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State deems Pleasanton's Housing Element compliantPleasanton's newest Housing Element has been officially certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Sep 8, 2023 at 3:17 pm | 9 comments | 3367 Views
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Stable Cafe will serve its last breakfast this FridayFriday will be the last day Pleasanton residents will be able to enjoy a breakfast at the city's 'best kept secret', Stable...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2023Last comment by ddclausen, on Sep 8, 2023 at 9:22 am | 1 comment | 4680 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton council to provide direction on police use of 'situational cameras'The Pleasanton City Council is set to consider giving direction Tuesday night on whether to allow the Pleasanton Police Department...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Sep 6, 2023 at 11:35 am | 5 comments | 2163 Views
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'The Gems of Ruby Hill' -- Pleasanton residents star in new reality TV showStep aside Beverly Hills and Atlanta, there's a new group of wives -- and one man -- looking to rock the reality TV world...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2023Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Sep 5, 2023 at 9:37 am | 7 comments | 57335 Views
AROUND TOWN
Eagle Scout Award for Rishi SaindaneRishi Saindane has qualified to become an Eagle Scout and received his award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on August 30,...
Original post made by Ken Mano on Sep. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 301 Views
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Guest Opinion: Council meeting confirms Pleasanton's crisis of leadershipPleasanton is in desperate need of new, principled leadership. The current leaders of our city are out of touch with the...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023Last comment by Sherry C., on Sep 4, 2023 at 4:13 pm | 33 comments | 12548 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
SF police find $19,500 in property taken in mass retail theft in PleasantonAn estimated $19,500 in merchandise stolen in a mass retail theft in Pleasanton turned up in a double-parked car in San Francisco's...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2023Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Sep 4, 2023 at 1:24 pm | 1 comment | 3400 Views
AROUND TOWN
Newsletter City of Pleasanton2023 community survey: 1. 91% of residents rate the quality of life as excellent or good. 2. 89% of residents say the...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Sep. 3, 2023There are no comments yet. 153 Views
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Pleasanton: City announces tentative agreement with police unionThe bargaining teams for the city of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Police Officers Association have reached a tentative agreement...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2023Last comment by MsVic, on Sep 1, 2023 at 10:57 am | 1 comment | 3153 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill VP resigns to become principal of El Cerrito High SchoolFoothill High School vice principal Malcolm Norrington is stepping down from his position and will be leaving the district...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Jamie, on Aug 31, 2023 at 1:32 pm | 1 comment | 6551 Views
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Judge denies plea deal for defendant in Livermore fatal crash caseAn Alameda County judge has rejected a proposed plea agreement between prosecutors and the defense in the vehicular homicide...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Joe V, on Aug 31, 2023 at 12:04 pm | 1 comment | 3611 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Names Dr. Steven Williams PresidentBoard-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in California honored to take on new role making history as first African...
Original post made by Tri Valley Plastic Surgery on Aug. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 166 Views
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Pleasanton council to meet in closed session about police union negotiationsThe Pleasanton City Council and city representatives are set to once again be going over the Pleasanton Police Officers Association...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2023Last comment by MsVic, on Aug 30, 2023 at 3:43 pm | 3 comments | 2436 Views
RESTAURANTS
Chow Food Bar exiting City Center Bishop RanchCity Center Bishop Ranch is set to be down by one tenant following an announcement this week that Chow Food Bar -- which...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2023Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Aug 30, 2023 at 10:00 am | 1 comment | 2826 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'The Don Century'The Pleasanton Museum on Main will be commemorating Amador Valley High School's centennial birthday with a special exhibit...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2023Last comment by Calvin Moulthrop, on Aug 30, 2023 at 2:26 am | 1 comment | 2968 Views
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Juanita Haugen Scholarship Fund receives big boost"THANK YOU" to the many who supported the very successful Juanita Haugen Scholarship BBQ / Fundraiser. Over $15,000 was...
Original post made by Ken mano on Aug. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 151 Views
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Pleasanton to poll resident interest in potential city bond measureThe Pleasanton City Council is moving forward with conducting a poll to see what city infrastructure and capital needs residents...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Matt Sullivan, on Aug 29, 2023 at 8:55 am | 12 comments | 4175 Views
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Pleasanton council endorses updated Economic Development Strategic PlanThe Pleasanton City Council recently adopted the updated Economic Development Strategic Plan, which staff say will aim to...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023Last comment by Dean Wallace, on Aug 28, 2023 at 4:11 pm | 1 comment | 2679 Views
AROUND TOWN
What a Week: A 'disappointing' plea deal – Family laments prosecutors' offer to defendant in Livermore woman's deathCome to find out, the criminal case against now-20-year-old defendant in Woodward's death has toiled in the courts for more...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2023Last comment by Doug Miller, on Aug 25, 2023 at 5:15 pm | 3 comments | 4578 Views
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What a Week: Former Camp Parks commander dies weeks after violent robbery in TexasRetired Army Brig. Gen. James H. Doty Jr., who led the Tri-Valley's military base during a critical time in its transition...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2023Last comment by Guy Houston, on Aug 25, 2023 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 7231 Views
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