:55 pm | 4 comments | 5564 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Suspects in San Jose carjacking arrested after crash in PleasantonThree people accused of carjacking a vehicle in San Jose led multiple law enforcement agencies on a pursuit on the freeway...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2020Last comment by Mike, on Jun 29, 2020 at 12:30 pm | 6 comments | 7025 Views
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