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Pleasanton council offers early support to roadwork financing deal with CostcoA majority of the Pleasanton City Council gave initial support to a financing deal with Costco to fund $21.47 million in...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2017Last comment by Scott Hale, on Aug 31, 2017 at 9:51 am | 12 comments | 5487 Views
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Council to discuss final Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone proposalThe Pleasanton City Council is set for public consideration the city's final Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone proposal...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2017Last comment by Jake Waters, on Nov 7, 2017 at 8:32 am | 12 comments | 4178 Views
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Pedestrian killed in Wednesday night collision on Hacienda DriveA pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car on Hacienda Drive on Wednesday night, Pleasanton police said Thursday. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2017Last comment by Jennifer, on Dec 26, 2017 at 9:58 am | 12 comments | 7547 Views
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City plans to retain Pleasanton Garbage as solid waste haulerThe city of Pleasanton appears poised to continue its decades-long relationship with Pleasanton Garbage Service after the...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2017Last comment by Ndna Jnz, on Jan 2, 2018 at 10:46 am | 12 comments | 12060 Views
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BART fares go up 2.7% in new yearFares increased for BART riders in the new year, with everyone paying 2.7% more than in 2017, according to the transit agency. Read...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2018Last comment by David, on Jan 5, 2018 at 12:39 am | 12 comments | 3717 Views
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Planning Commission approves new car wash on Stanley BoulevardA new car wash is on its way into town after the Pleasanton Planning Commission on Wednesday signed off on a proposal from...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2018Last comment by funnyjokes2018, on Apr 17, 2018 at 12:31 am | 12 comments | 11622 Views
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Mayor Libby Schaaf Aiding, Abetting FelonsLast week Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf warned the illegal immigrant community in the area that ICE may be carrying out raids...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Mar. 3, 2018Last comment by Winston, on Mar 9, 2018 at 11:19 pm | 12 comments | 2312 Views
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City Council approves new garbage ratesResidents and businesses in Pleasanton now have new garbage rates -- lower monthly costs, in many cases. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2018Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 21, 2018 at 8:06 pm | 12 comments | 7817 Views
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Pleasanton: Chabad Center damaged in overnight fireThe Chabad Center for Jewish Life caught fire overnight but remains largely intact Friday morning, with a quick response...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Oct 16, 2019 at 6:25 pm | 12 comments | 10208 Views
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Offshore wind prompts fire weather watch, possible PG&E shutoffsStrong, dry winds across large areas of Northern and Central California may prompt PG&E to turn off power across 30 counties...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2019Last comment by Grumpy, on Oct 9, 2019 at 8:03 am | 12 comments | 3211 Views
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Coroner IDs teens killed in Foothill crash; vigil set for Sunday at Dublin HighAuthorities have publicly identified the three Dublin High School students who were killed in a car crash Christmas night...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2019Last comment by Nick, on Jan 1, 2020 at 11:12 am | 12 comments | 8177 Views
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Activists call for Santa Rita Jail inmates to be releasedA coalition of activist groups on Thursday called on Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern to release all inmates at Santa...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2020Last comment by Wombat, on Apr 15, 2020 at 8:06 am | 12 comments | 6206 Views
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Start date delayed for new Pleasanton police chiefNew Pleasanton Police Chief David Swing did not start his post this week as originally scheduled, with City Manager Nelson...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2020Last comment by Transparency..........., on Apr 17, 2020 at 12:48 pm | 12 comments | 6087 Views
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Newsom now projects $18B shortfall in revenue for K-12 schools, community collegesInstead of $3 billion more in funding next year, officials from Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration are now projecting possibly...
Original post made on May. 8, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on May 13, 2020 at 4:21 pm | 12 comments | 4154 Views
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Car rally against Prop 16 planned in Tri-Valley on SaturdayThe Tri-Valley Asian Association (TVAA) will hold a car rally in the Tri-Valley on Saturday to protest a proposed state constitutional...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2020Last comment by Garfield Cao, on Jul 20, 2020 at 5:10 pm | 12 comments | 6807 Views
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Pleasanton school board mulls E-10 alternativesThe Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees debated the merits of pausing plans to build the future $48 million...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2020Last comment by bobfride, on Dec 29, 2020 at 4:43 am | 12 comments | 5860 Views
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Dublin City Council passes new gun storage lawGun owners in Dublin will soon be required to store their firearms inside a locked container or keep it disabled with a trigger...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2020Last comment by Joe Theguy, on Dec 17, 2020 at 7:30 pm | 12 comments | 15749 Views
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PUSD proposes temporary grading policy for secondary studentsA temporary grading policy for secondary students in Pleasanton Unified School District will be considered at a special Board...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jan 7, 2021 at 1:23 pm | 12 comments | 5568 Views
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LettersWe want a voice that speaks for us: Dear Editor, Like most Pleasanton readers, I agree with a recent letter from Debbie Wallace...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2021Last comment by MichaelB, on Jan 20, 2021 at 4:58 am | 12 comments | 2489 Views
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Police: Pleasanton man arrested after shooting 100 bullets in his house; some hit neighbor homesA Pleasanton man was taken into custody on Friday night after police allege he fired around 100 rifle rounds inside his house,...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2021Last comment by Jen, on Apr 30, 2021 at 2:28 pm | 12 comments | 12733 Views
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