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Alameda County to allow outdoor dining, all retail; Pleasanton closing Main Street on weekends to helpOutdoor restaurant dining, larger religious services and all retail stores are on track to be allowed again in Alameda County...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2020Last comment by Dave O, on Jun 23, 2020 at 3:17 pm | 20 comments | 26354 Views
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Governor says hair salons can reopen in 47 counties; Alameda not on listGov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that 47 counties across the state, including Solano and Napa counties, can reopen hair...
Original post made on May. 27, 2020Last comment by kevin, on Jun 22, 2020 at 9:46 pm | 18 comments | 13510 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD return to school options; lack of accountabilityPUSDs options don't seem to address how the teacher / student instructional hours are going to be accounted for. The...
Original post made by Pleasanton Parent on Jun. 22, 2020There are no comments yet. 166 Views
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Guest Opinion - Dear Big Tech: The time to act locally is nowAs a full-service wealth management firm specializing in public and venture-backed startups in the Tri-Valley, we're frequently...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Jun 22, 2020 at 3:40 pm | 4 comments | 2044 Views
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Livermore Farmers' Market manager resigns amid LGBTQ+ Pride Flag controversyCFMA has stepped down as manager of the Livermore Farmers' Market after an argument between its representative and members...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by AnonJudge, on Jun 22, 2020 at 11:51 am | 42 comments | 8747 Views
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COVID-19 testing site at Pleasanton fairgrounds winding down this weekPleasanton, Dublin and Livermore residents have two more days to access the COVID-19 regional testing site at the Alameda...
Original post made on May. 28, 2020Last comment by Patriot , on Jun 22, 2020 at 11:07 am | 19 comments | 9447 Views
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Welcome home: Neighborhood parade greets Pleasanton woman returning after long battle with COVID-19A Pleasanton neighborhood joined together on Friday to celebrate one of their own returning home following a lengthy battle...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2020Last comment by Bryan Rogers / Louanne Cook, on Jun 21, 2020 at 7:58 pm | 5 comments | 7483 Views
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Make A Difference for Pleasanton to expand boardA nonprofit group that works to serve the needs of Pleasanton is expanding its board of directors to make sure it reaches...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2020Last comment by Cheryl, on Jun 20, 2020 at 7:37 pm | 1 comment | 1667 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Tri-Valley Haven display in honor of JuneteenthTri-Valley Haven is commemorating Juneteenth (which is Friday) with a special community display at its community building...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2020Last comment by Olorin, on Jun 20, 2020 at 3:24 pm | 2 comments | 1774 Views
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Guest Opinion: Finding the friend for youThere are many benefits to bringing a furry friend into your home. Learning about shared responsibility, increasing your...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2020Last comment by Joe, on Jun 20, 2020 at 1:37 pm | 2 comments | 1599 Views
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Staying Healthy: Mental health care during lockdownFeelings of anxiety, isolation and depression have become more commonplace due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and local...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jun 18, 2020 at 8:18 pm | 2 comments | 2856 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board looking at scenarios for eventually reopening campusesThree possible options for Pleasanton students learning in the upcoming year will be presented to the Board of Trustees at...
Original post made on May. 19, 2020Last comment by Gotoclass, on Jun 18, 2020 at 11:20 am | 52 comments | 7884 Views
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Pleasanton graduates demand a 'race conscious' educationAs large demonstrations continue weeks after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Pleasanton students are calling...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by Mr. Julius, on Jun 18, 2020 at 11:16 am | 30 comments | 4513 Views
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New details emerge about Pleasanton man's death near Mount HamiltonAuthorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of how a Pleasanton man died outside of his car after it crashed...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2020Last comment by Grace L., on Jun 18, 2020 at 10:22 am | 2 comments | 2928 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Bauer-Kahan organizes online forum on parenting during COVID-19 crisisIn order to help parents and their children grapple with the isolation brought on by the county's shelter-in-place order,...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Jun 18, 2020 at 9:33 am | 5 comments | 1522 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
The choice model: Dublin Unified advances plan for reopening schoolsDublin Unified is moving forward with a plan to reopen schools in the fall that allows families to choose whether their student...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2020Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jun 17, 2020 at 12:09 pm | 2 comments | 13165 Views
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BART debuts new stations in San Jose, MilpitasMore than a dozen elected officials in the South Bay participated in the maiden voyage Friday between BART's two new stations...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2020Last comment by Sorry Livermore, on Jun 16, 2020 at 11:55 am | 6 comments | 3791 Views
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Tri-Valley animal foster families step up during pandemicAs COVID-19 keeps most residents sheltering in place, staff and volunteers at Valley Humane Society are doubling their efforts...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by Deborah, on Jun 16, 2020 at 10:26 am | 1 comment | 1764 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Z-Cares invites people to spread joy and share 'What Makes Me Happy'The Pleasanton-based Z-Cares Foundation has gone nationwide recently in its mission to help teens and families cope with...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by Azriel Adelberg, on Jun 16, 2020 at 7:23 am | 1 comment | 2640 Views
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why are Del valle and shadowcliifs still closedIts been 4+ months now. these 2 important recreational sites remained closed. Yes i know you can hike a few miles in to access...
Original post made by resident on Jun. 15, 2020There are no comments yet. 165 Views
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