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Plastic bag ban now in effect in Pleasanton grocery storesPleasanton and other Alameda County grocery stores and retailers selling packaged foods or alcohol are now required to stop...
Original post made on Jan. 1, 2013Last comment by Claudette , on Jan 7, 2013 at 11:25 am | 38 comments | 12473 Views
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TONIGHT! Council candidates face off at Pleasanton Weekly forumCandidates for a single seat open on the Pleasanton City Council will face off tonight at a community forum being hosted...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2013Last comment by Maggie, on Apr 23, 2013 at 7:02 am | 38 comments | 19568 Views
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Driver in June bicyclist death remains held without bondCody Hall, the young driver who ran down and killed bicyclist Diana Hersevoort on June 9, will remain in jail pending a new...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2013Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Sep 15, 2013 at 10:58 am | 38 comments | 5652 Views
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Pleasanton Chamber PAC endorses Thorne for Mayor, Narum, Olson for City CouncilThe Pleasanton Chamber's Political Action Committee Friday endorsed Mayor Jerry Thorne for re-election and Councilwoman Kathy...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2014Last comment by sknywench, on Oct 20, 2014 at 9:09 pm | 38 comments | 8120 Views
AROUND TOWN
Measure K - The Big PictureIf you are struggling with all the Yes on K campaign propaganda and how to vote on the Lund Ranch II referendum, I would...
Original post made by Matt Sullivan on May. 17, 2016Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on May 20, 2016 at 12:59 pm | 38 comments | 2249 Views
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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 | 6808 Views
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Tri-Valley braces for prospect of several days without powerParts of the Tri-Valley are bracing for a possible power shutoff by PG&E starting early Wednesday at midnight that could...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2019Last comment by DKHSK, on Oct 11, 2019 at 7:55 pm | 38 comments | 17776 Views
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National - International NewsAbout congressman Adam Shiff. He looks a lot like John Mark Karr, the American, while in Bangkok Thailand some years ago,...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Nov. 13, 2019Last comment by MichaelB, on Nov 22, 2019 at 6:45 am | 38 comments | 1708 Views
RESTAURANTS
Dean's is becoming an eyesoreWould it be too much to ask for Dean's to stick a crowbar in their wallet and replace their sign? What the hey? Dean's...
Original post made by Flame me if you must on Oct. 13, 2011Last comment by Bill , on Oct 18, 2011 at 10:07 am | 38 comments | 6713 Views
RESTAURANTS
Foiled againI see that Dublin is getting a new BJ's restaurant at the new target shopping center, if it's anything like the one in Fremont...
Original post made by Mal on Dec. 5, 2011Last comment by Laura, on Dec 29, 2011 at 11:13 pm | 38 comments | 6764 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Appeal on County Fair's gun show ban goes before 9th Circuit court todayA long-running challenge to Alameda County's ban on gun shows at the annual county fair in Pleasanton will go before a federal...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2009Last comment by Lisa, on Oct 1, 2009 at 11:49 pm | 38 comments | 5703 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Karla Brown, who helped stop Oak Grove development, announces run for Pleasanton City CouncilKarla Brown, a real estate broker associate and an 18-year Pleasanton resident, filed paperwork Monday with City Clerk Karen...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2010Last comment by DJohns, on Aug 6, 2010 at 2:04 pm | 38 comments | 5667 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Cleaning up Town SquareOur Town Square forums are getting cleaned up as a part of an effort of the editorial staff to create a more thoughtful and...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2010Last comment by Not Yet 40, on Oct 15, 2010 at 2:40 pm | 38 comments | 4829 Views
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Pleasanton names Capt. Dave Spiller as its new police chiefCapt. David Spiller was named Pleasanton's new police chief today, succeeding former Chief Mike Fraser, who retired last...
Original post made on May. 3, 2011Last comment by citizensofPleasantonpolicereviewboard, on Jun 29, 2011 at 9:09 pm | 38 comments | 8777 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Citizens committee to recommend oversight for future bond issuesIt took several meetings, but a citizens committee formed to look into cash out refinancing will issue its final report to...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2011Last comment by Stacey, on Aug 26, 2011 at 11:09 am | 38 comments | 5060 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Housing, growth, taxes, water dominate candidates' concerns in Pleasanton electionCandidates for election to the Pleasanton City Council voiced their views on a wide-ranging number of issues from housing...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2014Last comment by just heard, on Oct 8, 2014 at 5:30 pm | 38 comments | 8009 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
City Council advances Johnson Drive EDZ proposal toward final approvalThe City Council has moved the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone (JDEDZ) proposal toward completion, putting Pleasanton...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2017Last comment by Joe, on Nov 11, 2017 at 5:21 pm | 38 comments | 4791 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Mutton bustin’ no more? County board narrowly supports ban on rodeo sheep event for kidsA rodeo event known as mutton bustin' will soon be banned in Alameda County thanks to a Tuesday vote by the county Board...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2019Last comment by Citizen Paine, on Nov 7, 2019 at 6:08 am | 38 comments | 4822 Views
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City Council postpones East Pleasanton Specific Plan debateThe Pleasanton City Council delayed further discussion about the project approach and scope of work for the new East Pleasanton...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2019Last comment by David, on Dec 8, 2019 at 10:39 pm | 38 comments | 4685 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Happy Birthday Cody Hall.....Hope you enjoy your birthday. I'm guessing you had special visitors today. I bet the family and friends of the woman...
Original post made by Someone who values life on Aug. 22, 2013Last comment by Sam, on May 9, 2014 at 7:33 pm | 38 comments | 7632 Views
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