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January 22, 2024
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Top Stories
from the Pleasanton Weekly staff |
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Police arrest suspect in killing of former Livermore student in Tracy
by Jeremy Walsh
Police in Tracy arrested a 27-year-old on Friday on suspicion of murder in connection with the shooting death of a former Granada High School student one week earlier.
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Pleasanton family displaced by fire that started in home's attic
by Bay City News Service
A fire that started in the attic of a home in Pleasanton displaced a family on Thursday night, according to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Firefighters responded at 10:20 p.m. to the fire on Genovesio Drive, where they...
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Embarcadero Media Foundation to launch redesigned websites
by Pleasanton Weekly staff
Embarcadero Media Foundation is set to unveil newly redesigned websites for all seven of its newsrooms in the Tri-Valley and along the Peninsula on Wednesday (Jan. 24).
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Environmental groups sue to block Delta tunnel project
by Aly Brown
Environmental groups on Friday sued the California Department of Water Resources for approving a plan to divert water from the environmentally sensitive Sacramento-San Joaquin river delta to Central and Southern California.
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Tim Talk
When was Pleasanton a 'sleepy' town?
by Tim Hunt
Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown seems to have dissed both prior City Council members and former senior staff. Commenting after the council reviewed two financial reports in December, she said, "The city of Pleasanton used to be a sleepy little town ... And things were done very casually about finance and reserves. We're a real city, we're almost 80,000 people ... and that means better planning. It means being more conservative." That implies that folks who used to be in charge were lax in those areas. I doubt it.
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What’s in store for 2024: Predictions about the local real estate market and how to best prepare
What will happen in the Livermore real estate market in 2024? Find out what local Realtor Gina Piper from Elation Real Estate predicts and her recommendations.
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Hot Picks
Must-see events recommended by the Pleasanton Weekly staff |
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| Today's events (January 22) |
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24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship Breakfast
The Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative presents the 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship Breakfast featuring Keynote Speaker Jacqueline D. Brown and the 2024 MLK Legacy Award recipients. 7:30-9:30 a.m., Jan. 22. Tickets $60. DoubleTree by Hilton. Visit pleasanton.org.
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Auditions for Valley Concert Chorale
The Chorale is seeking experienced singers with sight-reading skills who enjoy singing exciting and challenging music. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at the First Presbyterian Church of Livermore. Auditions by appointment Jan. 22. Call 925- 866-4003. For information about Valley Concert Chorale visit valleyconcertchorale.org.
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VA Mobile Outreach
Pleasanton Library will host the VA Palo Alto Mobile Medical Outreach team to provide veteran benefits review, enroll veterans for care with the VA Palo Alto Health System, answer questions about VA services and provide medical care and referrals for enrolled veterans. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 22. Pleasanton Library.
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| Tomorrow's events (January 23) |
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Alan Hu Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships for up to $1,000.00 will be awarded to high school seniors from Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton Unified School Districts whose college majors and career aspirations support mental health. The deadline is March 10. For more information visit alanhufoundation.org/scholarship.
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Hot Meals Free of Charge
Open Heart Kitchen serves free hot meals to anyone who is struggling to make ends meet. Monday-Friday, 1:15-3 p.m. at the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave.
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Sing and Learn Babies
Babies from birth to 12 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime and share a book together in each lively session. 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Livermore Civic Center Library.
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Town Square
Pleasanton's online gathering place |
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Get involved in your community
The 2024 Make A Difference Festival takes place at the Senior Center on Saturday. The event offers residents and local organizations a unique opportunity to connect with each other and find community around important causes.
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Museum on Main unveils 2024 History Maker Award winners
The Museum on Main recently announced its 2024 History Maker Award winners, four residents who will be honored for making a significant impact in Pleasanton's history through their work and contributions.
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Neil Phanse Earns Eagle Scout Award
Neil Phanse has qualified to become an Eagle Scout and will receive the award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor to be scheduled soon. Neil is the son of Satyajit Phanse and Geetika Jain Phanse of Pleasanton, Ca. He is a member of Troop 948, sponsored by the Graceway Church. Thanks go to his Scoutmaster, Satyajit Phanse (his dad) for his dedication to scouting and help along the way.
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Did you miss anything?
 Check out your favorite features from the Pleasanton Weekly's Jan. 19 print edition online now, sections such as Streetwise and Cop Log.
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