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School board postpones superintendent search discussionThe Pleasanton school board voted 4-0 Wednesday to postpone the discussion about conducting a search for a replacement for...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2015Last comment by Kara, on Jun 9, 2015 at 3:26 pm | 33 comments | 10579 Views
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Suspects identified in recent vandalism strikes on Pleasanton Middle SchoolPleasanton Middle School officials have found the parties responsible for vandalizing the campus twice last week, following...
Original post made on May. 21, 2019Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 9, 2019 at 8:23 pm | 47 comments | 10579 Views
AROUND TOWN
Look at who is paying for QQ--builders!Before I vote for a proposition, I always take a look at who is supporting it. The other day I got a fancy 4-page flyer for...
Original post made by Mary on Oct. 22, 2008Last comment by anonymous, on Oct 29, 2008 at 9:52 am | 100 comments | 10563 Views
AROUND TOWN
Details of Stanford/ValleyCare mergerThe proposed affiliation of Pleasanton-based ValleyCare Health System and Stanford Hospital and Clinics became clearer Wednesday...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2014Last comment by steve, on Mar 8, 2015 at 2:13 pm | 7 comments | 10562 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Judge rules in favor of Signature Properties over construction of Neal Elementary"Ambiguous" was the word used in a tentative ruling delivered by a judge in the case of Signature Properties v. Pleasanton...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2008Last comment by Concerned dad of two PUSD students, on Jun 19, 2008 at 8:05 pm | 63 comments | 10560 Views
SPORTS
Somber mood in Bay Area as 49ers lose to Baltimore in Super Bowl 34-3149er fans seemed to take their team's loss to the Baltimore Ravens in stride late Sunday as San Francisco came up three points...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2013Last comment by disappointedfan, on Feb 4, 2013 at 1:16 pm | 5 comments | 10560 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton council wants to move forward with Stoneridge Mall redevelopment framework planningThe Pleasanton City Council approved a request from staff to move forward with the planning process for the Stoneridge Shopping...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2022Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Sep 26, 2022 at 4:40 pm | 6 comments | 10559 Views
AROUND TOWN
Horror camping adventure coming to fairgrounds next FridayAn interactive, horror camping adventure will be taking place at the Alameda County Fairgrounds from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2014Last comment by CMac, on Jul 13, 2014 at 7:01 am | 4 comments | 10549 Views
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Sharks in Pleasanton?The Parks and Recreation Commission held a public workshop March 1 to discuss the usage of the proposed 17-acre Staples Ranch...
Original post made by Emily Atwood on Mar. 2, 2007Last comment by C.J., on Jun 11, 2010 at 3:54 pm | 21 comments | 10547 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Court strikes down Pleasanton housing capIn a ruling that could halt all commercial and residential building in Pleasanton for months to come, Alameda County Superior...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2010Last comment by Jason, on Mar 22, 2010 at 9:56 pm | 107 comments | 10522 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Middle School cheerleaders bring home national titleThe Pleasanton Middle School cheer team won another championship title in competition at the United Spirit Association (USA)...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2015Last comment by Pete, on Mar 9, 2015 at 9:08 am | 2 comments | 10519 Views
AROUND TOWN
Man stabbed at his home by uninvited guestA 22-year-old Pleasanton man is recovering, listed in stable condition, after sustaining three stab wounds Saturday at his...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2007Last comment by aaron, on Apr 9, 2008 at 2:03 pm | 7 comments | 10509 Views
AROUND TOWN
Fraud in the many nail salonsA friend of mine and my daughter were working in one of the many nail salons in Pleasanton. Neither my friend or my daughter...
Original post made by Lisa on Aug. 3, 2011Last comment by Ari, on Aug 22, 2012 at 7:54 pm | 31 comments | 10506 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board candidate Sandy Piderit wants new ways of thinking about educationConcern for the future of education in Pleasanton led Sandy Piderit to run for the school board, she told a small crowd at...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2010Last comment by Gunslinger, on Sep 11, 2010 at 9:51 am | 55 comments | 10505 Views
RESTAURANTS
Rount Table Main Steet Closed??I just heard that Round Table on Main has closed - does anyone know why? Very sad that we lose yet another great place for...
Original post made by Mary on Jun. 12, 2013Last comment by Rob, on Oct 26, 2013 at 11:33 pm | 34 comments | 10505 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Updated: Pleasanton boy found safeThe Pleasanton Police Department is seeking the community's help in finding a missing child. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2017Last comment by Working Parent, on Apr 19, 2017 at 11:07 am | 4 comments | 10504 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Splash of color: Local artists bring beauty to Pleasanton utility boxesWhat once were dull, unnoticeable metal boxes located around Pleasanton are being transformed into colorful stations dedicated...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2015Last comment by Good, on Aug 18, 2015 at 10:48 am | 31 comments | 10502 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
NFL assistant coach Greg Knapp dies from injuries sustained in San Ramon traffic collisionNew York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp died on Thursday from injuries sustained five days earlier in San Ramon when his...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2021Last comment by Fifty Years Here, on Jul 29, 2021 at 9:44 am | 3 comments | 10502 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Student performance continues to climb in Pleasanton schoolsPleasanton schools continue to perform well above the state standards, according to data released by the California Department...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2012Last comment by West Side Observer, on Oct 16, 2012 at 9:28 am | 9 comments | 10493 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador takes 3rd place in 'We the People' competition in Washington, D.C.Amador Valley High School finished third in the national "We the People" competition in Washington, D.C., trailing the first...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2009Last comment by Parent, on Jun 5, 2009 at 1:30 pm | 20 comments | 10487 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.
