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ValleyCare expands neonatal unit
In a move it says will help keep more babies under care in Pleasanton, ValleyCare Health System has collaborated with UCSF Children's Hospital and expanded its neonatal care u... |
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on Aug 17, 2011 at 8:36 am by Eliza Winters, a resident of Dublin |
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Police log: 'Armed' man holds up Shell station on First Street
A masked man with what probably was a plastic imitation handgun held up the Shell gas station in the 4200 block of First Street on Aug. 5, a police report said.
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on Aug 13, 2011 at 3:33 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Peace vigil tonight in front of Museum On Main
Pleasantonians 4 Peace is sponsoring a candlelight Vigil tonight at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, in front of the Museum On Main, 603 Main St. Participants will reflect on the h... |
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on Aug 10, 2011 at 8:32 am by end the wars, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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Dine today at TGI Fridays to help VHS
Valley Humane Society will host a fundraiser at TGI Fridays today from 11 a.m.-midnight, Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 3999 Santa Rita Road. 20% of your bill will be donated to VHS, whi... |
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on Aug 9, 2011 at 8:18 am by Melissa, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
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New faces, politics in redistricting move
The California Citizen's Redistricting Commission is poised to issue its final maps Aug. 15 of congressional, Board of Equalization, state senate and assembly districts that a... |
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on Aug 8, 2011 at 11:25 am by Informed, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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Readers Choice 2011
The Pleasanton Weekly Readers Choice 2011 balloting ended recently, and the 28,328 votes have been tabulated. How exciting it was to see the opinions pour in, as folks pondere... |
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on Aug 3, 2011 at 8:50 am by Member, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Police log: Forged credit card leads to mall arrest
An attempt to use a bogus credit card at a jewelry store in Stoneridge Shopping Center led to the arrest of a Hayward woman on several felony charges, a police report said.
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on Jul 29, 2011 at 3:32 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Hundreds turn out for Pleasanton's downtown wine stroll
Hundreds turned out last Thursday night for the annual wine stroll in downtown Pleasanton, enjoying treats and/or hors d'oeuvres to pair with a large selection of wines and ch... |
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on Jul 17, 2011 at 5:49 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Complaints continue about parking at health club
Parking has gotten better at 24 Hour Fitness's new facility on Willow Road, but there are still problems during peak hours, according to some members. They were also expecting... |
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on Jul 11, 2011 at 2:10 pm by Unhappy member, a resident of another community |
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Firefighters' 'Hook and Ladder Run' at Wente Vineyards today
The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation and Wente Vineyards are hosting the third annual Hook and Ladder Run today at the vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore.
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on Jun 28, 2011 at 8:35 pm by Patricia Barrella, a resident of the Foothill Place neighborhood |
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Defense lawyer says killing of Dublin woman, 91, wasn't planned
Rosa Hill killed her husband's 91-year-old grandmother two-and-a-half years ago but did so in the heat of passion, not as part of an elaborate plan to kidnap the couple's daug... |
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on Jun 22, 2011 at 8:32 am by drdoug, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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West Virginia educator named president of Las Positas College
The search for a new president of Las Positas College ended this week with the announcement that Kevin Walthers, now vice chancellor of the West Virginia Community and Technic... |
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on Jun 19, 2011 at 3:54 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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California distressed housing market improves in April as sales increase
The share of distressed homes sold in California dropped for the second consecutive month in April, the California Association of Realtors reported last week.
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on Jun 17, 2011 at 7:13 am by Homeowner, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Wipeout! contestant does it for her girls
"Wipeout," the ABC TV show where contestants endure extreme water obstacles that seem to get more difficult as the season progresses, is one of the few television programs tha... |
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on Jun 9, 2011 at 2:44 pm by Nan, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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Welcome home celebration for Army Sgt. Rick Seymour
More than 75 well-wishers turned out for a welcome home ceremony recently for Army sergeant Rick Seymour at his grandparents' home on Alvarado Street in Pleasanton.
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on Jun 9, 2011 at 10:15 am by Maja7, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
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D-Day honor for Pleasanton veteran
French Consul General Romain Serman has honored Pleasanton veteran Robert L. Vannatter with the French Legion of Honor medal for his part in the liberation of France during Wo... |
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on Jun 7, 2011 at 9:47 am by snapshot, a resident of Livermore |
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Pleasanton Vice-Mayor pays tribute to veterans at Memorial Day service
Pleasanton City Councilwoman Cheryl Cook-Kallio paid tribute to the sacrifices and service of veterans at Memorial Day services held Monday outside the Pleasanton Senior Cente... |
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on Jun 1, 2011 at 10:57 am by Pam Hardy Alpert, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood |
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Antique fair on Pleasanton's Main Street all day today
The Antiques & Collectibles Faire is back in downtown Pleasanton today.
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on May 31, 2011 at 5:33 am by Mike, a resident of the Pleasanton Village neighborhood |
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Teams ready for DestiNation Imagination Global competition
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on May 21, 2011 at 9:05 am by Pleasanton Resident, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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Mother's Day rescue just ducky
Firefighter Paramedic Brandt Jorgenson was part of the team that rescued eight ducklings rescued from the bottom of a storm drain at Paseo Santa Cruz and Camino Del Lago on Mo... |
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on May 18, 2011 at 12:39 pm by jeanette riordan, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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Wild ride: woman holds onto minivan from Manteca to Pleasanton
The Manteca man accused of hitting speeds of 100 miles an hour with his wife on the hood of their minivan will get his day in court -- again -- next week.
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on May 13, 2011 at 12:11 pm by hannah, a resident of another community |
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Heritage Association honors St. Mary Street home
The Pleasanton Heritage Association has announced that Don and Noel Anger are the recipients of the second annual Pleasanton Architectural Heritage Award for their home on St.... |
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on May 12, 2011 at 3:58 pm by downtowner, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Hike for Hope raises $70,000 for hospice services
Under perfect blue skies, 672 hikers and 62 volunteers, including two on horseback and two on ham radio, recently gathered at Sunol Regional Wilderness to enjoy the wildflower... |
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on May 12, 2011 at 10:13 am by Benjamin, a resident of the Gatewood neighborhood |
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State's distressed housing market improves
The share of distressed homes sold in March declined from February but was unchanged from a year ago, the California Association of Realtors reported this week.
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on May 6, 2011 at 6:34 am by Homeowner, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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On-going programs at Hope Hospice
Hope Hospice offers on-going grief support services for adults, teens and children including a transitions support group; tragic loss support group; individualized grief suppo... |
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on May 3, 2011 at 10:10 am by Benjamin, a resident of the Gatewood neighborhood |