Golfers on a green Pleasanton course, with wooded hills and homes beyond.
Guest Opinion: Time to rename Pleasanton’s hidden gem neighborhood

Pleansanton Weekly  |  August 13, 2025

Lifelong Pleasanton resident and real estate broker Gina Piper of Elation Real Estate shares a personal look at the unique neighborhood of Happy Valley. From its begin… Read more

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The Fuzzy Future for Companies and Office Campuses

Pleansanton Weekly  |  March 3, 2021

Tri-Valley real estate professionals shared their views on the pandemic’s impact on the area during a Zoom presentation. Read more

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Long-time Realtor Gina Piper Launches New Company

Pleansanton Weekly  |  April 28, 2020

A seven-time winner and Hall of Fame recipient in the Pleasanton Weekly's Readers Choice contest as a Realtor®. Read more

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Party for the Pooches' Raises $41,000 for Valley Humane Society

Patch  |  October 14, 2018

A backyard gala fundraiser in Pleasanton recently raised more than $41,000 for the Valley Humane Society. Read more

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Pleasanton Chamber Announces Community Service Winners

Independent News  |  February 14, 2018

The Community Service Awards began in 1963 to recognize good people doing great things in the community. Read more

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Pleasanton Chamber Announces Honorees for 55th Annual Awards

Patch  |  February 7, 2018

For businesses that have provided philanthropic service beyond the scope of normal business activity. Read more

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Pleasanton Weekly 2018 Reader’s Choice – Best Real Estate Brokerage

Pleansanton Weekly  |  December 31, 2017

The Eastern Medical Center staff want patients to leave feeling better than when they first arrived. Read more

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Party for the Pooches Raises Over $16,000 for Valley Humane Society

Independent News  |  November 30, 2016

The event’s 200 attendees, which included local city officials and dignitaries, were treated to a festive evening. Read more

Pleasanton Weekly Readers’ Choice Hall of Fame
Reader's Choice Hall of Fame Directory

Pleansanton Weekly  |  July 16, 2016

Pleasanton Weekly readers have voted for the following businesses for at least five consecutive years as the best. Read more

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