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Moving forward: New CEO plans for Silicon Valley Community Foundation's 2.0 versionFollowing a workplace bullying and misconduct scandal that rocked the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, its new president...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2019Last comment by pope john, on Jun 8, 2019 at 7:53 pm | 2 comments | 3732 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Softball remains most overlooked sport for athletic excellenceFor my money, the most overlooked sport for amazing performances is softball. Fortunately, every so often we get a reminder...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2019Last comment by Dennis Miller, on Jun 8, 2019 at 4:08 pm | 2 comments | 1800 Views
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Tim Talk: 'The Mirador View' offers insights into Tri-Valley economyIf you want an interesting snapshot of the Tri-Valley economy, check out "The Mirador View -- Perspectives on the Tri-Valley:...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2019Last comment by Don Garman, on Jun 7, 2019 at 8:19 am | 1 comment | 2516 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton native's college debt wiped clean by billionaireAmador alum Jonathan Epps was stunned last month when billionaire businessman Robert Smith promised to pay off all student...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2019Last comment by clytemnestra, on Jun 5, 2019 at 5:04 pm | 2 comments | 3497 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dublin voters pass Measure EDUSD voters signed off on extending the $96-per-parcel tax for another nine years by passing Measure E in the May 7 mail-only...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2019Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jun 5, 2019 at 1:33 pm | 2 comments | 2300 Views
AROUND TOWN
Alameda County Alerts.Alameda County government issued an alert May 29, 2019, stating that PG&E will shut off power in Pleasanton to all homes,...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 3, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Jun 4, 2019 at 10:48 pm | 1 comment | 314 Views
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Amador Valley staff, parents complain to board about gym's conditionA group of parents and staff members came to voice their frustration about the condition of the Amador Valley High School...
Original post made on May. 30, 2019Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jun 4, 2019 at 10:54 am | 8 comments | 3345 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Tennis courts off the table for Amador Valley High parking optionsA proposal to park hundreds of cars on the Amador Valley High tennis courts during construction of a solar panel structure...
Original post made on May. 21, 2019Last comment by Karl Aitken, on Jun 3, 2019 at 3:55 pm | 14 comments | 2886 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Around Pleasanton: Hart Middle School's popular music teacher retiring FridayDennis Aquilina, the band director at Hart Middle School, retires on Friday, ending a 24-year-long career as a music teacher...
Original post made on May. 31, 2019Last comment by K, on Jun 2, 2019 at 1:29 pm | 5 comments | 3393 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Congratulations class of 2019The crop of students graduating this year from Pleasanton Unified School District high schools will mark a major milestone...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2019Last comment by Raja A, on Jun 2, 2019 at 10:21 am | 1 comment | 6389 Views
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Fire Chief Torres leaving LPFD for top spot in Santa ClaraFire Chief Ruben Torres is resigning from the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department after agreeing to become the next leader...
Original post made on May. 25, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Jun 1, 2019 at 8:10 pm | 6 comments | 4055 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Contenders ready for Dublin school board special electionVoters may experience a case of deja vu next Tuesday when the two candidates for Dublin Unified School District Trustee Area...
Original post made on May. 30, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on May 30, 2019 at 8:58 pm | 4 comments | 3027 Views
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Editorial: District-based elections do not make sense hereMany municipalities in the Tri-Valley are being forced to adopt district-based elections or risk being sued, which could...
Original post made on May. 27, 2019Last comment by Ben J., on May 30, 2019 at 5:12 am | 8 comments | 2631 Views
AROUND TOWN
PPD: Prostitution sting nets eight arrestsSeven prospective johns and one purported pimp were arrested at a local hotel this week in a multi-agency undercover operation...
Original post made on May. 23, 2019Last comment by Map, on May 29, 2019 at 2:05 pm | 8 comments | 4188 Views
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Castlewood moving forward with 'ADA+Remodel' upgrade plansThe Castlewood Country Club, after members voted to reject a takeover by the Bay Club, is moving ahead with plans to remodel...
Original post made on May. 29, 2019Last comment by Resident, on May 29, 2019 at 9:30 am | 1 comment | 2171 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Principal resigning from Vintage Hills following leave of absenceFollowing a recent leave of absence, Vintage Hills Elementary School principal Ann Jayne informed district officials this...
Original post made on May. 5, 2019Last comment by Sanjay, on May 29, 2019 at 3:46 am | 36 comments | 5263 Views
AROUND TOWN
Workday opens its new office center in PleasantonWorkday opened its new six-story, architecturally striking corporate headquarters building on Stoneridge Mall Road last week...
Original post made on May. 25, 2019Last comment by Rob R, on May 28, 2019 at 11:50 am | 2 comments | 8599 Views
AROUND TOWN
Memorial Day - I am honoring, Remembering Americans Killed on Foreign SoilEight members of my family were killed in action on foreign soils alongside many other men that had wife's, son's, daughters,...
Original post made by Michael Austin on May. 26, 2019There are no comments yet. 189 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
2019 Excellence in Education Award WinnersCongratulations to all of you! WELL DESERVED....and Thank You! The Pleasanton PTA Council, in partnership with the...
Original post made by Ornithology on May. 21, 2019Last comment by Rick, on May 24, 2019 at 2:34 pm | 1 comment | 789 Views
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School board appoints Mike O'Brien as new Vintage Hills principalThe Pleasanton school board appointed Pleasanton Middle School Vice Principal Mike O’Brien to be new principal at Vintage...
Original post made on May. 22, 2019Last comment by Reasonable, on May 24, 2019 at 12:45 pm | 16 comments | 4260 Views
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