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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Seven arrested after fair fightAuthorities arrested seven juveniles after a fight in the carnival midway area of the Alameda County Fair early Fourth of...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2017Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jul 7, 2017 at 9:38 am | 6 comments | 5691 Views
AROUND TOWN
Five rescuers in Pleasanton Police Department get commendations for saving a lifeTwo Pleasanton police dispatchers, two officers and a sergeant are being commending for their work last month that saved...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Feb 8, 2013 at 5:52 pm | 7 comments | 5691 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Surprise, Surprise...Here Comes the Censorship Doctrine...And for an OBAMA / democrat encore, coming soon is their Censorship Doctrine (which they try to fool the public as they entitle...
Original post made by pete on Feb. 17, 2009Last comment by unclehomerr.., on Feb 23, 2009 at 9:58 am | 36 comments | 5690 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
9-year-old Concord girl is Bay Area's first swine flu deathA 9-year-old Concord girl who had been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus died Friday, marking the Bay Area's first swine flu-related...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2009Last comment by Stacey, on Jun 6, 2009 at 4:53 pm | 9 comments | 5689 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bay East Realtors honor 5 for 2013 achievementsFive local real estate professionals have been honored by the Bay East Association of Realtors for their achievements in...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2014Last comment by Arnold, on Feb 24, 2014 at 8:11 pm | 2 comments | 5689 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Post your stories of great Pleasanton teachersTake a minute to share a story of a great Pleasanton teacher who has helped your child along. It's a thankless job....
Original post made by Teacher Appreciation Week on May. 4, 2011Last comment by HS Student, on May 12, 2011 at 6:31 am | 20 comments | 5688 Views
AROUND TOWN
Desperate times lead to 'The Full Monty,' showing through Feb. 3Take a half-dozen unemployed men, add a bit of desperation and a plan to bare all to earn some quick cash, put it all to...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2013Last comment by Penelope, on Jan 29, 2013 at 4:18 pm | 2 comments | 5687 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton native awaiting lung transplant meets Taylor SwiftThe petite blonde woman took a deep breath -- which was difficult because her lungs were failing a little more every day....
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2015Last comment by CC, on Sep 21, 2015 at 12:31 pm | 1 comment | 5687 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
EditorialCalifornia cities are watching closely the outcome of the legal battle in Alameda County Superior Court over a referendum...
Original post made on Feb. 29, 2008Last comment by Susan, on Mar 6, 2008 at 10:45 pm | 8 comments | 5687 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley lot reopens after five-month closure for solar panel projectThe main Amador Valley High School parking lot reopened for business Tuesday, marking the end of a months-long waiting period...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2019Last comment by Jeff W, on Oct 23, 2019 at 2:22 pm | 23 comments | 5686 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sewer district board member resigns to pursue job within districtDublin San Ramon Services District board member Dawn Benson resigned from the board this week to apply for an employment...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2015Last comment by Map, on Oct 8, 2015 at 7:04 pm | 9 comments | 5686 Views
AROUND TOWN
Hearst Elementary cancels Fall Festival, cites lack of volunteersHearst Elementary School's Fall Festival has been canceled after the school was unable to find enough volunteers to run the...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2015Last comment by Cholo, on Nov 10, 2015 at 9:37 am | 11 comments | 5685 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
New nightclub goes before Pleasanton Planning Commission tonightThe Pleasanton Planning Commission tonight will consider granting a conditional use permit for a new restaurants, bar and...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2013Last comment by DOA - 9Mos, on Feb 27, 2013 at 2:00 pm | 4 comments | 5685 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Woman arrested after Macy's clerk finds credit card being used wasn't hersA San Leandro woman was arrested for several felonies at Macy's in the 1400 block of Stoneridge Mall Road when a clerk called...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Mar 2, 2013 at 10:05 am | 6 comments | 5685 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
With stalemate, PUSD board returning for special meeting on school reopenings next weekAfter reaching a stalemate Thursday on reopening Pleasanton Unified School District for in-person learning, the Board of...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2021Last comment by very trying times, on Feb 16, 2021 at 10:18 am | 10 comments | 5685 Views
AROUND TOWN
Alameda County Fair closing weekendPleasanton's annual summertime spectacle is celebrating its final three days of the season, giving residents and visitors...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2017Last comment by member, on Jul 7, 2017 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 5684 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Chinese restaurant robbed at gunpointAn armed robber held up Gold Chopsticks Chinese restaurant Dec. 3 but didn't get any money from the register. Jenny Ling,...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2011Last comment by Miss Vivian, on Dec 12, 2011 at 1:02 pm | 13 comments | 5684 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Vranesh hearing endsThe hearing in former Walnut Grove Elementary principal Jon Vranesh's appeal of his termination from the Pleasanton Unified...
Original post made on May. 8, 2015Last comment by AnotherParent, on Aug 3, 2015 at 9:36 am | 7 comments | 5683 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Amador v. Foothill football game isn't the season finale? What a jokeDue to the absolute genius of the East Bay Athletic League schedule makers, Amador Valley will travel across town to take...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2019Last comment by Lester, on Oct 27, 2019 at 10:22 am | 4 comments | 5683 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Solution to future Budget Deadlocks in CA?Quoted from Tri Valley Herald article reporting on declaration of fiscal emergency on Thursday: "Under the declaration,...
Original post made by Ken in South Pleasanton on Jul. 3, 2009Last comment by Alison, on Jul 3, 2009 at 2:49 pm | 1 comment | 5683 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
