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Around Pleasanton: Thorne launches bid for re-election as mayorPleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne launched his campaign for re-election to a fourth and final term as mayor at a sold-out fundraising...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2018Last comment by Michael Austin, on Feb 24, 2018 at 8:01 pm | 4 comments | 5618 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board endorses Prop 55The Pleasanton school board threw its support behind California's Proposition 55 on Monday evening, unanimously approving...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2016Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Oct 12, 2016 at 8:20 pm | 2 comments | 5617 Views
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Storing hydrogen underground could boost transportation, energy securityA report by Sandia National Laboratories shows that large-scale storage of low-pressure, gaseous hydrogen in salt caverns...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2015Last comment by Bob B, on Aug 31, 2015 at 8:24 am | 1 comment | 5617 Views
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Tri-Valley car protest for racial justice scheduled for Sunday in PleasantonStudents and families from throughout the Tri-Valley are set to take part in a caravan protest through central Pleasanton...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2020Last comment by Olorin, on Jun 7, 2020 at 12:44 pm | 7 comments | 5617 Views
RESTAURANTS
All-star Vic Malatesta heads PDA, next the ChamberV Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=2532...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2007Last comment by John A.Lester, on Jun 3, 2007 at 4:00 am | 2 comments | 5616 Views
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Livermore Airport control tower faces closure if federal spending cuts go through on FridayWith a possible federal budget sequestration looming on March 1, the Federal Aviation Administration could close the control...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2013Last comment by Larry, on Feb 28, 2013 at 5:35 pm | 17 comments | 5615 Views
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We the People: Foothill, Amador teams each make top four at nationalsThe competitive civics teams from Foothill and Amador Valley high schools each placed among the top four teams in the country...
Original post made on May. 2, 2018Last comment by Cheryl Cook-Kallio CA state WTP coordinator, on May 2, 2018 at 2:33 pm | 3 comments | 5614 Views
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Evacuations, SWAT Teams, and road closuresWe were evacuated from our house at 3am (Thursday June 21st)and not allowed back until 9:30 am. We were not told anything...
Original post made by Paul on Jun. 22, 2007Last comment by Emily Atwood, on Jun 25, 2007 at 2:07 pm | 7 comments | 5613 Views
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Alameda County Fair closing weekendPleasanton's annual summertime spectacle is celebrating its final three days of the season, giving residents and visitors...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2017Last comment by member, on Jul 7, 2017 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 5613 Views
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Safeway ready to start construction on new 'Lifestyle' market hereSafeway announced this week that it will build a one of its new "Lifestyle" supermarkets in Pleasanton with a scheduled opening...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2010Last comment by Res1971, on Jul 26, 2010 at 2:20 pm | 31 comments | 5612 Views
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Appeals court hears challenge to gun show ban at county fairA long-running challenge to Alameda County's ban on gun shows at the annual county fair in Pleasanton was back before a federal...
Original post made on Jan. 19, 2009Last comment by beth, on Jan 23, 2009 at 9:08 pm | 4 comments | 5612 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: Teacher integrity intact; clarifying misconceptionsThe strength and unparalleled success of the schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District continues to be driven by...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2019Last comment by DKHSK, on Mar 10, 2019 at 11:30 am | 35 comments | 5611 Views
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Michael Hosterman installed as president of Pleasanton Downtown AssociationDowntown Attorney Michael J Hosterman was sworn into office Tuesday night as this year's president of the Pleasanton Downtown...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2012Last comment by Michael Leonard, on Feb 23, 2012 at 12:38 pm | 17 comments | 5611 Views
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Is California worth the price?For those of you have lived in other states do you think Calif is overpriced in comparison or are you happy to pay the difference...
Original post made by hoops on May. 19, 2013Last comment by hoops, on May 23, 2013 at 8:31 am | 46 comments | 5611 Views
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Dublin woman arrested in Prague on bribery plot chargesA woman who lives part-time in Dublin has been arrested in Prague on charges of conspiring to bribe a U.S. Air Force contracting...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2013Last comment by Mike, on Aug 30, 2013 at 3:41 pm | 1 comment | 5611 Views
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Senior housing, but no Sharks on Staples RanchA groundbreaking celebration is scheduled Oct. 24 for Stoneridge Creek, an 800-unit retirement community on Staples Ranch...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2011Last comment by LivermoreRez , on Oct 15, 2011 at 1:15 pm | 2 comments | 5610 Views
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Passing on the memoriesSelling the old family home is hard -- especially when it is a stunning Victorian on Second Street in Pleasanton -- but it...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2020Last comment by Jocelyn Combs, on Nov 24, 2020 at 12:41 pm | 1 comment | 5610 Views
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Council halts plans for 90-home senior housing on Merritt propertyThe Pleasanton City Council in effect has rejected a developer’s bid to build a 90-home project for seniors 55 and older...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2019Last comment by Factchecker, on Mar 26, 2019 at 10:05 pm | 23 comments | 5609 Views
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Training ClassCity of Pleasanton will offer an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays,...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2008Last comment by Ann, on Dec 10, 2008 at 11:21 am | 3 comments | 5609 Views
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Beware: Tick time is hereIt's that time of year again. Trees are blossoming, weather is warming, grasses are growing, and the Ixodes pacifica nymphs...
Original post made on May. 16, 2016Last comment by JoeG, on May 28, 2016 at 2:15 pm | 2 comments | 5609 Views
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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.
