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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Investigation continues into Pleasanton homicideThe Pleasanton Police Department is continuing to investigate the fatal stabbing of Pleasanton native Jackson Reese Butler...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2020Last comment by neighbor, on May 3, 2020 at 2:04 pm | 2 comments | 11140 Views
AROUND TOWN
Prop 30 passage avoids cuts to Pleasanton school yearThe passage of Proposition 30 won praise from district staff and school board at its meeting Tuesday night. Read the full...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2012Last comment by Be Positive, on Nov 19, 2012 at 9:50 pm | 26 comments | 11124 Views
AROUND TOWN
Nob Hill closing its Pleasanton supermarketPleasanton's Nob Hill Foods supermarket at 3112 Santa Rita Rd. will close next month, leaving Trader Joe's as the city's...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2010Last comment by Judy, on Feb 22, 2010 at 10:38 pm | 67 comments | 11123 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school test scores fall slightlyPleasanton Unified School District is one of many in California that showed declines in STAR test results, although locally,...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2013Last comment by Physics, on Aug 18, 2013 at 12:13 am | 10 comments | 11086 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton man among 3 alleged gang members charged in killing of young girl in freeway shootingThree suspected gang members, including one from Pleasanton, have been charged in the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2023Last comment by Doug Miller, on Apr 20, 2023 at 10:07 am | 2 comments | 11084 Views
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Alameda County Fair returns to Pleasanton next WednesdayThe Alameda County Fair opens in Pleasanton Wednesday, June 17, with its new theme, "Rock the Red, White and Blue," and...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2015Last comment by Ed, on Jun 29, 2015 at 9:55 am | 36 comments | 11078 Views
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Girasole Restaurant in Pleasanton closesGirasole, a popular Italian restaurant in Pleasanton's in the Santa Rita Square shopping center at 3180 Santa Rita Rd. next...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2013Last comment by Indian, on Apr 7, 2014 at 11:25 am | 20 comments | 11072 Views
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What a Week: Becoming a dadYou're not going to hear from me for a little while. My wife is imminently expecting our first child, and as soon as labor...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2021Last comment by Sue K., on Dec 18, 2021 at 8:45 am | 4 comments | 11070 Views
AROUND TOWN
Governor announces appointment of Pleasanton womanToday Gov. Jerry Brown announced the appointment of Diane Ravnik, 61, of Pleasanton, as chief of the Division of Apprenticeship...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2011Last comment by Patricia, on Aug 20, 2011 at 6:24 pm | 5 comments | 11066 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Around Pleasanton: Illinois winters lead to Porky's opening on HopyardThanks to the long and blustery winters in Chicago and northern Illinois (which I remember well), the Valenziano family moved...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2019Last comment by Dawn Argula, on Mar 13, 2019 at 11:06 am | 3 comments | 11061 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dublin school board member files claim against district over then-trustee wife's death at volunteer event on campusDUSD Trustee William Kuo has filed a negligence claim against the district citing a lack of 'basic safety protocols' at the...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2021Last comment by Mr. Julius, on Aug 24, 2021 at 11:02 am | 4 comments | 11054 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Inside Marine One, President Obama's helicopterOne could imagine what it would be like to fly in the helicopter that safely picks up and delivers President Barack Obama,...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2011Last comment by winoceros, on May 24, 2011 at 1:29 pm | 35 comments | 11048 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Police: Man killed in attempted robbery at apartment complex in PleasantonA man died after being stabbed at an apartment complex in Pleasanton on Monday morning, and city police are currently looking...
Original post made on May. 2, 2023Last comment by Mike, on May 8, 2023 at 7:36 pm | 3 comments | 11046 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Three Pleasanton residents reported credit card, check cashing fraudThree people reported being victims of felony frauds in recent days. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=11798...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2013Last comment by Just Wondering, on Aug 21, 2013 at 10:26 am | 13 comments | 11039 Views
AROUND TOWN
Gunman shoots up downtown Pleasanton restaurant, fleesA gunman fired shots into the ceiling with one bullet injuring a patron shortly after midnight today at Red Coats British...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2014Last comment by David Karlsson, on Jan 29, 2014 at 11:07 am | 18 comments | 11035 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Christesen's Western Wear to close after 92 years in downtown PleasantonChristesen's Western Wear in downtown Pleasanton has announced it will permanently close its doors after nearly a century...
Original post made on May. 25, 2021Last comment by Judd, on May 27, 2021 at 7:28 am | 5 comments | 11030 Views
SPORTS
SPORTS BRIEFS: Water polo, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennisThe Pleasanton Seahawks swam as champions at the California-Nevada Spring Championship in Las Vegas earlier this month, with...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2009Last comment by justlaxin, on Apr 7, 2009 at 3:19 pm | 4 comments | 11025 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Costco seen as potential buyer of Pleasanton development Zone sitePleasanton planners moved a step closer last week to creating the city's first Economic Development Zone along I-680's Johnson...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2015Last comment by Frank, on Apr 10, 2016 at 8:23 am | 41 comments | 11025 Views
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Neighbor busted in home burglaryPleasanton police have arrested a local woman for burglarizing her neighbor's home after the victims spotted her wearing...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2014Last comment by Chief spiller, on Jan 27, 2014 at 8:41 am | 34 comments | 11024 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Second passenger in Stanley Boulevard crash diesA second victim has been pronounced dead from her injuries in a crash near Livermore in unincorporated Alameda County last...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2017Last comment by Dirk DIggler, on Dec 1, 2017 at 6:53 am | 9 comments | 11023 Views
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