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Safeway TodayDoes anyone know what happened at the Pleasanton Safeway today? I was trying to get to hallmark and the whole parking lot...
Original post made by tjgtm on Dec. 4, 2009Last comment by Pleasanton, on Dec 11, 2009 at 7:29 pm | 2 comments | 2963 Views
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Police/Fire and ambulance units at Harvest parkI noticed the school was evacuated today around 8:30AM. at least 5 Fire trucks, 2 police vehicles and an ambulance was on...
Original post made by Kbenson on Dec. 10, 2009Last comment by 8th grader, on Dec 11, 2009 at 7:27 pm | 5 comments | 3239 Views
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Bicyclist hit on Greenwood Near HPMS.Last night I came upon an accident on Greenwood at about 5:30 pm. I saw a helmet on the ground and a bicycle twisted up...
Original post made by Observer on Dec. 10, 2009There are no comments yet. 2994 Views
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A Warning for Parents Who Rent Limos for Prom NightParents beware--Limos are all the rage for transporting stylish, savvy teens to the prom, but they can also be more expensive...
Original post made by Jennifer Hines on May. 21, 2008Last comment by Brennan Hines, on Dec 4, 2009 at 5:36 pm | 7 comments | 5677 Views
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Did the PW post opinions/comments as facts?I just read the two threads about the Angela Street fire. I don't want to comment about the fire, just about the postings...
Original post made by Came to the party late on Dec. 1, 2009Last comment by i. candy, on Dec 4, 2009 at 8:27 am | 13 comments | 3679 Views
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Elderly woman's purse snatchedAn elderly woman pushing a shopping cart Sunday near Red Robin had her purse snatched, according to police. Read the full...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2009Last comment by Joe Blow, on Dec 2, 2009 at 9:49 pm | 14 comments | 5061 Views
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Does anyone know...Does anyone know what happened on Robin Court in the Val Vista area of Pleasanton this afternoon ? The rumor is that it was...
Original post made by Michael on Oct. 24, 2009Last comment by AVHS Dad, on Dec 1, 2009 at 10:51 am | 11 comments | 3718 Views
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UPDATED: Police recommend charges against woman in Angela Street house firePleasanton police have recommended to the Alameda County District Attorney's office that they press charges against a woman...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2009Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Dec 1, 2009 at 5:18 am | 14 comments | 5185 Views
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Pleasanton police arrest 25-year-old on charge of distributing fake drivers' licensesPleasanton police arrested a 25-year-old San Ramon man Wednesday on suspicion of producing fake driver's licenses that investigators...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2009Last comment by D, on Nov 30, 2009 at 8:26 pm | 4 comments | 3418 Views
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5 police cars this morning...Kind of surprising to see 5 police cars, with their lights on all lined up behind a WHEELS bus this morning, pulled over...
Original post made by Earlybird on Nov. 20, 2009Last comment by Patsy, on Nov 24, 2009 at 8:45 am | 2 comments | 3921 Views
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Cell phone statistics - Where are they?Does anyone know where to find documented statistics of traffic accidents directly resulting from cell phone usage? Does...
Original post made by Jerry on Oct. 24, 2009Last comment by Jerry, on Nov 21, 2009 at 12:54 pm | 5 comments | 2929 Views
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House Explosion on E Angela St.It's been almost a year now, is this eye sore of a house ever going to be torn down? Are we ever going to learn what truly...
Original post made by A Neighbor on Nov. 20, 2009Last comment by Jerry, on Nov 20, 2009 at 5:50 pm | 1 comment | 3390 Views
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Hamid pleads not guiltyAbdul Walid Hamid pled not guilty Thursday morning to charges of battery, grand theft, exhibition of a deadly weapon and...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2009Last comment by Emily West, on Nov 19, 2009 at 10:57 am | 37 comments | 5847 Views
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Man arrested for 'anti-Christian mall disturbance' to appear in court again ThursdayDeputy District Attorney Ronda Theisen requested the bail for Abdul Walid Hamid stay at $27,000 as the 22-year-old man was...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2009Last comment by Piglet-U93, on Nov 18, 2009 at 11:54 am | 50 comments | 9290 Views
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If you pratonize downtown restaurants beware of policeLast Friday night my husband and I were driving down main street at approximately 9:45pm. A police officer followed us into...
Original post made by MJ on Oct. 22, 2009Last comment by PTown Girl, on Nov 9, 2009 at 7:28 pm | 33 comments | 5705 Views
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Police activity on Owens at BART, 11/7, 3:00 pmDoes anyone know what happened on Owens Drive at the BART station on Saturday 11/7 around 3:00 pm? Many police cars, officers...
Original post made by Janine Edwards on Nov. 8, 2009There are no comments yet. 3822 Views
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Toxic smoke smell in Laguna OaksDoes anyone know the source of the toxic, chemical smelling smoke that was coming out of the Lylewood/Takens Court area of...
Original post made by familyfirst on Nov. 4, 2009Last comment by Guest, on Nov 8, 2009 at 4:06 pm | 6 comments | 3333 Views
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DA's office won't seek death penalty against SchererAlameda County Prosecutor David Stein told a judge yesterday that he won't be seeking the death penalty for Ernest Scherer...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2009Last comment by Cholo, on Nov 7, 2009 at 7:05 pm | 17 comments | 4592 Views
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East Angela Street fireIt's been almost 7 months since this fire made headlines for several weeks. There were all sorts of suspicious circumstannces...
Original post made by olfthfl on Jul. 10, 2009Last comment by Getting Angry, on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:40 am | 12 comments | 4105 Views
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Fake solicitors foiled in alleged burglaryThree suspects were recently arrested by Livermore police after allegedly trying to burglarize a Livermore home. According...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2008Last comment by Ima Knutt, on Nov 5, 2009 at 4:58 pm | 7 comments | 4959 Views
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