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Tri-Valley Asian Association helps donate personal protective equipment amid coronavirus crisisThe Tri-Valley Asian Association has raised thousands of dollars and facilitated the donation of tens of thousands of various...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Apr 22, 2020 at 11:27 am | 6 comments | 5698 Views
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UNCLE Credit Union announces one merger, planning anotherLivermore-based UNCLE Credit Union recently announced that it has taken over one Stockton-based credit union and is considering...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2018Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Feb 2, 2018 at 4:34 pm | 2 comments | 5697 Views
AROUND TOWN
Checkpoint leads to 4 DUI arrestsFour drivers were arrested Monday night for driving under the influence of alcohol during a DUI and driver's license checkpoint...
Original post made on May. 7, 2008Last comment by Sarah, on May 16, 2008 at 8:01 pm | 10 comments | 5696 Views
AROUND TOWN
Homeowners win and lose at City HallIt's been said that in Pleasanton, homeowners who object to changes in their neighborhoods win when they take their complaints...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2014Last comment by Michael Austin, on Nov 30, 2014 at 7:34 am | 23 comments | 5696 Views
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Supervisors vote to ban skateboarding on Alameda County-owned propertyThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to ban skateboarding on all county property, which means that...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2015Last comment by FrequentWalkerMiles, on Mar 5, 2015 at 2:13 pm | 5 comments | 5696 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Congratulations to the class of 2009Friday marked a major milestone for more than 1,000 students from Amador Valley and Foothill high schools. Walking across...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2009Last comment by Pictures?, on Jun 15, 2009 at 8:56 am | 7 comments | 5695 Views
AROUND TOWN
Hearst Elementary teacher struck by vehicle Monday morningA school resource teacher was struck Monday by a slow-moving vehicle in the crosswalk area near Hearst Elementary's multi-use...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2014Last comment by Joe, on Oct 31, 2014 at 4:49 pm | 6 comments | 5695 Views
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Bay Area health officers urge masking indoors regardless of vaccination, but stop short of new mandateA coalition of Bay Area health officials urged residents across the region Friday to resume wearing a mask indoors regardless...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by John, on Jul 19, 2021 at 7:25 pm | 9 comments | 5695 Views
RESTAURANTS
Pleasanton celebrates National Night OutPolice officers, firefighters, local officials and residents came together for block parties around Pleasanton Tuesday night...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2016Last comment by mike, on Aug 3, 2016 at 2:01 pm | 2 comments | 5693 Views
AROUND TOWN
CHP: Body of transient man found near I-580 ramp in PleasantonA body found in Pleasanton near an on-ramp to eastbound Interstate Highway 580 was that of a 76-year-old transient man, according...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2017Last comment by Lou Stuhle, on Aug 8, 2017 at 10:55 am | 12 comments | 5692 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton home burglary nets more than $13,000Precious metal, jewelry and electronics worth about $13,400 were reported stolen in a June 5 burglary at a home in the 7800...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2013Last comment by Mark, on Jun 14, 2013 at 3:09 pm | 3 comments | 5691 Views
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Dale Vaughn-Bowen: 1956-2010A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday for Dale Vaughn-Bowen, who started the Crooked Vine winery and was always active...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2010Last comment by Paula Gehring & Family, on Mar 27, 2010 at 5:09 am | 5 comments | 5691 Views
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Donate your old cell phones to support our troopsWith the holidays approaching, so many of our nations' young men and women are serving in remote locations away from family...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2010Last comment by Bill T, on Oct 27, 2010 at 12:45 pm | 3 comments | 5691 Views
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Dublin post office to be named for Dr. Jim KohnenA Congressional bill to name the U.S. Post Office in Dublin as the "James 'Jim' Kohnen Post Office" passed the House of Representatives...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2014Last comment by sports park, on Jun 25, 2014 at 12:36 pm | 2 comments | 5691 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Fireworks believed cause of blaze at Sunol Boulevard, northbound I-680 in Pleasanton early todayFireworks are believed the cause of an early morning vegetation fire next to the northbound on-ramp from Sunol Boulevard...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2013Last comment by steve, on Jul 5, 2013 at 4:18 pm | 3 comments | 5689 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Where will FORWARD take usThe Obama 2012 re-election campaign kicks off this weekend, with a new slogan: FORWARD Despite the fact that the Obama campaign...
Original post made by jimf01 on May. 3, 2012Last comment by Fred, on Sep 20, 2012 at 12:07 pm | 67 comments | 5688 Views
SPORTS
Injury knocks out Wimbledon champ Bartoli in advance of today's Bank of the West ClassicThree-time Bank of the West Classic finalist and reigning Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has withdrawn from the 2013 event...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Jul 22, 2013 at 6:40 pm | 3 comments | 5686 Views
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Senior housing, but no Sharks on Staples RanchA groundbreaking celebration is scheduled Oct. 24 for Stoneridge Creek, an 800-unit retirement community on Staples Ranch...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2011Last comment by LivermoreRez , on Oct 15, 2011 at 1:15 pm | 2 comments | 5685 Views
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Tim Hunt: Closed door bullet train dealsIn a maneuver that is arrogant and desperate, Gov. Jerry Brown and supporters of the bullet train will try to tie judges'...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2012Last comment by Rosemary Ortega, on Jun 17, 2012 at 2:46 pm | 13 comments | 5685 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Unified eyes polling for feedback on potential new bondThe Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees deliberated Tuesday evening whether community members would support...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2019Last comment by Richard Michael, on Mar 17, 2019 at 10:29 am | 20 comments | 5684 Views
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