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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 | 10945 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 | 10938 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial -- David Haubert: The best experience, knowledge, temperament for County SupervisorIn other words, voters should take care in who they elect to this position. David Haubert is the best candidate to replace...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by Dublin Resident In the Know, on Oct 19, 2020 at 7:14 pm | 12 comments | 10937 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 | 10937 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 | 10936 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 | 10934 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 | 10933 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Prop 30 passage means no furlough days for Pleasanton teachers, staffPleasanton school administrators are breathing a sigh of relief with the passage of Proposition 30. A statement from PUSD...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2012Last comment by john, on Nov 15, 2012 at 7:51 pm | 31 comments | 10926 Views
AROUND TOWN
Horror camping adventure coming to fairgrounds next FridayAn interactive, horror camping adventure will be taking place at the Alameda County Fairgrounds from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2014Last comment by CMac, on Jul 13, 2014 at 7:01 am | 4 comments | 10925 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Judge rules in favor of Signature Properties over construction of Neal Elementary"Ambiguous" was the word used in a tentative ruling delivered by a judge in the case of Signature Properties v. Pleasanton...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2008Last comment by Concerned dad of two PUSD students, on Jun 19, 2008 at 8:05 pm | 63 comments | 10923 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Plans for Livermore marijuana farm moving forwardPastoral fields just outside Livermore could sprout the Tri-Valley’s first legal marijuana farm, if officials approve plans...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2020Last comment by Wow , on Jan 14, 2020 at 5:55 am | 42 comments | 10918 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 | 10911 Views
RESTAURANTS
Mountaiin Mikes Showdown...It's On!So I saw the other day that Mountain Mikes next to Nob Hill and Togos has all you can eat salad, pizza and desert for $5.99...
Original post made by I. Eaton Moore on May. 11, 2009Last comment by I. Eaton Moore, on May 15, 2009 at 8:26 pm | 11 comments | 10911 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School board votes to place $270-million bond measure on November ballotThe Pleasanton school board voted unanimously Saturday to place a $270-million general obligation bond measure on the ballot...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2016Last comment by local, on Aug 8, 2016 at 11:05 am | 60 comments | 10903 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador takes 3rd place in 'We the People' competition in Washington, D.C.Amador Valley High School finished third in the national "We the People" competition in Washington, D.C., trailing the first...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2009Last comment by Parent, on Jun 5, 2009 at 1:30 pm | 20 comments | 10890 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
NFL assistant coach Greg Knapp dies from injuries sustained in San Ramon traffic collisionNew York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp died on Thursday from injuries sustained five days earlier in San Ramon when his...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2021Last comment by Fifty Years Here, on Jul 29, 2021 at 9:44 am | 3 comments | 10884 Views
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Fireworks plan sparks debate at San Ramon forumAbout 50 people turned out Wednesday night to speak out against a plan to bring fireworks back to San Ramon. Read the...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2014Last comment by San Ramon Observer, on Jan 17, 2014 at 2:36 pm | 7 comments | 10880 Views
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Splash of color: Local artists bring beauty to Pleasanton utility boxesWhat once were dull, unnoticeable metal boxes located around Pleasanton are being transformed into colorful stations dedicated...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2015Last comment by Good, on Aug 18, 2015 at 10:48 am | 31 comments | 10871 Views
AROUND TOWN
Suspects identified in recent vandalism strikes on Pleasanton Middle SchoolPleasanton Middle School officials have found the parties responsible for vandalizing the campus twice last week, following...
Original post made on May. 21, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 9, 2019 at 8:23 pm | 47 comments | 10862 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton police open 24-hour prescription drugs disposal siteThe Pleasanton Police Department and the city of Pleasanton, as well as the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD), have...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2014Last comment by Chuck Weir, on Oct 29, 2014 at 3:44 pm | 1 comment | 10847 Views
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