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SPORTS
30 YEARS AGO - FALCONS NCS CHAMPSAs a proud parent, and booster, I just want to remember and recognize the 1993 Foothill Falcons for winning their first NCS...
Original post made by Ornithology on Dec. 4, 2023There are no comments yet. 0 Views
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Fired city utilities director sues Pleasanton for wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliationA former Pleasanton utilities director has filed a lawsuit against the city seeking unspecified damages following the rejection...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by MsVic, on Dec 1, 2023 at 8:34 am | 1 comment | 2062 Views
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Parade time in PleasantonPleasanton is ready to usher in the festive season this weekend with its annual Hometown Holiday Celebration -- complete...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by seenalot, on Nov 30, 2023 at 9:37 am | 1 comment | 8612 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Newsom announces more funding in effort to clear encampments near highwaysThe state is making nearly $300 million in additional grant money available for local governments to clear homeless encampments,...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2023Last comment by Jake Waters, on Nov 30, 2023 at 8:30 am | 1 comment | 1547 Views
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Pleasanton council looks to consolidate downtown newspaper racksThe Pleasanton City Council waived the first reading of an ordinance to begin the process of consolidating the number of...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 2057 Views
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Jennifer Esteen for Alameda County SupervisorJennifer Esteen is running for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in District 4. I didn't know much about Jennifer...
Original post made by Ward Kanowsky on Nov. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 252 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sunol school board president drops restraining order against former trusteeSunol School Board President Ryan Jergensen decided not to pursue a full restraining order against former school board trustee...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Nov 29, 2023 at 12:06 am | 1 comment | 2053 Views
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Eagle Scout Award for Christopher GrovesChristopher Groves has qualified to become an Eagle Scout at a Board of Review held by Twin Valley District of Scouts BSA....
Original post made by Ken mano on Nov. 25, 2023There are no comments yet. 212 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Recognizing fake news now a required subject in California schoolsPushing back against the surge of misinformation online, California will now require all K-12 students to learn media literacy...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Nov 25, 2023 at 9:55 am | 2 comments | 55136 Views
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Eagle Scout Award for Yash ShelarYash Shelar has qualified to become an Eagle Scout and received his award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on November 1,...
Original post made by Ken mano on Nov. 23, 2023There are no comments yet. 271 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: 'Jerry's Miles for Manhattans' honors late PGSL leaderBeing a fun-loving guy with s larger-than-life personality, it was no surprise that when his three grown daughters and wife...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2023Last comment by Greg Thome, on Nov 22, 2023 at 4:20 pm | 1 comment | 2448 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Community rallies for Dublin teachersDozens of parents, students and community members stood side-by-side with teachers last week in an attempt to urge Dublin...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2023Last comment by Pton Resident, on Nov 22, 2023 at 2:41 pm | 1 comment | 1845 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dublin and Livermore at odds over land between both citiesFollowing months of discussion between the two Tri-Valley communities, Livermore and Dublin hope to collaborate over a contentious...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Nov 22, 2023 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 6137 Views
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Scammers trying to sell homes they don't own is on the riseA growing number of scammers posing as property owners have been contacting real estate agents to sell vacant lots and vacation...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Nov 20, 2023 at 9:19 pm | 2 comments | 4787 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Feds, state sue to block John Muir Health's acquisition of San Ramon hospitalThe FTC and state seek to block John Muir Health's acquisition of San Ramon Regional Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare,...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Nov 19, 2023 at 8:55 am | 1 comment | 3986 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Level The Playing FieldCalifornia Public Utilities Commission today voted to raise the rates for all its customers by more than $30 per month. That...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Nov. 16, 2023There are no comments yet. 175 Views
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Veterans Day 2023The community turned out to celebrate military veterans in downtown Pleasanton last Sunday at the 26th annual Tri-Valley...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2023There are no comments yet. 2484 Views
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Streetwise<B>Do you have any particular feelings about Friday the 13th and/or other superstitions that are associated with bad luck?...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2023There are no comments yet. 399 Views
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Pleasanton: City answers after people told to wait outside amid capacity crowd at council meetingWhile many Pleasanton residents might not be happy with their water bills increasing starting next year, some community members...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2023Last comment by Matt Sullivan, on Nov 15, 2023 at 11:13 am | 3 comments | 3132 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Fairlands teachers, parents say Pleasanton PD 'dropped the ball' in campus intruder incidentFairlands Elementary School teachers and parents criticized the Pleasanton Police Department for not adequately responding...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Nov 15, 2023 at 8:08 am | 2 comments | 9635 Views
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