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City Council approves new garbage ratesResidents and businesses in Pleasanton now have new garbage rates -- lower monthly costs, in many cases. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2018Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 21, 2018 at 8:06 pm | 12 comments | 7651 Views
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Pleasanton council confirms new fees for Johnson Drive Economic Development ZoneThe Pleasanton City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to charge transportation fees on new development in the Johnson...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Flightops, on May 12, 2021 at 8:03 am | 19 comments | 7651 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Harvest Park student represents California, team places first in championshipA seventh grader at Harvest Park Middle School was a part of the California team that placed first at the MATHCOUNTS National...
Original post made on May. 21, 2014Last comment by Lola, on May 25, 2017 at 8:04 pm | 5 comments | 7648 Views
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Pleasanton Affordable Housing Lawsuit Appeal FiledCitizens For A Caring Community, an advocacy group organized to promote affordabe housing in Pleasanton, has been following...
Original post made by Patricia Belding on Nov. 12, 2007Last comment by aaron, on Jan 11, 2008 at 4:56 pm | 25 comments | 7648 Views
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Where's the money gone?The Tri-Valley Community Foundation is in rough financial waters, facing questions of poor financial management, misapplying...
Original post made on May. 31, 2012Last comment by TRI-VALLEY ?, on Oct 24, 2012 at 8:43 pm | 20 comments | 7645 Views
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Middle school students in Pleasanton organize walkout to protest gun violenceMore than 300 students at Hart Middle School participated in a walkout Tuesday morning in response to the mass shooting in...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2022Last comment by MichaelB, on Jun 11, 2022 at 8:41 am | 20 comments | 7644 Views
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Pleasanton police department promotes 2 officersTwo Pleasanton police veterans were promoted to the ranks of sergeants at a badge pinning and oath of office ceremony in...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2014Last comment by Tonya Clenney, on Aug 8, 2014 at 10:34 am | 4 comments | 7643 Views
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Freeway noise in Canyon Creek CirWe are currently looking to buy a home in Pleasanton, we saw a listing in Canyon Creek Cir but this house is back againest...
Original post made by Jenny on Jul. 15, 2012Last comment by Sam, on Jan 27, 2014 at 12:26 pm | 28 comments | 7642 Views
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95 homes, special needs compound planned for Stanley BoulevardA plan to rezone a 15-acre commercial site on Stanley Boulevard for a 95-home development and an adjoining site to accommodate...
Original post made on May. 4, 2016Last comment by HappyValleyReader, on May 5, 2016 at 6:51 pm | 20 comments | 7642 Views
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Hosterman opposes Arctic oil drilling, action against Iran at mayors' conferenceThe 76th annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors wrapped up Tuesday at the Miami InterContinental Hotel where Mayor...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Oct 28, 2008 at 2:24 pm | 31 comments | 7641 Views
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Domus Closing Again?There are signs in the window saying that the store is closing. What's up with that? Domus is a wonderful store, what a...
Original post made by downtown shopper on Sep. 16, 2012Last comment by gary, on Sep 19, 2012 at 11:37 pm | 45 comments | 7638 Views
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Is McNerney Dodging His Constituents?Is Congressman McNerney dodging his constitituents while he is home during the Congressional recess? Calls to his office...
Original post made by Ptown Paul on Aug. 4, 2009Last comment by Alison, on Aug 10, 2009 at 2:53 pm | 92 comments | 7637 Views
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As traffic increases, we all want it 'calmed'With several thousand new residents moving into new apartment complexes being built to comply with court- and state-mandated...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2016Last comment by Don, on Mar 28, 2016 at 10:18 am | 35 comments | 7637 Views
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Fire department's deputy chief to retire ThursdayDeputy Fire Chief Joseph Rodondi of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department will retire Thursday after more than 30 years...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2015Last comment by g7caligirl, on Jul 23, 2015 at 11:50 am | 5 comments | 7637 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district to let go dozens of permanent, temporary employees after state funding lagsSeveral dozen school district employees will face reduced hours or will lose their jobs this summer after the state did not...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2016Last comment by Zenmonkman, on Feb 28, 2016 at 1:00 pm | 15 comments | 7635 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton teen missing since New Year'sThe Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Pleasanton youth, Michael Gritzai, 15, who disappeared just after...
Original post made on Jan. 3, 2020Last comment by Resident001, on Jan 3, 2020 at 1:47 pm | 4 comments | 7634 Views
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At last, better housing for Pleasanton's low-income seniorsFor the low-income seniors living in Kottinger Place and Pleasanton Gardens, there's better housing in the offing. Read...
Original post made on May. 1, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on May 11, 2014 at 9:29 am | 4 comments | 7634 Views
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Pleasanton resident, Concord principal Fey picked to lead Amador Valley High SchoolThe Pleasanton school board recently announced that Jonathan Fey, a local resident who has worked in the Mt. Diablo Unified...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2022Last comment by Apples, on Aug 4, 2022 at 4:08 pm | 1 comment | 7634 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
University founder facing federal charges blocked from opening new campusEven as she was facing charges for running a bogus university, Susan Xiao-Ping was working to set up another non-credited...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2013Last comment by john, on Nov 1, 2013 at 7:19 pm | 14 comments | 7634 Views
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Handles Gastropub opens Monday at Pleasanton HotelHandles on Main Gastropub, the newest restaurant in downtown Pleasanton, will open Monday following a special preview today. Read...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2011Last comment by Mike, on Aug 29, 2011 at 8:48 pm | 21 comments | 7633 Views
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