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Livermore school board candidates cite safety, pandemic recovery as top prioritiesThe five candidates for Livermore school board debated key issues during an in-person forum last week -- a rare occurrence...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020There are no comments yet. 2858 Views
RESTAURANTS
County officials talk safety, security measures for voting this electionFor the first time in California history, every single registered voter in the state is set to have a ballot delivered to...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by MichaelB, on Oct 7, 2020 at 2:03 pm | 3 comments | 2058 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Swalwell co-chairs inaugural meeting of Critical Materials CaucusTri-Valley Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) co-chaired the inaugural gathering of the new Critical Materials Caucus...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Oct 7, 2020 at 10:10 am | 1 comment | 2493 Views
RESTAURANTS
Editorial: Vote Woerner for mayor, Kiick for City Council District 3 in LivermoreThis makes the voters' choices this fall all the more critical. We believe Bob Woerner for mayor and Brittni Kiick for City...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Oct 7, 2020 at 10:02 am | 1 comment | 2720 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Tri-Valley community bands together for family of eightThe Etimad family has been through much since losing their patriarch in a car crash a year and a half ago but things are...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by Barbara Hill, on Oct 7, 2020 at 9:12 am | 1 comment | 4883 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dublin police earn grant to improve traffic data reportingDublin Police Services has received a $50,000 state grant that aims to help the department streamline processes to collect...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020There are no comments yet. 1913 Views
AROUND TOWN
Cub Pack 901 Thanks Pleasanton FirefightersCub Scout Pack 901 recently held a socially-distanced event at the Amador Community Park where they found a way to appreciate...
Original post made by Ken mano on Oct. 6, 2020There are no comments yet. 147 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Former planning commissioner Samir Qureshi makes a run for Dublin City CouncilFormer Dublin planning commissioner Samir Qureshi said he is campaigning for one of two open City Council seats in the Nov....
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by Dublin Resident, on Oct 6, 2020 at 8:21 pm | 1 comment | 3079 Views
AROUND TOWN
Former Mayoral Candidate's Endorsements: Monith Ilavarasan for mayor and Zarina Kiziloglu for city councilIn March, I was in NYC when the pandemic had been declared; as I had the privilege of being able to work remotely, I returned...
Original post made by Druthi Ghanta on Sep. 30, 2020Last comment by Mica, on Oct 6, 2020 at 5:57 pm | 5 comments | 779 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Pirates of Emerson transformed into drive-thru event for 2020Pirates of Emerson Haunted Theme Park -- a Halloween attraction now in its 29th year -- opens in Pleasanton this Friday evening...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by , on Oct 6, 2020 at 6:42 am | 1 comment | 9217 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Incumbent Chuck Rogge seeks fourth term on Livermore school boardLivermore native Chuck Rogge is looking to continue his long record of service with the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by , on Oct 6, 2020 at 6:42 am | 1 comment | 3463 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Dublin, Livermore holding virtual National Night Out events TuesdayPolice in Dublin and Livermore are taking part in reimagined National Night Out celebrations being held virtually on Tuesday...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by , on Oct 6, 2020 at 6:41 am | 1 comment | 2163 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton, Livermore officials aim for 'cooperative approach' to annexation of gravel company's landThe Pleasanton City Council may strike an agreement with Livermore city officials as part of a "cooperative approach" to...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020There are no comments yet. 4175 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Former Foothill student reported missing in San FranciscoA former Foothill High School student who returned to the Bay Area for college after her family moved from Pleasanton to...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by buklau, on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:00 am | 1 comment | 17372 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Trump WonThe question regarding Law and Order: Trump won! Biden was a no show on the question regarding Law and Order....
Original post made by Michael on Sep. 29, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Oct 5, 2020 at 9:17 pm | 10 comments | 427 Views
RESTAURANTS
Alameda County health officials OK reopening elementary schools Oct. 13Alameda County public health officials announced Thursday that elementary schools with a COVID-19 health and safety plan...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2020Last comment by HVAC is an ongoing issue, on Oct 5, 2020 at 6:42 pm | 3 comments | 5594 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Regional representatives on Pleasanton ballotsAhead of ballots going out, the Weekly reached out to the candidates in these five elections to provide input on their campaign...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by James Michael, on Oct 4, 2020 at 5:39 pm | 3 comments | 8172 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Livermore schools assistant superintendent dies in Nevada after going missingLivermore Valley Joint Unified School District assistant superintendent Mike Biondi was found dead on Wednesday near Walker...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2020There are no comments yet. 30858 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton council mulls options to treat PFAS water contaminantsThe Pleasanton City Council made headway on plans to repair a contaminated groundwater well and meet -- if not exceed --...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Oct 2, 2020 at 8:19 pm | 21 comments | 6037 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton city officials to host fourth policing conversationThe Pleasanton City Council and Pleasanton Police Department are set to hold their next conversation on local policing during...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2020Last comment by Bryant Annenberg, on Oct 2, 2020 at 7:43 pm | 6 comments | 2498 Views
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