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Paul Stonebarger's court dateToday was the court date for Paul Stonebarger, the young man who provided the alcohol to Katie McKewon and Laurel Williams,...
Original post made by interested on Apr. 9, 2008Last comment by D, on Apr 25, 2008 at 10:38 pm | 5 comments | 4757 Views
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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...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2008Last comment by Gatetree Resident, on Apr 18, 2008 at 5:00 pm | 1 comment | 7339 Views
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Plea deal gives drunk driver 4 years in prisonA drunk driver who killed her friend and seriously injured another driver has agreed to a plea deal this morning that will...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Apr 16, 2008 at 6:48 am | 43 comments | 8859 Views
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Woman answers door at Vine Street home, punched in faceA man in a white tank top and jeans told a 68-year-old grandmother he was with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office and reportedly...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2008Last comment by Jerry, on Apr 15, 2008 at 12:01 am | 1 comment | 5789 Views
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Sheriff investigators search for clues in couple's deathAbout 90 volunteer detectives from the Contra Costa County and Alameda County sheriff's offices scoured an area around the...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Apr 10, 2008 at 10:38 am | 2 comments | 5427 Views
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How about a moderated forum regarding the double homicideThere are at least a few of us that would like to discuss this in a rational manner. Can we have a moderated forum? That...
Original post made by Pleasanton Resident-QWERTY on Mar. 18, 2008Last comment by Snoopers57, on Apr 2, 2008 at 11:52 pm | 42 comments | 7938 Views
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UPDATE: Infant in critical condition after emergency brain surgeryPolice are investigating the cause of a head injury of a 9-month-old Pleasanton boy taken to ValleyCare Medical Center around...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2008Last comment by p-town resident, on Apr 1, 2008 at 8:25 pm | 1 comment | 5853 Views
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5 teens seized in string of robberies investigationFive Dublin teenagers were arrested in Pleasanton early Thursday morning for their alleged involvement in a string of robberies...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Mar 31, 2008 at 9:38 pm | 11 comments | 5168 Views
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Accident near Downtown?My daughter & I thought we saw paramedics pulling a gurney up from the creek near Main St. but I haven't seen any news about...
Original post made by JulieG on Mar. 22, 2008Last comment by me, on Mar 22, 2008 at 11:55 pm | 1 comment | 4508 Views
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Police searching for robbery suspectPleasanton police are searching for a man in his 20's who brandished a gun and robbed a Pak Mail store Monday morning. Just...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2008Last comment by a resident, on Mar 20, 2008 at 9:19 pm | 4 comments | 5450 Views
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Woman robbed leaving BART stationA 55-year-old woman was robbed after leaving the Pleasanton BART station Thursday night, according to police. A man allegedly...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Mar 19, 2008 at 7:30 pm | 16 comments | 5930 Views
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2 bodies found in Castlewood home in possible double homicideThe Alameda County Sheriff's office is investigating the deaths of two individuals found this afternoon in a home on Castlewood...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Mar 18, 2008 at 5:04 pm | 42 comments | 9076 Views
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Third continuance issued in drunk driving caseA judge in the case against 19-year-old Katie McKewon granted a request to continue the case to April 11. In the hearing...
Original post made on Feb. 14, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Mar 9, 2008 at 7:47 am | 15 comments | 6476 Views
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Relatives, Friends,Clergy, Coaches, etc. The Real Risk to ChildrenI am frustrated with adults, we don't want to face the real threat to our children, which is people they know and trust....
Original post made by Jan on Feb. 22, 2008Last comment by aaron, on Mar 4, 2008 at 3:35 pm | 4 comments | 6410 Views
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59-year-old man shot in attempted car jackingA 59-year-old Pleasanton man was shot after he refused to give a gunman his car keys, according to police. The incident...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2007Last comment by Gene, on Mar 2, 2008 at 12:26 pm | 8 comments | 7280 Views
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Young Female Falls down stairsWhat happened at the apartment complex on Rose Ave Saturday and she past away on Sunday?????????? I'm so sorry for the families...
Original post made by concern on Feb. 20, 2008Last comment by Concern, on Feb 24, 2008 at 1:56 pm | 4 comments | 4753 Views
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Dog Attacks on Strangers are RareThis is more or less in response to letters I see on occasion by people who insist that all dogs should be on leash wherever...
Original post made by Paulette Kenyon on Oct. 21, 2007Last comment by DobeMom, on Feb 23, 2008 at 5:36 am | 14 comments | 8089 Views
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Brave young Lady!The young lady that reported her Boyfriends threat to the dance this past weekend. Will never know how many lives she changed...
Original post made by Jane on Feb. 5, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Feb 19, 2008 at 11:36 pm | 8 comments | 4950 Views
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Anyone else concerned about the area?I am talking about the area on Birch Creek Drive, Vine Street and Vineyard ave. Both of my cars have been vandalized, our...
Original post made by Lindsay on Jun. 20, 2007Last comment by Shelley, on Jan 24, 2008 at 1:07 pm | 13 comments | 8466 Views
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Heath Ledger autopsy results due in 10-14 daysThe sudden death of film star Heath Ledger stunned fans and family from Hollywood to Australia on Wednesday as New York City's...
Original post made by Chris on Jan. 23, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Jan 23, 2008 at 4:52 pm | 1 comment | 4685 Views
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