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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Head of the Class: Butterfield poised for success at Amador ValleyJosh Butterfield found the challenge he was looking for when he threw his hat in for the position of principal at Amador...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Oct 22, 2019 at 8:24 pm | 2 comments | 5613 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training ClassCity of Pleasanton will offer an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays,...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2008Last comment by Ann, on Dec 10, 2008 at 11:21 am | 3 comments | 5613 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Beware: Tick time is hereIt's that time of year again. Trees are blossoming, weather is warming, grasses are growing, and the Ixodes pacifica nymphs...
Original post made on May. 16, 2016Last comment by JoeG, on May 28, 2016 at 2:15 pm | 2 comments | 5612 Views
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Senior housing, but no Sharks on Staples RanchA groundbreaking celebration is scheduled Oct. 24 for Stoneridge Creek, an 800-unit retirement community on Staples Ranch...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2011Last comment by LivermoreRez , on Oct 15, 2011 at 1:15 pm | 2 comments | 5611 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: New column spotlights local youth sportsFor 16 years, highlighting the exploits of prep athletes in the Tri-Valley was my life, and it was an incredibly rewarding...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2015Last comment by Dennis Miller, on Sep 15, 2015 at 12:39 pm | 4 comments | 5610 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Flags flying at half-staff to honor victims of Paris attacksThe cities of Pleasanton and Dublin are flying local government flags at half-staff through sunset tomorrow to honor the...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2015Last comment by Cholo, on Nov 21, 2015 at 10:13 am | 12 comments | 5610 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Coroner determines SRVHS student's drowning was accidentalContra Costa County coroner's officials have ruled the drowning death of freshman Benjamin Curry in the San Ramon Valley...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2018Last comment by shelby, on Jun 18, 2018 at 9:46 pm | 5 comments | 5610 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board to discuss enrollment projections, new elementary schoolThe Pleasanton school board Tuesday night will take a look at the big picture for PUSD, as trustees are scheduled to discuss...
Original post made on Feb. 14, 2017Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Feb 15, 2017 at 10:25 am | 9 comments | 5609 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 | 5609 Views
AROUND TOWN
Area redwood trees showing signs of stress?We have noticed many redwood trees in the area have rust colored needles - we first noticed the trees on Junipero by the...
Original post made by Pleasantonian on Jul. 15, 2010Last comment by frank, on Jul 16, 2010 at 9:57 pm | 16 comments | 5609 Views
AROUND TOWN
Eric Swalwell -- makes vulgar speech to CongressAt first I thought it was a joke, but it isn't. The Washington Post (who has posted the video) and many others are reporting...
Original post made by you\\\\\\\'ve got to be kidding on Sep. 20, 2013Last comment by Forest, on Sep 26, 2013 at 5:17 pm | 33 comments | 5609 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Total number of jobs decreases in Alameda County, but so does unemployment rateBay Area jobless numbers dropped in April after a small uptick in March, part of a statewide and national trend, according...
Original post made on May. 19, 2012Last comment by Beware, on May 20, 2012 at 5:00 pm | 4 comments | 5609 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Why is National Guard recruiting for 'internment' cops?Everyone of us, with no exceptions, is a member of a class of citizen that is targeted as "potential terrorist" by our government....
Original post made by mark on Aug. 11, 2009Last comment by mark, on Aug 11, 2009 at 6:54 pm | 22 comments | 5608 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parcel tax opponents blast board decisionsOpponents of the Measure E parcel tax were out in force again at the Pleasanton school board meeting Tuesday night, questioning,...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2011Last comment by Larry, on May 5, 2011 at 11:17 am | 20 comments | 5607 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board set to discuss superintendent search at 6 p.m. tonightThe Pleasanton school board will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss and possibly take action to conduct a search for...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2015Last comment by Commentor, on Jun 20, 2015 at 7:38 pm | 19 comments | 5607 Views
AROUND TOWN
Animal Rescue needs help nowThere has been a dramatic decline in kitten, cat, dog and puppy adoptions this summer, reports Tri-Valley Animal Rescue,...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2013Last comment by SavingBandit, on Aug 12, 2013 at 10:46 pm | 8 comments | 5607 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bipartisan coalition supports school facilities bond on November ballotAssemblymembers Joan Buchanan and Curt Hagman, along with many supporters from around the state, urged Gov. Jerry Brown on...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2014Last comment by Rand is a Pansy, on Aug 5, 2014 at 9:14 pm | 7 comments | 5607 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
If you pratonize downtown restaurants beware of policeLast Friday night my husband and I were driving down main street at approximately 9:45pm. A police officer followed us into...
Original post made by MJ on Oct. 22, 2009Last comment by PTown Girl, on Nov 9, 2009 at 7:28 pm | 33 comments | 5607 Views
AROUND TOWN
It's rock & roll at Beth Emek installationRabbi Laurence Milder was installed as spiritual leader at Congregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton last weekend in a Shabbat...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2013Last comment by srco, on Oct 25, 2013 at 9:24 am | 2 comments | 5605 Views
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Allegiant Air to launch non-stop service between Stockton-Honolulu-Maui in NovemberAllegiant Travel Co. will launch new nonstop air service between Stockton and Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii in November. Read...
Original post made on May. 16, 2012Last comment by Michelle, on May 17, 2012 at 10:04 pm | 7 comments | 5605 Views
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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.
