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šŸŒ± Patch AM: 2 Pleasanton Church Properties Could Be Rezoned For Housing

Coming up on the Pleasanton Patch calendar: TODAY: Build your own cases, up to 85% off wines! Labor Day Wine Sale!

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In today's newsletter:

  • Pleasanton churches may gain option to add new housing units
  • Why a judge just halted Pleasanton's high-profile double homicide case
  • Pleasanton mom's Nepal pilgrimage turned disaster—and why she'll return

Also on today's calendar: TODAY: Build your own cases, up to 85% off wines! Labor Day Wine Sale! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clearing; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Pleasanton Church Properties Could Be Rezoned For Housing (patch.com) — Pleasanton officials are weighing whether to rezone parts of Trinity Lutheran Church and Rock Bible Church properties to allow up to 10 homes on each site, while both churches could still operate as usual. The proposal, already backed by the Planning Commission, is part of a broader search for suitable infill housing locations and will go before the City Council Tuesday for General Plan amendments and rezoning introduction.
   

2. Judge suspends Pleasanton double homicide case pending mental evaluation of defendant (pleasantonweekly.com) — Pleasanton residents following the Simonds family double homicide case should know a judge has paused proceedings while the defendant undergoes a mental competency evaluation, delaying any move toward trial. The killings occurred near Ken Mercer Sports Park, and a GoFundMe continues to support the surviving daughter and sister. Another Pleasanton murder case remains similarly suspended for mental health review.
   

3. California mom recounts harrowing escape from Nepal floods: 'We're going to die' (knewz.com) — A Pleasanton mother's long-dreamed spiritual trip to Mount Kailash turned into a terrifying escape when a massive flood slammed Nepal's Rasuwa district, forcing her and her husband to flee their tour bus. She recounts scrambling uphill, sheltering overnight in a goat shed, and being airlifted out—yet still feels determined to complete the pilgrimage someday.
   

4. 12 Ice Cream Images That Will Make You Crave a Scoop (cheapism.com) — One of the featured ice cream photos spotlights Meadowlark Dairy in Pleasanton, where a Reddit user insists on stopping with their child whenever they're home. The rest of the piece is a light, photo-driven tour of memorable ice cream creations from around the country, from massive sundae challenges to nostalgic treats and homemade experiments.
   

5. Trisha Gonzales Named Cal North ODP Girls Technical Director (calnorth.org) — Pleasanton soccer families may recognize new Cal North Girls ODP Technical Director Trisha Gonzales from her past leadership role with Pleasanton Rage. The announcement details her long coaching and playing background, her work across Northern California clubs, and how she'll shape player development pathways for girls statewide in the 2026–2027 ODP cycle.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Independence at Home Presents Fall Prevention - a Free Virtual Class 2-3 pm September 8 —Leslie Smith Read on Patch
  • The Scottish Games are coming to Pleasanton —Ken Mano Read on Patch
  • Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative Recognized by City of Pleasanton —Ken Mano Read on Patch
  • Hi, I need to find a carpenter or construction company to repair our front door.
    The entire door frame has separated for the house so needs to be fixed. It is a fiberglass door with a sidelight window. (Nextdoor Pleasanton)
  • Haggen Food & Pharmacy posted a job opening for Director of Quality Assurance in Pleasanton. Apply here.
  • Sharp Electronics Corporation posted a job opening for Associate Inventory Coordinator in Pleasanton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasanton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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