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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL

Alameda-Tesla Expansion Area bill reaches governor's desk

A large swath of East Bay open space is one step closer to potential preservation after a bill from the Tri-Valley's state...

Original post made on Sep. 18, 2019
Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Oct 14, 2019 at 3:58 pm | 15 comments | 5544 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Safeway plans new 'Lifestyle' market here

A new complex of office buildings, retail stores and state-of-the-art Lifestyle Safeway Supermarket is being proposed for...

Original post made on Jun. 13, 2008
Last comment by Groceryboy, on Jun 26, 2008 at 1:47 pm | 7 comments | 5543 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Staples Ranch initiative--smart move or a blunder?

As you may have heard by now, Planning Commission Chairwoman Anne Fox has dropped off an initiative at the city clerk's desk...

Original post made by Janet Pelletier on May. 22, 2007
Last comment by Stacey, on Jun 20, 2007 at 9:43 pm | 18 comments | 5542 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Solo commuters on Hwy. 237 can now use carpool lanes--for a fee

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has converted a stretch of carpool lanes on state Highway 237 and I-880 interchange...

Original post made on Mar. 20, 2012
Last comment by Kathleen Ruegseggerr, on Mar 23, 2012 at 2:08 pm | 10 comments | 5542 Views

AROUND TOWN

Council OKs new Safeway superstore despite Sullivan's objections

The City Council voted 4-1 last night to approve plans by Safeway to build one of its new "Lifestyle" supermarkets in Pleasanton...

Original post made on Oct. 20, 2010
Last comment by MP, on Oct 25, 2010 at 1:52 pm | 38 comments | 5541 Views

AROUND TOWN

Pleasanton home burglary nets more than $13,000

Precious metal, jewelry and electronics worth about $13,400 were reported stolen in a June 5 burglary at a home in the 7800...

Original post made on Jun. 14, 2013
Last comment by Mark, on Jun 14, 2013 at 3:09 pm | 3 comments | 5541 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Walnut Creek OKs plastic bag ban although most markets in county don't

Walnut Creek will be one of the next Bay Area cities to say goodbye to plastic bags, joining Pleasanton and other Tri-Valley...

Original post made on Mar. 7, 2014
Last comment by Terry Byrnes, on Mar 7, 2014 at 6:54 pm | 5 comments | 5541 Views

AROUND TOWN

Handyman service anyone??

Does anyone know of a good handyman service here in Pleasanton? If so do you also know what their hourly rates are? I need...

Original post made by Help Needed on Dec. 3, 2009
Last comment by steve, on Dec 7, 2009 at 7:35 pm | 13 comments | 5540 Views

AROUND TOWN

Long-range planning under way for Pleasanton's 'last frontier'

The city's new East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force has started the process of determining how best to develop a 1,000-acre...

Original post made on Aug. 10, 2012
Last comment by June, on Aug 20, 2012 at 10:28 am | 15 comments | 5540 Views

AROUND TOWN

When will 99 Ranch Market open?

Anybody know when the 99 Ranch Market is due to open in the Rose Pavilion? I can't wait! I love their seafood. ...

Original post made by Mah on Sep. 23, 2009
Last comment by Miranda, on Oct 4, 2009 at 4:10 am | 19 comments | 5539 Views

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Pleasanton group presenting ADHD program tomorrow

Is ADHD as common as some say it is? If so, what's the best way to help a child succeed? Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2014/03/23/pleasanton-group-p...

Original post made on Mar. 25, 2014
Last comment by Spudly, on Mar 25, 2014 at 9:05 am | 1 comment | 5539 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Woman accused of using stolen credit cards in Pleasanton arrested in Nevada

Pleasanton police said Thursday that a woman accused of using stolen credit cards at Walmart in Pleasanton two months ago...

Original post made on Jul. 15, 2017
Last comment by Resident, on Jul 15, 2017 at 9:23 am | 3 comments | 5539 Views

AROUND TOWN

Welcome to Pleasanton Express

Thanks for being an early reader of Pleasanton Express, a free twice-weekly "e-edition" that is being sent every Wednesday...

Original post made on Nov. 12, 2008
Last comment by Dick Wilkes, on Nov 21, 2008 at 8:54 pm | 7 comments | 5538 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

My Problem with PUSD Vision Statement

Open Letter to Superintendent Ahmadi, An email regarding the PUSD Board Update of 6/19/12 was received today. I strongly...

Original post made by Mark on Jun. 20, 2012
Last comment by Difficult, on Jun 23, 2012 at 6:51 pm | 52 comments | 5537 Views

AROUND TOWN

At-risk missing adult located by Pleasanton police

The Pleasanton Police Department has located Diane Taylor who was reported missing on Oct. 4. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=10192...

Original post made on Oct. 4, 2012
Last comment by k, on Oct 5, 2012 at 3:42 pm | 4 comments | 5537 Views

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Around Pleasanton

If you think new police chiefs are being appointed more frequently in Pleasanton, you're right. This week, Capt. Michael...

Original post made on Aug. 10, 2007
Last comment by ray mccloud, on Aug 10, 2007 at 10:33 am | 1 comment | 5537 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Former Alameda County judge, juvenile court referee pleads guilty to stealing charge

A former Alameda County Superior Court judge who faced 32 felony counts for allegedly stealing at least $1.6 million from...

Original post made on Aug. 2, 2013
Last comment by SR, on Oct 24, 2013 at 11:01 am | 7 comments | 5537 Views

SPORTS

Falcon rises: Michael Smith's long road back to the court after horrific leg injury

"When I first realized I was hurt, I felt my ankle was just dangling there," recalled Smith, now a senior at Foothill. "I...

Original post made on Dec. 16, 2017
Last comment by Gary Wineger, on Dec 16, 2017 at 9:19 am | 1 comment | 5536 Views

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL

Jerry McNerney fails 'truth meter', makes false accusations against Dean Andal

Interesting that incumbent Congressman Jerry McNerney, whom the Pleasanton Weekly has already endorsed, has lowered himself...

Original post made by Fact-checker on Oct. 20, 2008
Last comment by Fact-checker, on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:51 am | 14 comments | 5536 Views

AROUND TOWN

Pleasanton police lieutenant presented with 2017 Trail Blazer Award

The California Peace Officers Association recently presented Pleasanton Police Department Lt. Maria Munayer with the 2017...

Original post made on Dec. 26, 2017
Last comment by Margo Tarver, on Dec 26, 2017 at 11:45 am | 1 comment | 5536 Views
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