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Three sought in robberies

Pleasanton police are investigating a bank robbery and two robbery attempts, all of which took place within a 24-hour period...

Original post made on May. 8, 2013
Last comment by Mary, on May 11, 2013 at 12:08 pm | 25 comments | 10311 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Principal moves: Interim leader appointed at Vintage Hills; records reveal more about Amador situation

Another Pleasanton school principal has taken a leave of absence this year, with district officials confirming last week...

Original post made on Apr. 24, 2019
Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Apr 28, 2019 at 10:36 pm | 36 comments | 10309 Views

AROUND TOWN

Editorial: Vote Yes on Measure D, county's amendments to 'Save Agriculture and Open Space Lands' initiative

The changes proposed in Measure D would benefit the Tri-Valley, specifically, as they are pertinent to sustaining and growing...

Original post made on Nov. 3, 2022
There are no comments yet. 10304 Views

AROUND TOWN

Editorial: Tri-Valley municipal election recommendations

This is a vital local election season throughout the Tri-Valley. Accordingly, the Pleasanton Weekly editorial board is offering...

Original post made on Oct. 4, 2018
Last comment by Gina Channell, Pleasanton Weekly Publisher, on Oct 5, 2018 at 10:47 am | 3 comments | 10296 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Pleasanton school board to launch search for new superintendent in October

The Pleasanton school board, already beleaguered by multi-million-dollar cutbacks in state aid for the current school year,...

Original post made on Aug. 23, 2009
Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Aug 30, 2009 at 12:22 pm | 128 comments | 10295 Views

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Danville named safest community in California for fourth consecutive year

For the fourth year in a row, the town of Danville has been recognized as the safest community in California, according to...

Original post made on Apr. 5, 2021
Last comment by Naveed Khan, on Apr 5, 2021 at 12:37 pm | 1 comment | 10293 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

A parcel tax is a thinly veiled excuse to have access to a pot of discretionary funds.

The superintendent is using scare tactics saying they will cut teachers and programs. He has threatened that our children...

Original post made by Mike on Feb. 13, 2008
Last comment by Linda, on Mar 6, 2008 at 9:58 am | 83 comments | 10292 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Former Walnut Grove principal resigns from latest Pleasanton school district job

The Pleasanton school district's board of trustees is set to accept tomorrow the resignation of Jan Steed, former principal...

Original post made on Mar. 7, 2016
Last comment by AnonName88, on Mar 10, 2016 at 11:51 am | 12 comments | 10284 Views

AROUND TOWN

Reining in prom expenses

If you've got teenagers, you already know how expensive high school can be. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2014/04/17/reining-in-prom-expenses...

Original post made on Apr. 17, 2014
Last comment by Cholo, on Apr 21, 2014 at 2:48 pm | 19 comments | 10272 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Father of driver in cyclist death arrested

The father of the 18-year-old under investigation for running down a bicyclist on Foothill Road has been charged by the...

Original post made on Jul. 16, 2013
Last comment by No Surprise, on Aug 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm | 49 comments | 10272 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Pleasanton recreation supervisor arrested for theft

Ian Anderson, a recreation supervisor employed by the city of Pleasanton, was arrested Thursday and charged with embezzling...

Original post made on Jan. 24, 2013
Last comment by Cholo, on Jan 27, 2013 at 5:02 pm | 96 comments | 10271 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Pleasanton teachers do great things

I'd like to create a place here on the forums where we can recognize the quality, professional work that Pleasanton teachers...

Original post made by Sandy on Feb. 12, 2011
Last comment by highschoolstudent, on Feb 18, 2011 at 9:54 pm | 36 comments | 10263 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Amid concern, city assures residents that new Chick-fil-A won't have drive-thru

As construction on a second Chick-fil-A in Pleasanton continues, community concerns arose about the restaurant building a...

Original post made on Nov. 6, 2023
Last comment by Ion Pleasanton, on Nov 10, 2023 at 1:08 pm | 3 comments | 10251 Views

AROUND TOWN

IT manager, Pleasanton parent seeks election to school board

Pleasanton school parent and information technology manager Mark Miller is seeking his first year on the Pleasanton Unified...

Original post made on Aug. 6, 2014
Last comment by Cletus Clevinger, on Aug 13, 2014 at 9:05 am | 26 comments | 10240 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Santa Claus now at Stoneridge Mall as Christmas holiday shopping season begins

Santa Claus and the holiday dancers filled the main court at Stoneridge Shopping Center this weekend as hundreds gathered...

Original post made on Nov. 16, 2009
Last comment by kim, on Dec 16, 2015 at 9:58 pm | 24 comments | 10239 Views

AROUND TOWN

Public Pensions - Problem Continues to Grow

More perspectives on the reality of our significant public employee pension issue. Pleasanton is faced with the exact same...

Original post made by Awakening on Feb. 28, 2011
Last comment by Consensus seeker, on Mar 4, 2011 at 1:03 am | 80 comments | 10238 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Foothill High prom facing fundraising shortfalls

Foothill High School's annual end-of-year dance extravaganzas for the junior and senior classes may see some changes in the...

Original post made on Oct. 2, 2018
Last comment by BobB, on Oct 13, 2018 at 12:12 pm | 82 comments | 10232 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Dining in the Tri-Valley

From family-run eateries to multiple-location restaurants, here's a snapshot of Tri-Valley dining and drink venues that thrived,...

Original post made on Sep. 17, 2021
Last comment by Grumpy, on Sep 17, 2021 at 6:21 am | 1 comment | 10230 Views

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL

Governor orders mandatory water cutback

Gov. Jerry Brown announced Wednesday an executive order for mandatory statewide water use reductions, the first-ever order...

Original post made on Apr. 1, 2015
Last comment by Michael L. , on Apr 6, 2015 at 8:15 pm | 30 comments | 10229 Views

SPORTS

Hacienda Business Park getting sporty

The only newspapers circulating at the Tri-Valley Herald's former building on Willow Road will be the ones exercisers will...

Original post made on Aug. 21, 2008
Last comment by resident, on Dec 16, 2010 at 11:09 am | 16 comments | 10224 Views
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