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Three sought in robberiesPleasanton 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, 2013Last 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 situationAnother Pleasanton school principal has taken a leave of absence this year, with district officials confirming last week...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2019Last 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' initiativeThe 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, 2022There are no comments yet. 10304 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Tri-Valley municipal election recommendationsThis is a vital local election season throughout the Tri-Valley. Accordingly, the Pleasanton Weekly editorial board is offering...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2018Last 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 OctoberThe Pleasanton school board, already beleaguered by multi-million-dollar cutbacks in state aid for the current school year,...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2009Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Aug 30, 2009 at 12:22 pm | 128 comments | 10295 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville named safest community in California for fourth consecutive yearFor 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, 2021Last 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, 2008Last 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 jobThe 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, 2016Last comment by AnonName88, on Mar 10, 2016 at 11:51 am | 12 comments | 10284 Views
AROUND TOWN
Reining in prom expensesIf 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, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Apr 21, 2014 at 2:48 pm | 19 comments | 10272 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Father of driver in cyclist death arrestedThe 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, 2013Last comment by No Surprise, on Aug 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm | 49 comments | 10272 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton recreation supervisor arrested for theftIan Anderson, a recreation supervisor employed by the city of Pleasanton, was arrested Thursday and charged with embezzling...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Jan 27, 2013 at 5:02 pm | 96 comments | 10271 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton teachers do great thingsI'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, 2011Last 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-thruAs construction on a second Chick-fil-A in Pleasanton continues, community concerns arose about the restaurant building a...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2023Last comment by Ion Pleasanton, on Nov 10, 2023 at 1:08 pm | 3 comments | 10251 Views
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IT manager, Pleasanton parent seeks election to school boardPleasanton school parent and information technology manager Mark Miller is seeking his first year on the Pleasanton Unified...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2014Last 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 beginsSanta Claus and the holiday dancers filled the main court at Stoneridge Shopping Center this weekend as hundreds gathered...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2009Last comment by kim, on Dec 16, 2015 at 9:58 pm | 24 comments | 10239 Views
AROUND TOWN
Public Pensions - Problem Continues to GrowMore 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, 2011Last comment by Consensus seeker, on Mar 4, 2011 at 1:03 am | 80 comments | 10238 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill High prom facing fundraising shortfallsFoothill 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, 2018Last comment by BobB, on Oct 13, 2018 at 12:12 pm | 82 comments | 10232 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dining in the Tri-ValleyFrom 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, 2021Last comment by Grumpy, on Sep 17, 2021 at 6:21 am | 1 comment | 10230 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Governor orders mandatory water cutbackGov. Jerry Brown announced Wednesday an executive order for mandatory statewide water use reductions, the first-ever order...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2015Last comment by Michael L. , on Apr 6, 2015 at 8:15 pm | 30 comments | 10229 Views
SPORTS
Hacienda Business Park getting sportyThe 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, 2008Last comment by resident, on Dec 16, 2010 at 11:09 am | 16 comments | 10224 Views
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