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Tri-Valley governments issue emergency proclamations as coronavirus cases continue to riseContinuing to follow the lead set by state health officials, all five Tri-Valley communities have issued emergency proclamations...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2020Last comment by Transparency needed, on Mar 22, 2020 at 10:23 am | 8 comments | 8648 Views
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Morgan Hill top cop hired as next Pleasanton police chiefMorgan Hill Police Chief David Swing, who has spent his career with the department in southern Santa Clara County, is making...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by Isabel, on Mar 22, 2020 at 12:53 am | 21 comments | 7125 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Hats off to PUSDI just want to say that I am very impressed with PUSD. When the school closed I requested a computer for my child. I got...
Original post made by Wendi on Mar. 19, 2020Last comment by Ptown Mom, on Mar 21, 2020 at 11:31 am | 4 comments | 314 Views
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PHOTOS: Coronavirus response plan ushers in new way of lifeAs the first week of the Bay Area's shelter-in-place order comes to a close, Pleasanton residents continue to adjust to their...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2020Last comment by Fedor, on Mar 21, 2020 at 9:30 am | 1 comment | 5122 Views
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The show must go onFriday the 13th proved to be unlucky for the cast of “All Shook Up”, the Pleasanton high schools' joint spring musical...
Original post made on Mar. 20, 2020Last comment by julee, on Mar 20, 2020 at 10:16 pm | 1 comment | 3310 Views
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Jury convicts Pleasanton woman of murder for fatal DUI on Highway 84A Pleasanton woman with a history of drunk driving was found guilty of second-degree murder last week at the end of a jury...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2020Last comment by urmomz, on Mar 20, 2020 at 10:09 pm | 19 comments | 16964 Views
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Shopping hours for over 65 peopleI saw an interesting suggestion:How about grocery stores setting aside some time during the day, limiting shopping to those...
Original post made by Irene on Mar. 17, 2020Last comment by Wombat, on Mar 20, 2020 at 12:36 am | 10 comments | 950 Views
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Local restaurants shift to take-out model; Visit Tri-Valley lists which are openRegional tourism group Visit Tri-Valley wants residents to know that local businesses are in need of their support, which...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2020Last comment by Ornithology, on Mar 19, 2020 at 10:39 pm | 1 comment | 5852 Views
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Valley Views: Encore store dancing into the sunsetEd and Merry Margolin have mixed emotions about closing their Encore Theatrical Supply Co., Inc. After 68 years in the business,...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2020Last comment by Cathy Jancoski, on Mar 19, 2020 at 5:15 pm | 1 comment | 2438 Views
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Tri-Valley parks and trails remain open during regional shelter-in-place orderMuch of the world is shutting down for several weeks due to novel coronavirus but local parks and trails will remain open...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2020Last comment by MissViv, on Mar 19, 2020 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 1190 Views
SPORTS
BART calling for emergency funding support amid ridership declineBART officials have called for emergency local, state and federal funding support as the transit agency hemorrhages money...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2020Last comment by Jake Waters, on Mar 18, 2020 at 8:40 pm | 3 comments | 752 Views
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Nonprofit advises: Dogs and cats are not carriers of COVID-19Valley Humane Society wants the public to be aware that, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association and the...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2020Last comment by pope john, on Mar 18, 2020 at 7:29 pm | 3 comments | 8453 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Unified changes coronavirus plan, cancels classes on Monday tooThe Pleasanton Unified School District has opted to now cancel classes on Monday too, Superintendent David Haglund announced...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Mar 18, 2020 at 12:17 pm | 17 comments | 10010 Views
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Pleasanton: Deputy injured by man allegedly upset about stock market plungeA prominent architect who told authorities he was upset about losing money in the stock market plunge has been arrested for...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2020Last comment by Senor Citizen , on Mar 18, 2020 at 9:03 am | 10 comments | 5452 Views
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Bay Area counties ordering shelter-in-place amid coronavirusSix Bay Area counties will institute a shelter-in-place order Tuesday in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus,...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2020Last comment by Becky Dennis, on Mar 17, 2020 at 10:37 am | 16 comments | 6836 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: Vote Yes on Measure M, for students and schoolsThe $323 million bond measure for PUSD, on the March primary election ballot as local Measure M, is vital for the short-...
Original post made on Jan. 23, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Mar 17, 2020 at 8:51 am | 92 comments | 7499 Views
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Bay Area lawmakers support state buying Livermore ranch for $20 millionBay Area leaders are moving quickly to acquire a large swath of land just south of Livermore that has attracted global interest...
Original post made on Jan. 19, 2020Last comment by AprilVillegas, on Mar 16, 2020 at 6:09 am | 9 comments | 3294 Views
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Pleasanton Unified closing schools for a month in response to coronavirusPUSD is closing all 15 school sites starting Tuesday (March 17) until April 13 at the earliest after the Board of Trustees...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Mar 15, 2020 at 9:49 pm | 30 comments | 13557 Views
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Suspends MeetingsGatherings of Church Members Temporarily Suspended Worldwide The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of...
Original post made by Ken mano on Mar. 15, 2020There are no comments yet. 145 Views
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Valley Views: Encore store dancing into the sunsetEd and Merry Margolin have mixed emotions about closing their Encore Theatrical Supply Co., Inc. After 68 years in the business,...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2020Last comment by daisydunn, on Mar 14, 2020 at 11:38 am | 1 comment | 242 Views
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