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Oak Grove developers' plan for 10 homes on hillside site goes to Planning Commission tonightEven as legal arguments continue over the city's refusal to approve their bid to build 51 custom homes on their hillside...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2012Last comment by Been There, on Mar 31, 2012 at 12:25 am | 17 comments | 10754 Views
AROUND TOWN
New Leaf Market to holding seafood event today in PleasantonNew Leaf Community Markets at 3550 Bernal Ave. in the Vintage Hills Center in Pleasanton is holding a fresh seafood event...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2013Last comment by Ron, on Aug 16, 2013 at 9:27 am | 4 comments | 10753 Views
SPORTS
Stanford football loses control of Pac-12 title chaseAndre Heidari kicked a 47-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining to play to lift unranked USC past visiting No. 4 Stanford,...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2013Last comment by Sparky, on Nov 25, 2013 at 9:50 pm | 4 comments | 10745 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
'Mask up, Pleasanton' -- City Council video urges face coverings amid COVID-19Pleasanton city officials are urging residents to wear face masks in public after a week of halted reopenings and an increase...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Jul 14, 2020 at 1:18 pm | 25 comments | 10732 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 | 10731 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School board votes to place $270-million bond measure on November ballotThe Pleasanton school board voted unanimously Saturday to place a $270-million general obligation bond measure on the ballot...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2016Last comment by local, on Aug 8, 2016 at 11:05 am | 60 comments | 10725 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Fireworks plan sparks debate at San Ramon forumAbout 50 people turned out Wednesday night to speak out against a plan to bring fireworks back to San Ramon. Read the...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2014Last comment by San Ramon Observer, on Jan 17, 2014 at 2:36 pm | 7 comments | 10719 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Finding a fresh perspective with life coachesWhen Caroline, 42, welcomed a woman into her home, courtesy of Airbnb, the two ended up having some good conversations. The...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2015Last comment by Wayne Sutton, on Jan 30, 2015 at 5:08 am | 10 comments | 10713 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 10710 Views
RESTAURANTS
Mountaiin Mikes Showdown...It's On!So I saw the other day that Mountain Mikes next to Nob Hill and Togos has all you can eat salad, pizza and desert for $5.99...
Original post made by I. Eaton Moore on May. 11, 2009Last comment by I. Eaton Moore, on May 15, 2009 at 8:26 pm | 11 comments | 10705 Views
AROUND TOWN
Emails show ex-PUSD superintendent accused of inappropriate conduct before firingA female PUSD employee accused Rick Rubino of inappropriate behavior less than a month before he was fired as the district’s...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2017Last comment by DKHSK, on Mar 21, 2017 at 2:38 pm | 27 comments | 10703 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Citizen group appeals judge's rejection of lawsuit over proposed Costco storePleasanton Citizens for Responsible Growth are appealing an Alameda County Superior Court judge's rejection of their lawsuit...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Feb 25, 2021 at 9:37 am | 30 comments | 10698 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 | 10693 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 | 10686 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
YMCA forum deals with Livermore sex abuse arrestWhen parents of boys coached by Andrew Michael Nisbet heard he had been arrested and charged with sexually abusing young...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Jan 12, 2014 at 4:28 pm | 5 comments | 10682 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton police welcome 2 new officersJoshua Cerri and Nicole Evans were sworn in last week as new officers on the Pleasanton police force. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2016Last comment by thankyou, on Jul 16, 2016 at 10:23 am | 4 comments | 10680 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 | 10675 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton, Concord trail extension finishedThe East Bay Regional Park District held a dedication ceremony at Creekside Park Tuesday for the completion of the Iron Horse...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2014Last comment by FnSuite, on Aug 21, 2014 at 1:55 pm | 5 comments | 10671 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Prop 30 passage means no furlough days for Pleasanton teachers, staffPleasanton school administrators are breathing a sigh of relief with the passage of Proposition 30. A statement from PUSD...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2012Last comment by john, on Nov 15, 2012 at 7:51 pm | 31 comments | 10670 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon: Man found guilty of killing Cal High student in 2018A jury convicted a Fremont man Wednesday of second-degree murder for the killing of a San Ramon high school student in 2018,...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2021Last comment by Willy, on Sep 21, 2021 at 2:50 pm | 1 comment | 10666 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.
