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Good morning Pleasanton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pleasanton Unified taps veteran deputy to lead schools through 2030
  • Ready to watch corgis race through Pleasanton's fairgrounds this Saturday?
  • Ever tried cow cuddling at Pleasanton's own rural sanctuary?

Also on today's calendar: Calling All Superheroes: HERS 27th Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser & Community Expo is September 26th! and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasantly cool with some sun, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
  • Monday: Sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pleasanton Names New Superintendent After Ghysels Plans Early Retirement (patch.com) — Pleasanton Unified has chosen longtime district leader Ed Diolazo as its next superintendent, succeeding Maurice Ghysels, who will retire at the end of 2026. Diolazo, a key figure in Pleasanton's pandemic response and program development, will lead PUSD through 2030, with both leaders emphasizing continuity, stability, and support for local students and families during the transition.
   

2. Corgi Con coming to Pleasanton fairgrounds (pleasantonweekly.com) — Hundreds of costumed corgis are set to take over the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this Saturday, Sept. 27, with races, a parade, and agility challenges. Local families can spend the day watching contests, browsing corgi-themed swag, and enjoying a uniquely dog-centric festival close to home, with admission priced separately for adults and kids.
   

3. Immersive farm stays: Unique rural escapes for travelers (newsday.com) — Pleasanton locals can discover Śrī Surabhi Go Ksetra, a 6.5‑acre cow sanctuary in town offering scheduled visits, cow-cuddling sessions, and an overnight guest house stay. Featured among immersive farm escapes worldwide, the nonprofit protects Gyr cattle, runs on a self-sustaining model, and invites visitors to connect with the animals and rural life right in the Tri-Valley.
   

4. Pleasanton Pizza-Making Couple Each Earn 3rd Place In State Competition (patch.com) — Pleasanton's Much Ado About Pizza owners Kira and Mark Zabrowski each snagged third-place honors at the California Pizza Challenge, proudly representing Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley. Their Shakespeare-themed shop on Main Street keeps racking up national recognition, reinforcing its reputation as a destination spot for creative pies and drawing fresh attention to Pleasanton's dining scene.
   

5. 925 GIVES: Daylong donation drive benefits Tri-Valley nonprofits, including our own Embarcadero Media Foundation (pleasantonweekly.com) — Pleasanton readers are invited to take part in today's 925 GIVES fundraiser, where donations to local nonprofits — including Pleasanton Weekly's Embarcadero Media Foundation — are being matched and tracked in real time. The campaign, run by Three Valleys Community Foundation, supports 85 Tri-Valley organizations and funds youth leadership programs, health grants, and continued in-depth local news coverage for Pleasanton and neighboring communities.
   

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