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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador parents, staff, students create wish list for new principalParents of Amador Valley High School students want a principal who can balance being an administrator and still be personable...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2013Last comment by LOLcat, on Apr 23, 2013 at 6:21 pm | 9 comments | 5525 Views
AROUND TOWN
Whatever happened to Pleasanton's “Central Park” on the Bernal Property?Remember all that big talk 10 years ago regarding the development of a large “central park” on the Bernal Property? This...
Original post made by Protect Ptown History on Feb. 1, 2014Last comment by Don, on Feb 7, 2014 at 10:02 am | 12 comments | 5524 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 | 5524 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Inform yourself of what the Occupy Movement has in store for the Repub ConventionThis is what the Democrat party has become. Remember the words of Nancy Pelosi, "God Bless Them." (i.e. the "Occupiers") Check...
Original post made by Why on Aug. 25, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on Sep 2, 2012 at 3:03 pm | 17 comments | 5523 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 | 5522 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Livermore wins 1st annual Alameda County mayors' 'Healthy Cook-Off Challenge'The city of Livermore was victorious in the 1st Annual Alameda County Mayors Healthy Cook-Off Challenge last week at the...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 3, 2013 at 12:48 pm | 3 comments | 5522 Views
AROUND TOWN
Mayor and Council Votes Itself A RaiseThe Pleasanton Mayor and City Council is voting itself a gigantic pay raise up from $600 to $1050 a month for the mayor and...
Original post made by Jack Hovingh on Aug. 14, 2007Last comment by Sharon, on Oct 10, 2007 at 3:55 pm | 13 comments | 5521 Views
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Announcing 2019 Tri-Valley HeroesThe Tri-Valley Heroes panel of judges has selected the recipients for the 2019 awards, which are bestowed on residents and...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2019Last comment by Dr. Mark C, on Oct 6, 2019 at 9:01 pm | 2 comments | 5521 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 5521 Views
AROUND TOWN
Checkpoint leads to 4 DUI arrestsFour drivers were arrested Monday night for driving under the influence of alcohol during a DUI and driver's license checkpoint...
Original post made on May. 7, 2008Last comment by Sarah, on May 16, 2008 at 8:01 pm | 10 comments | 5520 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Beware of "IRS" SCAM call from 202-499-6435I got a about noon from phone number 202-499-6435 [no calling name]. I didn't answer and the message left was a from a female...
Original post made by Billie on Nov. 25, 2014Last comment by Damon, on Dec 3, 2014 at 9:02 am | 10 comments | 5520 Views
AROUND TOWN
Brothers arrested on suspicion of running meth lab on Angela StreetTwo brothers were arrested Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of operating a methamphetamine lab out of a Pleasanton home,...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2010Last comment by ilovecrystalmeth, on Mar 12, 2010 at 11:21 am | 30 comments | 5519 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Taking the new Livermore Wine Trolley dinner tourFor years I had spied the green and red Livermore Wine Trolley at local wineries. But the new 'Taste of the Tri-Valley Food...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2022Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Nov 6, 2022 at 4:42 pm | 1 comment | 5519 Views
AROUND TOWN
Picketers protest wages, safety issues at building siteMembers of the bricklayers union were out at the crack of dawn today protesting what they said were poor pay and inadequate...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2011Last comment by Christian, on Jul 5, 2011 at 6:50 am | 27 comments | 5517 Views
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Pleasanton police lieutenant presented with 2017 Trail Blazer AwardThe California Peace Officers Association recently presented Pleasanton Police Department Lt. Maria Munayer with the 2017...
Original post made on Dec. 26, 2017Last comment by Margo Tarver, on Dec 26, 2017 at 11:45 am | 1 comment | 5517 Views
SPORTS
Falcon rises: Michael Smith's long road back to the court after horrific leg injury"When I first realized I was hurt, I felt my ankle was just dangling there," recalled Smith, now a senior at Foothill. "I...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2017Last comment by Gary Wineger, on Dec 16, 2017 at 9:19 am | 1 comment | 5516 Views
RESTAURANTS
Win free Alameda County Fair tickets!We're giving away 15 pairs of Alameda County Fair tickets! Answer a few questions and enter a drawing to win. Only one entry...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 5, 2014 at 10:28 am | 3 comments | 5515 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Serial robbery suspect arrested after car chaseCalifornia Highway Patrol arrested a man in Manteca Tuesday morning suspected in several robberies in the Bay Area and Central...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2008Last comment by thanks for the enertainment, on May 12, 2009 at 2:43 am | 19 comments | 5514 Views
SPORTS
Injury knocks out Wimbledon champ Bartoli in advance of today's Bank of the West ClassicThree-time Bank of the West Classic finalist and reigning Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has withdrawn from the 2013 event...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Jul 22, 2013 at 6:40 pm | 3 comments | 5513 Views
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Pleasanton's prioritiesEvery other year the Pleasanton City Council creates a work plan of its top priorities for the city to accomplish over the...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2017Last comment by Flightops, on Mar 31, 2017 at 4:27 pm | 10 comments | 5513 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps
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.
