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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Money less of a worry, but PUSD still has challengesWhile Pleasanton School District officials are optimistic they've turned the corner on their biggest worry, school funding,...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2013Last comment by markrobinson, on May 1, 2014 at 9:53 pm | 19 comments | 10186 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD board backs parcel tax legislationIn the wake of last week's defeat of the parcel tax, Measure E, the Pleasanton school board is endorsing legislation that...
Original post made on May. 13, 2011Last comment by chuckles, on May 17, 2011 at 2:19 pm | 118 comments | 10185 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pets and takeout food subject to new laws in PleasantonThe city of Pleasanton is adopting new laws to help protect pets, and to reduce the amount of trash that goes to landfills. Read...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2013Last comment by no dogs-in-public lover, on Apr 7, 2015 at 10:00 am | 31 comments | 10183 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Overnight vandalism strikes Pleasanton Middle SchoolSomeone vandalized Pleasanton Middle School overnight on Tuesday, causing damage to the campus including the school garden. Read...
Original post made on May. 16, 2019Last comment by JM, on May 20, 2019 at 11:43 am | 28 comments | 10181 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Striking butchers rallying in front of Pleasanton Raley's supermarket although other workers in store aren't unionized, aren't on strikeMembers of the butchers union are demonstrating along the front walkways of the Raley's Supermarket on Sunol Boulevard, asking...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2012Last comment by Bryan, on Nov 12, 2012 at 9:09 pm | 29 comments | 10179 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Sixteenth molestation charge added against GermainInvestigators are looking into the past of Henry John Germain, an accused child molester, which is leading them to Southern...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2008Last comment by Joan Ledoux, on Nov 19, 2008 at 1:48 pm | 69 comments | 10178 Views
AROUND TOWN
ComCast dropping ChannelsHello TV Fans, If you had not noticed ComCast dropped a few channels last Nov. This is for folks that have the basic...
Original post made by Don on Jan. 2, 2008Last comment by Joyce, on Nov 22, 2008 at 8:00 am | 42 comments | 10170 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
let's go to Mexico!!!!!Dear President Obama: I'm planning to move my family and extended family into Mexico and I would like to ask you to...
Original post made by Kelly on May. 15, 2010Last comment by Cholo, on May 18, 2010 at 5:10 pm | 33 comments | 10167 Views
AROUND TOWN
At last, world-renowned Sunrise Senior Living comes to PleasantonSunrise Senior Living, now the fifth largest senior living provider in the U.S., is back and soon will start construction...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2016Last comment by B. J. Hill, on Jan 18, 2016 at 8:29 pm | 2 comments | 10163 Views
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Pleasanton teens create a sense of virtual community during pandemicPleasanton students are busy creating community during the coronavirus pandemic by freely offering their help and services...
Original post made on May. 6, 2020Last comment by wow, on May 8, 2020 at 6:46 am | 2 comments | 10157 Views
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Livermore: Resident groups, developer all appeal county's approval of 410-acre solar projectThree advocacy groups consisting of mostly Livermore residents filed appeals last week to the Board of Supervisors opposing...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2020Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Dec 22, 2020 at 7:05 am | 10 comments | 10150 Views
AROUND TOWN
When a good girl goes BadAround Pleasanton: When a good girl goes Bad By Susan Hayes Columnist Posted: 12/04/2009 12:00:00 AM PST WHEN NATALIE...
Original post made by Blown Away on Dec. 5, 2009Last comment by precious levy, on Feb 15, 2011 at 10:07 am | 20 comments | 10147 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
BART strike could start as early as tomorrowBART workers have delivered a 72-hour strike notice to BART management, according to a union representative and a transit...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2013Last comment by Dave, on Jul 30, 2013 at 10:18 am | 29 comments | 10146 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Letter to My EmployeesTo All My Valued Employees, There have been some rumblings around the office about the future of this company, and more...
Original post made by _ on Mar. 2, 2009Last comment by Larry Haney, on May 18, 2010 at 9:35 am | 47 comments | 10145 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Two guilty, two in court for elder fraud in PleasantonWith one recent Pleasanton case of senior abuse closed, another is continuing to wend its way through the court system. On...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2013Last comment by john doe, on Mar 31, 2015 at 8:23 pm | 7 comments | 10145 Views
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'Low-risk' business, recreation activities allowed under new shelter orderDetails surrounding the extended shelter-in-place order have been released, and while certain restrictions on outdoor businesses...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2020Last comment by BobB, on May 2, 2020 at 10:01 am | 15 comments | 10140 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Police: Exchange of gunfire in Pleasanton after car break-inPleasanton police are investigating after an exchange of gunfire during an apparent auto theft attempt in the Canyon Meadows...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2022Last comment by Ptown Baseball Dad , on Jul 4, 2022 at 10:10 am | 7 comments | 10134 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill football player named U.S. Army All-AmericanA Foothill High School senior has been selected to join the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl team to represent the West. Read...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2014Last comment by Josh, on Oct 15, 2014 at 2:43 pm | 7 comments | 10131 Views
AROUND TOWN
Welcome home: Neighborhood parade greets Pleasanton woman returning after long battle with COVID-19A Pleasanton neighborhood joined together on Friday to celebrate one of their own returning home following a lengthy battle...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2020Last comment by Bryan Rogers / Louanne Cook, on Jun 21, 2020 at 7:58 pm | 5 comments | 10117 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Complaints mean no more NCS events at Foothill stadium, for nowWhen Campolindo walked out of Foothill with the NCS Division II championship on Nov. 27, the Cougars took not only the football...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2021Last comment by Fifty Years Here, on Dec 9, 2021 at 9:42 pm | 6 comments | 10111 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.
