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Tri-Valley REACH celebrating 30th anniversaryFor the past three decades, Tri-Valley REACH has worked to support the community by providing housing opportunities to adults...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2021Last comment by RANDI, on Jul 30, 2021 at 2:31 pm | 2 comments | 5530 Views
AROUND TOWN
Food truck frenzyThe mafia has come to Pleasanton and there are plenty of people who are happy to hear it. Rest assured there'll be no godfathers...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2012Last comment by Tina, on Oct 26, 2012 at 1:10 pm | 4 comments | 5529 Views
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The community effort to 'Save Donlon Field'Donlon Elementary parents recently held a rally to appeal to PUSD and raise awareness among the community about their desire...
Original post made on May. 6, 2022Last comment by Ashwin, on May 10, 2022 at 7:48 pm | 8 comments | 5529 Views
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Last day for Goodguys 26th Flowmaster West Coast NationalsThe Goodguys 26th Flowmaster West Coast Nationals ends its three-day run at the Alameda County Fairgrounds today. Read the...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 25, 2012 at 11:40 am | 4 comments | 5529 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dublin post office to be named for Dr. Jim KohnenA Congressional bill to name the U.S. Post Office in Dublin as the "James 'Jim' Kohnen Post Office" passed the House of Representatives...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2014Last comment by sports park, on Jun 25, 2014 at 12:36 pm | 2 comments | 5529 Views
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Opinion: Let the campaigns beginWith all candidates in place for the Pleasanton municipal and school board elections on Nov. 8, the campaigns are underway...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2016Last comment by Correction, on Aug 31, 2016 at 10:05 am | 4 comments | 5528 Views
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Pleasanton: Online fair competitions prove popularThe 2021 Alameda County Fair is being held Oct. 22-31, but its fine arts, gardening and hobby competitions took place online...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2021Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Jul 13, 2021 at 10:47 am | 1 comment | 5527 Views
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We the People: Foothill, Amador teams each make top four at nationalsThe competitive civics teams from Foothill and Amador Valley high schools each placed among the top four teams in the country...
Original post made on May. 2, 2018Last comment by Cheryl Cook-Kallio CA state WTP coordinator, on May 2, 2018 at 2:33 pm | 3 comments | 5527 Views
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Pool Time?Anyone know of some good options for summer access to a pool? I know the Aquatic Center is there but their hours are pretty...
Original post made by Timothy T on Apr. 26, 2009Last comment by Swim Fan, on Apr 28, 2009 at 9:48 am | 9 comments | 5526 Views
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Lund Ranch referendum petitions due at 5 p.m. tonightProponents of placing a measure on the June ballot to overturn the City Council's approval of a 43-home development in Lund...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2016Last comment by Alexis B, on Feb 8, 2016 at 9:05 pm | 68 comments | 5526 Views
RESTAURANTS
FALSE ADVERTISING BY STRAW HAT ON HOPYARDLast week, a full page, color ad came out advertising a 50 year celebration at Straw Hat, where they were rolling the prices...
Original post made by Upset in P-Town on Jul. 6, 2009Last comment by deedee, on Jan 27, 2010 at 9:47 am | 24 comments | 5525 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
CHP officer in critical condition after being shot during I-680 traffic stop where suspect was killedA California Highway Patrol officer critically wounded in a shooting that followed a traffic stop on I-680 Tuesday morning...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2012Last comment by anti-arnold, on Sep 6, 2012 at 3:16 pm | 17 comments | 5525 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letters<B>Need constructive solutions Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=8209 posted Friday,...
Original post made on May. 27, 2011Last comment by concerned parent, on Jun 12, 2011 at 9:59 pm | 54 comments | 5524 Views
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Pleasanton Police Citizens AcademyEnrollment is continuing for the Fall Pleasanton Police Citizens Academy. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from...
Original post made by Sgt. Mike Tryphonas on Aug. 28, 2007There are no comments yet. 5524 Views
SPORTS
Peter Sagan repeats sprint to finish to take Stage 2 in 2012 Amgen TourYoung Slovakian cycling sensation and overall 2012 Amgen Tour of California race leader Peter Sagan (SVK) of Liquigas-Cannondale...
Original post made on May. 11, 2012Last comment by Steve Rosefield, on May 11, 2012 at 6:49 pm | 1 comment | 5523 Views
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Safeway ready to start construction on new 'Lifestyle' market hereSafeway announced this week that it will build a one of its new "Lifestyle" supermarkets in Pleasanton with a scheduled opening...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2010Last comment by Res1971, on Jul 26, 2010 at 2:20 pm | 31 comments | 5523 Views
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All-female troupe performs "Romeo and Juliet"In what has become an annual tradition, all-female Shakespeare troupe Woman's Will stops in Pleasanton tomorrow night to...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2007Last comment by Erin Merritt, on Jul 30, 2007 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 5523 Views
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Sen. Glazer calls for a second lockdown for most of CaliforniaTri-Valley State Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Orinda) is leaning on Gov. Gavin Newsom to enact another shelter-in-place policy for...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2020Last comment by Pleasanton Parent , on Jul 31, 2020 at 9:14 am | 16 comments | 5523 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police log: Home holdup under investigationPleasanton police are investigating a holdup at a home in the 2100 block of Cascara Court. Read the full story here http://pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=8513...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2012Last comment by Peter Malloy, on Jan 16, 2012 at 10:29 pm | 9 comments | 5523 Views
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CHP: Body of transient man found near I-580 ramp in PleasantonA body found in Pleasanton near an on-ramp to eastbound Interstate Highway 580 was that of a 76-year-old transient man, according...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2017Last comment by Lou Stuhle, on Aug 8, 2017 at 10:55 am | 12 comments | 5522 Views
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