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🌱 Patch AM: Tri-Valley Giving Campaign Gets A Dolly Parton Twist

Coming up: San Ramon Library Foundation's Mega Book Sale on the Pleasanton Patch calendar

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Hello Pleasanton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dolly Parton Day inspires Pleasanton's 925 Gives fundraising push
  • Pleasanton eyes new water bonds as rate hikes loom
  • Why are little robots quietly cruising Pleasanton's sidewalks this week?

Also on today's calendar: San Ramon Library Foundation's Mega Book Sale and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tri-Valley Giving Campaign Gets A Dolly Parton Twist (patch.com) — Pleasanton residents are being invited to take part in the 925 Gives online fundraising drive, which returns Sept. 25 with a Dolly Parton-inspired "9 to 5" twist. The Three Valleys Community Foundation will award $925 to the nonprofit that attracts the most unique donors during workday hours, encouraging locals to support dozens of Tri-Valley organizations in Dolly's philanthropic spirit.
   

2. Pleasanton Weighs $16.5M In Bonds For Water-System Upgrades (patch.com) — Pleasanton officials are weighing up to $16.5 million in new water revenue bonds to fund projects like new wells with Zone 7, advanced meters, and emergency power upgrades. If approved, the borrowing would be repaid through customers' water bills and comes alongside four years of planned rate hikes, as the city adapts to PFAS-related well closures and aging infrastructure.
   

3. Robot traverses sidewalks, streets in Pleasanton to assess accessibility, safety (pleasantonweekly.com) — Small Daxbot robots are currently rolling along Pleasanton sidewalks and streets to map sidewalk conditions, curb ramps, intersections, and transit stops as part of the city's ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Working with an engineering consultant, Pleasanton aims to assess roughly 360 miles of pedestrian routes, using the data to prioritize future accessibility and safety improvements while assuring residents that only infrastructure, not personal information, is collected.
   

4. Amador flag football team building momentum in 2026 (pleasantonweekly.com) — Amador Valley High's flag football team is off to a strong 10-2 start, powered by veteran quarterback Riley Harrington and a stingy defense, as they gear up for a tough EBAL schedule. Foothill's volleyball squad is also rolling, stacking league wins and a strong Bay Area Classic showing, giving Pleasanton fans plenty to cheer about this fall.
   

5. 'Nearly 100% fatal' disease on the rise across US. What are risks in California? (hanfordsentinel.com) — Rabies cases are rising nationwide and across California, including a confirmed rabid domestic cat in Pleasanton earlier this summer. Health officials urge residents to avoid wild animals, watch pets for unusual behavior, and seek immediate medical advice if bitten or scratched, since prompt vaccination after exposure is nearly 100% effective at preventing this otherwise almost always fatal disease.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Yay! It's Here! It's Here! —Eastbaypianist Read on Patch
  • The famous Bobby Berk has left his mark in Pleasanton! —Christine Rombouts Read on Patch
  • Constitution Week is here! —Jane E Lunn Read on Patch
  • Pleasanton Student Earns Eagle Scout Award —Ken Mano Read on Patch
  • Found this dog.
    I'm gonna call Animal control so that you know where it is. (Nextdoor California Terrace)
  • Driving home from Hart, I had to block a woman from hitting 3 kids riding their scooters across Hopyard.
    It was close. The Inglewood/Hopyard intersection is so dangerous. Drivers are in such a hurry, they don't yells to kids. When will something be done… (Nextdoor Val Vista)
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Sous Chef in Pleasanton. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cashier (Front End) in Pleasanton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasanton here.

Ok Pleasanton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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