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SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD previewing north side enrollment solutions ahead of board workshopThe Pleasanton school board is set to hear a preview for and proposed recommendations to address over-enrollment issues in...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2018Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, 6 hours ago | 11 comments | 1723 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Family of man fatally shot by Danville police file claim against townThe town of Danville has been presented with a wrongful-death claim by the family of Laudemer Arboleda, who was killed by...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2018Last comment by Anonymouse, 20 hours ago | 8 comments | 2613 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Big-rig driver killed in crash on westbound I-580 in DublinA 32-year-old Sacramento man died in a collision between two big-rigs on westbound Interstate 580 in Dublin early Tuesday...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2018Last comment by Jjyjh, on Dec 13, 2018 at 1:23 am | 2 comments | 3206 Views
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How to fix Mission Hills slidePleasanton city officials are asking residents of all ages for their input on how to renovate the popular big slide at Mission...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2018Last comment by Ridgerunner , on Dec 12, 2018 at 11:04 am | 5 comments | 1973 Views
AROUND TOWN
Stray tabby with special needs finds a new homeThe holidays came early for Monet, a special-needs tabby just adopted out from Pleasanton's Valley Humane Society. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2018Last comment by K, on Dec 12, 2018 at 9:56 am | 2 comments | 1718 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Testa, Narum, Thorne taking oath of office at special Pleasanton council meetingThe Pleasanton City Council is ready to usher in a new era Tuesday evening, as first-time Councilwoman Julie Testa is set...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2018Last comment by JohnH, on Dec 12, 2018 at 9:24 am | 3 comments | 1048 Views
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Person killed by BART train on tracks between Castro Valley, West Dublin-PleasantonLate Monday morning, a BART train fatally struck a person between the Castro Valley and West Dublin-Pleasanton stations,...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2018Last comment by Robert S. Allen, on Dec 11, 2018 at 8:25 pm | 1 comment | 2423 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton students continue high performance in state assessmentState Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced this past week the results from the 2017-18 state assessment,...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2018Last comment by JC, on Dec 11, 2018 at 1:05 pm | 6 comments | 2426 Views
AROUND TOWN
Council signs off on city acquiring downtown property for $2 million-plusThe Pleasanton City Council on Tuesday approved terms for the city to acquire a commercial parcel on First Street for up...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2018Last comment by ACE Rider, on Dec 10, 2018 at 11:12 am | 3 comments | 2097 Views
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BART to study second transbay rail crossingBART directors received an update Thursday on early steps toward a second transbay BART crossing that could include both...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2018Last comment by Bad Wheel - Let them know, on Dec 10, 2018 at 10:11 am | 14 comments | 1579 Views
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City looking to acquire downtown property for $2 million-plusThe Pleasanton City Council will be asked Tuesday to formally sign off on terms for the city to acquire a commercial parcel...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2018Last comment by Pro-Law, on Dec 10, 2018 at 12:04 am | 10 comments | 5176 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton PD issues 20 citations to drivers in pedestrian crossing sting"Pedestrians Don't Have Armor." That's the headline of a recent social media post by the Pleasanton Police Department highlighting...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2018Last comment by boopiejones, on Dec 9, 2018 at 6:19 pm | 12 comments | 6176 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tim Talk: ClubSport Pleasanton sold to The Bay ClubPleasanton-based Leisure Sports, Inc., parent company of ClubSport, evolved into the next phase of its growth this month...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2018Last comment by bilmepudr, on Dec 8, 2018 at 7:08 am | 5 comments | 3293 Views
AROUND TOWN
"A Day at the Hope Center," by Christine ChenIt was an unforgettable day for me... Before dawn, our minivan loaded with donation items had already been on I680. Surprisingly...
Original post made by Pleasanton Weekly staff on Dec. 7, 2018There are no comments yet. 224 Views
SPORTS
Mariachi de Mexico at BankheadMariachi Herencia de Mexico, an ensemble of students from the Chicago's immigrant barrios, will be at the Bankhead Theater...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2018There are no comments yet. 1046 Views
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Stanford-ValleyCare strives to become stroke care centerWhen it comes to treating a stroke, time is of the essence and mere minutes can mean the difference between recovery, disability...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2018Last comment by susybfrompton , on Dec 7, 2018 at 10:13 am | 1 comment | 841 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Accountability, priorities dominate PUSD community meetingWidespread accountability was the theme of the night at the second Pleasanton Unified School District community meeting of...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2018Last comment by Fifty Years Here, on Dec 7, 2018 at 8:49 am | 27 comments | 2390 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Foothill Band Review set for SaturdayNearly three dozen middle and high school bands are set to take to the streets of downtown Pleasanton this Saturday for the...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2018There are no comments yet. 1432 Views
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Swalwell talks education, new Congress at Dublin town hallIn his first town hall meeting after the midterms, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell spoke at his alma mater of Dublin High School...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2018Last comment by Pleasanton Parent , on Dec 6, 2018 at 8:12 pm | 8 comments | 1942 Views
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Pleasanton parents host 'Angst' screening in son's memory"So that's why we're dedicated to preventing anyone from going through this. It's excruciating pain." Read the full story...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2018Last comment by Christina Nystrom, on Dec 6, 2018 at 6:58 pm | 4 comments | 3888 Views
Couples: Child Loss, "No U-Turn at Mercy Street"
By Chandrama Anderson | 2 comments | 1,815 views
Pleasanton's home-grown "unicorn"
By Tim Hunt | 2 comments | 1,111 views
Around Pleasanton: Holiday Fund helps Cultural Arts Council help others
By Jeb Bing | 4 comments | 470 views
Can You Afford Your ‘Dream School’?
By Elizabeth LaScala | 1 comment | 299 views
