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Christesen's Western Wear to close after 92 years in downtown PleasantonChristesen's Western Wear in downtown Pleasanton has announced it will permanently close its doors after nearly a century...
Original post made on May. 25, 2021Last comment by Judd, on May 27, 2021 at 7:28 am | 5 comments | 10888 Views
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What a Week: Becoming a dadYou're not going to hear from me for a little while. My wife is imminently expecting our first child, and as soon as labor...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2021Last comment by Sue K., on Dec 18, 2021 at 8:45 am | 4 comments | 10885 Views
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Pleasanton: Citizen group appeals judge's rejection of lawsuit over proposed Costco storePleasanton Citizens for Responsible Growth are appealing an Alameda County Superior Court judge's rejection of their lawsuit...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Feb 25, 2021 at 9:37 am | 30 comments | 10884 Views
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BART fares to increase by 5.2% New Year's DayBART riders will pay slightly higher train fares starting Jan. 1 to help pay for new train cars and other projects. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Dec 14, 2013 at 3:01 pm | 9 comments | 10873 Views
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Tri-Valley Women’s March sees hundreds take the streets of downtown PleasantonOn the second anniversary of the 2017 international Women’s March, hundreds of Tri-Valley residents gathered in Pleasanton...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2019Last comment by BobB, on Jan 28, 2019 at 7:52 pm | 58 comments | 10870 Views
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Pleasanton police welcome 2 new officersJoshua Cerri and Nicole Evans were sworn in last week as new officers on the Pleasanton police force. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2016Last comment by thankyou, on Jul 16, 2016 at 10:23 am | 4 comments | 10867 Views
SPORTS
Stanford football loses control of Pac-12 title chaseAndre Heidari kicked a 47-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining to play to lift unranked USC past visiting No. 4 Stanford,...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2013Last comment by Sparky, on Nov 25, 2013 at 9:50 pm | 4 comments | 10866 Views
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Masons told to stop the partying, but they're moving anyhowPleasanton Masons have been ordered by the city's Planning Commission to curb outside activities at their lodge on Hopyard...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2016Last comment by mooseturd, on Jul 5, 2016 at 9:42 am | 14 comments | 10864 Views
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New Leaf Market to holding seafood event today in PleasantonNew Leaf Community Markets at 3550 Bernal Ave. in the Vintage Hills Center in Pleasanton is holding a fresh seafood event...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2013Last comment by Ron, on Aug 16, 2013 at 9:27 am | 4 comments | 10862 Views
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'Mask up, Pleasanton' -- City Council video urges face coverings amid COVID-19Pleasanton city officials are urging residents to wear face masks in public after a week of halted reopenings and an increase...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Jul 14, 2020 at 1:18 pm | 25 comments | 10860 Views
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Finding a fresh perspective with life coachesWhen Caroline, 42, welcomed a woman into her home, courtesy of Airbnb, the two ended up having some good conversations. The...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2015Last comment by Wayne Sutton, on Jan 30, 2015 at 5:08 am | 10 comments | 10855 Views
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Pleasanton council allows pop-up parklets to remain downtown through DecemberPleasanton City Council members voted to extend downtown's outdoor parklet program through the end of the year during its...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2021Last comment by sunolpartners, on Jul 22, 2021 at 11:04 am | 1 comment | 10854 Views
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Quake reported just south of PleasantonA 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck just south of Pleasanton Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Read...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2009Last comment by mary, on Oct 15, 2009 at 9:32 am | 8 comments | 10854 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
YMCA forum deals with Livermore sex abuse arrestWhen parents of boys coached by Andrew Michael Nisbet heard he had been arrested and charged with sexually abusing young...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Jan 12, 2014 at 4:28 pm | 5 comments | 10852 Views
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Becoming Bob RossWhen late TV artist Bob Ross suddenly appeared in a Mountain Dew commercial this spring painting one of his iconic scenes,...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2021Last comment by gandnbryant, on Jun 18, 2021 at 9:22 am | 1 comment | 10851 Views
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Oak Grove developers' plan for 10 homes on hillside site goes to Planning Commission tonightEven as legal arguments continue over the city's refusal to approve their bid to build 51 custom homes on their hillside...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2012Last comment by Been There, on Mar 31, 2012 at 12:25 am | 17 comments | 10847 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board offers apology, next steps in superintendent searchThe Pleasanton school board took several steps Tuesday night to address PUSD's superintendent vacancy, formally naming deputy...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2017Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jan 21, 2017 at 11:07 am | 13 comments | 10845 Views
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Pleasanton, Concord trail extension finishedThe East Bay Regional Park District held a dedication ceremony at Creekside Park Tuesday for the completion of the Iron Horse...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2014Last comment by FnSuite, on Aug 21, 2014 at 1:55 pm | 5 comments | 10841 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Great Weather We Are Having, Eh?Hey Frank, you are right, we are being shut down. So this thread will not use the "t" word. Either Jeb and his staff are...
Original post made by resident on Apr. 5, 2009Last comment by anon, on Apr 6, 2009 at 9:33 am | 5 comments | 10839 Views
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Editorial: School district, sheriff's office stonewalling unacceptableThe Tri-Valley community continues to mourn the death of Ben Curry, who drowned during PE class at San Ramon Valley High...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2018Last comment by WRONG ABOUT JK, on Nov 29, 2018 at 1:07 pm | 5 comments | 10838 Views
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