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Thursday, September 21, 2017
Alamo man dies after skydiving accident near Lodi
An Alamo man died Friday from injuries sustained in a skydiving accident near the Lodi Airport the day before, officials confirmed.
Thursday, 8:26 AM | No comments yetCyclists, pedestrians to be given morning of sole access to Niles Canyon Road
Alameda County and regional agency officials are working together later this month to once again open a portion of Niles Canyon Road to full access by hikers, runners and bicyclists only.
Thursday, 8:21 AM | No comments yetWednesday, September 20, 2017
County recognizes Pleasanton arts leader
Pleasanton resident Catherine Ndungu-Case is one of eight county residents being recognized for their achievements impacting the arts community at next week's Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting in Oakland. They are recipients of the 2017 Alameda County Arts Leadership Awards, representing each county district.
Wednesday, 2:08 PM | 1 commentLAVTA buses pass inspection
For the 14th consecutive year, the California Highway Patrol has inspected the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority bus system and found no safety violations, according to a press release from LAVTA.
Wednesday, 2:05 PM | No comments yetMost inmate arraignments moving from Dublin back to Oakland
Alameda County court officials announced Tuesday that starting next Monday in-custody arraignments of inmates from the northern part of the county will again be held in Oakland instead of at the county's new courthouse in Dublin.
Wednesday, 1:43 PM | No comments yetRacist graffiti posted on school district truck in Castro Valley
Alameda County sheriff's officials said they are investigating the posting of racist graffiti on a school district truck in unincorporated Castro Valley as a hate crime.
Wednesday, 1:15 PM | No comments yetWestbound I-580 cleared after big rig acetone spill
Westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Pleasanton has fully reopened after acetone spilled from a big rig Wednesday morning, partially blocking the roadway for hours.
Wednesday, 1:07 PM | No comments yetState Senate approves Glazer bill on school districts' rainy day reserves
Legislation co-authored by local State Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Orinda) that would loosen restrictions on school districts' rainy day reserves has been sent to Gov. Jerry Brown following unanimous approval from the State Senate.
Wednesday, 12:22 PM | No comments yetPleasanton QA firm acquires Bay Area crowd-testing company
QASource, a leading quality assurance service provider for the software industry with its headquarters in downtown Pleasanton, recently announced the purchase of MyCrowd QA, a three-year-old San Francisco crowd-testing company.
Wednesday, 11:15 AM | No comments yetTuesday, September 19, 2017
Tri-Valley paratransit study moving forward
Work is progressing on a study to evaluate paratransit services in the Tri-Valley and consultants are on track to release recommendations for improvements early next year, according to a project update presented to the Pleasanton City Council on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, 10:36 PM | No comments yetReport: I-580 in Pleasanton continues to see less congestion than in past
For the second year in a row, Interstate 580 through Pleasanton did not make the top 10 list of most congested Bay Area freeway segments, according to an annual ranking compiled by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
Tuesday, 3:49 PM | 9 commentsVegetation fire on Livermore lab property fully contained
Alameda County firefighters are battling a 40-acre vegetation fire at a test facility owned by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on the Alameda County border near Tracy.
Tuesday, 3:17 PM | No comments yetPleasanton police release photos of card theft suspects
The Pleasanton Police Department in recent days released photographs on social media showing people who allegedly used cards stolen from Pleasanton to make purchases elsewhere in the Bay Area.
Tuesday, 1:22 PM | No comments yetPleasanton Preps: Foothill volleyball dominates East County Invitational
The Foothill girls volleyball team had a great run last week, racking up a perfect 8-0 mark including a sweep through the East County Invitational.
Tuesday, 12:36 PM | No comments yetPleasanton, Dublin residents among plaintiffs in BART lawsuit over mob attacks
Six BART passengers who were beaten, threatened or robbed by mobs of young people in three separate incidents in March and April filed a lawsuit late last week against the transit agency, accusing it of failing to protect its passengers.
Tuesday, 12:17 PM | 10 commentsAuthorities identify victim of fatal Sunol motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist who died Monday morning after a crash on Interstate Highway 680 in unincorporated Alameda County near Sunol has been identified by the county coroner's bureau this morning as 22-year-old Fremont man Eric Rich.
Tuesday, 11:31 AM | No comments yetMonday, September 18, 2017
City Council OKs roadwork financing agreement with Costco
The Pleasanton City Council has given its formal endorsement to a plan for funding key roadwork around where Costco wants to add its third Tri-Valley warehouse store, a highly visible spot near the I-580/I-680 interchange.
Monday, 10:43 PM | 22 commentsPleasanton RADD athletes bring home gold
Pleasanton RADD (Recreational Activities for the Developmentally Disabled) athletes returned from the Special Olympics Northern California softball regional competition last month with four gold medals and one team bronze.
Monday, 1:34 PM | No comments yetPleasanton council to hear update on paratransit analysis
The Pleasanton City Council is set to receive an update Tuesday on an ongoing study to evaluate public transportation services for adults with disabilities and seniors in the Tri-Valley.
Monday, 1:33 PM | No comments yetOfficials encourage residents to be ready for emergency
From Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to the 8.1 earthquake in Mexico and wildfires in the western United States, recent disasters are serving as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness.
Monday, 1:22 PM | No comments yetPUSD seeking feedback on novels from students, alumni
Pleasanton Unified School District is looking for input from current students and alumni on novels that middle and high school teachers are considering for classroom instruction.
Monday, 12:21 PM | No comments yetSunol: Motorcyclist dies in crash on I-680
A motorcyclist died after crashing into the center divider on Interstate 680 near Sunol on Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Monday, 12:10 PM | No comments yetSunday, September 17, 2017
PPD: Gas station cleared after report of suspicious device
Authorities closed off a Pleasanton gas station for several hours on Saturday while investigating a suspicious item that the local bomb squad eventually determined was a harmless anti-theft device.
Sunday, 10:12 PM | 2 commentsA cappella adventure at St. Augustine
The Catholic Community of Pleasanton is hosting Chanticleer, known around the world for its seamless blend of 12 male vocalists, at its St. Augustine campus, 3999 Bernal Ave., at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23.
Sunday, 10:00 PM | No comments yetZone 7 board OKs new program, more project funding in wake of creek erosion
In the wake of significant erosion in Pleasanton's Verona Reach neighborhood earlier this year, Zone 7 Water Agency has started a new program offering administrative support to private landowners who could use help with flood protection-related projects.
Sunday, 9:59 PM | 1 commentPleasanton man lends voice to prostate cancer initiative
Just over a decade ago, Allen Larson went to the doctor for his physical and learned through a blood test that he had prostate cancer. What made the diagnosis all the more frightening was that Larson, who was living in Los Angeles at the time, was only 41 with his first child's birth a month away.
Sunday, 8:13 PM | No comments yetThursday, September 14, 2017
Children's theater presents 'James and the Giant Peach Jr.'
Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Company is partnering with Bay Area Children's Theatre to open their 2017-18 season with Roald Dahl's popular children's tale, "James and the Giant Peach."
Thursday, 3:21 PM | No comments yetCultivating community: Val Vista Park gardeners enjoy growing, sharing produce
"Fall is here!" It's a few days after Labor Day and Patti Joki is taking in the signs of autumn evident around the community garden at Val Vista Community Park.
Thursday, 3:16 PM | No comments yetEditorial: Council should endorse JDEDZ roadwork financing deal with Costco
It's the right deal at the right time. The Pleasanton City Council should give its final endorsement to the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone roadwork financing agreement with Costco on Monday night.
Thursday, 2:17 PM | 10 commentsWoman displaced by garage fire in Dublin
A woman was displaced from her home after a fire broke out in the garage Wednesday evening in Dublin, according to Alameda County fire officials.
Thursday, 1:12 PM | No comments yetPleasanton residents pack 59,000+ meals for hurricane relief
Some 240 local residents young and old gathered at the Kids Against Hunger facility in Pleasanton last weekend to support fellow Americans in need in Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey -- to the tune of over 59,000 meals.
Thursday, 11:30 AM | No comments yetBay Area Pet Fair comes to Pleasanton fairgrounds this weekend
The Bay Area Pet Fair is coming to the Pleasanton fairgrounds this weekend for those looking to adopt or who just want to check out more than 1,500 animals and enjoy related activities.
Thursday, 11:12 AM | No comments yetTraffic snarled after deadly crash on I-580 west of Pleasanton
All lanes of westbound Interstate 580 have reopened Thursday afternoon after a pair of big-rig collisions that turned fatal and blocked traffic for nearly 10 hours near Castro Valley in unincorporated Alameda County.
Thursday, 10:36 AM | 10 commentsWednesday, September 13, 2017
Stage set for decision on city-Costco roadwork financing deal
The Pleasanton City Council is set to give final direction Monday to city staff on an agreement with Costco for how to pay for $21.47 million in roadwork necessary to accommodate the proposed Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone (JDEDZ), which is expected to include the wholesale retail giant's third membership store in the Tri-Valley.
Wednesday, 3:04 PM | 24 commentsOpinion: Time to defeat a bad bill on bridge tolls
It is unusual to see a federal official weigh in on actions being taken in Sacramento, but Congressman Mark DeSaulnier felt compelled to do exactly that as the State Legislature considers a bill to raise Bay Area bridge fares during the final week of its session for 2017.
Wednesday, 2:42 PM | 2 commentsMuseum on Main offering Taste Africa Family Day
The Museum on Main Street is holding a Celebrate Community Family Day this Saturday, partnering with the Cheza Nami Foundation to bring Taste Africa to its front lawn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, 2:07 PM | No comments yetDublin: Deputies arrest man accused of beating pit bull puppy
A 9-month-old pit bull is in serious condition and set to undergo surgery after she was beaten Monday, according to Alameda County sheriff's officials.
Wednesday, 1:44 PM | 12 commentsRetired judge selected to serve as Contra Costa's interim DA
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to appoint recently retired Superior Court Judge Diana Becton to serve as interim district attorney, making her the first woman and first African-American to hold the position in the county.
Wednesday, 1:31 PM | No comments yetCommission to review proposed six-home subdivision on Foothill Road
The Pleasanton Planning Commission is set to hold a workshop Wednesday to discuss a landowner's proposal to split their Foothill Road parcel into six lots with new houses.
Wednesday, 8:24 AM | 14 commentsSchool board discusses PUSD properties, new school at facilities workshop
Splitting grades K-5 between Donlon Elementary and a new school on the property and finding a parcel near Hart for a new elementary school were among the ideas generated by the Pleasanton school board Tuesday night during a study session on current and future district facilities.
Wednesday, 5:12 AM | 5 commentsTuesday, September 12, 2017
Pleasanton developer accused of illegal donations to Swalwell campaign
A prominent East Bay developer and Pleasanton resident was arraigned Monday on federal allegations he made illegal campaign finance donations to current U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional campaign in 2012 and 2013.
Tuesday, 4:54 PM | 25 commentsPleasanton Preps: Falcons start water polo seasons out with strong wins
The Foothill varsity water polo teams opened their seasons with impressive wins last week, with the boys averaging 15 goals in their first two games and the girls overcoming an early four-goal deficit against Livermore.
Tuesday, 3:53 PM | 2 commentsValley Humane Society celebrating 30 years
Pleasanton's Valley Humane Society is marking its 30th anniversary with a birthday bash for humans and animals alike next week
Tuesday, 1:13 PM | No comments yetMonday, September 11, 2017
Hooked on books? Check out Friends of Pleasanton Library sale
Looking for that next novel to read? Don't miss the Friends of the Pleasanton Library book sale the weekend of Sept. 22-24.
Monday, 4:37 PM | No comments yetSworn in: 28 Pleasanton residents become U.S. citizens
Twenty-eight Pleasanton residents representing nine countries, including Canada, Iran and India, were sworn in as United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Pleasanton Library Monday.
Monday, 4:37 PM | 3 commentsChabad of Tri-Valley buys masonic lodge on Hopyard Road
The Chabad of the Tri-Valley completed its $2.5 million purchase of the former Pleasanton Masonic Lodge on Hopyard Road last week, giving the Jewish organization its first dedicated, permanent home in Pleasanton since beginning services in the founders' living room more than a decade ago.
Monday, 4:22 PM | 1 commentStudy session on PUSD facilities set for Tuesday evening
The Pleasanton school board Tuesday night will hold a study session on current and future district facilities beginning at 7 p.m., with a separate agenda for regular business starting in open session at 6 p.m.
Monday, 2:47 PM | No comments yetSunday, September 10, 2017
Harrington Gallery: Portraits express places
Harrington Art Gallery is presenting a special art exhibit, "The Faces of Oakland," with Bay Area urban landscape and portrait artist Michael Manente through Oct. 7.
Sunday, 6:56 PM | No comments yetPleasanton police, firefighters free dog trapped in vent
Emergency personnel helped a local dog escape a jam -- literally -- earlier this month after the small dog found itself trapped in a vent in its house.
Sunday, 6:53 PM | No comments yetFriday, September 8, 2017
PPD: Baby formula theft leads to discovery of drug sales operation
After catching two shoplifters in the act, undercover detectives uncovered an apparent heroin sales operation Tuesday evening, according to Pleasanton police.
Friday, 5:14 PM | 13 commentsLPFD stations mark 9/11 anniversary
