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News Digest: Swalwell staffing changes | Musical cabaret coming to LPC | Glazer's Nonprofit of the YearSeveral staffing changes are in process this month for Rep. Eric Swalwell's office. Also, Las Positas College theater students...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 16, 2021 at 3:47 pm | 2 comments | 5037 Views
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New Chick-fil-A moves forward in LivermoreCity Council gave Chick-Fil-A its final approval Monday to develop a new location on North Livermore Avenue near Interstate...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 16, 2021 at 8:14 am | 4 comments | 13907 Views
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Special Olympics Athletes will miss Greg Clark of the 49ersGreg Clark, tight end for the SF 49er’s from 1997 to 2002, passed away at age 49, apparently due to CTE symptoms. Greg...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 15, 2021There are no comments yet. 642 Views
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Guest Opinion: If we want to maintain local control, then do something about housingBlaming the state is a deflection for not coming up with any locally controlled solutions. If Pleasanton got a blank check...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 14, 2021 at 11:10 pm | 21 comments | 8868 Views
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Bathroom byproduct will supplement DSRSD irrigation water supplyDublin San Ramon Services District's new temporary supplemental recycled water supply project not only aims to boost their...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2021Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jul 14, 2021 at 2:27 pm | 2 comments | 5691 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Livermore high schools to offer three new 'equity-focused' coursesHigh school students attending Livermore public schools will have three new equity-focused elective options this fall following...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 5764 Views
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Pleasanton: Online fair competitions prove popularThe 2021 Alameda County Fair is being held Oct. 22-31, but its fine arts, gardening and hobby competitions took place online...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2021Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Jul 13, 2021 at 10:47 am | 1 comment | 5660 Views
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Search ongoing for missing runner on Pleasanton RidgeA search is underway on the Pleasanton Ridge for 37-year-old Philip Kreycik, who was reported missing by his wife Saturday...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2021Last comment by Robertbush81, on Jul 12, 2021 at 11:54 am | 1 comment | 25266 Views
RESTAURANTS
Livermore City Council set for final approval of Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A will likely get approval Monday to spread its wings into North Livermore. The City Council is set to give final...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 12, 2021 at 11:25 am | 2 comments | 4643 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Valley Views: Musical interludeAmong the many things I miss about my husband Jim, who died in 2014, is his piano playing. It was a constant in our lives,...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2021Last comment by Dave Wilson, on Jul 11, 2021 at 8:22 am | 1 comment | 4409 Views
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Horse RacingHow in the world is it OK for horses to be racing when it's 103 outside? It's only my opinion but that is flat out animal...
Original post made by Thomas on Jul. 10, 2021There are no comments yet. 909 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Guest Opinion: A Refusal to Seriously Address California's Housing Shortage and Affordability Crisis Is ALREADY Destroying California As We Know It“State lawmakers in Sacramento have decided they know better than the rest of us how we should live.” “Towering...
Original post made by Dean Wallace on Jul. 3, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 8, 2021 at 8:54 am | 22 comments | 4102 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD eyes academic equity with grading practice overhaulA proposal to overhaul grading practices at Pleasanton Unified School District became a broader discussion about ensuring...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 8, 2021 at 8:33 am | 19 comments | 10995 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD union staff 'disgusted' by pay increases for upper administrationAmid negotiations with both collective bargaining groups at PUSD (and heavy criticism from some union members), the Board...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 7, 2021 at 5:43 pm | 25 comments | 9772 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Arioto ready to compete for USA Softball at OlympicsValerie Arioto, the 2007 Foothill graduate, is arguably the top athlete to ever come out of the East Bay Athletic League...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2021Last comment by HowardC2, on Jul 7, 2021 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 6181 Views
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Sales tax goes up to 10.25% in Pleasanton, Livermore, DublinThe sales tax in Alameda County increased by 1% effective July 1 upon implementation of two tax measures approved by voters...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2021Last comment by FrankB, on Jul 7, 2021 at 10:06 am | 4 comments | 12974 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
More catalytic converter thefts in our neighborhoodsIn the past few weeks, the catalytic converters have been stolen from my Toyota and my neighbor's Honda. This is the second...
Original post made by Manfred on Jul. 5, 2021Last comment by J Tucker, on Jul 6, 2021 at 10:33 am | 4 comments | 2213 Views
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It's a date: Newsom recall election set for Sept. 14After months of uncertainty, the second recall election in California history will be Sept. 14, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2021Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jul 5, 2021 at 10:14 am | 1 comment | 4193 Views
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Red Cross Blood Drive - Friday, July 16Red Cross Blood Drive in Pleasanton Friday, July 16, 2021 from 10am to 4pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 2, 2021There are no comments yet. 829 Views
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Who was Bucky Santos?Does anyone know who Bucky Santos (1961 ~ 1971) was, and how he died so young? The lake on the Thermo Fischer Scientific...
Original post made by Bryant Annenberg on Jul. 2, 2021There are no comments yet. 701 Views
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Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
