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Skip Mohatt, long-time Amador Valley High teacher, coach dies in AuburnLong-time Amador Valley High School teacher and coach Everett (Skip) Mohatt died Saturday night in Auburn, where he had lived...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2008Last comment by Andrew Finn, on Dec 10, 2008 at 11:17 pm | 25 comments | 7745 Views
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San Ramon vice principal chosen as Alisal's new principalPleasanton Unified School District has selected Karen Johnson as Alisal Elementary School's new principal. Read the full...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2014Last comment by Bill, on Aug 6, 2014 at 11:57 am | 1 comment | 7743 Views
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Freeway noise in Canyon Creek CirWe are currently looking to buy a home in Pleasanton, we saw a listing in Canyon Creek Cir but this house is back againest...
Original post made by Jenny on Jul. 15, 2012Last comment by Sam, on Jan 27, 2014 at 12:26 pm | 28 comments | 7741 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board signs $220,000-year contract with new superintendentThe Pleasanton School Board last night unanimously approved a $220,000 per-year contract for incoming Superintendent Parvin...
Original post made on May. 12, 2010Last comment by Common Sense, on Nov 19, 2014 at 4:30 pm | 72 comments | 7740 Views
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Police at Foothill High this morning as investigation continues into 'shooting' threatPleasanton police, plain clothes officers and school district security are at Foothill High School campus this morning as...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2013Last comment by TellTheTruthDwyer, on Mar 15, 2013 at 9:10 am | 4 comments | 7740 Views
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As traffic increases, we all want it 'calmed'With several thousand new residents moving into new apartment complexes being built to comply with court- and state-mandated...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2016Last comment by Don, on Mar 28, 2016 at 10:18 am | 35 comments | 7739 Views
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Domus Closing Again?There are signs in the window saying that the store is closing. What's up with that? Domus is a wonderful store, what a...
Original post made by downtown shopper on Sep. 16, 2012Last comment by gary, on Sep 19, 2012 at 11:37 pm | 45 comments | 7738 Views
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Pleasanton woman's retirement hobby turns into beautiful businessPleasanton resident Remy Dato may be retired from her career as a principal scientist with Johnson & Johnson, but she certainly...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2014Last comment by Ptown Mom, on Oct 3, 2014 at 9:01 am | 2 comments | 7736 Views
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All fireworks illegal in Pleasanton--even sparklersThe Pleasanton Police Department and the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, in a joint bulletin issued Friday, reminded...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2010Last comment by Zuderbeth, on Jul 8, 2010 at 1:30 pm | 11 comments | 7734 Views
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Head of the Class: Bull moves to FoothillTo his friends, Sebastian Bull was the one you'd least expect to become an educator. "It's fun to prove them wrong," the...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2017Last comment by Piper Family, on Nov 10, 2017 at 2:46 pm | 4 comments | 7734 Views
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Pleasanton residents set to decide $395M school bond measure on November ballotThe Pleasanton school board is placing a $395 million general obligation bond measure on the Nov. 8 general election ballot...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2022Last comment by Sean Kyle, on Sep 13, 2022 at 11:21 am | 19 comments | 7733 Views
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Honda convertible stripped in Pleasanton driveway on Mairmont DrivePart of the interior of a car parked in a driveway was stripped overnight July 21, according to police reports. Both front...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Jul 26, 2013 at 3:28 pm | 3 comments | 7733 Views
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Livermore Airport welcomes new tower manager, reviews latest noise complaint reportThe Livermore Airport Commission welcomed new air traffic control tower manager Paul Griffiths and received reports of airport...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2021Last comment by John Basalyga, on Dec 17, 2021 at 10:55 am | 7 comments | 7733 Views
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New stores, fitness centers opening in PleasantonNew stores and fitness centers will be opening in Pleasanton in the coming weeks, including a second grocery store n the...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2010Last comment by Lisa, on Dec 16, 2010 at 11:17 am | 18 comments | 7731 Views
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95 homes, special needs compound planned for Stanley BoulevardA plan to rezone a 15-acre commercial site on Stanley Boulevard for a 95-home development and an adjoining site to accommodate...
Original post made on May. 4, 2016Last comment by HappyValleyReader, on May 5, 2016 at 6:51 pm | 20 comments | 7730 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton man prepares to sue city over leaked confidential informationA custody battle involving a Pleasanton man has led to criminal charges against an Alameda County deputy sheriff and a San...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2012Last comment by HarlanRoberts, on Sep 17, 2012 at 4:50 pm | 39 comments | 7730 Views
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Handles Gastropub opens Monday at Pleasanton HotelHandles on Main Gastropub, the newest restaurant in downtown Pleasanton, will open Monday following a special preview today. Read...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2011Last comment by Mike, on Aug 29, 2011 at 8:48 pm | 21 comments | 7728 Views
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Fire department's deputy chief to retire ThursdayDeputy Fire Chief Joseph Rodondi of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department will retire Thursday after more than 30 years...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2015Last comment by g7caligirl, on Jul 23, 2015 at 11:50 am | 5 comments | 7727 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police BulletinWells Fargo inside Safeway robbed Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4570 posted...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2008Last comment by unclehomerr.., on Sep 29, 2008 at 4:17 pm | 3 comments | 7727 Views
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Did Caffino on Pimlico and Santa Rita close?I've driven by this several times recently and the drive-through coffee place seems to be closed in the parking lot near...
Original post made by caffino gone? on Jan. 11, 2013Last comment by Suzie, on Jan 14, 2013 at 5:42 pm | 6 comments | 7725 Views
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