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Fire department offering emergency response training in MayThe Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) will once again offer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training on...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Apr 10, 2014 at 9:21 am | 3 comments | 35096 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'The Laramie Project' onstage at Amador Valley High tonight through SaturdayAmador Valley High School students will present "The Laramie Project at 7:30 p.m. tonight through Saturday night in the Amador...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2011Last comment by Enzo, on Aug 21, 2012 at 12:11 am | 19 comments | 34773 Views
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The perfect 10Pleasanton's Morgan Buenz was a perfect 10 when she was born 10 minutes after 10 on the 10th day of the 10th month in 1990...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2010Last comment by Linda, on Oct 22, 2010 at 11:21 am | 4 comments | 34723 Views
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Pleasanton: COVID-19 vaccination center opens at Alameda County FairgroundsThe Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton has been designated a COVID-19 vaccination site by ACPHD, and eligible residents...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2021Last comment by James Michael, on Feb 16, 2021 at 4:40 pm | 1 comment | 34721 Views
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Thousands mourn loss of Family Foundation co-founderBarry Taylor, the co-founder of the Taylor Family Foundation, died Saturday of an apparent heart attack. He was 74 years...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2013Last comment by The Kernans, on Nov 19, 2013 at 9:33 am | 1 comment | 34526 Views
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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. 34484 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Driving during 1st yearI've heard so many versions of this I just wanted to check with all out there. My soon to be 16 year old will be getting...
Original post made by Mom of new driver on Dec. 10, 2009Last comment by lyndalu, on Dec 13, 2009 at 9:01 am | 11 comments | 34439 Views
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Best of PleasantonAround Town Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=1389 posted Friday, October 13,...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2007Last comment by John Pitts, on Dec 24, 2007 at 2:04 pm | 3 comments | 33902 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Foothill band director charged with inappropriate conduct against minor while at prior districtFoothill High director of bands Efrain Hinojosa faces charges for alleged inappropriate conduct against a minor that occurred...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2022Last comment by Former PTown Resident, on Dec 15, 2022 at 12:42 pm | 4 comments | 32758 Views
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Third coronavirus case confirmed in Alameda CountyA third case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Alameda County was confirmed on Friday afternoon, according to Pleasanton city...
Original post made on Mar. 6, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Mar 9, 2020 at 10:12 am | 25 comments | 32440 Views
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Real Estate Matters: Cash offers have advantage for sellers in housing marketAs a company that is at the forefront of marketing to the Mandarin-speaking community, we love the high level of emphasis...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2013Last comment by Recent Buyer, on Jul 4, 2013 at 4:39 am | 15 comments | 32309 Views
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Some new BART cars expected to be in service by SeptemberNew BART cars are expected to start carrying passengers in late September following final testing this summer, BART officials...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2017Last comment by FrequentWalkerMiles, on Jul 31, 2017 at 11:33 am | 3 comments | 32222 Views
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Bay Area shelter-in-place order being extended through MayThe public health officers of six Bay Area counties, including Alameda and Contra Costa, announced on Monday that they will...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Apr 28, 2020 at 9:33 pm | 64 comments | 31644 Views
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Raises eyed tonight for Pleasanton school boardThe Pleasanton School Board will consider giving itself a raise at its meeting tonight. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2013/11/12/raises-eyed-tonight...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2013Last comment by Gina T, on Nov 14, 2013 at 9:20 am | 20 comments | 31293 Views
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School district email did not endorse Sanwong for Pleasanton CouncilIn an email sent April 16 to the Pleasanton Weekly, long-time Pleasanton school district employee Lisa Lorentz took issue...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2013Last comment by Johnny Echo, on Apr 23, 2013 at 12:04 pm | 13 comments | 31231 Views
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Alameda County to allow outdoor dining, all retail; Pleasanton closing Main Street on weekends to helpOutdoor restaurant dining, larger religious services and all retail stores are on track to be allowed again in Alameda County...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2020Last comment by Dave O, on Jun 23, 2020 at 3:17 pm | 20 comments | 30710 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Here's the Class of 2012 at Foothill, Amador Valley, Village, Horizon high schoolsHere's the Class of 2012 at Foothill, Amador Valley, Village, Horizon high schools with a complete list of the students who...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2012Last comment by Nancy, on Jun 13, 2012 at 5:17 pm | 12 comments | 30544 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
BART considers 20-cent TransBay tube surcharge to spare employee layoffsAt the end of a lengthy hearing on their transit agency's $25 million budget deficit, BART directors ultimately opted not...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2010Last comment by reader, on Jan 20, 2010 at 5:44 pm | 4 comments | 30364 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton teen identified as victim in fatal stabbingThe Pleasanton Police Department on Friday identified the young man who was stabbed to death during a fight in a hotel parking...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Apr 18, 2020 at 9:00 am | 7 comments | 30129 Views
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Alameda County Public Health delays reopening timeline indefinitelyACPHD will postpone indefinitely its reopening timeline for businesses that had been on track to return in July, citing the...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2020Last comment by Elderly Shelterer, on Jul 1, 2020 at 8:57 am | 78 comments | 30084 Views
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