ECHO Housing is offering a Fair Housing training on December 20, 2024. Register here to attend!
PLEASANTON, Calif. – City Manager Gerry Beaudin is pleased to announce the selection of Chief Tracy Avelar as police chief following a competitive recruitment process. Avelar’s first day with the City will be December 9, 2024.Chief Avelar brings more than 20 years of distinguished law enforcement experience to Pleasanton, having served with the Foster City […]
ECHO Housing is offering a free First-Time Homebuyer Workshop on December 14, 2024. Register here to attend!
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The City of Pleasanton invites the community to participate in this year’s Hometown Holiday Celebration. The City is now accepting parade entries, volunteer applications and announcer audition sign ups. Online applications are available at www.hometownholiday.com. Applications for parade entries must be submitted by Monday, December 2. WHO: City of Pleasanton WHAT: Hometown […]
The Pleasanton Library’s Adult Literacy Program, Pleasanton Reads, needs patient, caring volunteers to help adults gain English reading, writing, and conversation skills. Tutors work one-on-one with students; lead small group conversation practice or book clubs; and provide support for citizenship, GED, or HiSET test preparation. The literacy program provides all books and materials, meeting space, […]
The Pleasanton Library is looking for individuals and groups to create and display ofrendas in a special community exhibition celebrating Día de Los Muertos. Día de Los Muertos is a traditional Meso-American holiday dedicated to honoring ancestors. In Mexico, neighbors gather in local cemeteries to share food, music, and fun with their extended community, both […]
At the September 17, 2024 City Council meeting, City Finance Director Susan Hsieh presented a detailed budget update, underscoring key financial challenges and actions being taken to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. The update outlined significant pressures on the City’s budget and strategies taken to address the structural deficit. Budget Overview and Financial Outlook Pleasanton faces […]
Pleasanton, Calif. – The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has awarded Pleasanton City Manager Gerry Beaudin the ICMA Credentialed Manager designation. This prestigious recognition is granted to local government professionals who exemplify integrity, continuous learning, and commitment to thriving communities. ICMA’s mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics and […]
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Pleasanton Police Department arrested a female suspect involved in the fatal stabbing of Pleasanton resident, 32-year-old Edevion White. The incident occurred on May 1, 2023, at a residence at the 5700 block of Owens Drive. The suspect, identified as Kennedy Stith (27), was arrested at her home in Oakland […]
On September 2, 2024, at around 2:55 p.m., the Pleasanton Police Department responded to a report of a car crash and several individuals were seen fleeing the scene. Following a thorough search, including assistance from the East Bay Regional Parks helicopter, officers located the driver, who had a stab wound to the torso. The injured […]
The City of Pleasanton is seeking residents interested in participating in their community by serving on a variety of commissions and committees that oversee specific areas and make recommendations to the City Council. The City is currently accepting applications until 4:00 p.m. on August 26, 2024 for the following commissions and committees: Civic Arts Commission, […]
At its regular meeting on July 16, 2024, Pleasanton’s City Council approved a resolution to place a half-cent sales tax rate increase on the November 2024 ballot. This measure aims to secure funding to minimize cuts to City programs and services such as public safety, parks and street maintenance, and community programming. A recent financial […]
A heat wave is hitting the Bay Area this week. As the temperatures are expected to be over 100 degrees for much of the week, the City will open formal Cooling Centers from Tuesday, July 2 through Sunday, July 7. For questions during Cooling Center hours call (925) 200-6969. Water will be available on-site. Senior […]
Effective July 1st, our hours will be as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 am – 4 pm, Wednesday: 9 am – 1 pm, and Friday: Closed.
The City is facing a severe and increasing structural budget shortfall of $13 million annually over the next eight years. In response, staff have been working to proactively address the projected budget deficit with a combination of reduced costs and increased revenue. Among cost containment efforts, the City has delayed the purchase of equipment and […]
May 6, 2024 PLEASANTON, Calif. — The City of Pleasanton today announced that its lighting improvement project at the Pleasanton Library is scheduled to begin later this month. This project will replace the existing interior fluorescent lighting with energy efficient LED fixtures and upgrade the building’s outdated lighting control system. Work will commence following Memorial […]
Pleasanton is facing difficult decisions in the near future due to a severe and increasing budget deficit. Further adding to the problem, infrastructure and facilities maintenance and repair programs are seriously underfunded. Projections show an average General Fund budget shortfall of approximately $13 million annually over the next eight years. To address the projected budget […]
Pleasanton, Calif. – The City of Pleasanton’s Joint Powers Financing Authority proudly announces the assignment of a ‘AA’ long-term rating by S&P Global Ratings to its series 2024 water revenue bonds. This strong rating reflects the City’s continued commitment to financial stability and responsible governance. The ‘AA’ rating, accompanied by a positive outlook, underscores S&P’s […]
PLEASANTON, Calif. — At its regular meeting on May 7, 2024, the Pleasanton City Council approved the allocation of nearly $1,200,000 in funding for its Housing and Human Services Grant Program and Community Grant Program, aimed at supporting initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents and address community needs. The Housing and Human […]
In December 2023, the City enacted a gas-powered leaf blower ban that takes effect June 1, 2024. The State of California enacted a similar ban on the sale of gas leaf blowers starting in the beginning of 2024. The move aligns with the City’s Climate Action Plan that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance environmental […]
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