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Patch Picks: Backpacks and Back-to-School Deals

Shop for school supplies at these area businesses.

OfficeMax, located in Best Plaza, 5596 Springdale Ave., Pleasanton, carries everything from pencils and paper to backpacks and tablet PCs. Check out the weekly great deals at OfficeMax. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. M-F, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. Call the Pleasanton OfficeMax at 925-225-9007. OfficeMax is also located in Arroyo Plaza Shopping Center, 2400 Las Positas Rd., Livermore.  Call the Livermore OfficeMax at 925-294-5609.

Sport Chalet, Metro 580 Shopping Center, 4555 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton, carries casual clothing for back-to-school wear. For the latest styles and gear, check out Sport Chalet’s backpacks, clothing and shoe departments. Call 925-225-0708 for more information.

Office Depot, 6440 Dublin Court, Dublin has weekly hot deals on electronics for students, and savings galore listed in its Weekly Ads
Store hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. M-F, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. Call Office Depot at 925-803-1860 for more information. 

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Walgreens, 1763 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, has back-to-school basics. Notebooks, calculators, backpacks, lunchboxes, dorm essentials and electronics. In-store deals are listed in Walgreen's Daily Ads. Walgreens hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily  Call the store for more information, 925-426-1562.

Walmart, 2700 Las Positas Rd., Livermore, carries back-to-school essentials, in clothing, college needs and other savings. Grab Walmart's Value of the Day product, for every student's entertainment, before they are gone! Call Walmart Livermore at 925-455-0215. Visit Walmart Pleasanton, too, at 4501 Rosewood Drive or call at 925-734-8744. 

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