Court strikes down Pleasanton housing cap
In a ruling that could halt all commercial and residential building in Pleasanton for months to come, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch has ruled the city's 1996 housing cap limiting residential units to 29,000 violates state law and is invalid. (Tuesday, 6:57 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)

'Girltopia' show set for tonight as Scouts raise money for Haiti
Pleasanton Girl Scout troop 31473 will host its "Girltopia" show from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight at Pleasanton Middle School, a performance to raise money for UNICEF's Haiti Earthquake Fund and to raise awareness of girls' rights around the world. (Tuesday, 10:29 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)

Tuesday's weather forecast for Pleasanton, Tri-Valley
Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley should see the temperature reach 71 degrees today with partly thicker high clouds today and variable winds of 5 to 10 mph. (Tuesday, 6:27 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)

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)

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)

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)

• 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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