Council delays response to court ruling invalildating Pleasanton's housing cap
The Pleasanton City Council delayed any action last night in response to an Alameda County court ruling that invalidated the city's 14-year-old housing cap. (Wednesday, 5:58 AM)

San Francisco toughens rules against public smoking
San Francisco supervisors Tuesday gave final approval to an ordinance expanding the city's regulations against public smoking. (Wednesday, 6:23 AM)

AC Transit, facing $56-million budget shortfall, makes major service cuts
Facing a projected $56 million budget shortfall by June of 2011, AC Transit has announced it will be making perhaps its broadest service changes ever on March 28. (Wednesday, 7:18 AM)

Wednesday's weather forecast for Pleasanton, Tri-Valley
Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley are expected to be partly cloudy today with a high temperature of 73 degrees by mid-day. Variable winds of 5 to 10 mph are anticipated. (Wednesday, 6:15 AM)

Toyota set to provide $250-million to NUMMI workers when plant closes April 1
The management of New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. and United Auto Workers said Monday that they've reached a tentative shutdown agreement for the 4,500 union workers at the auto plant, which is slated to close April 1. (Tuesday, 7:32 AM)

Dublin festivities launch week of St. Patrick's Day celebrations
Dublin's annual St. Patrick's Day festival launched a week of celebrations last Saturday with thousands of parade participants and parade spectators jamming the city's downtown streets, many from Pleasanton who joined in the fun. (Wednesday, 5:38 AM)

Relive the St. Patrick's Day Parade action
Whether you missed out the first time or want to relieve the fun, the Dublin Lions Club's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will be rebroadcast on TV30 today, Saturday and Sunday. (Wednesday, 5:36 AM)

Mountain lion reportedly spotted in Ruby Hill homeowner's yard
A mountain lion was sighted on a Ruby Hill home's yard yesterday. (Tuesday, 6:40 AM)

Downtown welcomes its newest mural
The wall on the side of Valley Plumbing's Home Center, at Peters and Rose avenues, is the new home for Pleasanton's latest mural. (Monday, 6:26 AM)

Census questionnaires go in mail today
Households throughout the Bay Area can expect to receive questionnaires for the 2010 census as early as today. (Monday, 7:48 AM)

State's unemployment rate rose to 12.5% in January, report shows
California's unemployment rate in January rose slightly from the month before, with an eighth of the state's eligible workers reporting being jobless, according to the latest figures from the state Employment Development Department. (Monday, 6:36 AM)

WHEELS awarded quarter-million-dollars in federal stimulus funds
The U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced that California will receive $83.9 million in stimulus funds for transit improvements. (Monday, 6:51 AM)

Foothill High hosts 6th annual 'Laws of Life' luncheon
Foothill High School hosted the sixth annual Laws of Life luncheon, honoring students who had done well in the essay and art contests. (Friday, 6:24 AM)

Keller Williams acquires Hometown GMAC
Hometown GMAC, a name that's almost symbolic with Pleasanton's historic downtown, has been acquired by Keller Williams Realty, which has offices on West Las Positas Boulevard, on Main Street and in Livermore. (Friday, 9:59 AM)

27 positions on possible chopping block in Pleasanton school district
The Pleasanton school board voted last night to send notices of possible layoff for 27 full-time positions, fewer than expected and even some of those could be spared if state financial aid improves. (Thursday, 9:50 AM)

O'Malley will retain post as Alameda County's District Attorney
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley was assured of another four years in office today when no one filed papers to challenge her in the June 8 election. (Saturday, 7:03 AM)

Poison Prevention Week starts today with kids' safety in mind
Children's safety groups are reminding parents to make sure that hazardous household chemicals and medicines are kept out of kids' hands during National Poison Prevention Week, which begins Monday. (Monday, 6:25 AM)

Little League, girls softball league openers re-scheduled to next Saturday
Opening Day for the Pleasanton Girls Softball League (PGSL) and the boys Little League teams has been re-scheduled to next Saturday, March 20. (Monday, 6:24 AM)

• 'Girltopia' show set for tonight as Scouts raise money for Haiti (Tuesday, 10:29 AM)
• Gavin Newsom to seek lieutenant governor's post (Friday, 7:28 AM)
• Brothers arrested on suspicion of running meth lab on Angela Street (Thursday, 7:22 AM)
• Hundreds expect to celebrate Persian New Year today at Pleasanton Senior Center (Saturday, 7:09 AM)

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