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SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board approves modified 'lite' calendarAfter last night's two-hour report and discussion on the approval of a modified calendar option, the school board approved...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2014Last comment by Twilight Zone, on Jul 13, 2014 at 10:32 pm | 170 comments | 25972 Views
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Pleasanton skateboarder home from hospital after recovering from accident injuriesDylan Alexander, the 15 year old who was injured last week in a skateboarding accident, came home from the hospital Thursday...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2013Last comment by Neighbor, on Jul 26, 2013 at 10:52 pm | 23 comments | 25822 Views
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Search ongoing for missing runner on Pleasanton RidgeA search is underway on the Pleasanton Ridge for 37-year-old Philip Kreycik, who was reported missing by his wife Saturday...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2021Last comment by Robertbush81, on Jul 12, 2021 at 11:54 am | 1 comment | 25789 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Memorial service at 3 p.m. Thursday in Pleasanton for Kate SteinleA memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Casa Real in Pleasanton for Kate Steinle, who died last Wednesday after...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2015Last comment by laurie, on Jul 8, 2015 at 9:38 am | 6 comments | 25719 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board meets tonight on class size cutsThe Pleasanton School Board at its meeting tonight will consider three alternatives to reducing class sizes for early elementary...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2013Last comment by hmmm, on Nov 4, 2013 at 7:57 pm | 36 comments | 25569 Views
AROUND TOWN
Plans for new Safeway store return to Planning CommissionNearly a year and a half after South Bay Development Company introduced its plans for a new Safeway supermarket at Valley...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2009Last comment by Where is Safeway?, on Jul 5, 2010 at 9:43 am | 24 comments | 25426 Views
AROUND TOWN
Stoneridge Drive, Stoneridge Creek open todayCity, civic and business and regional leaders from Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and Alameda County will cut a ribbon at...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2013Last comment by El Loco, on Nov 4, 2013 at 8:55 pm | 24 comments | 25394 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Details emerge about crash at middle school that killed DUSD Trustee KuoAs the Dublin community remains reeling after the shocking death of Catherine Kuo, more details have emerged about the circumstances...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2021Last comment by Robert, on Mar 28, 2021 at 11:14 am | 3 comments | 25357 Views
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Village High student ID’d as teen killed in crash on Stanley BoulevardOfficials have identified Village High School junior Violet Campbell as the teenage girl killed in a suspected drunk-driving...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2017Last comment by Friend, on Nov 27, 2017 at 7:40 pm | 4 comments | 25304 Views
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Dublin USD Trustee Catherine Kuo killed in car crash on campusIn what police and school officials described as a "tragic accident," Dublin Unified School District Trustee Catherine Kuo...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2021Last comment by highdiver, on Mar 25, 2021 at 6:53 pm | 3 comments | 25252 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Rallies planned today at UC Berkeley, other campuses to protest budget cutsToday is shaping up to be a day of rallies, walkouts and strikes on Bay Area higher education campuses as groups from public...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2009Last comment by m, on Sep 25, 2009 at 1:54 pm | 8 comments | 25225 Views
AROUND TOWN
CVS planning two new drug stores in PleasantonCVS Pharmacy, one of the country's largest drug store chains, plans to build two new retail outlets in Pleasanton with stores...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2012Last comment by george, on Oct 11, 2012 at 8:22 pm | 17 comments | 25156 Views
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Opportunities bring responsibilities, say this year's gradsThey stand on the bridge, with one foot in Pleasanton and the other poised to step into the future. College and careers await...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2010Last comment by The Law, on May 26, 2011 at 3:06 pm | 8 comments | 25043 Views
AROUND TOWN
Reusable bag ordinance goes into effect tomorrow in Pleasanton, but not San RamonStarting tomorrow, New Years's Day, the reusable bag ordinance is in effect which states that grocery stores, mini-marts,...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2012Last comment by Phil, on Jan 3, 2013 at 8:43 pm | 46 comments | 24986 Views
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Pleasanton school board ponders plan to restore $2.7 million in jobsThe Pleasanton school district is considering adding some jobs that were cut in 2008, including a lead trainer for technology...
Original post made on Feb. 14, 2013Last comment by Resident, on Feb 20, 2013 at 2:38 pm | 31 comments | 24955 Views
AROUND TOWN
Stoneridge Shopping Center welcoming seven new storesResidents and visitors of Pleasanton will now be able to partake in a wider selection of shopping opportunities as the Stoneridge...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2023Last comment by Mike, on Oct 13, 2023 at 12:04 pm | 2 comments | 24781 Views
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Massive protest held in Pleasanton to condemn racism, police brutalityPleasanton residents showed up in force to protest against racism and police brutality on Friday afternoon, in what appeared...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jun 7, 2020 at 7:24 pm | 78 comments | 24551 Views
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Man seriously injured in skateboard spillA San Leandro man is in serious condition after he was found unconscious and bleeding from the head in the middle of a Pleasanton...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2009Last comment by administrator, on Apr 15, 2010 at 6:48 am | 4 comments | 24549 Views
SPORTS
Tri-Valley swimmers seek to reform 'toxic' sports cultureSwimmer safety is back in the local spotlight after several former Tri-Valley swimmers recently came forward alleging years...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2020Last comment by B, on Jul 10, 2020 at 2:24 pm | 91 comments | 24520 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bomb threat leads to Pleasanton Walmart evacuationA called-in bomb threat led to the evacuation of the Walmart store in Pleasanton last week, but nothing suspicious was found. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Nov 21, 2013 at 9:04 am | 3 comments | 24434 Views
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