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What a Week: Former Camp Parks commander dies weeks after violent robbery in TexasRetired Army Brig. Gen. James H. Doty Jr., who led the Tri-Valley's military base during a critical time in its transition...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2023Last comment by Guy Houston, on Aug 25, 2023 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 7760 Views
AROUND TOWN
WeddingsShannon Helton and Thomas Durbala Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3047 posted...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2007Last comment by Elaine DeSantiago, on Oct 14, 2007 at 9:30 pm | 2 comments | 7759 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton police urge community to be aware of phone scamsPleasanton police encouraged residents to be aware of phone scams that typically ask someone to send money to help a loved...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2015Last comment by get a brain!, on Sep 5, 2015 at 10:11 am | 8 comments | 7759 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Hosterman opposes Arctic oil drilling, action against Iran at mayors' conferenceThe 76th annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors wrapped up Tuesday at the Miami InterContinental Hotel where Mayor...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Oct 28, 2008 at 2:24 pm | 31 comments | 7758 Views
AROUND TOWN
Dublin voters approve parcel tax extension by wide marginDublin voters have overwhelmingly approved extending a parcel tax for educational funding for another five years. Read...
Original post made on May. 8, 2014Last comment by dublinmike, on May 17, 2014 at 10:12 pm | 88 comments | 7757 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
I-680 toll lane marks 1st anniversary todayAs the I-680 Express Lane marks its first anniversary today, almost half a million drivers have paid atoll electronically...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2011Last comment by Chris, on Feb 9, 2012 at 8:55 pm | 18 comments | 7757 Views
AROUND TOWN
Is McNerney Dodging His Constituents?Is Congressman McNerney dodging his constitituents while he is home during the Congressional recess? Calls to his office...
Original post made by Ptown Paul on Aug. 4, 2009Last comment by Alison, on Aug 10, 2009 at 2:53 pm | 92 comments | 7754 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Supreme Court will not announce Prop 8 action until Monday or laterThe U.S. Supreme Court will not announce until at least Monday and possibly later whether it will review the case of Proposition...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on Dec 3, 2012 at 11:34 am | 11 comments | 7753 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Pleasanton: A new downtown plan is coming, or is it?A proposed new Pleasanton Downtown Specific Plan due to be voted on this year has run into headwinds. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2019Last comment by David, on Feb 15, 2019 at 3:33 pm | 23 comments | 7752 Views
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Victorious 'Devils' from Amador ValleyEleven students from Amador Valley High School were among the 140-plus members of the 2010 Blue Devils B Corps drum and bugle...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2010Last comment by ejt, on Sep 1, 2010 at 2:32 pm | 4 comments | 7751 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council OKs 3-story homes on downtown site, ground-floor retailThe Pleasanton City Council last night approved a mixed-use housing and retail development at Old Bernal Avenue and Augustine...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2016Last comment by AR15, on Sep 9, 2016 at 9:30 am | 20 comments | 7751 Views
AROUND TOWN
Hearst principal named assessment coordinator in Pleasanton school districtMike Kufal, the longtime principal at Hearst Elementary School, has been appointed as the new coordinator of assessment in...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2014Last comment by Chris47, on Oct 1, 2014 at 12:21 pm | 13 comments | 7750 Views
RESTAURANTS
2 more restaurants open in Safeway's Gateway CenterBaja Fresh opened its second Pleasanton restaurant this week, joining Bagel Street Cafe at the Valley Avenue side of the...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 29, 2012 at 10:10 am | 7 comments | 7750 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
WWII veteran turns 100 in PleasantonLanthey Pepares, a veteran who served during World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Veterans Memorial Building...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2015Last comment by Lajoy Hauser, on May 6, 2015 at 12:34 pm | 7 comments | 7750 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
West Grand Boulevard at Concerts in the Park tonightThousands will fill downtown's Lions Wayside and Delucchi parks tonight to hear the classic soul and Motown hits by West...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2015Last comment by Interesting, on Jul 13, 2015 at 9:19 pm | 2 comments | 7749 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers pink slips...I wonder how many PUSD teachers received pink slips?...
Original post made by bobbi on Apr. 15, 2010Last comment by First-rated Mom, on Apr 26, 2010 at 5:10 pm | 19 comments | 7748 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton police department promotes 2 officersTwo Pleasanton police veterans were promoted to the ranks of sergeants at a badge pinning and oath of office ceremony in...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2014Last comment by Tonya Clenney, on Aug 8, 2014 at 10:34 am | 4 comments | 7747 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Tony Dennis named 'Teacher of the Year' in Pleasanton school districtTony Dennis has been named the Pleasanton Unified School District's 2015-16 Teacher of the Year. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2015Last comment by JP, on Apr 22, 2015 at 8:49 pm | 4 comments | 7746 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton teen missing since New Year'sThe Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Pleasanton youth, Michael Gritzai, 15, who disappeared just after...
Original post made on Jan. 3, 2020Last comment by Resident001, on Jan 3, 2020 at 1:47 pm | 4 comments | 7746 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Gas prices too high, vote NO on prop 30, 38Maybe the fact that we have really high gas prices already will encourage voters to vote NO on prop 30, 38 and any proposition...
Original post made by Resident on Oct. 8, 2012Last comment by Resident, on Oct 13, 2012 at 6:56 am | 36 comments | 7745 Views
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