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Police searching for two female robbery suspectsPleasanton police were notified of two robberies in the early hours of the morning. One incident led to an arrest, while...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2008Last comment by Tim, on Dec 21, 2008 at 8:50 pm | 19 comments | 5553 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Proposition 8 expected this week, possibly todayThe U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule as early as today on the long-awaited case involving California's Proposition...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 26, 2013 at 4:00 pm | 6 comments | 5553 Views
AROUND TOWN
County board moves to place Pleasanton in Supervisor Nate Miley's districtResponding to an appeal by Pleasanton leaders to keep the city in a single supervisor district, the Alameda County Board...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2011Last comment by Chuck Wiedel, on Jul 3, 2011 at 5:14 pm | 7 comments | 5552 Views
AROUND TOWN
With just 3 days to go, BART-unions say they're making progress to avert Friday morning strikeWith three days remaining before a 60-day cooling off period expires, negotiators for BART management and its labor unions...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2013Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Oct 7, 2013 at 6:21 am | 24 comments | 5552 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 | 5552 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. 5551 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 | 5551 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council eyes new smoking restrictions for apartment complexes next yearApartments around Pleasanton are on track to face more stringent smoking rules after the City Council gave initial support...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2017Last comment by Jtjh, on Jun 23, 2017 at 12:03 pm | 9 comments | 5551 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 5550 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tim Hunt: Closed door bullet train dealsIn a maneuver that is arrogant and desperate, Gov. Jerry Brown and supporters of the bullet train will try to tie judges'...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2012Last comment by Rosemary Ortega, on Jun 17, 2012 at 2:46 pm | 13 comments | 5550 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Zone 7 completes bank stabilization project for creek off Foothill RoadRoughly three months and $4.55 million later, Zone 7 Water Agency has completed a bank stabilization project in the 7800...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2018Last comment by Buc Lau, on Feb 3, 2018 at 10:24 am | 9 comments | 5550 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Facilities master plan goes before school board tonightThe Pleasanton School Board will get a comprehensive look at what needs to be done at schools following a year-long evaluation...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2012Last comment by jay, on Nov 28, 2012 at 2:51 pm | 7 comments | 5548 Views
AROUND TOWN
Is www.ourpleasanton.org distorting the facts?I get these mailings from www.ourpleasanton.org and am appalled by their distortion of the facts. I have no problem with...
Original post made by Lance M on Jan. 31, 2012Last comment by Anti-union, on Feb 3, 2012 at 3:34 pm | 40 comments | 5548 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville teen killed in car crash day before starting senior year in high schoolSan Ramon Valley High School student Robert Orlando was riding in a car with two friends in Danville on their way home from...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2013Last comment by Pleasanton Mom, on Aug 28, 2013 at 5:11 pm | 1 comment | 5548 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alameda County supervisors send new sales tax proposal to November ballotAlameda County residents will decide in November whether they want to pay an additional half-cent on top of the current 9.25%...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2020Last comment by James Michael, on Aug 5, 2020 at 9:17 am | 7 comments | 5548 Views
RESTAURANTS
A Pleasanton Food BlogSomeone started a blog on food in Pleasanton. Looks good. http://eatinginpleasanton.com/...
Original post made by Stacey on Jan. 31, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Jun 7, 2011 at 6:09 pm | 5 comments | 5547 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Lowe's to pay $1.6 million in settlement for mislabeled building materialsLowe's Home Centers was ordered to pay a $1.6 million settlement in a California consumer protection action for allegations...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2014Last comment by Designer, on Sep 10, 2014 at 6:24 pm | 5 comments | 5547 Views
SPORTS
Dennis Miller's Alameda County Fair racing picks for today, July 1By Dennis Miller Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=4497 posted Wednesday,...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2010Last comment by Dandyd, on Jul 8, 2010 at 1:17 pm | 4 comments | 5546 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinionWe are in one of the worst recessions in our nation's history. Many people have lost their jobs, their health insurance,...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2010Last comment by Joe, on Apr 9, 2010 at 9:45 am | 61 comments | 5546 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
City flags at half-staff in remembrance of Dallas officersFlags in Dublin and Pleasanton are flying at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the slain and injured police officers...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2016There are no comments yet. 5545 Views
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