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š± Patch AM: How much more will Pleasanton neighbors pay for landscaping this year?
And check out Estate Block Party at Concannon Vineyard on the Pleasanton Patch calendar

Hello again Pleasanton! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much more will Pleasanton neighbors pay for landscaping this year?
Also on today's calendar: Estate Block Party at Concannon Vineyard and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
- Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pleasanton council OKs assessment increases for neighborhood landscaping districts (pleasantonweekly.com) — Pleasanton homeowners in the Ponderosa-Del Prado neighborhood will see their annual landscape assessment more than quadruple this fiscal year, following a July 27 City Council vote. Bonde Ranch residents will face new rates that either rise or fall depending on location, as Pleasanton works to stabilize funding for landscaping, irrigation, and neighborhood infrastructure in its five landscape maintenance districts.
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📸 Around Pleasanton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pleasanton
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★ Featured events ★
- Estate Block Party at Concannon Vineyard →
4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore
11:30 am - 160th Annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games →
Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton,
8:00 am - Forejour, The Premier FOREigner and JOURney Band, Rocks McGrails Labor Day Sunday! →
McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore
5:30 pm
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
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Other local events
- Takin' Care of Business BBQ 2026 →
Amador Recreation Center, 4443 Black Ave, Pleasanton
5:00 pm - Picture Day TK-8th & Staff
Joe Michell K-8 Livermore, CA 94551 - music lessons with 1776-era children's fife and drum band →
Near Mohr Elementary School, Dennis Drive, call for details
5:30 pm - REACH for your Dreams "Cruisin" on Main Street →
McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore
6:00 pm - YoungWonks Coding Challenge US Nationals (Round 1) for Kids and Teens →
Online event from Pleasanton, CA
10:00 am - Fall Book and Media Sale →
400 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton
10:30 am - Fall Book and Media Sale →
400 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton
10:00 am - Summer Grill Nights: Texas Harvest →
The Grill at Wente Vineyards, 5040 Arroyo Rd, Livermore
5:30 pm - Fall Book and Media Sale →
400 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton
10:00 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 4
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
📣 Pleasanton Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 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
- For all you night owls.
I recently moved. The movers didn't show up on time after a $100 deposit. They were supposed to come 8-10am. Called them at 10am. Said they would be… (Nextdoor Stoneridge Mall) - Hey neighbors!
Looking for a dependable low cost landscaper for a small backyard project. Appreciate any recommendations! (Nextdoor Downtown Pleasanton)
- Spencer Gifts, LLC posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Store Manager in Pleasanton. Apply here.
- Kaiser Permanente posted a job opening for Payroll Administrator III in Pleasanton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasanton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dublin
- An inside look at BASIS Independent's new private school in Dublin (pleasantonweekly.com)
- Positive Update on Piper Niven's Recovery After Neck Surgery (ringsidenews.com)
- Cross Country 2026 (sjsuspartans.com)
Livermore
- $125M proposed to fund Golden Gate Fields public park in Alameda County (livermorevine.com)
- Retired teacher Gibson enters race for Area 3 seat on LVJUSD school board (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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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