Pleasanton Opens Cooling Center Amid Heat Wave

PLEASANTON, CA — As Pleasanton neared triple-digit temperatures Thursday, the city announced plans to open a cooling center during the hottest hours of the day.

The cooling center will open from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Pleasanton Senior Center (5353 Sunol Blvd.).

There will be:

• Face mask and social distancing requirements (face masks available)
• Health screenings upon entry
• Bottled water

Anyone who has been exposed to COVID-19 or is exhibiting symptoms should not go to the center.

Pleasanton is in the midst of an excessive heat warning as the western United States grapples with a heat wave. Read more about Pleasanton's forecast here.

Contact the cooling center at 925-200-6969.