Pleasanton Voices

02/03/2026

Are you and your family prepared for an earthquake?

01/31/2026

✨ New Year, New Ways to Give Back! ✨

Start 2026 by making a real difference in the Tri-Valley community. Volunteer with CityServe’s RideCare or Caring Visitor programs and help older adults and at-risk residents stay connected, active, and supported.

Whether it’s driving a neighbor to appointments or spending quality time with someone who could use a friend, your time matters. 💛

📍 Tri-Valley – Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Sunol or San Leandro
📧 [email protected] to get started

Make 2026 a year of connection, kindness, and community. Join us today! 🚗

01/15/2025

Come out for the State of the City address by our Mayor. See attached for details.

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present State of the City Pleasanton 2025, featuring newly elected Mayor Jack Balch. Everyone in the community is invited to hear Mayor Balch's State of the City address on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Palm Event Center in the Vineyard. Hear Mayor....

11/19/2024

Wondering why council members think it’s ok not to respond to constituents.

10/30/2024

More on Measure PP, seems the proponents don’t think they have to follow the laws and file appropriate paperwork.

Recently filed campaign finance statements show that the No on Measure PP committee has raised about $4,600 the entire election cycle while the pro-Measure PP camp said it is still expecting significant donations from two local unions.

10/30/2024

Gina Channell Wilcox hits the nail on the head in her article. Read the whole article here.

“Another very important duty of journalists is to correct factual inaccuracies, give context to potentially misleading statements, and shed light on contradictions, inconsistencies and questionable behaviors.

Public comment during the Oct. 15 Pleasanton City Council meeting provides a plethora of examples to choose from, but I will focus on only one speaker.”

Public comment during the Oct. 15 Pleasanton City Council meeting provided a plethora of examples of why fact-based journalism is needed to correct factual inaccuracies, give context to misleading statements and shed light on questionable behavior.

10/19/2024

Shocked or Shocking? Council Member and Mayor for 12 years and this? Vote No on PP and vote yes for Jack Balch, Craig Eicher and Vivek Mohan.

10/17/2024

See the letter from Steve Maher in the Independent.

On Nov. 5, Election Day, Pleasanton’s mayor and current City Council want us to approve a .05% tax increase, generating $100 million in tax revenue over the next ten years.

10/16/2024

Vote No on Measure PP in Pleasanton.

The City Council started looking at a tax increase in March, 2023, long before any savings were enacted. Last fall, they conducted two polls on a possible sales tax increase. And then in July, 2024, they voted to place Measure PP on the ballot. During those 18 months, they never bothered to ask hard...

10/16/2024

Great site for understanding ballot initiatives and broken down by city.

Press Back Browser Button to return to the City Index Measure PP City of Pleasanton, Essential Services To maintain city services and minimize cuts, such as police and fire protection; 911 emergenc…