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Pleasanton board selects Ed Diolazo as next superintendent
The Pleasanton Unified School District board has chosen Deputy Superintendent Ed Diolazo to succeed Maurice Ghysels, who is retiring early.
Reese HardySeptember 26, 20262 min read
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Pleasanton hosts ground squirrel mitigation info session Oct 1
The City of Pleasanton and Alameda County Agricultural & Standards Services are co-hosting an information session on October 1 to discuss strategies for managing ground squirrel activity.
Reese HardySeptember 24, 20261 min read
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Voters to decide on hotel tax increase in November
Pleasanton residents will vote in November on Measure HH, a proposal to raise the city's hotel tax rate from 8% to 12% to address projected budget deficits.
Sasha OrtizSeptember 16, 20262 min read
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Pleasanton Deploys Robots for ADA Sidewalk Accessibility Survey
The City of Pleasanton is using Daxbot robots to assess pedestrian infrastructure as part of its ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan through November.
Reese HardySeptember 16, 20261 min read
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Pleasanton Council Votes on $16.5M Water Bonds
The Pleasanton City Council will vote Tuesday on financing documents for up to $16.5 million in water revenue bonds to fund system upgrades and new wells.
Sasha OrtizSeptember 15, 20261 min read
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Draft Delta water rules offer restoration option
The State Water Resources Control Board has released a draft plan allowing water users to choose between maintaining flow rates or funding habitat projects.
Reese HardySeptember 14, 20262 min read
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Supervisor plans San Francisco e-bike enforcement measure
District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong plans legislation to increase enforcement of existing rules for e-bikes and other powered devices.
Reese HardySeptember 14, 20261 min read
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Pleasanton council approves rezoning of two church sites to allow for housing
The Pleasanton City Council voted 4-1 to rezone portions of Trinity Lutheran Church and Rock Bible Church, allowing up to 10 residential units at each site to satisfy state housing mandates.
Sasha OrtizSeptember 8, 20262 min read
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Pleasanton Approves Joint Groundwater Project with Zone 7
The Pleasanton City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Zone 7 Water Agency to design and construct two new groundwater wells, aiming to restore local water supplies by 2029.
Reese HardySeptember 3, 20262 min read
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Newsom signs Alameda County spending regulation bill
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1193 into law, establishing new rules for Alameda County discretionary spending that local supervisors are considering challenging.
Reese HardySeptember 3, 20262 min read
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Pleasanton Releases September Community Newsletter
The City of Pleasanton has published its September community newsletter, featuring updates on emergency preparedness, local events, and business spotlights.
Reese HardySeptember 2, 20261 min read
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Pleasanton opens public comment period for Draft FY2025-2026 CAPER
Residents may submit comments on the city's Draft FY2025-2026 CAPER until September 19, 2026.
Sasha OrtizSeptember 2, 20261 min read
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California Expands Privacy Program for Immigrant Aid Workers
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation allowing immigration support staff to keep their addresses confidential under the state's Safe at Home program.
Reese HardyAugust 28, 20262 min read
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City of Pleasanton Announces Storytimes for August 20
The City of Pleasanton invites residents to join a Storytime event on August 20, 2026, featuring books and songs for babies, toddlers, and families.
Reese HardyAugust 20, 20261 min read
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Pleasanton Council Moves Toward $16.5M Water Bond Sale
Lower interest rates may allow Pleasanton to save millions and shorten repayment terms for its water infrastructure upgrades.
Sasha OrtizAugust 20, 20262 min read
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Pleasanton Councilmember Julie Testa Announces Mayoral Run
Julie Testa has entered the race for Pleasanton mayor, challenging incumbent Jack Balch with a focus on the city's financial challenges and recent policy disputes.
Sasha OrtizAugust 20, 20262 min read
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Pleasanton Library to close for Labor Day on September 7
The City of Pleasanton announced that the local library will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Reese HardyAugust 19, 20261 min read
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Pleasanton promotes library card sign-up month in August
The City of Pleasanton has designated August as Library Card Sign-Up Month, encouraging residents to register for an eCard online.
Reese HardyAugust 18, 20261 min read
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Pleasanton to host after-school teen zone starting August 18
The City of Pleasanton will open a drop-in teen zone for homework, socializing, and games from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning August 18, 2026.
Reese HardyAugust 18, 20261 min read
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Friends of the Pleasanton Library to hold Fall Book and Media Sale
The Friends of the Pleasanton Library will host a Fall Book and Media Sale beginning Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Reese HardyAugust 18, 20261 min read
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Pleasanton council approves $345K bond for water plant repairs
The Pleasanton City Council voted to authorize $345,000 in bond debt to address urgent infrastructure issues at the city's sole water source.
Sasha OrtizAugust 18, 20261 min read