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Recent news headlines from Pleasanton Weekly
 Pleasanton Weekly News is available via a RSS news reader. Wednesday, June 19, 2013
San Jose sues Major League Baseball over stalling in Oakland A's bid to move there
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed said Tuesday that the city filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Major League Baseball after giving up on MLB Commissioner Bud Selig's effort to study a proposed move by the Oakland A's to San Jose. (Wednesday, 8:13 AM)
San Jose sues Major League Baseball over stalling in Oakland A's bid to move there
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed said Tuesday that the city filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Major League Baseball after giving up on MLB Commissioner Bud Selig's effort to study a proposed move by the Oakland A's to San Jose. (Wednesday, 6:47 AM)
Groups challenge state agency's plan for protecting Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Groups from all sides of California water wars filed at least six lawsuits by Monday's deadline to challenge a state agency's plan for
protecting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta while at the same time improving the reliability of water diversions. (Wednesday, 6:34 AM)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
'Celebration of life' set for Dublin bicyclist in fatal accident
A memorial service has been set for Sunday for Diana Hersevoort, the bicyclist killed in an accident on Foothill Road on June 9. (Tuesday, 11:50 AM)
2 new Planning Commissioners installed last night by Pleasanton City Council
Community leaders Nancy Allen and Herb Ritter were installed last night as new members of the Pleasanton Planning Commission (Tuesday, 7:59 AM)
Pleasanton school board expected to approve 2013-14 budget of $115 million tonight
The Pleasanton School Board is expected to approve a $115 million budget for the upcoming school year that includes more than $750,000 in deficit spending in its meeting tonight. (Tuesday, 7:43 AM)
Trash can body case in Pleasanton ends with conviction
The man who killed the young woman whose body was left in a trash can beside a road in Pleasanton has been sentenced after pleading guilty to her death.
Javier Sandoval, 35, was sentenced June 12 for the killing of Ana Flores-Pineda, 25. (Tuesday, 7:41 AM)
Monday, June 17, 2013
Regional planning staff respond to public comments on Plan Bay Area
Planners from the Metropolitan Transportation Committee and Association of Bay Area Governments reviewed and discussed public comments on Plan Bay Area Friday morning. The four-hour meeting highlighted concerns and added new initiatives. (Monday, 9:08 AM)
BART board approves $1.5 billion budget for 2013/14 fiscal year
BART directors have approved a $1.5 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 that includes spending for 401 new rail cars, cleaner stations and other system improvements. (Monday, 9:07 AM)
Alameda County Fair opens at 11 a.m. today with $1 admission
Spend $1 to attend the Alameda County Fair on opening day plus $1 for rides -- which leaves money to spend on corn dogs, turkey legs and funnel cake. (Monday, 9:07 AM)
Stoneridge Creek appoints 'move-in' coordinator as first residents arrive later this month
Mallory Campeau has been appointed move-in coordinator for Stoneridge Creek, Pleasanton's new retirement development where the first residents will start moving in later this month. (Monday, 6:36 AM)
Marge Headley turns 100, thanks to positive attitude and good genes
A Pleasanton resident for more than 30 years, Margerie "Marge" Headley turned 100 earlier this month and now prepares to move to San Diego. (Monday, 6:36 AM)
Santa Rita Road at Union Pacific tracks closed again today for repairs
Pleasanton's busy Santa Rita Road is closed today and tomorrow at the Union Pacific crossing so that the railroad can install new tracks and make other major improvements. (Monday, 6:24 AM)
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Hundreds turn out for Rotary's 20th annual downtown Father's Day Spirit Run
More than 1,300 runners turned out Sunday for the 20th annual Father's Day Spirit Run, an event hosted by the Rotary Club of Pleasanton. (Sunday, 5:22 PM)
Friday, June 14, 2013
Fatal collision remains under investigation
Police say it will likely be two weeks at least until tests are concluded on the driver of the car that killed bicyclist Diana Hersevoort on June 9. (Friday, 5:06 PM)
New principal named for Amador Valley High School
Tom Drescher has been named the new principal of Amador Valley High School, succeeding Jim Hansen, who is retiring. (Friday, 7:59 AM)
CoolTones Big Band headlines Concert in the Park tonight in downtown Pleasanton
The CoolTones Big Band headlines the Pleasanton Downtown Association's popular Concert in the Park tonight with the National Weather Service forecasting ideal temperatures for enjoying the free musical event. (Friday, 7:54 AM)
Pleasanton home burglary nets more than $13,000
Precious metal, jewelry and electronics worth about $13,400 were reported stolen in a June 5 burglary at a home in the 7800 block of Oak Creek Drive. (Friday, 7:47 AM)
Class of 2013 graduates at Foothill, Amador Valley high schools as principals also say goodbye
Foothill and Amador Valley high schools held commencement exercises Friday night with thousands of parents, other relatives and friends of the graduates sitting in chairs and bleachers in weather-perfect ceremonies at the two schools' football fields. (Friday, 7:32 AM)
It's Flag Day, fly the flag from your homes and businesses
It's Flag Day, a day when all Americans are asked to fly the flag from their homes and businesses. (Friday, 7:14 AM)
Thursday, June 13, 2013
San Ramon senior first-ever recipient of DSRSD scholarship
A graduating senior at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon is the first recipient of the $2,000 Dublin San Ramon Services District James B. Kohnen Scholarship. (Thursday, 7:19 AM)
Mount Diablo Beacon removed for repairs
The Eye of Diablo, in serious disrepair after years of neglect, was removed Tuesday from the summit building to begin renovation work in advance of the annual Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony. (Thursday, 7:00 AM)
Pets and takeout food subject to new laws in Pleasanton
The city of Pleasanton is adopting new laws to help protect pets, and to reduce the amount of trash that goes to landfills. (Thursday, 6:59 AM)
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Rotary Club's 20th annual Fathers' Day Spirit Run now under way with first races at 8 a.m. today
More than 1,500 runners are expected to be downtown this morning for the 20th annual Father's Day Spirit Run, hosted by the Rotary Club of Pleasanton. (Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 6:41 AM)
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Woman killed while bicycling remembered as animal lover, doting grandmother
The daughter of a Dublin woman killed while bicycling on Foothill Road on Sunday said the driver who struck her mother has "broken my family." "The world is a darker place without her," said Heather Grimm, 30. (Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 3:08 PM)
Bay Area clerks' offices prepare for Supreme Court decision on Proposition 8
With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to make a ruling this month on California's ban on same-sex marriage, county clerks' offices around the Bay Area are preparing to accommodate a potential influx of gay and lesbian couples lining up to tie the knot should Proposition 8 be overturned. (Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 7:37 AM)
26th annual Tri For Fun triathlon set for Shadow Cliffs Saturday
Shadow Cliffs park will be swarming Saturday with close to 800 runners, swimmers and bikers as they kick off On Your Mark Events' 26th annual Tri For Fun Triathlon Series. (Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 6:32 AM)
Monday, June 10, 2013
Former Pleasanton student dead in Marin County homicide
A former student at two Pleasanton high schools was identified as the victim of a homicide discovered June 6 at Point Reyes National Seashore in rural west Marin County. (Monday, June 10, 2013, 1:52 PM)
Baccalaureate service for Class of 2013 draws hundreds to colorful event
Hundreds packed the spacious sanctuary of Cornerstone Fellowship in Livermore Sunday for baccalaureate services for Amador Valley High School's Class of 2013. (Monday, June 10, 2013, 7:57 AM)
Investigation continues into Sunday's accident that killed Dublin cyclist on Pleasanton's Foothill Road
Pleasanton police are investigating the circumstances of an accident Sunday afternoon when a motorist struck and killed Diana Hersevoort, 58, of Dublin as she was bicyling with her husband on Foothill Road near Golden Eagle Way. (Monday, June 10, 2013, 6:31 AM)
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