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Pleasanton Police Department saying goodbye to longtime Capt. Craig EicherThe Pleasanton Police Department will bid farewell to longtime Capt. Craig Eicher when he retires at the end of the week,...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2021Last comment by Tom Fox, on Jan 27, 2021 at 2:18 pm | 4 comments | 2349 Views
RESTAURANTS
California health leaders lift regional stay-at-home ordersThe California Department of Public Health ended regional stay-at-home orders on Monday morning, effective immediately for...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2021Last comment by very trying times, on Jan 27, 2021 at 10:08 am | 10 comments | 3904 Views
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Las Positas College offering low-cost business certificate programTri-Valley residents can boost their business skills in several months by earning tuition-free, noncredit business certificates...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2021Last comment by , on Jan 27, 2021 at 3:51 am | 1 comment | 1153 Views
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Niles Canyon Railway crew rescues cow stuck in ravineWith the help of neighbors and heavy machinery, Niles Canyon Railway volunteers rescued a cow on Sunday that slid down a...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2021Last comment by Diane, on Jan 26, 2021 at 9:15 am | 1 comment | 2577 Views
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Reopen Schools BUTAfter reading “Tim Talk” in the January 15th Pleasanton Weekly, I was disturbed by the simplistic premise outlined in...
Original post made by Craig Kelso on Jan. 21, 2021Last comment by Gina Channell, Pleasanton Weekly Publisher, on Jan 26, 2021 at 7:30 am | 9 comments | 1368 Views
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Pleasanton: City to align ADU impact fees with new state lawProposed changes to the city's master fee schedule for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) will be considered during a public...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2021Last comment by Linda Kelly, on Jan 23, 2021 at 11:19 am | 6 comments | 2749 Views
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Pelosi picks Swalwell as impeachment managerLocal U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) was selected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve as an impeachment manager...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2021Last comment by James Michael, on Jan 22, 2021 at 7:13 pm | 9 comments | 2563 Views
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Pleasanton: NASA retiree shares life lessonsDonald G. James, a longtime Pleasanton resident who retired from NASA after more than three decades, says manners are more...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2021Last comment by Carl Britto, on Jan 22, 2021 at 3:28 pm | 1 comment | 2095 Views
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Explore the outdoors with Discover DiabloSave Mount Diablo has announced its 2021 Discover Diablo hike series, which has added hikes, rock climbing and mountain biking...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2021Last comment by Margo, on Jan 22, 2021 at 12:46 pm | 2 comments | 2059 Views
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Coronavirus vaccines continue to roll out in PleasantonSpirits are high for those who have received the coronavirus vaccine, with front-line healthcare workers, first responders...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2021Last comment by Rich, on Jan 22, 2021 at 7:29 am | 8 comments | 10420 Views
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Fate of Livermore's Equity and Inclusion Working Group still undecidedThe city of Livermore is accepting new applications for its Equity and Inclusion Working Group following a City Council update...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2021Last comment by Jackie C, on Jan 22, 2021 at 6:27 am | 6 comments | 1982 Views
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Bay Area Realtors join new NorCal multiple listing service allianceTri-Valley real estate brokers, agents and appraisers have formed an alliance with peers throughout north-central California...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jan 21, 2021 at 10:10 am | 1 comment | 1940 Views
RESTAURANTS
Bay Area's ICU capacity below 1%; stay-at-home order likely to be extendedLess than 1% of the Bay Area's intensive care unit beds remain available amid the region's latest coronavirus surge, Gov....
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2021Last comment by Gina Channell, Pleasanton Weekly Publisher, on Jan 21, 2021 at 9:22 am | 16 comments | 2153 Views
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LettersWe want a voice that speaks for us: Dear Editor, Like most Pleasanton readers, I agree with a recent letter from Debbie Wallace...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2021Last comment by MichaelB, on Jan 20, 2021 at 4:58 am | 12 comments | 1037 Views
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Juanita Haugen Scholarship Deadline is Feb 1, 2021The Community of Character Collaborative Announces Application Deadline for Juanita Haugen Memorial Scholarship The...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jan. 19, 2021There are no comments yet. 248 Views
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PUSD plans for reopening continue to take shapePlans to reopen for in-person learning at Pleasanton Unified School District took centerstage during the Board of Trustees'...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2021Last comment by Amador Parent, on Jan 18, 2021 at 11:57 am | 3 comments | 4419 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board approves temporary grading policyThe Pleasanton school board unanimously adopted a temporary grading policy at a special online meeting Thursday, allowing...
Original post made on Jan. 11, 2021Last comment by Real World, on Jan 18, 2021 at 11:25 am | 5 comments | 3223 Views
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Outdoor dining briefly resumes, closes at SideTrack Bar + GrillAfter briefly reopening for outdoor dining last weekend, a popular restaurant in downtown Pleasanton switched back to take-out...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2021Last comment by John, on Jan 17, 2021 at 12:16 pm | 31 comments | 5529 Views
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Planting Love Project delivers pleasant surprisesThe Planting Love Project was launched a couple of weeks ago by some Pleasanton residents to let others know they are not...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2021Last comment by balletdancer, on Jan 15, 2021 at 10:06 am | 2 comments | 3045 Views
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Livermore man charged with killing his fatherA Livermore man faces a murder charge after authorities allege he stabbed his father to death at home last week following...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2021Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jan 12, 2021 at 6:53 pm | 1 comment | 8857 Views
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