Pleasanton approves $2.75 million generator contract for five pump stations
The Oct. 6 vote awarded Telstar Instruments the work and set aside up to $412,152 for contract changes.
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Thirty life-size elephant sculptures fill downtown Livermore through Dec. 6
The Great Elephant Migration, a touring exhibit of sculptures built by Indigenous artisans in southern India from an invasive weed, is making its only West Coast stop this year at Stockmen's Park and Bankhead Plaza.
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Pleasanton schools encourage eligible families to submit meal applications by Oct. 31
PUSD says applying may unlock additional benefits and support school funding. All students still receive one free breakfast and lunch each school day.
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Foothill college and career expo set for Oct. 20
Foothill High says representatives from nearly 100 institutions and programs will attend, including colleges, apprenticeships and the military.
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Julie Testa puts budget deficit first in bid to unseat Mayor Jack Balch
Pleasanton City Councilmember Julie Testa is challenging incumbent Mayor Jack Balch and outlined her priorities in a Patch questionnaire.
Sasha OrtizOctober 13, 20262 min read
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What's on the Nov. 3 ballot: mayor, council, school board and a hotel tax
Pleasanton voters will decide races for mayor, City Council and school board, the Measure HH hotel tax, and congressional, legislative and statewide contests on Nov. 3.
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Inklings Coffee & Tea marks 10 years with anniversary event
Inklings Coffee & Tea will celebrate its 10th anniversary at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, with a ribbon cutting, free coffee and anniversary giveaways.
Reese HardyOctober 13, 20262 min read
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Jack Balch seeks another term as Pleasanton mayor
Mayor Jack Balch is seeking re-election against Councilmember Julie Testa and outlined his background and priorities in a Patch questionnaire.
Sasha OrtizOctober 13, 20262 min read
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Pumpkins After Dark display fills Pleasanton fairgrounds through Oct. 31
Pumpkins After Dark at the Alameda County Fairgrounds features thousands of illuminated carvings along a half-mile walking route.
Reese HardyOctober 13, 20261 min read
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First citywide asset inventory finds $124 million in high-risk infrastructure, and the repair list starts with $14.3 million
Council members heard Oct. 6 that about 1% of the city's assets are in poor or failed condition; staff will rank repairs for a 2027-2032 capital plan due for a vote next May.
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Open PUSD board seat pits a Livermore teacher against an attorney promising a forensic audit
Karen Fletcher and Thomas Choi, two of three candidates for the Area 5 trustee seat Justin Brown is leaving, split on how dire the district's budget is and what to do first; Brett Martinez did not answer Patch's questions.
Reese HardyOctober 12, 20263 min read
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County pilot would help seniors build backyard units, then sell the main house
Alameda County's housing department is developing a senior ADU pilot under its SHIFT program; outreach to homeowners is expected in early 2027, with a goal of 10 units in the first phase and 50 over the next two years.
Reese HardyOctober 12, 20262 min read
Pleasanton Library sets Oct. 21 training for adult literacy volunteers
Pleasanton Reads seeks volunteers 18 and older to help adult English learners; tutors generally meet weekly for 90 minutes plus preparation.
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Pleasanton Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $6.3703 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 11, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.3703 in the Oakland area, down from yesterday, down from last week and above the California average.
Reese HardyOctober 11, 20261 min read
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High schoolers could run free programs at the library, senior center and Firehouse under city proposal
The Youth Commission on Wednesday reviews a plan that would let teens apply each December to lead free workshops in city buildings, with one program picked for each of spring, summer and fall.
Reese HardyOctober 11, 20262 min read
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Chess school asks to add two suites for weekly tournaments of up to 80 players on Serpentine Lane
King's Land Chess wants to host about 52 rated tournaments a year next to its classroom in Valley Business Park; the Planning Commission takes up the permit Wednesday, and staff recommends approval.
Reese HardyOctober 10, 20262 min read
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Balch outraises Testa more than 3 to 1 in mayor's race as filings show who is funding local campaigns
Mayor Jack Balch raised $11,300 to Councilmember Julie Testa's roughly $3,000 over the summer; a council candidate gave his own campaign $25,000, and no one has reported money against the Measure HH hotel tax.
Sasha OrtizOctober 10, 20262 min read
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Pleasanton Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $6.3835 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 10, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.3835 in the Oakland area, down from yesterday, down from last week and above the California average.
Reese HardyOctober 10, 20261 min read
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Pleasanton Gas Prices Ease to $6.3966 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 9, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.3966 in the Oakland area, down from yesterday, down from last week and above the California average.
Reese HardyOctober 10, 20261 min read
Diwali fireworks festival heads to the fairgrounds Oct. 17; use Valley Avenue gates
The Pleasanton festival runs noon to 11 p.m. Organizers list online admission, separate parking and two Valley Avenue entrances.
Reese HardyOctober 10, 20261 min read
GraceWay invites Pleasanton to its 150th-anniversary gathering Sunday
The Oct. 11 celebration starts at 2 p.m. on Quarry Lane, separate from the church’s morning worship service.
Reese HardyOctober 10, 20261 min read