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1. Ed Diolazo Named Next PUSD Superintendent Successor (independentnews.com) — Pleasanton Unified has chosen Deputy Superintendent Ed Diolazo to become superintendent on Jan. 1, 2027, ensuring continuity after Maurice Ghysels retires. Trustees opted against an external search, citing Diolazo's experience with special education, Pleasanton Virtual Academy, and fiscal stabilization, as the district continues navigating enrollment declines, restored positions, and ongoing budget pressures affecting local schools.
2. 'Pumpkins After Dark' Brings Elaborate Halloween Art to Pleasanton (independentnews.com) — Pleasanton families can enjoy "Pumpkins After Dark" at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, where intricate jack-o'-lantern art and demonstrations run nightly through Oct. 31. A professional carver shares practical tips for safe, last-minute pumpkin carving and creative ways to use seeds and scraps. Timed-entry tickets, priced from $19 to $34, must be reserved in advance online.
3. Pleasanton ramps up emergency prep after Little Fire, ahead of likely El Niño (pleasantonweekly.com) — Pleasanton officials are ramping up emergency preparedness after July's Little Fire and ahead of a potentially historic El Niño winter, urging residents to sign up for alerts and know their evacuation zones. The city has launched a "Be Ready, Pleasanton" campaign, formed a new Emergency Preparedness Committee, and is offering sandbags on Busch Road while coordinating with county agencies and outreach to unhoused residents.
4. Ground Game Powers Amador Valley Past Granada High Late (independentnews.com) — Amador Valley High's football team in Pleasanton edged Granada 24-17, powered by a dominant ground game and key late touchdown. The win gives the Dons momentum heading into Friday's "Battle of Pleasanton" rivalry at Foothill High, where both local teams look to improve on 2-3 records in front of hometown fans.
5. Lavin joins Pleasanton Weekly as editor (pleasantonweekly.com) — Pleasanton's main community news operation has a new leader, as East Bay journalist Emily Lavin takes over editing PleasantonWeekly.com and its Tri-Valley sister sites from a Pleasanton-based role. She plans to focus coverage on issues that matter most to local residents and invites readers to share their stories and perspectives. Her background includes a decade covering education and community news in Marin County.
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