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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador takes 3rd place in 'We the People' competition in Washington, D.C.Amador Valley High School finished third in the national "We the People" competition in Washington, D.C., trailing the first...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2009Last comment by Parent, on Jun 5, 2009 at 1:30 pm | 20 comments | 10473 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial: Our election reflectionsAt the local level in the Tri-Valley, the 2020 election results certified at the beginning of this month brought a unique...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2020Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Dec 24, 2020 at 3:17 pm | 7 comments | 10471 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Council moves forward on new library/civic center complexThe City Council has approved a draft master plan for a new Pleasanton Civic Center complex in Bernal Community Park which...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2016Last comment by Karen, on Dec 12, 2016 at 8:14 am | 30 comments | 10466 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Seniority-only Based Layoffs Hurt StudentsAt the end of this PDF link is a suggestion for an alternative system that can be implemented based upon the results of the...
Original post made by Stacey on Mar. 8, 2010Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Mar 15, 2010 at 6:50 am | 16 comments | 10464 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
'Abused by Priests' group urges church to reverse local parish appointmerntA priest who allegedly committed an indecent act in front of an Oakland police officer at a park frequented by children shouldn't...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2007Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Nov 27, 2007 at 10:33 am | 73 comments | 10462 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Principal Banning Parents from Entering Pleasanton School Grounds?Can anyone from any other elementary school comment as to whether parents have been BANNED from school campuses when they...
Original post made by What? on Sep. 28, 2012Last comment by Carrie, on Jan 9, 2013 at 2:42 pm | 44 comments | 10457 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alameda County aligns with state's new school masking guidelinesThe Alameda County Public Health Department has announced that it will align with the state's updated masking policy for...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2022Last comment by RobertD., on Mar 9, 2022 at 10:05 pm | 2 comments | 10452 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton school board approves $115 million budget, raises highest teacher salaries to $99,000The Pleasanton School Board approved a $115 million budget for the 2013-14 school year Tuesday night that includes more than...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2013Last comment by Pay attention parents, on Jun 29, 2013 at 1:19 am | 25 comments | 10430 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New vice principal hired to serve 2 middle schools in PleasantonThe Pleasanton school board Thursday unanimously approved the appointment of a new vice-principal to serve both for Harvest...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2014Last comment by Staff, on Jun 28, 2014 at 12:07 am | 10 comments | 10428 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board backs two competing education funding billsThe Pleasanton School Board decided Tuesday night to hedge its bets and back both competing education spending plans up for...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2012Last comment by Mike, on Sep 15, 2012 at 11:59 pm | 39 comments | 10410 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Primary election 2018Of course all elections are decided by those who vote, but citizens who choose to participate seem to carry more significance...
Original post made on May. 3, 2018Last comment by Grumpy, on May 5, 2018 at 1:38 pm | 11 comments | 10410 Views
AROUND TOWN
Amador Theater sinkingThe Amador Theater on the campus of Amador Valley High School is sinking and major foundation and other restoration work...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2015Last comment by tim, on Mar 15, 2015 at 8:36 am | 15 comments | 10408 Views
AROUND TOWN
Affordable housing in PleasantonLike it or not, affordable housing is coming to Pleasanton, and with it, as is nearly always the case, come questions about...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2011Last comment by Sally, on Feb 21, 2012 at 9:21 pm | 81 comments | 10399 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dublin cyclist killed on Highland Road east of San RamonThe California Highway Patrol today released a few more details about a deadly crash Saturday morning between a truck and...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2014Last comment by Just the Facts, on Dec 29, 2014 at 7:29 pm | 16 comments | 10398 Views
AROUND TOWN
Court to rule early next year on validity of Pleasanton housing capIn a three-hour hearing in Alameda County Superior Court Friday, Judge Frank Roesch sparred repeatedly with Pleasanton's...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2009Last comment by Stacey, on Dec 22, 2009 at 10:34 pm | 22 comments | 10397 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sira stepping away from 30 years of coaching at Amador Valley HighTo be a coach in this era at the high school level is nothing short of a can't win situation. No matter how your season turns...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2016Last comment by accountability, on Mar 29, 2016 at 6:31 pm | 12 comments | 10396 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Former Alisal principal to lead Livermore schoolTerri Quesinberry, whose departure as Alisal Elementary principal was announced last week, has been hired as the principal...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2014Last comment by Principal issues, on Aug 5, 2014 at 9:06 pm | 33 comments | 10390 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Man arrested for arson, domestic violence in Pleasanton house firePleasanton police arrested a 39-year-old man on several charges for allegedly setting fire to his own house with people inside...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2020There are no comments yet. 10390 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley High principal resigning at end of school yearAmador Valley High principal Tom Drescher will be leaving the school to pursue another career opportunity at the end of this...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2016Last comment by Edith, on Jan 12, 2016 at 5:34 pm | 6 comments | 10388 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial: Setting the record straight on Leadership PleasantonAcknowledging mistakes takes maturity and humility, but it can teach valuable lessons to the people and news organizations...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2021Last comment by RobertD., on Aug 18, 2021 at 6:51 pm | 42 comments | 10385 Views
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