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Editorial: City taking holistic approach to downtown parking problemDrive into downtown Pleasanton most Thursday and Friday nights or on Saturday and search for a parking space. Often it means...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2015Last comment by Map, on Oct 21, 2015 at 2:04 pm | 30 comments | 7809 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Robbery fails at Chase Bank in Pleasanton, succeeds at a Chase branch in LivermoreIt was a zero-sum game for Pleasanton police and two would-be bandits who attempted to hold up Chase Bank Tuesday. The suspects...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2012Last comment by Ptown Native, on Oct 5, 2012 at 9:37 am | 9 comments | 7807 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton's Mannion drafted by St. Louis RamsPleasanton native Sean Mannion, a star quarterback at Foothill High and Oregon State University, was drafted in the third...
Original post made on May. 5, 2015Last comment by José Jiménez, on May 9, 2015 at 9:39 am | 3 comments | 7804 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Reason for Accusation of Sensationalism Left Out of Talking PointsIt's interesting that the reasons for the accusation of sensationalism by the Pleasanton Weekly regarding crime reporting...
Original post made by Mark on May. 2, 2008Last comment by , on May 2, 2008 at 4:04 pm | 1 comment | 7804 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tempest in a tea cupTaxed Enough Already was the theme at the Tea Party held from 2-7 p.m. Thursday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. It was...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2010Last comment by Kelly, on Apr 27, 2010 at 8:02 pm | 69 comments | 7804 Views
AROUND TOWN
PPD: Student hit by van near Harvest Park; driver comes forward after media reportPleasanton police are investigating an incident during which a minivan driver left the scene after striking a Harvest Park...
Original post made on May. 7, 2019Last comment by Mickey, on May 11, 2019 at 11:48 pm | 38 comments | 7803 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton must trim employee benefits or face citizens' initiative, council warnedA Laguna Oaks homeowner has asked the Pleasanton City Council to make employee pension and health care reform a top priority...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2010Last comment by Pete, on Dec 9, 2010 at 6:42 am | 107 comments | 7803 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Fire department donates two out-of-service fire trucks to TulancingoTwo fire-fighting vehicles that were about to be retired from the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department fleet have been donated...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2015Last comment by José Jiménez, on Feb 11, 2015 at 7:14 pm | 3 comments | 7802 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School overcrowding an urgent issue, PUSD staff sayEnrollment talk featured prominently at the over-three-hour-long Pleasanton Unified school board meeting Tuesday night,...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2018Last comment by Norbert, on Aug 21, 2018 at 9:59 am | 34 comments | 7800 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Affordable Housing Lawsuit Appeal FiledCitizens For A Caring Community, an advocacy group organized to promote affordabe housing in Pleasanton, has been following...
Original post made by Patricia Belding on Nov. 12, 2007Last comment by aaron, on Jan 11, 2008 at 4:56 pm | 25 comments | 7800 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
My Valentine: Pleasanton couple's love spans 60 years, 5 states and 435 kidsTo Pleasanton's Deana and David Mitchell, love isn't a passing emotion or a fleeting thought. "It's something you depend...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2018Last comment by Maria, on Feb 9, 2018 at 9:51 am | 1 comment | 7800 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
WHEELS, BART 'bridge' offering rides during strikeThe Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, operator of the Wheels bus system, is running its regular service in the Tri-Valley...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2013Last comment by Jason Bezis, on Oct 18, 2013 at 5:03 pm | 2 comments | 7799 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Retired Foothill secretary Gretchen Piscotty dies after battling ALSGretchen Piscotty, a longtime Pleasanton resident and former Foothill High School attendance secretary, died Sunday night...
Original post made on May. 8, 2018Last comment by ELiu, on May 8, 2018 at 9:52 am | 1 comment | 7798 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
See for yourself...2016:Obama's AmericaA new movie opened this past weekend at the Regal Cinemas in Dublin. Buy your tickets early because it sells out quickly!...
Original post made by Paul on Aug. 20, 2012Last comment by Bernie, on Aug 25, 2012 at 2:21 pm | 43 comments | 7797 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Male pedestrian fatally struck on I-580's Dublin grade todayA male pedestrian was fatally struck by a big rig on Interstate Highway 580 in Dublin this morning, according to the California...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2010Last comment by Mar, on Jul 4, 2010 at 4:35 pm | 21 comments | 7792 Views
SPORTS
Nine candidates strive to separate themselves in crowded Dublin City Council contestThe nine candidates for Dublin City Council sounded off during an online forum hosted by the Pleasanton Weekly last week,...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 7791 Views
RESTAURANTS
The Habit Hamburger Review"The Habit" hamburger chain opened up at the new shopping center on the corner of Hopyard and Bernal. I have heard a lot...
Original post made by Rick on Mar. 24, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on May 13, 2013 at 7:26 pm | 12 comments | 7790 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dublin: Sheriff's deputy dies from injuries after being struck by jail busAlameda County sheriff's deputy Michael Foley died Thursday from injuries sustained a day earlier when he was struck by an...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2017Last comment by Jeffery M. Mess, on Feb 27, 2017 at 6:58 am | 2 comments | 7789 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police log: Homes targeted in burglariesSix homes were hit in burglaries or burglary attempts between Feb. 14 and Feb. 21, police reports show. Jewelry worth an...
Original post made on Feb. 23, 2012Last comment by Truth, on Mar 10, 2012 at 10:31 pm | 10 comments | 7787 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Laursen, Miller sworn in at Pleasanton school board meeting last nightNewly-elected and re-elected members of the Pleasanton school board were sworn in Tuesday, with the board unanimously voting...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2014Last comment by Daniel, on Dec 13, 2014 at 12:14 am | 14 comments | 7784 Views
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