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Donlon Elementary principal resignsDonlon Elementary principal Lynnette Chirrick announced Thursday she will be leaving her position for a job at the Alameda...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2015Last comment by sidnee, on Jul 20, 2015 at 12:06 pm | 16 comments | 11149 Views
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Cold Stone, landlord square off over lease as popular ice cream store moves out of PleasantonThe franchise owners of Cold Stone Creamery in downtown Pleasanton have closed their store and moving out of Tully's Plaza...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2013Last comment by Damon, on Jul 20, 2015 at 10:52 am | 152 comments | 16242 Views
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Summer Wine Stroll set for July 18The Pleasanton Downtown Association will hold its annual Summer Wine Stroll July 18, a popular Tri-Valley event for more...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2015Last comment by Curious, on Jul 20, 2015 at 10:21 am | 10 comments | 7018 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Local bodybuidler, William Hogarty, places 9th in national competitionCongratulations to local resident, William Hogarty, for his 9th place finish at the national bodybuilding competition held...
Original post made by RHB on Jul. 18, 2015Last comment by RHB, on Jul 18, 2015 at 8:07 pm | 3 comments | 2676 Views
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Debates, protests continuing on proposed 'Kate's Law'Dozens of protesters gathered in San Francisco Tuesday to identify solutions in response to anti-immigration sentiments spurred...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2015Last comment by RestOfStory, on Jul 17, 2015 at 9:24 pm | 11 comments | 5202 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
S.F.'s Sanctuary City policy questioned in wake of Pleasanton woman's deathSan Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi is urging San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and the Board of Supervisors to hold a hearing...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2015Last comment by A Neighbor, on Jul 17, 2015 at 3:36 pm | 2 comments | 3883 Views
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'Suspicious' grass fire extinguished as it nears homes in Kottinger RanchA grass fire on a Kottinger Ranch hillside was quickly contained Wednesday afternoon but not before worried residents away...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2015Last comment by Resident, on Jul 16, 2015 at 10:28 pm | 3 comments | 6961 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Is this America or should everyone shut upIt's clear people who read the pw don't want to have a discussion of the shooting in pleasanton.. They don't want to hear...
Original post made by Pleasanton was nice forty years ago on Jul. 12, 2015Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 15, 2015 at 11:12 pm | 47 comments | 3762 Views
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School honors programMy son will be starting at Irvington High School (Fremont) in 9th grade in August, he will be taking 2 honors classes and...
Original post made by School honors program on Jul. 6, 2015Last comment by Forgive Me, on Jul 15, 2015 at 7:57 pm | 8 comments | 2582 Views
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LUMINARIA at Pleasanton’s “RELAY for LIFE” Honors Cancer Victims and SurvivorsLUMINARIA at Pleasanton’s “RELAY for LIFE” Honors Cancer Victims and Survivors Pleasanton’s Relay for Life event...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 15, 2015There are no comments yet. 2207 Views
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Birdland versus Vintage HillsHi, We are considering purchasing a house in the Birdland or Vintage Hills neighborhoods, I am requesting some feedback...
Original post made by Bruce Wayne on Jul. 12, 2015Last comment by Jtjh, on Jul 14, 2015 at 8:13 pm | 6 comments | 3044 Views
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United Airlines invests $30 million in Pleasanton-based bioenergy firmUnited Airlines has invested $30 million in Pleasanton-based Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. with the option to directly participate...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2015There are no comments yet. 4980 Views
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West Grand Boulevard at Concerts in the Park tonightThousands will fill downtown's Lions Wayside and Delucchi parks tonight to hear the classic soul and Motown hits by West...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2015Last comment by Interesting, on Jul 13, 2015 at 9:19 pm | 2 comments | 7741 Views
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Sewer district recycling program scaled back due to excessive demandA program to provide recycled water for residential use in the Tri-Valley is being scaled back in the wake of its "overwhelming...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2015Last comment by Drought, on Jul 13, 2015 at 9:06 pm | 14 comments | 6302 Views
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Pleasanton cyclist biking for a better worldCameron Vaughan pushed through the miles -- ignoring the cold that made his nose run or the rain that stung his eyes -- thinking...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2015Last comment by beach bum, on Jul 12, 2015 at 8:19 pm | 1 comment | 5953 Views
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Biking for a better worldCameron Vaughan pushed through the miles -- ignoring the cold that made his nose run or the rain that stung his eyes -- thinking...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2015Last comment by Kyle Hahn, on Jul 12, 2015 at 2:18 pm | 1 comment | 3156 Views
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Relay for Life – Colors the Town PURPLE!Relay for Life – Colors the Town PURPLE! Purple is the theme color for Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s...
Original post made by Ken mano on Jul. 12, 2015There are no comments yet. 2353 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dead men tell no talesI am not writing this to condemn the suspect or the police. I am writing this to open the discussion on how this may...
Original post made by Pleasanton was nice forty years ago on Jul. 11, 2015Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 12, 2015 at 9:02 am | 3 comments | 2173 Views
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Support Kate's LawLet's get behind "Kate's Law" whereby undocumented aliens who are deported and return to the United States would receive...
Original post made by Speak up on Jul. 12, 2015There are no comments yet. 2739 Views
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I Support Pleasanton Police DepartmentIt is my opinion the Pleasanton Police Department is the best Police Department in California. I have supported the Pleasanton...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jul. 11, 2015Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jul 11, 2015 at 6:24 pm | 14 comments | 2278 Views
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