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PUSD says female student killed by train near downtown this afternoon
The PUSD has confirmed that a female student was struck and killed by a train around 2:30 p.m. Police are still investigating the scene near Main Street and Stanley Boulevard,... |
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on Feb 19, 2011 at 5:37 pm by Bethany, a resident of the Las Positas neighborhood |
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Immigration arrests made at area El Balazo restaurants
Agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) searched area El Balazo restaurants, including the Hopyard Road and Wal-Mart shopping center locations, on claim... |
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on May 15, 2008 at 6:12 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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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... |
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on Sep 9, 2008 at 6:39 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Arrest announced in death of Foothill girl 27 years ago
An unnamed suspect has been arrested in the homicide of a 14-year-old girl that occurred 27 years ago. Tina Faelz's body was discovered in a drainage ditch on April 5, 1984. A... |
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on Apr 4, 2012 at 7:35 pm by Bonnie, a resident of another community |
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Insurance officials begin their own investigation into fire
Pleasanton police are working through the holidays on what may become a criminal investigation in the house fire on East Angela Street that left a woman with second- and third... |
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on Feb 24, 2010 at 1:32 pm by Fox 2, a resident of another community |
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Pleasanton recreation supervisor arrested for theft
Ian Anderson, a recreation supervisor employed by the city of Pleasanton, was arrested Thursday and charged with embezzling $300 worth of city services for his personal benefi... |
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on Jan 27, 2013 at 5:02 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Alcohol believed to be a factor in Foothill Drive crash
Police are looking into the likely possibility that alcohol was the cause of a car accident last Saturday that killed a 19-year-old woman.
Laurel Alice Williams, a 2006 Footh... |
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on Nov 9, 2007 at 8:21 am by mac, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Union marks lockout anniversary with Castlewood rally
Cars lined both sides of the street for nearly a half mile as close to 200 people turned out Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of the lockout of Castlewood workers.
R... |
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on Sep 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm by Larry Ferderber, a resident of the Rosepointe neighborhood |
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Police nab daytime burglar yesterday, seize car
An 18-year-old Pleasanton man was charged with burglary yesterday after a report of suspicious activity - and a foot pursuit by police.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Jul 17, 2012 at 10:18 am by anon, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Henry Germain sentenced to 15 years in prison
Henry John Germain closed his eyes as he listened to four women recount in emotional testimony their abuse by him in a Hayward courtroom this morning. Moments later, with appl... |
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on Apr 27, 2011 at 10:31 am by relative, a resident of another community |
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Sixteenth molestation charge added against Germain
Investigators are looking into the past of Henry John Germain, an accused child molester, which is leading them to Southern California, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office sai... |
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on Nov 19, 2008 at 1:48 pm by Joan Ledoux, a resident of another community |
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McKewon's bail set by judge at $250,000
It was a scene riddled with emotion this morning as the arraignment for Katie McKewon was held.
Friends and family members of Laurel Williams, who was killed in a car accid... |
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on Dec 28, 2008 at 5:26 pm by Foothill Graduate and sociologist, a member of the Foothill High School community |
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Pitbull unleashed
I just want to bring to your attention and the Pleasanton community an incident that just happened to me last Saturday. I was in front of my house doing some yard work with my... |
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on Jan 6, 2008 at 2:26 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Disappearing cats
In the past 3 weeks two of my cats have disappeared. I live off Junipero
Is there anyone else in this neighborhood missing a cat(s). Maybe it's just a coincidence or is th... |
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on Mar 17, 2012 at 1:35 pm by Darla, a resident of the Mission Park 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... |
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on Sep 19, 2008 at 2:32 am by linasandy, a resident of the Gatewood neighborhood |
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Beware of woman at parking lot in Walmart
Just to let you know this morning I was approached by an African American woman (around her late 40īs) telling me that she had no money for gas, that she came for a funeral an... |
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on Jul 25, 2012 at 9:50 am by Obvious to all, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Three students arrested in drug bust at Amador
Three students at Amador Valley High School were arrested Wednesday on charges of possession of drugs for sale on campus, after police received an anonymous tip.
Read the ful... |
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on Jan 16, 2012 at 11:17 pm by bob, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
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Who killed Tina Faelz?
Nearly a quarter of a century after Tina Faelz's lifeless body was found in a drainage culvert on a pathway behind Foothill High School, her family and Pleasanton police are s... |
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on Aug 31, 2011 at 1:26 am by orange soda, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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Weekend Grafitti on Cole's Market and around Second St.
What's the story on the FSU graffiti popping up in this section of town Saturday night? Were there tire slashings too? That's the buzz I've heard from my daughter today... |
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on Apr 25, 2009 at 10:36 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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17-year-old arrested for recent tire slashings
Pleasanton police arrested a 17-year-old male for allegedly slashing tires on 27 vehicles in the early hours of March 6. Police said the damage was estimated at $6,075.
Re... |
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on Apr 14, 2009 at 3:52 pm by romleys, a resident of Dublin |
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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.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on May 9, 2012 at 8:42 pm by You don\'t know, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Man arrested for 'anti-Christian mall disturbance' to appear in court again Thursday
Deputy District Attorney Ronda Theisen requested the bail for Abdul Walid Hamid stay at $27,000 as the 22-year-old man was arraigned Tuesday morning on charges of battery, gra... |
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on Nov 18, 2009 at 11:54 am by Piglet-U93, a resident of another community |
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UPDATE: Middle school, youngest boy's friend start donation efforts for family displaced by house fire
Pleasanton Middle School is spearheading a donation drive for the Zuffa family, which has been displaced by a house fire Monday morning on East Angela Street.
Read the fu... |
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on Feb 11, 2009 at 6:51 am by BobSmith Charles, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
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Restaurant owning couple cops plea in federal court
A Pleasanton restaurateur couple has pleaded guilty to immigration, Social Security and tax evasion at their Bay Area restaurant chain, El Balazo, U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag a... |
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on Sep 25, 2011 at 7:00 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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David Harmer's campaign signs
Does anyone know why David Harmer's campaign signs were removed from the corners of Bernal and Stanley and Bernal and Nevada? |
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on Dec 14, 2010 at 8:58 am by Patriot, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
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