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Pleasanton: High school talent makes a splash 'On Broadway'It's not too late to catch this year's joint high school production, 'On Broadway.' Adapting to pandemic restrictions, Amador...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021Last comment by LilSister, on May 21, 2021 at 11:24 am | 1 comment | 9495 Views
AROUND TOWN
Good news for Pleasanton's low-income seniorsThere's good news for low-income seniors living in the aging Kottinger Place and Pleasanton Gardens homes off Kottinger Drive. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2013Last comment by Smiley Face, on Nov 6, 2013 at 10:09 pm | 5 comments | 9491 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man captured with local girl in critical condition after jailhouse jumpThe man connected to a Pleasanton teen who went missing for several days last week is in critical condition following an...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2011Last comment by TahoeIsBetter, on Nov 14, 2011 at 4:02 pm | 30 comments | 9490 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
A parcel tax is a thinly veiled excuse to have access to a pot of discretionary funds.The superintendent is using scare tactics saying they will cut teachers and programs. He has threatened that our children...
Original post made by Mike on Feb. 13, 2008Last comment by Linda, on Mar 6, 2008 at 9:58 am | 83 comments | 9488 Views
AROUND TOWN
Firefighters battle blaze at Hopyard Road apartment complexA two-alarm fire destroyed a second-floor apartment and damaged at least one other last night in a building at an eight-unit...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2014Last comment by P-town Ghetto, on Aug 11, 2014 at 8:36 pm | 23 comments | 9487 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Driver killed in fiery crash at Hacienda and West Las PositasA driver died in a fiery car crash on city streets in Pleasanton on Saturday evening after his Tesla slammed into a traffic...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2020Last comment by WOW, on Jan 22, 2020 at 12:18 am | 2 comments | 9484 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Incumbent Mayor, Council members re-elected;Measure MM defeatedIncumbents in the race for Pleasanton mayor and City Council were re-elected Tuesday in a spirited contest that also saw...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2016Last comment by AR15, on Nov 11, 2016 at 10:42 am | 27 comments | 9469 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Lydiksen principal appointed as director of curriculumMindy Bolar, the principal of Lydiksen Elementary School, has been appointed the new director of curriculum in the Pleasanton...
Original post made on May. 16, 2014Last comment by William Tell, on May 16, 2014 at 12:51 pm | 6 comments | 9467 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Vandalism to Harvest Park library?Does anyone have confirmed information on a vandalism attack of the Harvest Park library over Memorial Day weekend? The report...
Original post made by Birdland Resident on May. 30, 2013Last comment by Interested Observer, on Jul 3, 2013 at 10:05 am | 76 comments | 9467 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Why do we pay a 'death gratuity' for members of Congress?we actually have a law that requires a Death Gratuity be paid to the survivors of a member of Congress who dies in office. The...
Original post made by Dave on Oct. 19, 2012Last comment by It's Obvious, on Oct 20, 2012 at 4:48 pm | 5 comments | 9457 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton company built Berkeley apartment complex where 6 died in balcony collapseA Pleasanton-based construction company has been identified as the contractor of the Berkeley apartment complex where six...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2015Last comment by Kelly, on Jun 19, 2015 at 1:34 pm | 3 comments | 9451 Views
AROUND TOWN
Sales tax measure is back, and just might passThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week to place a transportation sales tax increase measure...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2014Last comment by enough already, on Jul 16, 2014 at 10:37 am | 63 comments | 9450 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Parents sue city, Pleasanton PD over son’s in-custody death last summerThe family of Jacob Bauer, a local man who died at a hospital in Pleasanton police custody after a confrontation with officers...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2019Last comment by Transparency........., on Aug 8, 2019 at 8:35 pm | 107 comments | 9444 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board reviews ethics, financesTrustees became students at Tuesday night's meeting of the Pleasanton Unified School District board, with back-to-back workshops...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2014Last comment by sunflower, on Apr 13, 2014 at 12:19 pm | 18 comments | 9439 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton's economy: A very good year for City of Planned ProgressWrapping up her work as Pleasanton's finance director for the last 4-1/2 years, Emily Wagner has given an upbeat assessment...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2015Last comment by caywen, on Feb 12, 2015 at 2:36 pm | 10 comments | 9439 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Consider running for local elected officeAs we've said before this time of year, contested elections are invaluable. They enhance the public discourse around vital...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 26, 2020 at 6:28 pm | 4 comments | 9430 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 | 9419 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Road to reopening Pleasanton schools remains unclearWhat the upcoming school year will look like was the lingering question at an online meeting of the Pleasanton school board...
Original post made on May. 24, 2020Last comment by Karl, on Jun 4, 2020 at 9:59 am | 32 comments | 9417 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 | 9414 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Trampoline Business Posting Inappropriate Pictures of Local TeensI'm writing as a very concerned local parent who recently learned that a Dublin company advertising fun for the teenagers...
Original post made by concernedparent on Sep. 8, 2011Last comment by Carson, on Sep 16, 2011 at 9:54 pm | 22 comments | 9409 Views
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