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Another anti-Prop 8 vandal at work....
What a learning experience for my children this morning as I was taking them to school. As we were going down West Las Positas after crossing 680, the kids, all students at HA... |
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on Nov 4, 2008 at 9:22 am by yomama, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
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WaMu Bank robbed on Main Street
Washington Mutual's branch bank at 561 Main St. was robbed on Thursday afternoon by a man using a note who then fled on foot, police said.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Nov 1, 2008 at 8:33 am by mac, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Judge agrees to visitation adjustment for Germain
Henry Germain appeared before Judge Hugh Walker Wednesday, this time in plainclothes, not in a Santa Rita Jail-issued jumpsuit. Germain is facing 16 charges of child molestati... |
Editor |
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on Oct 28, 2008 at 10:03 am by Emily West, Pleasanton Weekly reporter |
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Something burned in p-town tonight
Us neighbors were outside and heared lots of sirens around 7 or later. Wind blew and we smelled some kind of chemicals or plastic. Some of us felt burning in our eyes and thro... |
Neighbor |
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on Oct 23, 2008 at 8:11 pm by Nothing, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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New state law bans text messaging while driving
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation yesterday that prohibits drivers from using text messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle.
Read the full story he... |
Editor |
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on Oct 22, 2008 at 3:30 pm by DocFeelGood, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
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Accident at Muirwood Park
I'm hoping and praying that the person (child?) injured this afternoon on Muirwood Drive right in front of the park will be all right. I heard the sirens and saw the medi-vac... |
Sad and concerned |
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on Oct 21, 2008 at 10:08 pm by unknown, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Police hope to continue safety statistics this month
In observance of National Crime Prevention Month, the Pleasanton Police Department is providing crime prevention packs to members of the public. These free kits include resour... |
Editor |
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on Oct 7, 2008 at 9:29 am by Sal, a resident of the Pleasanton Village neighborhood |
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Police arrest suspect in jewelry store robbery
Pleasanton police have identified a 36-year-old San Francisco man currently in custody as one of the three suspects in a takeover-style robbery of a jewelry store on Aug. 28.
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Editor |
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on Oct 4, 2008 at 5:22 pm by Pleasanton Resident, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Woman allegedly tried to coerce Vintage Hills student into car
A 9-year-old Vintage Hills Elementary student was approached by a woman who allegedly told the girl to get into her car at about 3 p.m. Friday, according to Pleasanton police.... |
Editor |
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on Oct 2, 2008 at 12:43 am by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
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Letters: American flags torn down
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, August 15, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Oct 1, 2008 at 12:05 pm by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
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Better ways for teens to spend Halloween than vandalizing
I just wanted to tell the teenagers of Pleasanton that there are better ways to spend your Halloween night than vandalizing people's property. I know, we should have thrown aw... |
Randy Hill |
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on Oct 1, 2008 at 11:45 am by Sam, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Crime sketch released in attempted car jacking
The Pleasanton Police Department has released a sketch of the suspect believed to have shot a man as he was coming home in his garage.
The incident occurred at 10:30 p.m. T... |
Editor |
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on Sep 30, 2008 at 11:40 pm by Concerned Citizen, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
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UPDATE: Abducted boy found in West Oakland
An Amber Alert issued for a 5-year-old Dublin boy has been called off. The boy, Justin Nottingham, was located in West Oakland by authorities, according to Dublin police.
H... |
Editor |
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on Sep 30, 2008 at 11:27 pm by Preserve our way of life, a resident of the Bonde Ranch neighborhood |
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Police Helicopter Lands in Vintage Hills Center
I can't believe there has been no news regarding a police helicopter landing right in the parking lot of the Vintage Hills Shopping Center. Does anyone know what happened? T... |
Julie |
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on Sep 30, 2008 at 11:17 pm by Preserve our way of life, a resident of the Bonde Ranch neighborhood |
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Rash of takeover robberies
I wonder if the take-over robberies in the East Bay would slow down or even stop if the restaurant owners posted a sign saying "ARMED OFF DUTY POLICE OFFICERS EAT FOR H... |
unclehomerr.. |
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on Sep 30, 2008 at 11:06 pm by Proud to be American, a resident of the California Somerset neighborhood |
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Police Bulletin
Wells Fargo inside Safeway robbed
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, September 26, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Sep 29, 2008 at 4:17 pm by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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9-year-old bicyclist hit by minivan
A 9-year-old boy is now in stable condition at Children's Hospital in Oakland after being hit by a minivan on West Las Positas Boulevard Thursday morning, according to police.... |
Editor |
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on Sep 27, 2008 at 5:14 pm by a resident of pleasanton, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood |
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The Scherer homicides
If I recall correctly, it has been about 6 months since the incident took place and law enforcement agencies have released very little info.
Floorboards in the hours were ... |
Qwerty |
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on Sep 23, 2008 at 11:07 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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McKewon arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter, felony DUI
It was a scene riddled with emotion last Thursday as the arraignment for Katie McKewon, who faces gross vehicular manslaughter and felony drunk driving charges, was held.
Re... |
Editor |
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on Sep 19, 2008 at 2:32 am by linasandy, a resident of the Gatewood neighborhood |
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Home of Scherer son searched
The home of Ernest Scherer III has been searched by investigators, the Alameda County Sheriff's Department has confirmed.
Scherer III is the son of Ernie Scherer Jr. and Cha... |
Editor |
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on Sep 18, 2008 at 9:29 am by Marta, a resident of another community |
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Alleged molestation case continued again
Henry John Germain, tennis director at Castlewood Country Club, remains in custody on charges of eight counts of sex crimes against children as his hearing was continued again... |
Editor |
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on Sep 13, 2008 at 10:28 pm by Sarah, a resident of Dublin |
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Pleasanton tennis coach arrested for child molestation
The head tennis instructor at Castlewood Country Club has been arrested on multiple counts of child molestation and sexual abuse of children under the age of 14, Alameda Count... |
Editor |
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on Sep 9, 2008 at 6:39 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Police Bulletin
Pleasanton man charged with domestic violence, attempted murder
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, July 4, 2008,... |
Editor |
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on Sep 5, 2008 at 12:21 pm by Deanna, a member of the Hart Middle School community |
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Stoneridge Drive Extension is GOOD for Pleasanton!
Modeling was done WITH and WITHOUT the Stoneridge Drive Extension to see how traffic would be affected in our city ... and they found Stoneridge Drive is GOOD for Pleasanton. ... |
Alice |
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on Aug 27, 2008 at 3:26 pm by aaron, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Dublin - Windermere Area
I have a question. I am not sure if the story given was real or not. A member of the mom's club posted a scary situation to the chatroom. A friend's colleague re-capped wha... |
Concerned Mother |
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on Aug 23, 2008 at 4:20 pm by Reality, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood |