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Greetings Pleasanton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Foothill Falcons are leading the East Bay touchdown race?
  • How will Workday's 142 Pleasanton layoffs reshape local tech careers?
  • What Pleasanton parents risk by letting teens drink "just at home"

Also on today's calendar: Discover LPC and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 46.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Bay - Valley Football 2026 Varsity Total TDs Stat Leaders (maxpreps.com) — Pleasanton football fans can see how Foothill High's playmakers stack up in the latest East Bay Valley touchdown leaderboard, with several Falcons among the top scorers. The stat sheet breaks down total and per-game touchdowns for Foothill, Livermore, Granada, and DVHS players, giving local supporters a quick snapshot of who's finding the end zone this season.
   

• Workday revenue rose nearly 13%, yet hundreds of jobs are going. Is AI (business-news-today.com) — Workday is cutting 142 jobs at its Pleasanton headquarters on November 30, part of a broader 2.5% global workforce reduction even as revenue and profits rise. For Pleasanton-area tech workers, the move tightens an already competitive Tri-Valley job market and signals how AI-driven restructuring and office downsizing are reshaping local employment at one of the city's anchor companies.
   

• Can parents give underage children alcohol at home? What California law says (modbee.com) — If you live in Pleasanton and have ever wondered whether it's legal to let your underage child drink at home, California law is clear: it isn't, even for parents. A Pleasanton law office and state agencies explain the potential criminal and financial consequences if a minor drinks, then causes an accident or injury.
   

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  • My adorable Mimi slipped out the door while I was emptying the garbage I'm diligent about keeping exits closed still trying to figure out how it happened ?
    Last seen October 8,2026 11:30 pm 3263 Vineyard Ave Pleasanton I've been fostering her since June and decided I would be her forever home. I just… (Nextdoor Vineyard Estates)
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    Our Kitty has not been coming home lately and we miss him SO much. He 's an orange Tabby with black around his eyes, nose and mouth. He's very… (Nextdoor Del Prado)
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🗞 Nearby News

Dublin

  • Tensions boil over in District 14 debate as Hernandez accuses Wahab of 'communications with the Taliban' (pleasantonweekly.com)
  • Letters: Reader recommendations for mayor, council, school board, park district in Tri-Valley (pleasantonweekly.com)
  • Campaign filings reveal who's funding Pleasanton's election races (pleasantonweekly.com)

Livermore

  • Livermore council to recount completed projects at Monday meeting (livermorevine.com)

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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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