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Facing RHNA: Tri-Valley local officials discuss next housing elementsCities in the Tri-Valley are gearing up to submit their housing plans, but how much control do cities have over building...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2023Last comment by Jocelyn Combs, on Jan 3, 2023 at 11:41 am | 7 comments | 4597 Views
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE FESTIVAL in Pleasanton features Volunteerism & Emergency Preparedness for FamiliesThe festival will focus on ways to get involved with the Tri-Valley community through volunteer service, as well as helping...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jan. 1, 2023There are no comments yet. 868 Views
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Around the Valley: A servant leaderIt's not that Kathy Narum served Pleasanton residents for more than 20 years, the number of meetings or accomplishments the...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2022Last comment by Jamie, on Dec 30, 2022 at 12:33 pm | 1 comment | 2587 Views
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2022 Year in Review Part II: July to DecemberThat's just the tip of the iceberg of the many significant stories we highlighted between July and December. Catch up on...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Dec 30, 2022 at 10:29 am | 1 comment | 4229 Views
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Plane crashes near Livermore Airport on Christmas EveAn airplane crashed into property just east of the Livermore Municipal Airport, injuring the solo pilot late on Christmas...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2022There are no comments yet. 5450 Views
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Blood Drive in Pleasanton, Jan 6, 2023Donations scheduled in Pleasanton: Friday, January 6, 2023 from 10:00am to 4:00pm At The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Original post made by Ken mano on Dec. 28, 2022There are no comments yet. 299 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
San Ramon: Police arrest man on suspicion of hate crime after racist rant at In-N-OutPolice said Monday they have arrested a Denver man suspected of a racist and homophobic rant against two people at a San...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2022Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Dec 27, 2022 at 11:45 am | 1 comment | 3648 Views
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Two major branches merge, forming 'Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay'Nonprofit Goodwill, known for its second-hand retail stores and donation centers, has announced a merger between two of its...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2022Last comment by Becky, on Dec 27, 2022 at 9:58 am | 1 comment | 2781 Views
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Livermore teachers seek 10.9% ongoing salary increaseRepresentatives from the Livermore Education Association were joined by more than 200 members at last week's school board...
Original post made on Dec. 26, 2022Last comment by Dave, on Dec 26, 2022 at 9:50 pm | 1 comment | 1928 Views
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What a Week: Happy birthdayTo my son turns 1 today. And what a year it has been. We've had the honor of watching him grow, almost every day it seems,...
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2022Last comment by Deborah, on Dec 24, 2022 at 2:55 am | 4 comments | 2774 Views
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New all-wheel pump track set to roll into LivermoreAn all-wheel pump track is coming to Livermore's Sunken Gardens Skate Park in 2023, following the Livermore Area Recreation...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2022Last comment by Kat, on Dec 22, 2022 at 5:35 pm | 1 comment | 3389 Views
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Dublin police investigating armed robbery at Mike's Camera storeOn Dec. 14 Dublin Police Services responded to reports of an armed robbery at Mike's Camera store. Five individuals were...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2022Last comment by Swagu, on Dec 22, 2022 at 12:25 pm | 1 comment | 3328 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Omnibus bill, how our legislative government works5 minutes that sums up our government: Listen to Scott Adams podcast, December 22, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_agwPGCefw&t=2s Can...
Original post made by Nicki on Dec. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 340 Views
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California one of 18 states to reach $5.7 billion opioid settlement with WalgreensCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 17 other attorneys general, has announced a $5.7 billion settlement agreement...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2022Last comment by Doug Miller, on Dec 21, 2022 at 8:38 am | 2 comments | 1971 Views
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LettersRead the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2022/12/16/letters posted Friday, December 16, 2022,...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Dec 20, 2022 at 12:46 pm | 1 comment | 770 Views
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GLIFY Adopts Seniors for ChristmasGLIFY participated in the “Adopt a Senior” for Christmas project by delivering 45 gift bags to seniors in the Tri-Vallely...
Original post made by Ken mano on Dec. 19, 2022There are no comments yet. 378 Views
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Ott officially appointed as assistant city manager in PleasantonPamela Ott, who has been serving for nearly a year as Pleasanton's interim assistant city manager, has been promoted to the...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Dec 18, 2022 at 4:32 pm | 3 comments | 3619 Views
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Former interim police chief leading Pleasanton's Community of Character CollaborativeCraig Eicher, a former member of the Pleasanton Police Department for more than three decades including six months as interim...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Dec 18, 2022 at 10:30 am | 10 comments | 2658 Views
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Around the Valley: 'Pay to Play' law -- A hat tip, but unintended consequences as well'Officers' under the Levine Act 'Pay to Play' law didn't include state and local elected officials like mayors, councilmembers,...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2022Last comment by Joe V, on Dec 17, 2022 at 6:54 pm | 1 comment | 1846 Views
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Volunteers 'Adopt a Senior for Christmas'A group of 40 volunteers gathered at the CityServe office and assembled 200 gift bags for seniors in the Tri-Valley, filled...
Original post made by Ken mano on Dec. 15, 2022There are no comments yet. 577 Views
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