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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley lot reopens after five-month closure for solar panel projectThe main Amador Valley High School parking lot reopened for business Tuesday, marking the end of a months-long waiting period...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2019Last comment by No Lights?, 1 hour ago | 18 comments | 2008 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Developer James Tong convicted of illegal contributions to Swalwell campaignAn East Bay real estate developer has been found guilty of funneling tens of thousands of illegal contributions to the congressional...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2019Last comment by pope john, 1 hour ago | 105 comments | 4507 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tim Talk: Strizzi's celebrates 30 years on Main StreetOne of Pleasanton's home-grown restaurants is celebrating a milestone 30-year anniversary this month. Read the full story...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2019Last comment by David Bartolomucci, on Oct 18, 2019 at 10:09 pm | 4 comments | 960 Views
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Take Us Along: Mayor says 'I do!'Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne and wife Kalee were married on Sept. 27, 2019, and friends and family celebrated with them...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2019Last comment by PW Reader, on Oct 18, 2019 at 4:44 pm | 2 comments | 936 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
REACH for opportunitiesPurchasing one house represents a major milestone for any organization focused on offering affordable, living opportunities...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2019Last comment by Norm Guest, on Oct 18, 2019 at 2:09 pm | 2 comments | 1098 Views
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Remembering Pleasanton PD Officer Kyle HenricksenKyle Henricksen, a Pleasanton PD officer whose battle with pancreatic cancer inspired support from throughout the community,...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2019Last comment by Sad, on Oct 18, 2019 at 11:08 am | 3 comments | 2298 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville: Crow Canyon Country Club restaurant red-tagged by health departmentThe Vintage restaurant at Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville was closed by Contra Costa County Health Services on Tuesday...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2019Last comment by Spudly, on Oct 17, 2019 at 10:07 am | 2 comments | 1473 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 | 6089 Views
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BART board considers changing to dynamic pricing for station parkingThe price of parking at BART stations may go up next year as part of a shift to variable pricing based on demand, district...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2019Last comment by sjd, on Oct 16, 2019 at 4:59 pm | 7 comments | 1032 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Governor vetoes local bill on Alameda-Tesla Expansion AreaAssemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan's recent legislative winning streak came to an end last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2019Last comment by D. PICKETT, on Oct 16, 2019 at 1:35 pm | 4 comments | 1225 Views
AROUND TOWN
Curry lawsuit: Teacher seeks dismissal of punitive damagesDocuments filed earlier this month seal pool surveillance video from public and provide first statement made by Aaron Becker,...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2019Last comment by Just asking , on Oct 16, 2019 at 7:45 am | 3 comments | 1684 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton police search for potentially dangerous suspect in Valley Trails areaOfficers are warning residents to avoid the area of Valley Trails and West Las Positas Boulevard between Interstate 680 and...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2019Last comment by John dolly, on Oct 16, 2019 at 1:11 am | 36 comments | 6040 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Valley Link timetable pushed out by three more yearsThe Valley Link commuter light rail system aiming to directly connect BART to Livermore and the San Joaquin Valley likely...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2019Last comment by Barry, on Oct 15, 2019 at 7:48 pm | 8 comments | 1524 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Oakland man charged with killing Dublin High alum, girlfriend in robberyAn Oakland man has been charged with special circumstances murder for allegedly fatally shooting a Dublin man and his girlfriend...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Oct 14, 2019 at 7:26 pm | 2 comments | 2351 Views
AROUND TOWN
Why is Council hiring the contractor who just illegally demolished historic home?Was anyone else shocked that the majority on the Council just signed a $400K contract with Morgenroth Development for rehab...
Original post made by Just wondering? on Oct. 3, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Oct 14, 2019 at 7:22 pm | 6 comments | 720 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Two restaurants in Pleasanton Hotel abruptly closeThe Clubhouse and Lily's Spirited Dining restaurants inside the Pleasanton Hotel both shuttered their doors without warning...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2019Last comment by justthefacts, on Oct 14, 2019 at 4:40 pm | 66 comments | 16361 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Alameda-Tesla Expansion Area bill reaches governor's deskA large swath of East Bay open space is one step closer to potential preservation after a bill from the Tri-Valley's state...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Oct 14, 2019 at 3:58 pm | 15 comments | 2135 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Pleasanton: Happy retirements to Vic and RickRick's Picks, a popular retail store just a short walk south on Main Street, is closing soon, and Vic's All Star Kitchen,...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2019Last comment by Lisa. Brown, on Oct 14, 2019 at 10:59 am | 4 comments | 3687 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD: Board to review polling results on potential new bond measureResults from a recent survey gauging local voters about a potential new $120 million bond measure is set to be presented...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2019Last comment by Ptown Mom, on Oct 11, 2019 at 7:59 pm | 24 comments | 1911 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 12698 Views
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