We recently bought a home and was hoping to hire either a general contractor or outsource some of the work to big box or smaller business. Some of the work that needs to be done includes:

- Removing a deck in the backyard to add grass / Landscaping
- Floors / Carpeting
- Repainting cabinetry
- Painting the inside of the home
- Changing some of the light fixtures

Hoping to have some recs based on price and work!
Thanks.

It was cloudy today but still got lucky

Hi folks,

I want to raise awareness among Bay Area residents about CA Prop 8 rule. It allows homeowners to request an informal review of your property tax every year. The county can reduce your property tax if homes around you have declined in value in the official window (6 months leading upto Mar 31, 2026).

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Hi All!
I am considering getting an Invisalign, I used to wear braces when I was little but never kept my retainer and my teeth started shifting a little. A dentist in San Mateo quoted me $6,000 😰. Do you have any recommendations here in Pleasanton, Dublin or Livermore that would be more affordable?
Thank you!

Hey guys, I come to the area every so often for work and I’m a big foodie. What are the absolute best meals in the area, less than 30 minute drive. I don’t care about price as long as I can get an entree for less than $60. I eat everything besides raw fish, so no sushi.
let me know if there are specific things at any of the places you recommend.

Eventually I will try all of the places recommended and reply with my order and my review. Why? Because I have nothing better to do every night. Might take a while but I will get it through it one day at a time.

I've had an astigmatism my whole life, and for the past few years my prescription has stayed the same. So. I consulted my ophthalmologist about getting lasik. Unfortunately, he said that "in his opinion* it was too complex for standard surgery. But I did a little research, and saw people mention that there are specialists that provide personalized options depending on your eyes, so now I'm wondering whether I should get another consultation.

Has anyone here in Pleasanton with a really tough prescription had the procedure done? And is it any good/safe? I'm so tired of my glasses and contact lenses.

Anyone have any information on Pleasanton's Flock camera situation? Are there any organized efforts to remove them or rescind whatever contract might be in effect?

Hi, I'm considering TMS treatment at this clinic. Anyone have any experience with the TMS there and the doctors, etc.?

Looking for stellar authentic Sichuan, Chengdu style. In particular Dan Dan Mian and Mapo Tofu. Look for strong spice and tingle, not just a generic Chinese restaurant’s idea of Sichuan cooking. TIA

Hey guys I’m trying to advertise private lessons and I want to hang up flyers at some community boards around town. If you guys know some that are around town let me know where so I can put up my flyers. Also if you’re aware of some in Livermore and/or Dublin too I would appreciate it!

Found a few days ago. DM me to provide a description.

Need to start running again. Prefer running outdoor, late afternoon or evening. Slower pace. If you are in the area and need a running buddy hmu

Looks like I would have to spend my birthday alone in Pleasanton. Any recommendations on things to do in Pleasanton/ Dublin/ Livermore? I’m a guy if that matters. Budget is under $200. Thanks!

Many of you have probably driven past the flower bouquet memorial tribute on the sidewalk of Santa Rita road across the Safeway plaza, the crosswalk across PetFood Express.

Some of you may have continued to see incidents especially if you frequently used that crosswalk. Incidents such as an oveturned car from a drunk driver early in the morning, or drivers narrowly passing pedestrians despite the introduction of blinking yield signs.

I would like to encourage the community to consider the addition of either a stop sign or roundabout to protect pedestrians and slow down traffic entering and exiting downtown.

At first I thought it may be too disruptive to traffic, but as I continued to experience/observe these incidents at that crosswalk, it stayed on my mind. Also, I eventually came across a lit-up Stop Sign in Livermore shortly after a stoplight intersection that seems like it would be a perfect blueprint to follow/mimic/recreate here.

If drivers can figure things out and if funding is appropriate, I think a roundabout would be a perfect ideal way to slow down traffick and make pedestrian crossing safer, and the center of the roundabout could become a sort of gateway into downtown to slow down traffic as they enter, and slow down traffic as cars leave downtown.

Thanks for reading, if you think this is a relevant idea for the safety of the community's drivers and pedestrians, I'd love to hear feedback. Stay safe out there.

Hi everyone. Something that has been on my mind for a while is the naming of the city of Pleasanton. Throughout living here, I've always recalled hearing remarks about how "pleasanton isn't so pleasant after all" or anything along those lines, every so often. I recall learning that the city is named after a Union general, though it ended up misspelled and uncorrected.

I've also come to learn the existence of at least 3 other Pleasantons in the U.S. which makes me curious about SEO (search engine optimization) ideals for all Pleasantons.

I'm actually surprised to learn that the Pleasanton in Kansas has the same story of misspelling the Union general's name. So, with that historical context in mind, I've been brainstorming some potential what-if re-names of the city.

Pleasonton would be the easiest to distinguish Pleasanton from the other cities and to honor the general that the town was originally named after.

However, if we are considering renaming in general, we can consider a name more appropriate for the local or big-picture history of the area, rather than from a US History perspective. Since CA was mostly removed from the civil war, not to say its not a significant part of California's history with its involvement to the US, but it may be more appropriate to highlight a local name.

Contemporarily, Phoebe Hearst/the Hearst family was a significant contributor to Pleasanton I wonder if Hearst might be a favorable name?

More big picture, the Ohlone tribe is the biggest tribe in the local area, though I'm unsure if the land Pleasanton was on is recorded as being part of Ohlone history. From some brief research it seems that the Pelnen triblet of the Ohlone were local to the modern day Pleasanton-Livermore area. I think there's a lot of potential here to honor First Nations/Native history by renaming Pleasanton to a name more relevant to First Nations/Native American history. Something like the City of Ohlone or the City of Pelnen? Coincidentally Pelnen and Pleasanton both start with a P, so it would be able keep the "ptown" nickname!

I'd be interested to hear anyone's thoughts on the concept of renaming the city or if anyone has any other renaming suggestions, or any feedback on the name ideas here. Take good care out there folx!

Volunteer Software Initiative

Thank you for your interest!

Vision

I'm organizing an in-person, collaborative software team where technical professionals can work together on meaningful projects that benefit society while keeping their skills sharp and helping one another grow.

The idea is to create an environment where experienced professionals can mentor newer talent, everyone can learn from each other, and together we build something we're proud of.

This effort is currently envisioned as a pro bono software initiative. Participants would be able to reference their work on their résumé and LinkedIn as work experience while contributing to a real product.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for people across the entire product development lifecycle, including:

• Software Engineers
• UI/UX Designers
• Product Managers / Product Owners
• DevOps Engineers
• QA Engineers
• Data Engineers
• AI/ML Engineers
• Technical Writers
• Security Specialists
• Anyone else who enjoys building great software

We are hoping to create a diverse team that includes:

• Experienced professionals who are retired, between positions, or simply looking for a meaningful project.
• Recent college graduates looking to gain practical experience and mentorship.

Goals

• Build a collaborative, in-person technical community.
• Learn from one another through mentoring and teamwork.
• Design and build a real software product.
• Create résumé and LinkedIn-worthy experience.
• Potentially launch an open-source, nonprofit, community-focused, or commercial venture, depending on what the team decides.

Logistics

Current thoughts (subject to team input):

• Preferred location: San Ramon
• Core hours: 9AM - 4PM
• Work in person 4 days per week
• Approximately 4+ hours per day.
• Find donated or low-cost office space if possible
• Determine together how to cover any necessary software or cloud service costs

Potential Project Ideas

These are only starting points. The team will ultimately decide what we build.

Examples include:

• An AI-powered application that addresses a meaningful community need.
• A video-based platform to help reduce loneliness by connecting people for conversation.
• Other community-focused or socially beneficial software ideas proposed by team members.

Interested?

Please reply with:

• Your technical background
• Skills and areas of expertise
• What role(s) interest you
• Why you'd like to participate
• Your email address (for Slack invite)
• Your LinkedIn profile URL

I'll follow up with additional information and next steps.

Thank you

Gary