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The writing on the wallNot a day goes by in Pleasanton that someone doesn't discover graffiti scribed on a freeway underpass, stop sign, railroad...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2009Last comment by Cassie, on Apr 28, 2009 at 11:12 pm | 9 comments | 5482 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton home burglary nets more than $13,000Precious metal, jewelry and electronics worth about $13,400 were reported stolen in a June 5 burglary at a home in the 7800...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2013Last comment by Mark, on Jun 14, 2013 at 3:09 pm | 3 comments | 5482 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board takes a closer look at E-10 school plansThe Pleasanton school board took a closer look at the planned E-10 school site, approved $831,000 for new student devices...
Original post made on May. 13, 2020Last comment by Karl Aitken , on May 14, 2020 at 2:20 pm | 9 comments | 5481 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Houston worthy successor to PomboThe Weekly story on Guy Houston was a nice ode to his local roots but short on substance. He would be a worthy successor...
Original post made by Pam on Mar. 6, 2007Last comment by Vote No On Houston, on Jan 18, 2008 at 4:59 am | 3 comments | 5481 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 | 5481 Views
AROUND TOWN
Open house set for Swalwell's new Castro Valley officePleasanton's Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) is celebrating his new district office in Castro Valley with an open house...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2017Last comment by Flightops, on Feb 1, 2017 at 2:27 pm | 10 comments | 5481 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
UNCLE Credit Union announces one merger, planning anotherLivermore-based UNCLE Credit Union recently announced that it has taken over one Stockton-based credit union and is considering...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2018Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Feb 2, 2018 at 4:34 pm | 2 comments | 5481 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Search begins for new Pleasanton school superintendentThe search for Pleasanton school Superintendent John Casey's replacement was set in motion this week as the school board...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2009Last comment by Jerry, on Nov 1, 2009 at 1:01 am | 57 comments | 5480 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Where will FORWARD take usThe Obama 2012 re-election campaign kicks off this weekend, with a new slogan: FORWARD Despite the fact that the Obama campaign...
Original post made by jimf01 on May. 3, 2012Last comment by Fred, on Sep 20, 2012 at 12:07 pm | 67 comments | 5480 Views
AROUND TOWN
Mom's best adviceI was sort of a rebellious teenager, which I am now ashamed of. My mom told me three things during that timeframe and I thought...
Original post made by Mom x 3 on May. 1, 2007Last comment by Emily Atwood, on May 11, 2007 at 2:01 pm | 1 comment | 5480 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 5480 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 | 5480 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Layoffs are looming for Horizons daycare programA long-time daycare program at Pleasanton Unified School District is facing staff cuts "due to lack of work and/or lack of...
Original post made on May. 20, 2021Last comment by Peggy, on May 20, 2021 at 12:10 am | 1 comment | 5479 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Driver dies after crashing off Mount Diablo roadwayA Danville woman died on Independence Day after her SUV went off Summit Road while coming down Mount Diablo and fell hundreds...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2020Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Jul 7, 2020 at 12:32 pm | 1 comment | 5479 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Missing Lathrop 1-year-old safe; Pleasanton police find car used in abductionAn Amber Alert issued for a 1-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted by her father from her San Joaquin County home near...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 12, 2012 at 6:49 pm | 15 comments | 5479 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton hotel closingI had rented a room at the Pleasanton Hotel for an event next month, today I was informed by a staff member that the property...
Original post made by Willis on Dec. 12, 2008Last comment by canon lenses, on Aug 27, 2010 at 6:17 pm | 34 comments | 5477 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
The Preserves Neighborhood - Car Hits HouseDoes anyone know what happened in The Preserves on Laural Creek Drive either the evening of July 5 or the morning of July...
Original post made by Just Curious on Jul. 6, 2012Last comment by Other, on Jul 12, 2012 at 10:36 pm | 24 comments | 5477 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 | 5476 Views
AROUND TOWN
Long-range planning under way for Pleasanton's 'last frontier'The city's new East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force has started the process of determining how best to develop a 1,000-acre...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2012Last comment by June, on Aug 20, 2012 at 10:28 am | 15 comments | 5475 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County's DUI crackdown program named best in stateAvoid the 21, Alameda County's law enforcement crackdown on drunk driving, has been named best multi-jurisdictional effort...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2010Last comment by Kafka-esque, on Jul 2, 2010 at 8:25 am | 4 comments | 5475 Views
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