On Feb 28, PUSD notified families that they had received a non-credible bomb threat. They reassured students that student and staff safety was the top priority. Response to threat Nationwide, schools...

Staff and students at California State Universities (CSU) are doing a strike against the administration. Their demand for better benefits is impacting the entire California education system. Beginning...

Starting in January of this year, cursive will be a mandatory part of English education in Californian elementary schools. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 446 in October of last year, making it the 22nd...

In recent days, Pleasanton — typically known for its mild climate and sunny skies — has been transformed into a waterlogged landscape, with umbrellas and rain coats becoming a daily necessity. According...

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,...