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Feit out as CEO at ValleyCare Health SystemMarcy Feit, ValleyCare Health System's president and chief executive officer since 1997, quit her post suddenly Tuesday,...
Original post made on Feb. 6, 2014Last comment by furbur, on Feb 12, 2014 at 9:37 am | 29 comments | 19213 Views
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Winter Wonderland is a golden projectA Winter Wonderful is returning to Main Street to put smiles on faces that may not always have a reason to smile. Read the...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2011Last comment by Just asking..., on Nov 15, 2011 at 10:15 pm | 2 comments | 19185 Views
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Pleasanton 9-year-old heads to collegeKairan Quazi, one of Las Positas College's newer students, probably has a lot in common with his fellow, intellectually curious...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2018Last comment by Vishal Raina, on Aug 8, 2018 at 1:54 pm | 4 comments | 19132 Views
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Editorial: Steinle case -- A complete miscarriage of justiceWith the news last week that a U.S. magistrate has dismissed the family's lawsuit against the federal government, the Kate...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2020Last comment by David, on Jan 21, 2020 at 1:03 am | 13 comments | 19026 Views
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Report: Suspected spy targeted Swalwell, other politiciansNational news outlet Axios released an expose story this week after a yearlong investigation into the actions of a Chinese...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2020Last comment by [email protected], on Dec 21, 2020 at 8:11 am | 33 comments | 19020 Views
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Planners OK 2-story building to replace Pastime PoolThe Pleasanton Planning Commission has given final approval to a developer's plan to tear down the 104-year-old Pastime Pool...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2014Last comment by curious, on May 25, 2015 at 5:54 pm | 28 comments | 18981 Views
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Lab researchers find tie in rain, global warmingA new study by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists shows that observed changes in global (ocean and land) precipitation...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2013Last comment by Sam, on Nov 13, 2013 at 10:00 am | 9 comments | 18815 Views
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New Cal State University chancellor to earn $421,500 plus $30,000 supplement from CSU FoundationTimothy White, now head of UC Riverside, will take over as chancellor of the California State University system in late December...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on Oct 14, 2012 at 7:58 pm | 8 comments | 18578 Views
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Albertsons/Safeway to sell 168 stores in 8 states as part of merger agreementPleasanton-based Safeway Inc. and Boise-headquartered Albertsons announced Friday that they have entered into agreements,...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2014Last comment by wondering, on Dec 22, 2014 at 8:19 am | 2 comments | 18457 Views
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Presenting our Tri-Valley HeroesThe Pleasanton Weekly and its sister online publications -- Dublin Tri-Valley Views, San Ramon Express and Danville Express...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2012Last comment by Nancy Johnsen, on Dec 2, 2012 at 2:14 pm | 1 comment | 18447 Views
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Thorne blocks City Council consideration of downtown bank banning ordinanceCouncilman Jerry Thorne temporarily blocked the City Council's consideration last night of a proposed new rule that would...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2012Last comment by Bank Ban is ridiculous, on Mar 27, 2012 at 1:19 pm | 43 comments | 18380 Views
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2014 Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund now underwayToday marks the start of the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund campaign, a time when we ask our readers to turn their thoughts...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2014Last comment by Ptown native, on Dec 19, 2014 at 1:48 pm | 5 comments | 18376 Views
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Pleasanton Council OKs new street lights, telephone system costing $3.5 millionThe Pleasanton City Council authorized the city staff Tuesday to seek low-interest loans that will finance the installation...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2013Last comment by artlover, on Jan 18, 2013 at 1:20 pm | 20 comments | 18373 Views
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Today's hot housing market to get even better in 2014Buyers and sellers alike know that the California housing market has heated up, and now the California Association of Realtors...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2013Last comment by Right, on Oct 21, 2013 at 5:13 pm | 5 comments | 18250 Views
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Local UPS driver saves Milfleur shopkeeperA Pleasanton woman got an early Valentine gift: her life, thanks to the persistence of a UPS driver from San Ramon. Read...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2014Last comment by Donna, on Feb 21, 2014 at 1:58 pm | 23 comments | 18119 Views
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Council OKs study of east side developmentThe Pleasanton City Council agreed Tuesday to move forward on a plan to allow homes, apartment buildings, retail and commercial...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2013Last comment by Tessa , on Oct 23, 2013 at 11:23 pm | 23 comments | 17987 Views
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Today is 1st 'Spare the Air' day of seasonThe first Spare the Air alert of the winter season has been issued for today by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Dec 2, 2013 at 9:54 am | 13 comments | 17950 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 | 17834 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 | 17813 Views
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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 | 17789 Views
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