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Around Pleasanton: Major repairs needed at Amador TheaterThe Amador Theater, which has served as Pleasanton's principal and still largest performing arts facility for more than 80...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2019Last comment by Karl Aitken, on Apr 1, 2019 at 5:55 pm | 8 comments | 5901 Views
AROUND TOWN
New metering lights leave some drivers redOn-ramp metering lights were turned on for the first time during this morning's commute along westbound Interstate 580 and...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2008Last comment by Commuter, on Mar 9, 2010 at 3:18 pm | 30 comments | 5900 Views
AROUND TOWN
National Night Out coming to Pleasanton neighborhoods TuesdayPleasanton police are encouraging residents to go out and meet officers, neighbors and members of watch organizations Tuesday...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2015Last comment by Damon, on Aug 5, 2015 at 10:32 am | 7 comments | 5900 Views
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Antioch man found dead near hiking trail in Sunol wildernessThe Alameda County coroner's bureau yesterday identified a 39-year-old Antioch man whose body was found near a creek in the...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2009Last comment by K McClam, on Apr 20, 2009 at 1:25 pm | 4 comments | 5899 Views
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City Council to consider new smoking restrictions for apartment complexesThe Pleasanton City Council is set to talk Tuesday night about a proposed ordinance that would prohibit smoking in most places...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2017Last comment by Pleasanton Parent , on Jun 21, 2017 at 9:16 pm | 18 comments | 5898 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police: Amador Park shooting 'targeted' two peoplePleasanton police announced Tuesday that subsequent investigation into a shooting nearly two weeks ago at Amador Park revealed...
Original post made on May. 4, 2016Last comment by Retired Police Officer, on May 5, 2016 at 2:38 pm | 2 comments | 5898 Views
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Inactive & Returning CatholicsThe event is from 7-9 p.m. April 7 - May 12 meeting every Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Inactive...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2010Last comment by Cholo, on Apr 13, 2010 at 3:48 pm | 56 comments | 5897 Views
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Pleasanton Council gives thumbs up to new $2.45 million firefighters contractWith the clock approaching 10 p.m. and only two men -- both firemen -- left in the room, the Pleasanton City Council last...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2015There are no comments yet. 5897 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board to consider new elementary schools tonightThe Pleasanton School Board will once again look at possible new elementary school sites at its meeting tonight.to Read...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2014Last comment by Idea, on Jan 30, 2014 at 9:53 pm | 6 comments | 5896 Views
SPORTS
Amador Valley, Foothill win pre-season openers ahead of opening day for schools todayAmador Valley and Foothill high schools won their pre-season opening games Friday, giving fans a thumbs-up on an exciting...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2012Last comment by Tango , on Aug 27, 2012 at 9:02 pm | 3 comments | 5896 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Downtown salon closes, blaming poor economyEuphoria Nail & Body Bar, which promoted itself as Pleasanton's "upscale nail boutique, has closed its doors at 660 Main...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2010Last comment by Maria, on Jan 7, 2011 at 9:53 am | 34 comments | 5895 Views
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Third teen arrested in Stoneridge Mall robberiesPleasanton police confirmed a third suspect has been arrested in connection with two robberies at Stoneridge Shopping Center...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2016Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Mar 1, 2016 at 9:03 pm | 3 comments | 5895 Views
AROUND TOWN
Schwarzenegger visits Shaklee for Earth DayGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger paid a visit to nutritional supplement producer Shaklee Corp. Wednesday afternoon under sunny...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2009Last comment by Jim, on Apr 24, 2009 at 10:06 pm | 7 comments | 5894 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Lydiksen Elementary celebrates 50 yearsLydiksen Elementary School marked five decades of educating young minds last Friday with a 50th birthday extravaganza. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2018Last comment by Trevor, on Apr 25, 2018 at 6:27 am | 1 comment | 5892 Views
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Readers Choice 2012The tallies are in for the Pleasanton Weekly Readers Choice 2012 contest with a total of 26,365 confirmed votes. Thanks for...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2012Last comment by Melanie, on Jun 29, 2012 at 3:41 pm | 1 comment | 5892 Views
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Police receive reports on driver who ran down, killed Dublin bicyclistPleasanton police have received test results in the case involving Cody Hall, the 18-year-old driver who is accused of striking...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2013Last comment by Al, on Jul 28, 2013 at 4:41 pm | 31 comments | 5892 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Residents speak up to council against rezoning Pleasanton school district office site for affordable housingSeveral residents voiced their concerns regarding the 2023-31 Housing Element site list including the Pleasanton Unified...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2022Last comment by Erlinda , on Aug 3, 2022 at 3:47 pm | 10 comments | 5892 Views
AROUND TOWN
motorcycle noiseAn article regarding excessive motorcycle noise in the PW from April of 2004 states, in part, "We're going to start taking...
Original post made by downtown diner on Aug. 25, 2008Last comment by Pleasanton Resident, on Sep 8, 2008 at 12:14 pm | 40 comments | 5891 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
CHP officer shot during traffic stop on I-680 dies from injuriesA California Highway Patrol officer shot during a traffic stop on I-680 near Alamo on Tuesday died last night in John Muir...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on Sep 6, 2012 at 8:49 pm | 6 comments | 5891 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Report: High-speed rail to launch in Silicon ValleyCalifornia's high-speed rail system would make its debut in the Bay Area, with bullet trains whisking passengers between...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2016Last comment by Michael L. , on Feb 24, 2016 at 10:20 am | 5 comments | 5891 Views
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