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Valley Avenue SidewalkDoes anyone know if there are plans to re-open the north sidewalk of Valley Avenue opposite Harvest Park Middle school? A...
Original post made by Elementary Mom on Jul. 16, 2017Last comment by Another W.G. Parent, 14 hours ago | 2 comments | 169 Views
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Editorial: Fair attracts nearly half-a-million to PleasantonDespite an opening week with record-high temperatures, the Alameda County Fair closed out its extended 20-day run July 9...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2017Last comment by Mike, on Jul 21, 2017 at 12:53 pm | 1 comment | 1042 Views
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ACE Train stuck on track this morning?Was driving from downtown and noticed the ACE Train stopped on the overpass over Bernal at Case Avenue? Any news on this?...
Original post made by K on Jul. 21, 2017There are no comments yet. 56 Views
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Costco Big Loser TodayAmazon announced today that they will buy Whole Foods. According to some analysts, Costco will be the biggest loser of this...
Original post made by Kelly K. on Jun. 16, 2017Last comment by Gina Channell, Pleasanton Weekly Publisher, on Jul 19, 2017 at 3:17 pm | 109 comments | 4203 Views
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Pleasanton's weather expert throws out Oakland A's first pitchPleasanton's Roberta Gonzales, known throughout the Bay Area as a weather anchor and reporter for KPIX 5 TV and KCBS Radio,...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2017Last comment by sambhav, on Jul 18, 2017 at 9:55 pm | 1 comment | 1513 Views
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Commission delays decision on Valley Trails home's 2nd-floor additionThe Pleasanton Planning Commission discussed a dispute between Valley Trails neighbors over one family's proposal to redesign...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2017Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm | 5 comments | 1571 Views
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City Needs Airing OutFor the past 18 years, one of the best kept culinary secrets in the Tri Valley has been the authentic Mexican cuisine cooked...
Original post made by Randall Frost on Jul. 15, 2017Last comment by Grapevines, on Jul 17, 2017 at 6:51 pm | 17 comments | 1252 Views
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PUSD asking for contributions at Macy's?My wife made a purchase at Macy's and the lady behind the counter asked if she would like to contribute to Pleasanton Unified...
Original post made by Crumudgeon on Jul. 15, 2017Last comment by BobB, on Jul 17, 2017 at 4:06 pm | 7 comments | 485 Views
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County's public defender criticizes plan to hold most arraignments in DublinAlameda County Public Defender Brendon Woods on Thursday criticized the plan by the county's top judge to hold all in-custody...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2017Last comment by Lee , on Jul 16, 2017 at 8:46 am | 22 comments | 2011 Views
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Livermore: '4 Wheel Bob' blazes a trailBob Coomber was walking on a beach at Lake Almanor in 1989 when, as he puts it, "my left leg just kind of blew up." Read...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2017Last comment by Chris of V-O-CAL, on Jul 15, 2017 at 7:03 am | 3 comments | 2698 Views
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LettersSwalwell got the word Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2017/07/07/letters posted...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2017Last comment by Flightops, on Jul 13, 2017 at 5:41 pm | 2 comments | 238 Views
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Senior Center set for maintenance closureThe Pleasanton Senior Center is set for a week-long closure toward the end of the month to allow for routine maintenance...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2017Last comment by wondering, on Jul 13, 2017 at 10:16 am | 1 comment | 1133 Views
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The Bookstore offers $1 deals as it closes its doorsThe Bookstore on Hopyard Road at Valley is closing after 26 years, said owner Lisa Kelly, but she is excited about the new...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2012Last comment by Jack, on Jul 12, 2017 at 8:36 pm | 16 comments | 3980 Views
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Union claims high infection rates in Stanford Hospital disputeMembers of the health workers union serving Stanford Hospital claim the high hospital-acquired infection rates are because...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2017Last comment by mike, on Jul 12, 2017 at 10:59 am | 2 comments | 1717 Views
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Summer Wine Stroll returning to PleasantonMore than two-dozen downtown businesses will turn into temporary tasting rooms one evening next weekend as the Pleasanton...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2017There are no comments yet. 1401 Views
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Addressing taste, odor changes in Pleasanton drinking waterDuring the early summer weeks, some Pleasanton residents have noticed distinct changes in both the smell and taste of their...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2017Last comment by Barbara, on Jul 8, 2017 at 10:05 am | 7 comments | 3012 Views
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Alameda County Fair closing weekendPleasanton's annual summertime spectacle is celebrating its final three days of the season, giving residents and visitors...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2017Last comment by member, on Jul 7, 2017 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 2352 Views
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Zone 7 initiates eminent domain, hit with new claim in Verona Reach creek erosionThe Tri-Valley may be in the midst of dry summer months, but issues resulting from the record rainy season still linger. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2017Last comment by Sam, on Jul 7, 2017 at 12:40 pm | 12 comments | 3662 Views
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Have Negotiations with Costco Broken DownWhat has happened since Measure MM was defeated in November? Nothing is known except the City has set aside $6 million...
Original post made by Kelly K. on Jul. 1, 2017Last comment by chas, on Jul 6, 2017 at 4:02 pm | 26 comments | 858 Views
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LettersSycamore Road is already dangerous; build the bypass Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2017/06/30/letters...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2017Last comment by Diane Cowart, on Jul 4, 2017 at 3:16 pm | 1 comment | 310 Views
