On Feb. 3, Stoneridge Mall hosted the annual lion dance performance. This celebrated the start of the 2024 Chinese Lunar New Year, the Dragon Year, and the end of the Rabbit Year. Origins of...

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) uses a thorough cleaning regimen for passenger safety and hygiene. According to the BART website, all trains must follow the same detailed rotating cleaning schedule. Every...

After a unanimous decision by the Board of Trustees, former Alisal Elementary school teacher Mary Jo Carreon has been appointed the Board President for the year of 2024.  From Teacher to Board President Ever...

In the rhythmic chaos of daily commuters pirouetting through aging BART fare gates, tales of evasion, payment disparities, and uncertainty come to fruition on a daily basis.  Bay Area residents' response But,...

More than two months since hostilities began in the Gaza Strip, pro-Palestinian protests contine throughout the Bay Area. “[I’m here to] represent my community of Palestinians: to show the regional...

On Dec. 2, the City of Pleasanton celebrated the start of the holiday season with the Holiday Hometown Parade. The city canceled the parade last year due to rain. This year, the city planned a rain-or-shine...

On Dec. 2, Amador Valley High School's baseball program hosted a one-day skill clinic for Pleasanton Little League players. Kids ages 7-12 came to the Amador Valley Baseball field to learn from experienced...

In recent years, the Zone 7 Water Agency  detected emerging contaminants called per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — man-made chemicals used in many common products designed to be water, oil,...

Starting Nov. 30, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will stop accepting paper tickets as a way for fare gate entry.  “The reason we are transitioning away from paper tickets is we’re in a period of...

The City of Pleasanton raised water rates by 30 percent on Nov. 1 to cover water supply and facility improvement costs. This is the first water rate increase since 2011 except for inflation adjustments.  In...

In early November, many households celebrated the Festival of Lights, also known as Diwali. Families and friends practiced traditions and enjoyed many festivities. What is Diwali? Diwali, a five-day...

Every year, the halls of Fairlands Elementary School buzz with excitement as the Socktober event takes center stage, gifting thousands of socks to PUSD's The Hanger and extending a helping hand to those...