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BOOKS & MOVIES
Longtime Chabot-Las Positas Trustee Dobie Gelles diesThe Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is grieving the loss of longtime Trustee Donald "Dobie" Gelles, who died...
Original post made on May. 20, 2019Last comment by nishita, 4 hours ago | 1 comment | 3280 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Castlewood members vote against pursuing negotiations with Bay ClubMembers of the Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton rejected a proposal to negotiate a letter of intent for the Bay Club...
Original post made on May. 17, 2019Last comment by Michael Austin, 10 hours ago | 6 comments | 2989 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Overnight vandalism strikes Pleasanton Middle SchoolSomeone vandalized Pleasanton Middle School overnight on Tuesday, causing damage to the campus including the school garden. Read...
Original post made on May. 16, 2019Last comment by PMS Parent, 14 hours ago | 28 comments | 5415 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Sheriff's deputy arrested on suspicion of DUI, assault in LivermoreAn Alameda County sheriff's deputy was arrested in Livermore early in May on suspicion of drunk driving and assault, a sheriff's...
Original post made on May. 17, 2019Last comment by Friend of LEO, on May 18, 2019 at 6:58 pm | 4 comments | 1860 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Jury awards $2 billion from Monsanto to Livermore couple who developed cancerAn Alameda County Superior Court jury on Monday awarded more than $2 billion in damages from Monsanto Co. to a Livermore...
Original post made on May. 13, 2019Last comment by FrequentWalkerMiles, on May 17, 2019 at 11:40 am | 15 comments | 2487 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tennis teams protest parking proposal at Amador Valley HighA concept to park several hundred cars on the Amador Valley High School tennis courts while a solar panel structure is built...
Original post made on May. 10, 2019Last comment by Buses, on May 17, 2019 at 6:44 am | 22 comments | 3998 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tim Talk: Stoneridge Mall losing its luster for someStoneridge Shopping Center, a shopping mecca for generations of Livermore Valley residents, is losing its luster for some...
Original post made on May. 14, 2019Last comment by Reality Bites, on May 16, 2019 at 3:30 pm | 12 comments | 3330 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion: Downtown patrons demand parkingThe city of Pleasanton is poised to adopt a seriously flawed Downtown Specific Plan Update, which does not provide the public...
Original post made on May. 2, 2019Last comment by sjd, on May 15, 2019 at 7:42 pm | 33 comments | 2374 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board mulls survey on potential new bond measureA potential school facilities bond measure on next year's ballot generated a fair amount of discussion during the Pleasanton...
Original post made on May. 14, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on May 15, 2019 at 11:07 am | 6 comments | 1624 Views
RESTAURANTS
Chorale presenting 'Joyful Songs'Valley Concert Chorale will be joined by organist virtuoso Dominic Pang, 15, a high school freshman, as it presents two concerts...
Original post made on May. 15, 2019There are no comments yet. 129 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Recipients announced for Community of Character awardsFrom a photographer to a generous couple to a teen battling a rare disease, this year's Community of Character award winners...
Original post made on May. 14, 2019Last comment by Lisa, on May 14, 2019 at 10:00 pm | 1 comment | 2034 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest Opinion: Response to 'Downtown Planning: Are developers now making the decisions?'As President of the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA), I would like to respond to Jeb’s recent article titled “Downtown...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2019Last comment by Laura , on May 14, 2019 at 1:57 pm | 12 comments | 2153 Views
SPORTS
Police: Tri-Valley arson suspect arrested after crashing into 7-Eleven gas pumpsA 34-year-old man suspected of setting three cars and a building on fire in Dublin was arrested early Friday after crashing...
Original post made on May. 13, 2019Last comment by Steve, on May 13, 2019 at 8:35 pm | 1 comment | 1684 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Board hires next principal of Pleasanton Middle SchoolThe Pleasanton Unified School District welcomed Joe Nguyen as the next principal for Pleasanton Middle School at the start...
Original post made on May. 8, 2019Last comment by Response to SaNRaMom, on May 13, 2019 at 5:16 pm | 37 comments | 5006 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
PUSD finds potential parking fix for Amador Valley lot closureThe Pleasanton Unified School District is exploring a possible parking solution for Amador Valley High School while a solar...
Original post made on May. 8, 2019Last comment by comment, on May 12, 2019 at 12:14 am | 24 comments | 3100 Views
AROUND TOWN
PPD: Student hit by van near Harvest Park; driver comes forward after media reportPleasanton police are investigating an incident during which a minivan driver left the scene after striking a Harvest Park...
Original post made on May. 7, 2019Last comment by Mickey, on May 11, 2019 at 11:48 pm | 38 comments | 4231 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tim Talk: Look for negotiations to bring health benefits back to PUSD teachersHaglund told a group of retired church men on Tax Day that the district's longtime policy of not paying any health benefits...
Original post made on May. 10, 2019Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on May 10, 2019 at 2:44 pm | 4 comments | 1658 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Principal resigning from Vintage Hills following leave of absenceFollowing a recent leave of absence, Vintage Hills Elementary School principal Ann Jayne informed district officials this...
Original post made on May. 5, 2019Last comment by SunnySan, on May 10, 2019 at 3:48 am | 35 comments | 3935 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Around Pleasanton: Downtown likely to dominate City Council meeting TuesdayThe Pleasanton City Council is set to continue its review Tuesday of a task force's recommendations for updating a specific...
Original post made on May. 5, 2019Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on May 9, 2019 at 12:11 pm | 15 comments | 2612 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: City approves plan to redesign old Sears side of Stoneridge MallStoneridge Shopping Center is on track to receive its first major renovation in nearly 15 years. The Pleasanton Planning...
Original post made on May. 1, 2019Last comment by sjd, on May 8, 2019 at 9:14 pm | 36 comments | 8876 Views
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