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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Walk-through registrations start at Pleasanton schoolsWalk-through registrations will be held today and tomorrow at Pleasanton middle and high schools with all elementary schools...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2016Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Aug 10, 2016 at 10:22 am | 25 comments | 7573 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Deputy injured by man allegedly upset about stock market plungeA prominent architect who told authorities he was upset about losing money in the stock market plunge has been arrested for...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2020Last comment by Senor Citizen , on Mar 18, 2020 at 9:03 am | 10 comments | 7572 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton council OKs Iron Horse Trail extension, high-density housing in Hacienda Business ParkFrom deciding to keep the bright yellow colors on sidewalk ramps for the handicapped to giving final approval to land use...
Original post made on Mar. 2, 2011Last comment by Trapped and angry, on Mar 5, 2011 at 12:10 pm | 14 comments | 7571 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police ask for help in locating missing teenThe Pleasanton Police Department is asking people to keep their eyes open for a 15-year-old girl who has been reported missing. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2011Last comment by MainStreetDiva, on Nov 6, 2011 at 5:09 pm | 18 comments | 7565 Views
AROUND TOWN
Fair ready for eventful Fourth of July weekendThose looking to spend their Fourth of July weekend surrounded by happy vibes, good music, tasty food and a host of special...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2016Last comment by traffic sucks for residents, on Jul 2, 2016 at 8:58 pm | 2 comments | 7564 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Sri Muppidi is 'keen on bringing new ideas' to Dublin City CouncilLongtime local Sri Muppidi said she is "keen on bringing new ideas and a unique perspective" -- including a multi-faceted...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2020Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Aug 31, 2020 at 5:33 am | 1 comment | 7563 Views
AROUND TOWN
No Hooters in downtown Pleasanton, though sign said soAnyone downtown over the weekend probably did a double-take when they saw a sign on the fence of the old Kolln Hardware Store...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2007Last comment by Lighten Up Ptown, on Nov 21, 2007 at 11:29 am | 5 comments | 7563 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Which movie theaters stack up?Summer is here and that can only mean one thing: Blockbuster movie time. Highly anticipated movies like "Spider-Man 3," "Shrek...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2007Last comment by hill, on Jun 4, 2007 at 5:57 pm | 2 comments | 7562 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
District outlines 'possible reductions' to balance budgetIn a document released Thursday afternoon, the Pleasanton Unified School District outlined the budget challenges they face...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2010Last comment by "old tenured" 30yr old, on Jan 13, 2010 at 12:12 am | 127 comments | 7562 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Boston Marathon Bomber Left Curious Notes Inside Boat: 'Hillary' Implicated?As police searched for him, and as he lay bleeding in his boat hideout, Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev...
Original post made by Avid Reader on May. 17, 2013Last comment by Sarah, on May 23, 2013 at 11:00 am | 4 comments | 7560 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
"War on Kids" documentaryI met a nice young man on Ebay who has been buying up some of my "vinyl" record collection. He is a psychology student in...
Original post made by Paulette on Aug. 6, 2010Last comment by Karen, on Aug 10, 2010 at 4:34 pm | 2 comments | 7560 Views
AROUND TOWN
Another Alameda County Superior Court Frank Roesch Decision overturnedLooks like another California Appeals Court has thrown out a Frank Roesch verdict. In this case, the Appeals Court ruled...
Original post made by First Amendment on May. 30, 2012Last comment by Stacey, on Jun 15, 2012 at 4:20 pm | 1 comment | 7559 Views
AROUND TOWN
Campaign FinanceKeep Our Park Committee Press Release Feb 4, 2008 OPPONENTS OF THE OAK GROVE PROJECT VIOLATE STATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS,...
Original post made by Angela on Feb. 7, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Feb 25, 2008 at 11:32 am | 65 comments | 7558 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill VP resigns to become principal of El Cerrito High SchoolFoothill High School vice principal Malcolm Norrington is stepping down from his position and will be leaving the district...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Jamie, on Aug 31, 2023 at 1:32 pm | 1 comment | 7557 Views
AROUND TOWN
4 now in race for Pleasanton City CouncilFour candidates are now in the race for election to the Pleasanton City Council, along with two others seeking election as...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2014Last comment by lll, on Aug 12, 2014 at 7:53 pm | 12 comments | 7557 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board appoints next principals for Foothill, Valley ViewThe Pleasanton school board announced two principal appointments at the start of their meeting Tuesday night. Read the full...
Original post made on May. 24, 2017Last comment by K. Harvey, on May 29, 2017 at 12:19 pm | 11 comments | 7555 Views
AROUND TOWN
Commute timesHi, We are looking at buying a house either in Fremont or Pleasanton. The homes in Pleasanton are very nice compared...
Original post made by Bruce on Jul. 6, 2015Last comment by Sarah, on Jul 20, 2015 at 1:57 pm | 17 comments | 7555 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
30 evacuated from San Ramon Chinese restaurant that caught fire Christmas nightThirty customers were evacuated from a Chinese restaurant in San Ramon that caught fire Christmas night. Read the full...
Original post made on Dec. 26, 2016Last comment by Sam, on Dec 26, 2016 at 2:53 pm | 2 comments | 7554 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Fireworks back at county fair on Independence DayThe Alameda County Fair will kick off June 18 with later hours and a nightly fireworks show after the fair's free concerts,...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2014Last comment by Liberalism is a plague, on Mar 29, 2014 at 8:55 am | 17 comments | 7552 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Seniors 'cut' days at Pleasanton high schools cost district $42,417Senioritis is in full force as 12th-graders at Foothill and Amador Valley high schools continued the tradition of "cut days"...
Original post made on May. 31, 2013Last comment by HS , on Jun 4, 2014 at 5:00 pm | 46 comments | 7551 Views
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