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Peter Sagan repeats sprint to finish to take Stage 3 in 2012 Amgen Tour
Young Slovakian cycling sensation and overall 2012 Amgen Tour of California race leader Peter Sagan (SVK) of Liquigas-Cannondale crossed first at the finish line in Livermore Tuesday, taking his third stage win of the 2012 race and making Amgen Tour of California history by winning three consecutive stages. (Wednesday, 6:52 AM)

Allegiant Air to launch non-stop service between Stockton-Honolulu-Maui in November
Allegiant Travel Co. will launch new nonstop air service between Stockton and Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii in November. (Wednesday, 6:19 AM)

Safeway board approves 21% increase in quarterly dividend
Safeway Inc. announced Tuesday that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend, reflecting a 21% increase from $0.145 per share to $0.175 per share on a quarterly basis. (Wednesday, 6:03 AM)

Llama from Llama Llama Red Pajamas here Friday
Llama will be at the store from 7-7:30 p.m., Friday, May 18 and from 11-11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 19 at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St., Pleasanton. The Llama Llama stories now include several board books and Llama Home with Mama. This is a free event. Email townecenterbooks@sbcglobal.net. (Wednesday, 5:51 AM)

American Red Cross volunteer orientation on Friday
Volunteer orientation at 5 p.m., Friday, May 18, at the Pleasanton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave., Pleasanton. Learn to greet, inform and thank the community's blood donors. Advanced sign up required. For more information call Tami at 408-577-2006 or email wethernt@usa.redcross.org. (Wednesday, 5:51 AM)

Town Hall meeting tonight on school district's Facilities Master Plan
The Pleasanton school district will hold a Town Hall meeting of the Facilities Master Plan process from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 16 in the Multipurpose Room at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave., Pleasanton. The public is invited. For more information, call 462-5500. (Wednesday, 5:51 AM)

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Walmart could get final OK for Pleasanton grocery store at tonight's City Council meeting
Walmart could get the final OK it's been waiting for at tonight's Pleasanton City Council meeting when a vote will be taken on the retailer's bid to open one of its Neighborhood Markets at the site of the long-vacant Nob Hill supermarket on Santa Rita Road. (Tuesday, 7:51 AM)

20th Annual Northern California Spring RV show
The 20th Annual Northern California Spring RV show, which gets under way Friday, promises to bring together many dealers from all over the West to display their very latest models, accessories and services and put prospective buyers in touch with all the places and people to make the RV lifestyle the best it can be. The event is from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., May 18 through May 27 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. Call 931-1890 or visit www.rvshow.net/index.html. (Tuesday, 7:20 AM)

Just Between Friends Children's & Maternity consignment sale
JBF - Huge Kids Consignment Sale- hosted from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., May 19 & May 20 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. Cost $2 for adults. Call 322-0523 or visit www.jbfsale.com. (Tuesday, 7:19 AM)

Funeral services set for man found dead at Pleasanton Ridge
Funeral services are planned for this weekend for a Pleasanton man who was found hanged in Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park on May 4. (Tuesday, 7:17 AM)

Monday, May 14, 2012
Foothill High School burglarized
Pleasanton police are investigating an overnight break in at Foothill High School last week. (Monday, 2:58 PM)

Widowed men and women happy hour
The Widowed Men and Women of Northern California would like to invite you to join them for Happy Hour from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, May 17 at the Sheraton Hotel, 5990 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton. Cost your choice of food and or beverage. RSVP to Kathy by Tuesday, May 15 at 398-8005. (Monday, 7:53 AM)

Park district get active! Teen art contest
The East Bay Regional Park District invites creative teens to enter the District's first Get Active! Youth Art Contest, now through May 15. Create posters, rap, spoken word/poetry or video skits, showing how you get active in any East Bay public park. Ages 12-18. Visit www.getactivecontest.com. (Monday, 7:53 AM)

Chicago's Deli raising money for Foothill High this week
Chicago's Metro Deli is holding a week long special to help raise money for sports programs at Foothill High School. The deli willl contribute 25% of all sales from today through next Sunday, May 20. The offer is good from 5-9 p.m. today through Friday and all day next Saturday and Sunday. Chicago's Metro Deli is located at 6003 West Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, in the Lucky's supermarket center. For more information on the the fundraiser, go to www.foothillfalcons.org. (Monday, 7:53 AM)

Comedian Brad Upton to close out Firehouse Arts series June 16
Known as one of the most polished, professional acts in stand-up comedy, Brad Upton will close out the popular Comedy at the Firehouse Arts series for the 2011-2012 season on June 14. (Monday, 7:52 AM)

5,900 motorists in Bay Area cited for cell phone violations last month, CHP reports
Cell phone calls, texts and other distractions on the road earned nearly 6,000 Bay Area motorists citations from the California Highway Patrol last month, the CHP announced Friday. (Monday, 7:11 AM)

Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mother's Day kicks off with larger-than-life photos on outside walls of San Francisco public library
The main branch of the San Francisco Public Library has become a massive Mother's Day card with its exterior covered in photographs of local moms, midwives and women. (Sunday, 7:12 AM)

Saturday, May 12, 2012
Pleasanton toddler, 3, back home from hospital after being run over by car rolling out of driveway
A 3-year-old Pleasanton boy is back home with is parents, released from Stanford University Medical Center after being struck by a run-away car Friday that rolled over him on a Harvest Road sidewalk where he was walking with his mother. (Saturday, 9:44 AM)

Friday, May 11, 2012
Review: 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'
Seven pensioners board a plane from England to India in this last-chance-at-love travelogue. I'd call it "Eat Gray Love," myself, but that's why I don't work in marketing. -- PC (Friday, 1:18 PM)

Review: 'Dark Shadows'
The tried-and-true tandem of director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp is often a tantalizing proposition. But not every Burton/Depp offering is must-see cinema. "Dark Shadows" lands in the "underwhelming" category. -- TH (Friday, 1:18 PM)

BART awards $896-million contract for 410 new rail cars to Canada's Bombardier
After a lengthy and testy hearing, the BART board has voted 6-2 to award a contract to build a fleet of new rail cars to Bombardier, a Canadian rail car manufacturer. (Friday, 7:55 AM)

Dumbarton Bridge to be closed Memorial Day weekend
The Dumbarton Bridge will be closed to traffic Memorial Day weekend to allow Caltrans and its contractor to significantly advance seismic
retrofit work on the bridge, according to bridge officials. (Friday, 7:35 AM)

Peter Sagan repeats sprint to finish to take Stage 2 in 2012 Amgen Tour
Young Slovakian cycling sensation and overall 2012 Amgen Tour of California race leader Peter Sagan (SVK) of Liquigas-Cannondale crashed and punctured a tire on a wicked descent, but recovered to win Stage 2 of the race in Santa Cruz yesterday, his second consecutive stage in as many days. (Friday, 7:24 AM)

For Friday 5/11: Lawyers in the library
Members of the Alameda County Bar Association visit the Pleasanton Public Library on the third Tuesday of each month to give free 15 to 20 minute consultations, in a program co-sponsored by the Alameda County Bar Association. Appointments are by lottery. Register from A5:30-5:45 p.m.; names will be selected at 5:50 p.m. and people must be present when names are drawn. Appointments begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Call 931-3400, ext. 7. (Friday, 7:05 AM)

For Thursday 5/10: Benefiting First Tee Tri-Valley
Two fundraising events will take place at the Pleasanton Golf Center 9-Hole, on Friday, May 11. First a lunch and golf beginning at 1 p.m. Then at 3 p.m., for the sixth year, Jetter Golf and The Hopyard are teaming up to host The Hopyard 3-stick at the Pleasanton Golf Center 9-Hole, to include golf, dinner, prizes and the "Water Tower Shootout." First Tee Tri-Valley helps youths become productive members of society through golf. Email thefirstteevdan@yahoo.com. (Friday, 7:03 AM)

Torlakson opposes cuts to child care, early learning programs
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson opposes state budget cuts to child care and early learning programs. (Friday, 6:55 AM)

More tires reported slashed, this time along Valley Avenue
Seven more set of tires were reported slashed, this time on Valley Avenue, according to police reports. The slashing occurred between 6:30 p.m. May 3 and 8 a.m. May 4, all in the 4300 block of Valley Avenue. (Friday, 6:49 AM)

Thursday, May 10, 2012
Pleasanton bank robbed Wednesday afternoon
The US Bank branch office at 5870 Stoneridge Mall Road was robbed yesterday afternoon by a man who demanded money from the teller. No weapon was seen. (Thursday, 8:43 AM)

Pleasanton school board reaches deal with teachers union, issues layoffs
The same night the Pleasanton School Board recognized May 9 as the "Day of the Teacher," it voted to lay off the equivalent of more than 55 full-time employees (Thursday, 7:39 AM)

Out-of-the-park homer at Bernal Fields
Brayden Mahdavi, 11, a player on Pleasanton Foothill Little League's AAA Red Sox team, hit a pitched ball 245 feet out of the Bernal Fields baseball park last week, becoming the first player to top the left field's 230-foot fence since the fields opened. (Thursday, 7:29 AM)

For Thursday 5/10: Benefiting First Tee Tri-Valley
Two fundraising events will take place at the Pleasanton Golf Center 9-Hole, on Friday, May 11. First a lunch and golf beginning at 1 p.m. Then at 3 p.m., for the sixth year, Jetter Golf and The Hopyard are teaming up to host The Hopyard 3-stick at the Pleasanton Golf Center 9-Hole, to include golf, dinner, prizes and the "Water Tower Shootout." First Tee Tri-Valley helps youths become productive members of society through golf. Email thefirstteevdan@yahoo.com. (Thursday, 7:00 AM)

7th annual 'Bras for the Cause' walk on Pleasanton's Main Street tomorrow night
The seventh annual "Bras for the Cause" Breast Cancer Walk will take start at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 12, in downtown Pleasanton. Details and registration information can be found on the walk website: www.trivalleysocks.org. (Thursday, 6:59 AM)

Spring concert by Valley Concert Chorale set for tomorrow
"Of Springtime Sounds - Bugs Out" will be the spring concert featuring a unique soprano solo with clarinet and piano. The concert is at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door; high school and college students are $10 with student ID. Advance tickets may be ordered by visiting www.valleyconcertchorale.org or by calling 866-4003. (Thursday, 6:59 AM)

Community mourns loss of 13-year-old skateboarder
The school community and friends of a 13-year-old Livermore boy who was killed in a skateboarding accident Tuesday afternoon are mourning the loss of the young teen at his middle school and on social media. (Thursday, 6:45 AM)

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Investigation continues in Pleasanton shooting deaths
The two victims in last Monday night's fatal shooting in Pleasanton were shot once in the head, according to the Alameda County Coroner's Office. (Wednesday, 6:02 PM)

Investigation continues in shooting deaths
The two victims in Monday night's shooting in the 3200 block of Stacey Court were shot once in the head, according to the Alameda County Coroner's Office. Preliminary results indicate that 13-year-old Ainsley Freeman did not shoot herself. The coroner's report said it was "unclear" whether 37-year-old Amy Freeman Burton's wound was self inflicted. (Wednesday, 5:56 PM)

Supervisors approve plan for replacing Nadia Lockyer
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has approved an open public process to appoint a replacement for Nadia Lockyer, who announced her resignation on April 20 after only 15 months in office. (Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 7:01 AM)

Bronze of beloved pooch unveiled in owners' backyard ceremony
For eight years Tigo, a large black curly-coated Portuguese water dog, romped the 15-acre estate of Marlene and Bill Rebello, their fun-loving, faithful boy. (Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 6:57 AM)

Soulful sounds of Gypsy Soul at Firehouse Arts Center June 2
Acoustic rock duo Gypsy Soul will bring its stirring and soulful sound at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 2 at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Gypsy Soul has been chosen a "Top Pick/Critic's Choice in 60 Publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle. Tickets $14-$22. Call 931-4848 or visit www.firehousearts.org. (Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 6:47 AM)

Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club meets tonight
The LAV Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 10, in the multipurpose room at Alisal School, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Guest speaker Ernesto Sandoral of UC Berkeley will speak on succulents. Visitors are welcome. Contact Bev at 485-7812 or visit www.lavgc.org. (Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 6:47 AM)

13-year-old skateboarder killed in Livermore accident last night
Nathan William Strube, 13, was killed in a collision with a pickup truck in Livermore Tuesday evening. (Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 6:32 AM)

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Fun Run, flash dance raises $60,000 in donations for Walnut Grove Elementary School
A surprise flash mob for Principal Jon Vranesh and a day of "Fun Runs" May 4 raised more than $60,000 in donations at Walnut Grove Elementary school in Pleasanton, it was reported Friday. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 9:47 AM)

Sullivan again blocks final vote on Walmart grocery store in Pleasanton
Pleasanton City Councilman Matt Sullivan single-handedly blocked a final vote Monday night on a measure that would have allowed Walmart to open one of its Neighborhood Markets at the site of the long-vacant Nob Hill supermarket on Santa Rita Road. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 7:53 AM)

Veteran prosecutor placed on leave for violating attorney client privilege
An Alameda County prosecutor has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly violating attorney-client privilege at Santa Rita Jail. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 6:39 AM)

Pleasanton school board to hold public hearing on proposed agreement with teachers union tonight
The Pleasanton School District has worked out a tentative agreement with its teachers union for the 2012-13 school year and will hold a public hearing on the agreement tonight. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 6:37 AM)

Police seeking man who grabbed woman walking on Livermore trail
Police are looking for a suspect who grabbed and groped a woman walking on a bike path in Livermore last Sunday afternoon, police said. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 6:35 AM)

Pleasanton Newcomers club luncheon set for today
This club is a great way for new and established residents to make new friends. It meets for coffee on the first Wednesday of every month and for lunch on the second Wednesday of every month. The group has activities like hiking, walking, Bunco and more. Visit www.pleasantonnewcomers.com or call Ruby M. at 462-6404. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 6:28 AM)

For Wednesday 5/9: Mothers with a purpose host guest speakers
Mother's with a Purpose will host guest speakers at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 10 at Foothill High School, 4375 Foothill Road, Pleasanton. Join them to hear presentations from Roy DuPreez who works in a rehab facility and Alice Tanner and interventionist. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Visit www.motherswithapurpose.org. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 6:28 AM)

Towne Center Bookclub
The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday the month at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. Call 846-8826 or visit www.townecenterbooks.com for the current selection. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 6:27 AM)

Computer classes for seniors
Pleasanton Public Library hosts Computer Classes for Seniors including Beginning Internet on the first Wednesday and Thursday of every month; Beginning E-mail on the second Wednesday and Thursday of every month; Open Practice on the third Wednesday and Thursday of every month; Advanced E-mail on the fourth Wednesday and Thursday of every month, at the Adult Computer Area in the library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Computer classes are designed for mature adults. Registration is required; call 931-3400. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 6:27 AM)

New information released about Monday night double homicide
Two handguns have been recovered in a search of the home where a mother and daughter were shot to death Monday night. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 2:21 AM)

Monday, May 7, 2012
E-BULLETIN ALERT: Two dead in Pleasanton shooting
A mother and daughter were fatally shot Monday evening. Pleasanton Police received a call around 6 p.m. about a homicide at 3532 Stacey Court. The Weekly will have more on this story as it develops. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 11:02 PM)
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E-BULLETIN ALERT: Double homicide in Pleasanton
A mother and daughter were fatally shot Monday evening. Pleasanton Police received a call around 6 p.m. about a homicide at 3532 Stacey Court. The Weekly will have more on this story as it develops. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 11:01 PM)
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Two dead in Pleasanton shooting
A mother and daughter were fatally shot Monday evening. Pleasanton Police received a call around 6 p.m. about a homicide at 3532 Stacey Court.
(Monday, May 7, 2012, 11:01 PM)

Human skull found on conveyor belt at Pleasanton recycling center
A human skull was found at a Pleasanton recycling center Friday morning as workers were separating recyclables on a conveyor belt, according to Pleasanton police. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 2:41 PM)

Bone marrow registration drive at ValleyCare attracts more than 100 potential donors
More than 100 volunteers last week qualified as registrants in the National Bone Marrow Donor Program held at ValleyCare Health System's facilities in Pleasanton and Livermore. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 2:22 PM)

Zone 7 cancels public hearing set for today
A public briefing on Senate Bill 1337 scheduled for today by the Zone 7 Water Agency has been canceled. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 2:20 PM)

Towne Center Books has power failure Monday morning
Downtown book store Towne Center Books found itself without electricity this morning. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 2:20 PM)

Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund checks distributed to 9 beneficiaries
Record-high contributions to the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund have been distributed to nine beneficiaries. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 8:02 AM)

Pleasanton Weekly wins awards in California newspaper contest
The Pleasanton Weekly has been recognized by the California Newspaper Publishers Association for articles on a wide range of topics in 2011. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 7:42 AM)

Walmart Market goes to Pleasanton Council for final vote tonight
The Pleasanton City Council will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. tonight to make a final decision on whether Walmart can open one of its Neighborhood Markets in the long-vacant Nob Hill supermarket building on Santa Rita Road. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 7:01 AM)

Major work on Bay Bridge's eastern span may be completed today
Construction on the Bay Bridge's new eastern span is reaching "another historic occasion" as workers finish the compaction of the main cable that snakes through the bridge's tower and under the deck. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 6:44 AM)

For Monday 4/30: Oakland ZooMobile
The Oakland Zoo's Education Department will present this event featuring four "learning stations" to help educate groups about conservation issues and solutions. Enjoy live animal interactions, view artifacts, learn about the Rainforest and ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. The event is from 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, May 2 at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Call 931-5365 or visit www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 6:29 AM)

California Sharks Talk discussion with author
World renowned local Marine Photographer and Author Bruce Watkins to present California Sharks Talk at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 9 at Dive N Trips, 1032 Serpentine Lane, Suite 108, Pleasanton. Bruce Watkins is a photojournalist in marine topics. Call 462-7234 or visit www.diventrips.com. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 6:29 AM)

Pleasantonians 4 Peace
This group is sponsoring a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, in front of the Museum on Main, 603 Main St., Pleasanton. They will reflect on the human monetary costs of the war, honor our veterans who have sacrificed, and visualize ways of moving beyond this conflict to a more peaceful world. They are planning to continue this monthly event the second Wednesday of the month as long as necessary. Call Cathe Norman at 462-7495 or email Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@gmail.com or visit www.pleasantonians4peace.org. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 6:29 AM)

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