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Pleasanton teachers want to discuss class sizes, salaries, benefits in contract negotiationsThe Pleasanton school board is set to receive the list of topics that the Association of Pleasanton Teachers want to negotiate...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2022Last comment by Jake Waters, on Oct 27, 2022 at 1:42 pm | 2 comments | 1870 Views
AROUND TOWN
Volunteers Needed for Wreaths Over PleasantonLocal Effort Underway to Support Wreaths Across America Local volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans...
Original post made by Ken mano on Oct. 27, 2022There are no comments yet. 515 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
District attorney candidates debate: Price, Wiley discuss dealing with crime, police misconduct and moreAfter months of community forums and intense campaigning, Alameda County voters will soon be deciding who wins one of their...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2022Last comment by Jack, on Oct 26, 2022 at 10:29 am | 5 comments | 8573 Views
AROUND TOWN
Dan Cherrier is the Right Choice for Area 5Board President Dan Cherrier continues to be endorsed by the Dublin community Dublin School Board President Dan Cherrier...
Original post made by Ramya Ramakrishnan on Oct. 25, 2022There are no comments yet. 873 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Your questions about California's gas rebate answeredTo help with the high price of gas -- and the rising cost of living -- California started sending payments ranging from $200...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2022Last comment by Karl A, on Oct 25, 2022 at 1:32 pm | 2 comments | 3185 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Around the Valley: The group of many namesThere is yet another incarnation of a PAC that has plagued Livermore for at least a decade. All these groups share many of...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2022Last comment by David, on Oct 25, 2022 at 10:22 am | 2 comments | 5498 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Swalwell faces familiar opponent Hayden in reelection bidPleasanton and the southern Tri-Valley are deciding for the sixth time whether Eric Swalwell should be their district representative...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2022Last comment by SHale99, on Oct 24, 2022 at 3:49 pm | 14 comments | 3462 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Growing up in Pleasanton in the 1950sImagine walking down Santa Rita Road after school just ended and seeing kids riding their horses to the pool rather than...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2022Last comment by Calvin Moulthrop, on Oct 24, 2022 at 2:38 pm | 3 comments | 4226 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Amador Valley High featured on Wikipedia main pageBy the end of the week, Amador Valley High School will have one thing in common with medieval rulers, aquatic arthropods...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2022Last comment by Erik Scherer, on Oct 24, 2022 at 10:13 am | 1 comment | 3836 Views
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Absolute Trust Counsel to Hold Free Virtual Trust Administration Event for California CFPs and CPAsThe absolute trust academy trust administration 101 continuing education event will examine procedures and preparedness protocols...
Original post made by Kirsten Howe on Oct. 23, 2022There are no comments yet. 156 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Fall Real Estate 2022: Buyer's market? Maybe not. 'Different' market? Absolutely.More homes on the market and rising interest rates have changed the homebuying experience in Pleasanton. However, real estate...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2022Last comment by Swagu, on Oct 22, 2022 at 1:45 pm | 1 comment | 1386 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Livermore: Move Eden Housing ordered to post $500,000 bond amid lawsuitCitizen group Move Eden Housing was ordered by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Michael Markman to post a $500,000 bond...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2022Last comment by Ian, on Oct 21, 2022 at 4:14 pm | 2 comments | 2384 Views
AROUND TOWN
"Hallelujah Night", Annual Community Event Benefits Local Non-profits200 women, girls and young women enjoyed an evening of service to benefit local charities Many of the dresses, bags and...
Original post made by Ken mano on Oct. 21, 2022There are no comments yet. 427 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Valley View Elementary principal resigns after just a few months on the jobValley View Elementary principal Julie Plaisance has announced her resignation after she was hired in late May -- meaning...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2022Last comment by Calvin Moulthrop, on Oct 21, 2022 at 11:10 am | 1 comment | 4505 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Amador girls' water polo wins Tri-Valley InvitationalThe Tri-Valley Invitational Girls' Water Polo Tournament was held last Friday and Saturday and brought together some of the...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2022Last comment by Ennis, on Oct 18, 2022 at 4:34 pm | 1 comment | 2344 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
California is a hotspot for catalytic converter theft. Will new laws make a difference?A disproportionate share of catalytic converter thefts happen in California. Here's what lawmakers are trying to do about...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2022Last comment by Former PTown Resident, on Oct 18, 2022 at 2:08 pm | 1 comment | 1940 Views
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Pleasanton council to discuss different ways to address PFAS-contaminated water, aging wellsThe Pleasanton City Council is set Tuesday to debate a new capital investment project that would develop and analyze water...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2022Last comment by jart1, on Oct 18, 2022 at 10:09 am | 1 comment | 1571 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Murray Elementary starts school year with newly constructed classrooms, offices and facilitiesStudents of Murray Elementary School in Dublin started the 2022 academic year with updated campus facilities and classrooms...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2022There are no comments yet. 1520 Views
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Xclusive Speed Donates 200+ Jackets, 50+ Blankets to Local CharitiesXclusive Speed Sports Performance Training, which trains youth, college, professional athletes and celebrities from across...
Original post made by Xclusive Speed Sports Performance Training on Oct. 17, 2022There are no comments yet. 171 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Meet the Pleasanton school board candidatesThe Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees will be seeing two new faces after this election cycle is over --...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2022Last comment by Rose M, on Oct 16, 2022 at 1:35 pm | 1 comment | 3909 Views
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