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One Dead, One Hurt in San Ramon Area Shooting
Contra Costa Sheriff officials confirm a fatal shooting at a residence near San Ramon left one person dead and another hospitalized.
Reese HardyAugust 28, 20261 min read
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Two Dead in Pleasanton Home After Welfare Check
Pleasanton police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after finding two bodies with gunshot wounds inside a Jefferson Court residence.
Reese HardyAugust 28, 20261 min read
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Pleasanton police investigate fatal shooting of homeowner by tenant
Authorities in Pleasanton are looking into a deadly incident where a tenant shot his landlord before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Reese HardyAugust 28, 20261 min read
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Pleasanton police investigate possible murder-suicide at Jefferson Court home
A 64-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were found dead in a Pleasanton home, with police investigating the incident as a potential murder-suicide.
Reese HardyAugust 28, 20261 min read
The Meta Teen-Safety Trial Was Tried in Oakland. It Just Ended in a $17B Settlement.
A landmark trial over whether Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict teenagers ended in a $17 billion settlement with 47 states. The case was heard in federal court in Oakland, and California helped lead it.
Reese HardyAugust 27, 20262 min read
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Pleasanton Express launches inaugural On the Record sports magazine
The Pleasanton Express has released its first fall edition of On the Record, a free full-color magazine highlighting student-athletes from five local schools.
Reese HardyAugust 26, 20261 min read
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Tri-Valley High School Football Opens Friday Night Slate
Local high school football teams begin their season with a full slate of games on August 28, while flag football results show early leaders in the East Bay Athletic League.
Reese HardyAugust 26, 20262 min read
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8/15-8/22 Pleasanton Real Estate Report: 178 Listings, Sale Price Down 11.3%
Realtor.com counted 178 Pleasanton, CA homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 134 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $1,494,106.
Reese HardyAugust 22, 20262 min read
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Is AI Helping Our Children? California Bet on Teaching It. The Research Is Mixed.
California requires AI literacy in the curriculum. But a randomized trial found students using an unguarded chatbot scored 17 percent worse once it was taken away, and a Stanford study found AI detectors misfire on multilingual students.
Reese HardyAugust 20, 20266 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 Council to Consider $16,500,000 Water Project Financing
The Pleasanton City Council will review a debt financing plan for the 2026 Water Project during a special meeting on August 11. Staff recommend issuing tax-exempt bonds to fund system upgrades and new wells.
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
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Dublin Affordable Housing Project Near BART Station Remains Stalled After Years Of Delays
The Dublin City Council will review an update Tuesday regarding a stalled affordable housing development on a parcel near the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station that has faced administrative hurdles for years.
Reese HardyAugust 18, 20261 min read
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Pleasanton office campus enters market after foreclosure
A large office property in Pleasanton that entered foreclosure last year is now available for purchase.
Reese HardyAugust 18, 20261 min read
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Driverless Taxis Get the Green Light for Alameda County. The Tri-Valley Waits.
The state approved Waymo's biggest expansion yet on Friday, covering 18 counties including Alameda. Approval, though, is permission rather than a launch date.
Reese HardyAugust 16, 20261 min read