Groups preparing for happy campers
As summer nears, it's time to start thinking about camps and classes offered over the summer. Each year, the city of Pleasanton has several programs to offer, so they have set up a summer showcase event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Valley Ave. (Thursday, 4:04 PM)

The barrel treatment
Want to look into the future? Forget the crystal ball, it's all about the wine barrel. The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association hosts Barrel Tasting Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are limited and advance tickets must be purchased by Friday at noon. Visit www.lvwine.org or call 447-WINE (9463). (Thursday, 6:25 AM)

Home sales in Bay Area up 2.8% over January, but still less than year ago
Despite a modest rise last month, Bay Area home sales continue to stagnate, according to the latest figures released today by San Diego-based real estate analysts MDA DataQuick. (Thursday, 12:47 PM)

Students join teachers in S.F. to protest against 900 layoff notices
A coalition of teacher groups and students rallied this morning in downtown San Francisco to protest the 900 preliminary layoff notices that the school district issued this week. (Thursday, 12:47 PM)

Child porn on San Ramon work computer leads to arrest
San Ramon police arrested a Cub Scout leader at his Danville home Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of possessing child pornography. (Thursday, 9:00 AM)

Census questionnaires are in mail this week
Households throughout the Bay Area can expect to receive questionnaires for the 2010 census this week. (Thursday, 8:20 AM)

NUMMI workers approve severence package when plant closes April 1
The union that represents 4,700 workers at the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. auto plant in Fremont voted Wednesday in favor of a proposed severance package. (Thursday, 7:58 AM)

Hayashi to dedicate portion of I-580 for fallen Oakland policeman
On Monday, Pleasanton Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-18th)and the Oakland Police Officers Association will host a memorial sign dedication ceremony to unveil the Sgt. Daniel Sakai Oakland Police Department Memorial Highway. (Thursday, 7:51 AM)

Teachers union volunteers marching to Sacramento
Nearly two weeks into a seven-week march from Bakersfield to Sacramento to advocate for reinvestment in public education and other services, an event spokesman said that despite some blisters and sprained ankles, the walk has "been incredible so far." (Thursday, 7:15 AM)

San Francisco toughens rules against public smoking
San Francisco supervisors Tuesday gave final approval to an ordinance expanding the city's regulations against public smoking. (Thursday, 6:28 AM)

Mountain lion reportedly spotted in Ruby Hill homeowner's yard
A mountain lion was sighted on a Ruby Hill home's yard yesterday. (Tuesday, 6:40 AM)

AC Transit, facing $56-million budget shortfall, makes major service cuts
Facing a projected $56 million budget shortfall by June of 2011, AC Transit has announced it will be making perhaps its broadest service changes ever on March 28. (Thursday, 6:28 AM)

Council delays response to court ruling invalildating Pleasanton's housing cap
The Pleasanton City Council delayed any action Tuesday night in response to an Alameda County court ruling that invalidated the city's 14-year-old housing cap. (Thursday, 6:28 AM)

Thursday's weather forecast for Pleasanton, Tri-Valley
Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley will see spring-like temperatures today and through the weekend with a high of 75 degrees forecast for mid-day today and tomorrow. (Thursday, 6:49 AM)

Relive the St. Patrick's Day Parade action
Whether you missed out the first time or want to relive the fun, the Dublin Lions Club's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will be rebroadcast on TV30 this weekend. (Thursday, 6:30 AM)

• WHEELS awarded quarter-million-dollars in federal stimulus funds (Monday, 6:51 AM)
• State's unemployment rate rose to 12.5% in January, report shows (Monday, 6:36 AM)
• Downtown welcomes its newest mural (Monday, 6:26 AM)
• Poison Prevention Week starts today with kids' safety in mind (Monday, 6:25 AM)
• Little League, girls softball league openers re-scheduled to next Saturday (Monday, 6:24 AM)
• O'Malley will retain post as Alameda County's District Attorney (Saturday, 7:03 AM)
• Keller Williams acquires Hometown GMAC (Friday, 9:59 AM)
• Foothill High hosts 6th annual 'Laws of Life' luncheon (Friday, 6:24 AM)
• 27 positions on possible chopping block in Pleasanton school district (Thursday, March 11, 2010, 9:50 AM)

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