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Grab-and-run ringleader makes first court appearanceA teen described by police as the ringleader of a grab-and-run gang that hit Victoria's Secret multiple times in recent months...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Jul 27, 2013 at 9:21 am | 3 comments | 14723 Views
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Tri-Valley cities awarded $900,000 in stimulus fundsThe cities of Pleasanton and Livermore have been awarded a $900,000 grant from federal stimulus funds, it was announced Wednesday....
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2009Last comment by Jhanine, on Oct 14, 2009 at 10:29 pm | 1 comment | 14627 Views
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Kaitlyn Mary Oefelein, 20Kaitlyn Mary Oefelein, daughter of Lisa and Joseph Oefelein and a 2012 graduate of Amador Valley High School, died last Tuesday....
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2014Last comment by Concerned, on Jun 26, 2014 at 10:17 am | 16 comments | 14573 Views
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Search for missing runner Philip Kreycik shifts to SunolBay Area law enforcement agencies and volunteers continued searching for a missing runner in a new area of Pleasanton Ridge...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 29, 2021 at 9:13 pm | 1 comment | 14556 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Remembering my dad, Harry MillerAs I write this, I am still stuck looking for words to describe my feelings. The obvious words like saddened, devastated,...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2021Last comment by Becky Dennis, on Oct 27, 2021 at 8:57 pm | 7 comments | 14554 Views
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Cal High basketball coach 'forced to resign,' implores school board to change policiesIn a tearful, impassioned speech to San Ramon Valley Unified's Board of Education on Nov. 13, California High School's Bob...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2012Last comment by Mike, on Dec 6, 2012 at 1:52 pm | 16 comments | 14492 Views
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Foothill High student shot, killed in baseball attack on police officerOscar Herrera, 18, a student at Foothill High School in Pleasanton, was shot and killed by a Dublin police officer late Sunday...
Original post made on May. 5, 2014Last comment by mooseturd, on May 8, 2014 at 8:16 am | 4 comments | 14466 Views
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Bay Area reacts to first Papal resignation in nearly 600 yearsBay Area religious communities reacted with "surprise" and "shock" to Monday's announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will resign. Read...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Feb 15, 2013 at 6:45 pm | 32 comments | 14453 Views
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San Ramon woman killed in Wednesday crash was longtime teacher and motherA longtime PE/special education teacher who lived in San Ramon died in a three-car crash at the intersection of Crow Canyon...
Original post made on May. 8, 2021Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on May 25, 2021 at 9:03 am | 2 comments | 14453 Views
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Pleasanton: Patient criteria change for COVID-19 regional testing site at fairgroundsThe COVID-19 regional testing site at the Alameda County Fairgrounds will be introducing new criteria to determine residents...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2020Last comment by Testing??, on Aug 5, 2020 at 6:22 pm | 5 comments | 14443 Views
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NFL legend: Pleasanton's John Madden dies at age 85Hall of Fame coach, broadcasting legend and Pleasanton resident John Madden died unexpectedly today at the age of 85. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Dec 29, 2021 at 6:43 pm | 2 comments | 14431 Views
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Investigation continues into Sunday's accident that killed Dublin cyclist on Pleasanton's Foothill RoadPleasanton police are investigating the circumstances of an accident Sunday afternoon when a motorist struck and killed Diana...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2013Last comment by anon, on Jun 14, 2013 at 12:49 pm | 144 comments | 14386 Views
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BART management, unions continue contract talks as new strike loomsBART management met with union leaders again Tuesday to try to reach an agreement before the contract for the transit agency's...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2013Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Aug 1, 2013 at 5:01 pm | 24 comments | 14349 Views
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News digestGet CERTified Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2013/10/25/news-digest posted Friday,...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2013Last comment by Craig, on Oct 25, 2013 at 10:32 am | 1 comment | 14290 Views
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Livermore Farmers' Market manager resigns amid LGBTQ+ Pride Flag controversyCFMA has stepped down as manager of the Livermore Farmers' Market after an argument between its representative and members...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by AnonJudge, on Jun 22, 2020 at 11:51 am | 42 comments | 14258 Views
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A new era in police vehicles rolls into PleasantonThe Pleasanton Police Department's marked patrol car fleet is transitioning to an entirely new era of police vehicles. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2014Last comment by Paul, on Jun 1, 2014 at 4:48 pm | 37 comments | 14251 Views
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Raising money one door at a timeWhen a woman showed up at Lissa Anderson's door soliciting money to help troubled young people who'd gotten too old for the...
Original post made on May. 20, 2011Last comment by duped??, on May 8, 2013 at 10:25 am | 24 comments | 14212 Views
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I-580 toll lanes opening delayed; I-680 projects on the wayWith jam-packed freeways an all-too-common roadblock for many drivers in the area, Pleasanton is on track to soon find itself...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2015Last comment by smuchs, on Sep 30, 2015 at 4:33 pm | 15 comments | 14194 Views
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Weekend on Main: Boon for restaurants and residents, bane for some retailersWeekend closure of Pleasanton's Main Street has been popular with downtown visitors, has increased foot traffic for some...
Original post made on May. 19, 2021Last comment by My opinion, on Jun 1, 2021 at 11:19 am | 5 comments | 14141 Views
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Stanford Health Care takes over ValleyCareStanford Health Care's acquisition of ValleyCare Health System was completed Monday with new signs identifying the new owner...
Original post made on May. 20, 2015Last comment by Hospital Worker, on May 25, 2015 at 3:13 pm | 6 comments | 14102 Views
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