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Pleasanton: Alberto's Cantina red-tagged by county health departmentThe Alameda County Environmental Health Department closed Alberto's Cantina, a popular Mexican cuisine restaurant and bar...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2019Last comment by mr slippers, on Dec 28, 2019 at 12:59 am | 25 comments | 17999 Views
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Pleasanton school board set to promote top administrator to deputy superintendent at $188,864 annual salaryPleasanton school board members tonight will consider a contract that will promote Luz Cazares, currently assistant superintendent...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2012Last comment by Concerned parent, on Dec 13, 2012 at 8:33 am | 107 comments | 17990 Views
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ValleyCare to merge with Stanford Hospital & ClinicsValleyCare Health System today announced it has signed a non-binding letter of intent to affiliate with Stanford Hospital...
Original post made on May. 29, 2014Last comment by Employee and neighbor, on Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 pm | 21 comments | 17979 Views
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5 students expelled by Pleasanton school board, including 4 believed involved in Harvest Park break-inFour students involved in a late May vandalism at Harvest Park Middle School were likely among the five expelled by the school...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2013Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jun 25, 2013 at 7:00 am | 50 comments | 17772 Views
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Pleasanton school board votes to cut 70 jobsA week after the Pleasanton school board voted to slash more than $5.3 million in spending in anticipation of state cuts,...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2012Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Mar 10, 2012 at 7:51 pm | 81 comments | 17665 Views
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Mobile COVID-19 testing clinic open in Pleasanton shopping center this weekBay Area health care company Carbon Health has brought its COVID-19 mobile testing clinic to the Metro 580 shopping center...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Apr 30, 2020 at 9:57 am | 53 comments | 17586 Views
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'Invest in veterans; Invest in our future 'This Veterans Day, people all over the nation will be celebrating the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2009Last comment by tom, on Nov 12, 2009 at 5:42 am | 12 comments | 17450 Views
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Pleasanton Unified closing schools for a month in response to coronavirusPUSD is closing all 15 school sites starting Tuesday (March 17) until April 13 at the earliest after the Board of Trustees...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Mar 15, 2020 at 9:49 pm | 30 comments | 17313 Views
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Governor says hair salons can reopen in 47 counties; Alameda not on listGov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that 47 counties across the state, including Solano and Napa counties, can reopen hair...
Original post made on May. 27, 2020Last comment by kevin, on Jun 22, 2020 at 9:46 pm | 18 comments | 17068 Views
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Safeway reimburses "Rewards" members overcharged at gas stationsSafeway Inc. has agreed to reimburse some "rewards" members and pay a fine after overcharging customers at a gas station...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2013Last comment by dknute, on Aug 26, 2013 at 11:01 am | 5 comments | 17059 Views
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Pleasanton Middle School mourns the loss of Mrs. BoermanThe cards, flowers and signs have been multiplying along a wall in the 700 building of Pleasanton Middle School ever since...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2017Last comment by Tracie Roddy2oVfr, on Apr 22, 2017 at 3:14 pm | 7 comments | 17038 Views
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Fire crews gaining control of Pleasanton Ridge fire; evacuations liftedEvacuation orders were canceled, allowing residents to return home, as firefighters began to gain control of the wildland...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by mamafish, on Jun 23, 2022 at 10:59 pm | 1 comment | 16926 Views
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Family: Pleasanton agrees to settle lawsuit over Jacob Bauer's death for $5.9M, police policy changesThe city and parents of Jacob Bauer have agreed to settle the lawsuit brought over the local man's death in police custody...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2021Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Aug 20, 2021 at 2:08 pm | 61 comments | 16922 Views
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Local Native American tribe seeks identityThe Muwekma Ohlones, whose ancestral lands are in Pleasanton and throughout the Bay Area, have lost a federal lawsuit seeking...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2011Last comment by Educated Indian, on Dec 24, 2012 at 7:29 am | 33 comments | 16765 Views
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Legacy at Livermore construction on pause after contractor files for bankruptcyThe developer, Legacy Partners, said that it hasn't yet been determined when construction will resume but they confirmed...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jun 14, 2021 at 9:49 am | 1 comment | 16760 Views
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Pleasanton Council reinstates penalties for excess water usersThe Pleasanton City Council last night reinstated stiff monetary penalties for businesses and residents who fail to reduce...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2015Last comment by kmary1, on Apr 24, 2015 at 1:53 pm | 158 comments | 16711 Views
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Livermore: Details emerge about crash that killed bicyclist on Stanley BoulevardA Livermore woman died at a local hospital hours after being hit by a gravel truck while trying to ride across an intersection...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2020Last comment by Tim, on Mar 19, 2021 at 3:39 pm | 11 comments | 16703 Views
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Walthers out as president of Las Positas CollegeKevin Walthers, the popular president of Las Positas College, is looking for a new job just 16 months after the Chabot-Las...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2012Last comment by concerned, on Nov 8, 2012 at 3:20 pm | 13 comments | 16628 Views
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Foothill teacher arrested on drug charge undergoing treatment, escapes jail timeA Foothill High School teacher arrested for smoking oxymorphone in Livermore will get drug treatment -- not jail time. Read...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2012Last comment by Sammy, on Jan 23, 2012 at 2:59 pm | 60 comments | 16603 Views
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Police: Man walking dog fatally struck by vehicle crossing Stoneridge DriveA Pleasanton man was killed and his pet dog injured when they were hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Stoneridge Drive...
Original post made on May. 11, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 11, 2021 at 1:12 pm | 3 comments | 16520 Views
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