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Da Boccery: Local restaurateurs bringing bocce back to LivermoreLivermore will again have a space that offers food, drink and bocce as the owners of Sauced BBQ and Plucked Chicken have...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2021Last comment by Grumpy, on Apr 16, 2021 at 2:28 pm | 1 comment | 20434 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Obamacare's disastrous effects, from it's biggest supportersThe leader of the unions who demonstrated for passage of this law have told us why this law needs major changes or outright...
Original post made by jimf01 on Sep. 29, 2013Last comment by Really?, on Oct 6, 2013 at 10:43 am | 77 comments | 20430 Views
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City: Historic downtown Pleasanton home demolished without permitPleasanton city leaders are lamenting the loss of a historic home on Second Street, which was allegedly torn down earlier...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2019Last comment by Grumpy, on Aug 19, 2019 at 10:53 pm | 63 comments | 20286 Views
AROUND TOWN
Massage parlorsJust drove thru the rose pavilion shopping center and spotted a new massage parlor with the doors and windows covered with...
Original post made by Map on Jul. 11, 2013Last comment by Moral Turpitude Forever , on Jul 17, 2013 at 4:58 am | 26 comments | 20273 Views
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Final year of Bob's World display in PleasantonAll good things must come to an end -- and this will be the last year for Bob Stanley's holiday lights extravaganza in Pleasanton....
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2018Last comment by Krishna, on Dec 5, 2018 at 11:42 am | 9 comments | 20249 Views
RESTAURANTS
Eddie Papa's owner's dream coming true: A restaurant on Main StreetThe prestigious and elegant Pleasanton Hotel is returning to the downtown dining scene. Ed Westmoreland, who owns Eddie Papa's...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2018Last comment by Hansen Curious, on Sep 12, 2018 at 10:47 am | 25 comments | 20219 Views
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Flagship Lucky California store opens in PleasantonAfter years of development and months of construction, a new-concept Lucky California grocery store has opened its doors...
Original post made on May. 14, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on May 23, 2021 at 8:35 pm | 5 comments | 20095 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
MC Hammer arrested at Hacienda Crossings Shopping CenterLegendary rapper MC Hammer was arrested during a stop at Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center earlier this week for allegedly...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2013Last comment by JJ, on Mar 8, 2013 at 7:56 pm | 40 comments | 20068 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Plesanton's Centerpointe preschool, former employee sued by parents of bound childThe parents of a 2-year-old who was bound with tape while in the care of Centerpointe Christian Preschool in Pleasanton have...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2013Last comment by anon, on Apr 8, 2013 at 2:23 pm | 1 comment | 20029 Views
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Alameda County mandates cloth masks in public, at essential businessesAlameda County public health officer Dr. Erica Pan issued an order on Friday requiring everyone in the county to wear face...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2020Last comment by Jake Waters, on Apr 21, 2020 at 12:19 am | 109 comments | 20010 Views
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What's with the unmarked police minivan?I saw someone get pulled over by a unmarked white minivan that had the typical flashing red & blue lights in the upper part...
Original post made by Brian on Dec. 27, 2010Last comment by Pleasanton Teacher, on Dec 30, 2010 at 10:26 am | 20 comments | 19989 Views
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Scherer was leading double life, according to former friendIn Las Vegas, he was Ernie Scherer, a single guy in Sin City playing in the professional poker circuit and going on double...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2009Last comment by Picture Attached, on Apr 1, 2010 at 2:01 pm | 3 comments | 19962 Views
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Pleasanton's popular animal control officer retires todayRoy Ficken will be honored today for his 30 years of service as Pleasanton's animal control officer at a special retirement...
Original post made on May. 25, 2011Last comment by Betsy, on May 27, 2011 at 4:02 am | 18 comments | 19933 Views
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Pleasanton declares water emergency due to statewide droughtThe Pleasanton City Council declared Stage 1 of water shortage planning at its meeting last night in response to Governor...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2014Last comment by mechanism, on Sep 29, 2014 at 11:53 am | 59 comments | 19933 Views
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Pleasanton man charged with embezzling from Little LeagueA former president of Pleasanton American Little League was arrested Thursday morning after police allege he stole more than...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2015Last comment by adjacent acquaintance , on Apr 28, 2015 at 6:34 pm | 26 comments | 19905 Views
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Bay Bridge opens as drivers compete for 'first' trips across new eastern spanHundreds of motorists followed CHP patrols cars and motorcycles starting at 10 p.m. last night to be among the first to cross...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2013Last comment by john, on Sep 3, 2013 at 1:07 pm | 3 comments | 19870 Views
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Governor implements nightly curfew for non-essential activities in Alameda CountyThe order is for counties in the purple or most-restrictive tier, including Alameda County, in the state's Blueprint for...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2020Last comment by Jake Waters, on Nov 24, 2020 at 10:55 am | 9 comments | 19755 Views
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2014 Pleasanton Weekly Readers Choice winnersThe balloting is wrapped up, the votes are counted and we're ready to reveal who Pleasanton Weekly readers chose as their...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2014Last comment by Pleasantonian, on Jul 7, 2014 at 1:36 pm | 31 comments | 19729 Views
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Pleasanton homeowners search for answers to sinking ground; city to step inIn recent years, cracks have continually appeared in the walls and foundations of at least two dozen homes in the same Pleasanton...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2015Last comment by MarkSindone, on Mar 22, 2016 at 10:58 pm | 27 comments | 19717 Views
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Pleasanton school district superintendent placed on administrative leavePleasanton school district Superintendent Rick Rubino has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2016Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Dec 23, 2016 at 9:11 am | 40 comments | 19701 Views
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