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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Thank you teachersDear PUSD Teachers From the bottom of my heart, I want to say Thank You for all that you do for our students. The tragedy...
Original post made by New Mom on Dec. 17, 2012Last comment by Thank you Pleasanton!!!, on Dec 23, 2012 at 7:12 pm | 14 comments | 5802 Views
AROUND TOWN
Firecrackers/fireworks in the middle of the night?Two nights out of the past few, I've been awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of loud firecrackers going off....
Original post made by Sleepy on Mar. 9, 2009Last comment by HAHA, on Mar 12, 2009 at 2:29 pm | 27 comments | 5802 Views
AROUND TOWN
Deadline tomorrow for applications to many Cal State collegesWith tomorrow the deadline for applying for admission to many of California's state colleges, admissions are becoming increasingly...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2009Last comment by Chola Sista, on Dec 3, 2009 at 11:36 pm | 19 comments | 5802 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Interstate 580 clear following injury crashAll westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 580 reopened in unincorporated Alameda County west of Pleasanton this morning,...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Nov 30, 2008 at 7:41 pm | 2 comments | 5802 Views
SPORTS
The greatness that is NCS sportsIt is playoff time for many high school sports, and NCS, the overseeing body of high school sports playoffs is again at its...
Original post made by Get the facts on Nov. 11, 2009Last comment by T.H., on Nov 15, 2009 at 8:05 am | 15 comments | 5799 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 | 5799 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton to host free E-Waste collection days April 18-19As one of its signature Earth Week events, the city of Pleasanton will host free E-Waste collection days on Friday, April...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2014Last comment by local, on Apr 4, 2014 at 6:22 pm | 5 comments | 5799 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Services planned for Dr. Bill James, former Pleasanton schools superintendentA memorial service for Dr. Bill James, former long-serving superintendent of Pleasanton schools who died earlier this month,...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2017Last comment by Robin Neal, on Oct 21, 2017 at 7:05 pm | 2 comments | 5798 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Harbourne triplets are great athletes, regardless of the sportEmma, Ben and Adam Harbourne, triplets at Foothill, have enjoyed the best of times while growing up, with playing sports...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2022Last comment by Allison Sotelo, on Mar 29, 2022 at 5:49 am | 1 comment | 5797 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Amador wrestling coach Chubb's status for next season still up in the airOne week after we found out about the controversy regarding whether Amador Valley wrestling coach Travis Chubb would be rehired...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2023Last comment by JSmith, on Mar 15, 2023 at 9:05 pm | 2 comments | 5796 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
City flags at half-staff in remembrance of Dallas officersFlags in Dublin and Pleasanton are flying at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the slain and injured police officers...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2016There are no comments yet. 5795 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County's jobless rate drops by 1 percentUnemployment rates continued to drop in California and in the Bay Area in November with Alameda County down 1% to 6.8%, according...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2013Last comment by Shannon, on Dec 27, 2013 at 9:09 am | 7 comments | 5794 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Swimmer charged in sexual assault gets felony convictionA 21-year-old Pleasanton man and former swimmer at UC Davis has been convicted of a felony in connection with an attack on...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2011Last comment by MikeAugustine, on Aug 17, 2011 at 5:57 pm | 5 comments | 5791 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasant Plaza on 1st Street is Googie Architectural GoldPretty much everyone in Pleasanton is familiar with Pleasant Plaza on First Street in Pleasanton. In a town filled with bland,...
Original post made by Protect Ptown History on Apr. 19, 2013Last comment by Trish, on Apr 22, 2013 at 7:27 pm | 12 comments | 5790 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 5790 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 5790 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 5790 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 | 5789 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sentinels of Freedom gives 5 wounded vets chance to sail on historic schoonerAs the sun came up very early over the San Francisco Bay last Saturday morning, a sleek 113 foot Sailing Schooner named Eros...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2012Last comment by Mike, on Aug 9, 2012 at 3:38 pm | 6 comments | 5789 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
If you pratonize downtown restaurants beware of policeLast Friday night my husband and I were driving down main street at approximately 9:45pm. A police officer followed us into...
Original post made by MJ on Oct. 22, 2009Last comment by PTown Girl, on Nov 9, 2009 at 7:28 pm | 33 comments | 5789 Views
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