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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 | 3486 Views
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Meet the Pleasanton city candidatesPleasanton has one of the largest and most diverse fields of candidates in city history for a 2020 general election that...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Oct 2, 2020 at 5:30 pm | 4 comments | 18422 Views
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PPIE debuting Week of the Stars fundraiserPleasanton teachers, students and their families will be celebrated during the Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation's...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by Steve McCoy-Thompson, on Oct 2, 2020 at 2:46 pm | 1 comment | 3041 Views
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Gov. Newsom signs executive order phasing out sale of gas-powered passenger cars by 2035Citing the threat of vehicle emissions spurring climate change-induced crises on the West Coast, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2020Last comment by MichaelB, on Sep 30, 2020 at 8:14 pm | 18 comments | 3865 Views
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Editorial: Vote Pentin for Pleasanton mayor, Allen and Balch for City CouncilIn our view, the candidates who best embody those vital characteristics and are the right community leaders for the terms...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by A Chamber Friend, on Sep 30, 2020 at 6:34 pm | 23 comments | 12670 Views
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PUSD Candidate ForumThis is how I rated the candidates: Steve Maher +++ Mary Jo Carreon ++ Chong Wang ++ Jamie Yee + Kelly Mokashi...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Sep. 21, 2020Last comment by Michael, on Sep 29, 2020 at 8:44 pm | 11 comments | 1612 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD planning pilot program to reopen schools for students with specific needsPleasanton Unified School District is planning a small cohort supervision pilot program for priority groups of students,...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2020Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Sep 29, 2020 at 3:02 pm | 3 comments | 8091 Views
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Red Cross Blood Drive - October 30, 2020Pleasanton Blood Drive The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Friday,...
Original post made by Ken mano on Sep. 29, 2020There are no comments yet. 890 Views
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Pleasanton council majority passes on mask enforcement discussionAnother attempt to formally agendize face mask enforcement amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a future council action item fell...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Sep 28, 2020 at 10:47 pm | 13 comments | 5575 Views
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Community advocate, parent Asa Strout seeks seat on Livermore school boardLivermore native and parent Asa Strout is prioritizing improved communication and collaboration between the community and...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2020Last comment by Lori, on Sep 28, 2020 at 9:36 am | 1 comment | 3574 Views
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Alameda County launches new age-friendly website for seniorsSeniors in Alameda County can find local services, resources and information to stay engaged and active in their communities...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2020Last comment by James Michael, on Sep 27, 2020 at 6:39 pm | 2 comments | 3628 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board candidates debateThe candidates vying for PUSD Board of Trustees detailed their plans for leading local schools through the ongoing COVID-19...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by Pete, on Sep 26, 2020 at 5:04 pm | 5 comments | 9369 Views
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Foothill PTSA/Eddie Papa's Restaurant Week FundraiserThis year more than ever Foothill PTSA needs your support. We have partnered with local favorite Eddie Papa’s for our first...
Original post made by Foothill High School PTSA on Sep. 25, 2020There are no comments yet. 1002 Views
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Dirty City Politics - Replacing another park with parking without regard to residents’ welfareHere we go again. Pleasanton’s Park and Recreation Commission are playing to political special interest groups. The Bicentennial...
Original post made by Unbelievable on Sep. 20, 2020Last comment by Nolan, on Sep 23, 2020 at 3:48 pm | 14 comments | 1949 Views
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COVID-19: Alameda County upgraded to red tier under state blueprintAlameda County advanced out of the purple tier and into the red tier in the state's COVID-19 blueprint on Tuesday, but county...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Sep 23, 2020 at 2:16 pm | 4 comments | 7832 Views
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Livermore city candidate forum set for Tuesday eveningThe two candidates for mayor of Livermore and both candidates for Livermore City Council District 3 are scheduled to participate...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Barbara Hill, on Sep 22, 2020 at 5:32 pm | 4 comments | 3545 Views
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PUSD, city holding annual joint meeting on Tuesday nightFor the first time, the Pleasanton City Council and Pleasanton Unified School District trustees will hold their annual joint...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Sep 22, 2020 at 1:19 pm | 2 comments | 2772 Views
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'Paint Pleasanton 2020' to exhibit online"Paint Pleasanton," the annual art happening when the entire city becomes an art studio, will take place Sept. 21-27, but...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Margo, on Sep 22, 2020 at 12:43 pm | 1 comment | 4032 Views
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Is the Bi-Centennial Home in dangerMy friend who lives in the apartments next to the Bi-Centennial house had a notice left on his door that there is a measure...
Original post made by Vineyard Tom on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Billie, on Sep 22, 2020 at 11:05 am | 1 comment | 730 Views
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Weekly moderating Pleasanton school board candidate forum on Sept. 21The Pleasanton Weekly is moderating a forum for the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees candidates online...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2020Last comment by Naveed Khan, on Sep 21, 2020 at 1:08 pm | 1 comment | 2943 Views
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