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Last day for Goodguys 26th Flowmaster West Coast NationalsThe Goodguys 26th Flowmaster West Coast Nationals ends its three-day run at the Alameda County Fairgrounds today. Read the...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 25, 2012 at 11:40 am | 4 comments | 5572 Views
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Pleasanton could pursue district-based council elections after attorney threatens to sue city alleging 'racially polarized' votingA hefty Pleasanton City Council meeting agenda on Tuesday night includes a proposal to transition to district-based elections,...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2021Last comment by PLSN Resident, on Sep 22, 2021 at 3:30 pm | 7 comments | 5572 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
10th Ryan Gordon Foothill-Amador Alumni Soccer Games10th Ryan Gordon Foothill-Amador Alumni Soccer Games Benefiting the Foothill and Amador High School Soccer Programs. When:...
Original post made by HS Soccer on Nov. 26, 2012Last comment by Trekmtb, on Nov 29, 2012 at 9:54 am | 1 comment | 5571 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dianne Howell named Pleasanton school district's assistant superintendent of HRPleasanton's school board last night appointed Dianne Howell as permanent assistant superintendent of human resources Tuesday...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2016Last comment by Meredith Bauer, on Jan 13, 2016 at 9:34 am | 3 comments | 5571 Views
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East Bay Regional Park District board shuts down Chabot Gun ClubEast Bay Regional Park District directors have voted unanimously to close the 53-year-old Chabot Gun Club near San Leandro...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2016Last comment by Sue Thayer, on Jul 10, 2016 at 10:52 am | 9 comments | 5571 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
I-680 Express lanes due to open this fallA new toll system for solo drivers who want to use the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes on Interstate 680 is set to open...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2010Last comment by Danielle, on Dec 15, 2010 at 2:59 pm | 17 comments | 5570 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Lund Ranch referendum petitions due at 5 p.m. tonightProponents of placing a measure on the June ballot to overturn the City Council's approval of a 43-home development in Lund...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2016Last comment by Alexis B, on Feb 8, 2016 at 9:05 pm | 68 comments | 5570 Views
AROUND TOWN
The writing on the wallNot a day goes by in Pleasanton that someone doesn't discover graffiti scribed on a freeway underpass, stop sign, railroad...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2009Last comment by Cassie, on Apr 28, 2009 at 11:12 pm | 9 comments | 5568 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pool Time?Anyone know of some good options for summer access to a pool? I know the Aquatic Center is there but their hours are pretty...
Original post made by Timothy T on Apr. 26, 2009Last comment by Swim Fan, on Apr 28, 2009 at 9:48 am | 9 comments | 5568 Views
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Livermore skilled nursing home grapples with COVID-19 casesThe Vineyards Healthcare Center in Livermore is No. 9 among skilled nursing facilities with the most resident cases of COVID-19...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2020Last comment by Marie, on Dec 30, 2020 at 8:44 am | 1 comment | 5568 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police catch 2 men believed responsible for 33 auto burglaries in PleasantonPleasanton police said Friday that they believe they caught a pair of thieves responsible for at least 33 automobile break-ins...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2011Last comment by Kudos to LPD, on Jan 2, 2012 at 11:45 am | 8 comments | 5568 Views
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Mutton bustin’ no more? County board narrowly supports ban on rodeo sheep event for kidsA rodeo event known as mutton bustin' will soon be banned in Alameda County thanks to a Tuesday vote by the county Board...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2019Last comment by Citizen Paine, on Nov 7, 2019 at 6:08 am | 38 comments | 5567 Views
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County's DUI crackdown program named best in stateAvoid the 21, Alameda County's law enforcement crackdown on drunk driving, has been named best multi-jurisdictional effort...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2010Last comment by Kafka-esque, on Jul 2, 2010 at 8:25 am | 4 comments | 5566 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Swalwell introduces online job-search billU.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin), whose district includes Pleasanton, joined two Republican colleagues last week to introduce...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2015Last comment by Waste of money, on Aug 7, 2015 at 12:12 am | 5 comments | 5565 Views
AROUND TOWN
The show must go onFriday the 13th proved to be unlucky for the cast of “All Shook Up”, the Pleasanton high schools' joint spring musical...
Original post made on Mar. 20, 2020Last comment by julee, on Mar 20, 2020 at 10:16 pm | 1 comment | 5565 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County's jobless rate drops by 1 percentUnemployment rates continued to drop in California and in the Bay Area in November with Alameda County down 1% to 6.8%, according...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2013Last comment by Shannon, on Dec 27, 2013 at 9:09 am | 7 comments | 5565 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
CHP officer in critical condition after being shot during I-680 traffic stop where suspect was killedA California Highway Patrol officer critically wounded in a shooting that followed a traffic stop on I-680 Tuesday morning...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2012Last comment by anti-arnold, on Sep 6, 2012 at 3:16 pm | 17 comments | 5565 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letters<B>Need constructive solutions Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=8209 posted Friday,...
Original post made on May. 27, 2011Last comment by concerned parent, on Jun 12, 2011 at 9:59 pm | 54 comments | 5564 Views
AROUND TOWN
Opinion: Let the campaigns beginWith all candidates in place for the Pleasanton municipal and school board elections on Nov. 8, the campaigns are underway...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2016Last comment by Correction, on Aug 31, 2016 at 10:05 am | 4 comments | 5564 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Jeffrey Williams becomes Pleasanton's new AmbassadogPleasanton has welcomed a new Ambassadog for the 2019-20 term with Jeffrey, a nearly 3-1/2-year-old mixed breed dog who is...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2019Last comment by srco, on Jul 27, 2019 at 9:14 am | 4 comments | 5564 Views
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