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Two guilty, two in court for elder fraud in PleasantonWith one recent Pleasanton case of senior abuse closed, another is continuing to wend its way through the court system. On...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2013Last comment by john doe, on Mar 31, 2015 at 8:23 pm | 7 comments | 9870 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
BART Strike: Greedy workers demand a salary that might help them get byThe Bay Area is all atwitter as it dawns on them that labor costs figure into the price of a ticket. Some on the right have...
Original post made by Mike Cherry on Jul. 4, 2013Last comment by Daveg, on Jul 28, 2013 at 10:06 am | 86 comments | 9869 Views
AROUND TOWN
Amador Theater sinkingThe Amador Theater on the campus of Amador Valley High School is sinking and major foundation and other restoration work...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2015Last comment by tim, on Mar 15, 2015 at 8:36 am | 15 comments | 9866 Views
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At last, world-renowned Sunrise Senior Living comes to PleasantonSunrise Senior Living, now the fifth largest senior living provider in the U.S., is back and soon will start construction...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2016Last comment by B. J. Hill, on Jan 18, 2016 at 8:29 pm | 2 comments | 9863 Views
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Pleasanton police identify man killed by officer SaturdayLaw enforcement officials Monday identified Shannon Edward Estill, 58, as the man who was shot and killed by a Pleasanton...
Original post made on May. 22, 2017Last comment by Gina Channell, Pleasanton Weekly Publisher, on May 23, 2017 at 3:28 pm | 16 comments | 9855 Views
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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 | 9855 Views
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When a good girl goes BadAround Pleasanton: When a good girl goes Bad By Susan Hayes Columnist Posted: 12/04/2009 12:00:00 AM PST WHEN NATALIE...
Original post made by Blown Away on Dec. 5, 2009Last comment by precious levy, on Feb 15, 2011 at 10:07 am | 20 comments | 9854 Views
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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 | 9836 Views
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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 | 9834 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Graffiti and Gang activity in PleasantonHas everyone seen the huge amount of Graffiti around Pleasanton and Livermore in the last weeks? My high school son tells...
Original post made by Parent on Aug. 14, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Aug 16, 2008 at 3:20 pm | 47 comments | 9834 Views
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Striking butchers rallying in front of Pleasanton Raley's supermarket although other workers in store aren't unionized, aren't on strikeMembers of the butchers union are demonstrating along the front walkways of the Raley's Supermarket on Sunol Boulevard, asking...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2012Last comment by Bryan, on Nov 12, 2012 at 9:09 pm | 29 comments | 9833 Views
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John Muir, San Ramon Medical to open health clinic in PleasantonSan Ramon Regional Medical Center and John Muir Health have acquired a building with more than 92,000 square feet at 5860...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Feb 6, 2014 at 11:48 am | 4 comments | 9824 Views
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Public Pensions - Problem Continues to GrowMore perspectives on the reality of our significant public employee pension issue. Pleasanton is faced with the exact same...
Original post made by Awakening on Feb. 28, 2011Last comment by Consensus seeker, on Mar 4, 2011 at 1:03 am | 80 comments | 9823 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Amador Valley High graduates dead in apparent murder-suicide in San DiegoMichel David, 22, and a man believed to be her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Shoemake, 21, who both grew up in Pleasanton, died Friday...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2010Last comment by Monica, on Dec 15, 2010 at 6:00 pm | 37 comments | 9823 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD board backs parcel tax legislationIn the wake of last week's defeat of the parcel tax, Measure E, the Pleasanton school board is endorsing legislation that...
Original post made on May. 13, 2011Last comment by chuckles, on May 17, 2011 at 2:19 pm | 118 comments | 9822 Views
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A birthday for the history booksOrville Nightingale, Pleasanton's oldest living man, recently celebrated his 103rd birthday with daughter Marilyn and grandsons...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2007Last comment by Nancy Lyness, on Nov 20, 2007 at 10:15 pm | 3 comments | 9822 Views
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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 | 9813 Views
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24 appointed to key Pleasanton commissions, committeesMayor Jerry Thorne and the Pleasanton City Council welcomed 24 Pleasanton residents who have been appointed or re-appointed...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 25, 2013 at 7:18 pm | 3 comments | 9806 Views
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Police receive reports on driver who ran down bicyclistPolice have received test results in the case involving Cody Hall, the 18-year-old driver who struck and killed Diana Hersevoort...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2013Last comment by resident, on Dec 23, 2014 at 9:38 am | 12 comments | 9804 Views
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Alameda County aligns with state's new school masking guidelinesThe Alameda County Public Health Department has announced that it will align with the state's updated masking policy for...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2022Last comment by RobertD., on Mar 9, 2022 at 10:05 pm | 2 comments | 9803 Views
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