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San Ramon: Man found guilty of killing Cal High student in 2018A jury convicted a Fremont man Wednesday of second-degree murder for the killing of a San Ramon high school student in 2018,...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2021Last comment by Willy, on Sep 21, 2021 at 2:50 pm | 1 comment | 11337 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
U.S. News & World Report: Foothill, Amador Valley among top high schools in countryAll nine Tri-Valley high schools scored among the top high schools in the country in the latest U.S. News & World report...
Original post made on May. 17, 2013Last comment by Ptown Lover, on Jun 3, 2013 at 8:30 pm | 37 comments | 11334 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Amador Valley High graduates dead in apparent murder-suicide in San DiegoMichel David, 22, and a man believed to be her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Shoemake, 21, who both grew up in Pleasanton, died Friday...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2010Last comment by Monica, on Dec 15, 2010 at 6:00 pm | 37 comments | 11332 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Vranesh, others testify at former Pleasanton principal's dismissal hearingEarlier testimonies were refuted and the character of one witness was questioned during testimony yesterday at former Walnut...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2015Last comment by Damon, on Apr 28, 2015 at 9:56 am | 4 comments | 11330 Views
RESTAURANTS
Much in store for Stoneridge mallChanges are afoot at Stoneridge Shopping Center. If you've frequented the mall over the past couple of weeks, you may have...
Original post made on Mar. 2, 2008Last comment by chris, on May 29, 2008 at 10:50 am | 20 comments | 11326 Views
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Pleasanton developer accused of illegal donations to Swalwell campaignA prominent East Bay developer and Pleasanton resident was arraigned Monday on federal allegations he made illegal campaign...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2017Last comment by Greed, on Sep 17, 2017 at 5:18 pm | 25 comments | 11326 Views
AROUND TOWN
New citizens' coalition seeks to halt high-density housing projects in PleasantonA group seeking to halt the construction of additional high density housing in Pleasanton asked the City council last night...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2014Last comment by Mike6319, on Jul 21, 2014 at 1:20 pm | 114 comments | 11321 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton City Manager Nelson Fialho to retire this fallAfter a quarter century serving the Pleasanton community, longtime City Manager Nelson Fialho is retiring from public service...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2021Last comment by Margo, on Sep 2, 2021 at 10:14 am | 5 comments | 11321 Views
AROUND TOWN
Readers Choice 2015 WinnersThe balloting is completed, the votes are counted and we're ready to reveal who Pleasanton Weekly readers chose as their...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2015Last comment by Missing Category?, on Jul 8, 2015 at 9:08 am | 1 comment | 11320 Views
AROUND TOWN
Why is music director Joe Hebert leaving CCOP, really?Somme comments posted on Facebook about this and the announcement: I cannot believe that Joe Hebert is leaving CCOP!!!...
Original post made by Concern Member of CCOP on Aug. 28, 2010Last comment by A Friend of the Truth, on Sep 1, 2010 at 4:11 pm | 68 comments | 11311 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
No charges in case where man was left comatose outside his homeNo charges will be filed against the teens involved in an altercation that left a Middleton Place man bleeding and unconscious...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2014Last comment by William H Tell, on Feb 10, 2014 at 11:38 am | 75 comments | 11308 Views
AROUND TOWN
does your water taste terrible?For the past few weeks, my water has tasted terrible! The apartment folks tell me that this is a common problem throughout...
Original post made by kevin heller on Oct. 10, 2010Last comment by Pete, on Jan 23, 2016 at 7:34 pm | 28 comments | 11300 Views
AROUND TOWN
Officials praise new $14-million Tri-Valley 'Rapid' bus service that starts Jan. 24More than 100 federal, state, county and Tri-Valley civic leaders joined yesterday in a celebration of the "Rapid," a $14...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2011Last comment by James, on Jul 20, 2011 at 8:11 am | 10 comments | 11300 Views
SPORTS
On track: Sport teaches speed, strength, self-relianceFaster is better. Jorge Quero can't stress this enough. "For the high school athlete looking to play a collegiate sport,...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2014Last comment by Fhs track parent, on Feb 5, 2014 at 8:30 pm | 5 comments | 11287 Views
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New LED street lightsWhat are peoples thoughts on the new LED street lights that they started installing last week? If they haven't been in your...
Original post made by D on Feb. 14, 2014Last comment by franco, on Apr 11, 2014 at 6:22 pm | 43 comments | 11286 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board set to vote on possible modified calendarThe Pleasanton school board is set to vote on the instructional calendar for the 2015-16 school year in open session at next...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2014Last comment by shocked parent, on Jun 23, 2014 at 10:44 am | 25 comments | 11279 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Schools mourn death of seventh-graderThe school community is mourning the death of a young teenager and asking parents to keep a close eye on their children over...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2011Last comment by Sunshine, on May 2, 2011 at 3:30 pm | 74 comments | 11272 Views
AROUND TOWN
Staples RanchA group called Friends of Pleasanton started collecting signatures from registered voters this week in an effort to place...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2007Last comment by Busy z Koszalina do Holandii, on Sep 14, 2010 at 1:31 am | 80 comments | 11269 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
3 in Pleasanton victims of identity theft in past weekThree residents were the victims of identity theft over the last week, according to Pleasanton police reports. Read the...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2012Last comment by Balam Letona, on Sep 21, 2012 at 12:02 pm | 2 comments | 11269 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley governments issue emergency proclamations as coronavirus cases continue to riseContinuing to follow the lead set by state health officials, all five Tri-Valley communities have issued emergency proclamations...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2020Last comment by Transparency needed, on Mar 22, 2020 at 10:23 am | 8 comments | 11265 Views
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