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Editorial: Consider running for local elected officeAs we've said before this time of year, contested elections are invaluable. They enhance the public discourse around vital...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 26, 2020 at 6:28 pm | 4 comments | 10052 Views
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Driver killed in fiery crash at Hacienda and West Las PositasA driver died in a fiery car crash on city streets in Pleasanton on Saturday evening after his Tesla slammed into a traffic...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2020Last comment by WOW, on Jan 22, 2020 at 12:18 am | 2 comments | 10051 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board reviews ethics, financesTrustees became students at Tuesday night's meeting of the Pleasanton Unified School District board, with back-to-back workshops...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2014Last comment by sunflower, on Apr 13, 2014 at 12:19 pm | 18 comments | 10048 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD union staff 'disgusted' by pay increases for upper administrationAmid negotiations with both collective bargaining groups at PUSD (and heavy criticism from some union members), the Board...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 7, 2021 at 5:43 pm | 25 comments | 10048 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parcel Tax 2I received a leaflet from the PUSD talking about a new local school funding measure saying that: "After consequtive years...
Original post made by parent on Jan. 7, 2011Last comment by Start Afresh, on Jan 21, 2011 at 5:11 pm | 197 comments | 10047 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parent volunteer, high-tech worker Chong Wang running for Pleasanton school boardChong Wang is the latest local resident to seek one of three open seats on the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2020Last comment by Karl Aitken, on Jul 29, 2020 at 8:10 am | 17 comments | 10045 Views
AROUND TOWN
Vranesh hearing underwayOn Tuesday, the first day of the hearing in former Walnut Grove Elementary principal Jon Vranesh's appeal of his termination...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2015There are no comments yet. 10044 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Shutdown continues to limit local services, programsThe federal government has been partially shut down for nearly a week, and throughout the Bay Area there are worries about...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2013Last comment by Me Too, on Oct 9, 2013 at 11:16 pm | 4 comments | 10043 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton names new finance directorTina Olson has been named the new Finance Director for the city of Pleasanton, succeeding Emily Wagner, who is retiring but...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2015Last comment by Damon, on Jan 26, 2015 at 11:42 am | 6 comments | 10043 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 | 10039 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
California nomad 'Mule' jailed after arrest in Castro ValleyThe nomadic man known as "Mule," who passed through the Tri-Valley this week, was arrested Wednesday night in Castro Valley...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2017Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Sep 5, 2017 at 5:34 pm | 9 comments | 10038 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
PUSD's Measure M trails after Election NightMeasure M, the $323 million school facilities bond measure proposed by the Pleasanton Unified School District to upgrade...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2020Last comment by PaulN, on Mar 13, 2020 at 10:05 am | 25 comments | 10033 Views
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Free dog show closes today at FairgroundsHosted by the Harvest Moon Classic Dog Cluster, one of the Bay Area's largest dog shows draws to a close at 6 p.m. tonight...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2012Last comment by chrisine, on Oct 22, 2012 at 11:15 pm | 7 comments | 10016 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Road to reopening Pleasanton schools remains unclearWhat the upcoming school year will look like was the lingering question at an online meeting of the Pleasanton school board...
Original post made on May. 24, 2020Last comment by Karl, on Jun 4, 2020 at 9:59 am | 32 comments | 10010 Views
AROUND TOWN
Council OKs Asian Gateway center on Pleasanton's east sideThe Pleasanton City Council last night approved the construction of a multi-million-dollar, Asian-focused retail and office...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2015Last comment by caywen, on Mar 6, 2015 at 9:44 pm | 14 comments | 10010 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board declares district ‘safe haven’The Pleasanton school board unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday declaring the district a “safe haven” for students...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2017Last comment by DKHSK, on Mar 8, 2017 at 12:45 pm | 60 comments | 10008 Views
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Los Altos runner finishes first in Rotary's Halloween Spirit RunLos Altos runner Andrew Demas, 27, won the Rotary Club of Pleasanton's first annual Halloween Spirit Run Sunday, completing...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2011Last comment by Joe Tallarico, on Nov 1, 2011 at 12:18 pm | 2 comments | 10006 Views
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Stoneridge Mall welcoming new, renovated storesSpanish-based fashion retailer Zara is coming to Stoneridge Shopping Center later this year in time for the winter holiday...
Original post made on May. 9, 2018There are no comments yet. 10005 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton Weekly distributes $80,940 to 10 Holiday Fund beneficiariesThe Pleasanton Weekly distributed checks totaling $80,940 Thursday to 10 nonprofits that are beneficiaries of the newspaper's...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2015Last comment by pleasanton was nice forty years ago, on Mar 15, 2015 at 8:41 am | 7 comments | 10002 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
COMMENTARY: Save Pleasanton SchoolsThe newly-formed Save Pleasanton Schools citizens' coalition kicked off its campaign last Sunday to gain voter support for...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2009Last comment by TonyWhitworth, on Mar 23, 2009 at 4:00 pm | 143 comments | 9998 Views
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