Dublin's Rising Popularion, Teacher of the Year and Land-Use Discussion Top Past Week's Coverage

Dublin Is The Second Fastest Growing City In California

Dublin's population grew more quickly last year than any other city in California except for one Southern California community. Figures released by the state Department of Finance show Dublin gained more than 3,000 residents, increasing its population to 49,890 as of Jan. 1. View further details in this Patch report.

Dublin Unified School District Announces Teacher of the Year

Dublin Unified is pleased to announce that Dublin Elementary Special Education teacher Keira Andresen has been named the DUSD Teacher of the Year. Andresen will move on to be considered for the Alameda County Teacher of the Year award. Further details here.

Would You Rather Have Commercial of Residential Units on This East Dublin Land?

The Dublin City Council is expected to make a decision soon on if there should be a study to evaluate a proposal to change the land use of about 39 acres between Tassajara Road and Brannigan Street from commercial to residential. The land is currently owned by Dublin Land Company (DiManto Property), but is looking sell the property to SummerHill Homes, a home builder based in San Ramon. Read more in this Patch post and share your thoughts in the comments section.

Other headlines from this past week in Dublin Patch:

• Assembly Bill Would Allow Non-Citizens to Serve on Juries
• Iron Horse Trail Being Extended From Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Santa Rita Road
• Homes With Swimming Pools: Harder Or Easier To Sell?
• Republican Co-Sponsors Rep. Eric Swalwell's Small Business Tax Break
• Public Meeting Set for I-580 Westbound Express Lane Project
• Dublin Pedestrian Deaths In Analysis of Driver Prosecutions
• Iron Horse Trail Being Extended From Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Santa Rita Road
• Assembly Bill Would Allow Non-Citizens to Serve on Juries