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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 | 5793 Views
AROUND TOWN
At-risk missing adult located by Pleasanton policeThe Pleasanton Police Department has located Diane Taylor who was reported missing on Oct. 4. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=10192...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2012Last comment by k, on Oct 5, 2012 at 3:42 pm | 4 comments | 5792 Views
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Court ruling called 'a big blow' to local water supplyA recent court ruling has spread a wave of concern for the local region's water supply. The ruling, made by a U.S. federal...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2007Last comment by swa, on Sep 7, 2007 at 12:32 pm | 1 comment | 5792 Views
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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 | 5792 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Prop 30 and prop 38Both proposition 30 and proposition 38 have implications for our local schools, and next Tuesday night, the school board...
Original post made by Sandy on Sep. 4, 2012Last comment by well, on Sep 6, 2012 at 7:29 am | 29 comments | 5791 Views
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Child Care Links: Making holidays brighter for those it servesChild Care Links, a private nonprofit agency that has served children in the Tri-Valley for more than 40 years, has now become...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2018Last comment by Ken mano, on Dec 14, 2018 at 2:33 pm | 1 comment | 5791 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 | 5791 Views
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County board moves to place Pleasanton in Supervisor Nate Miley's districtResponding to an appeal by Pleasanton leaders to keep the city in a single supervisor district, the Alameda County Board...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2011Last comment by Chuck Wiedel, on Jul 3, 2011 at 5:14 pm | 7 comments | 5790 Views
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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 | 5790 Views
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CHP: Passenger killed after being thrown from car on Livermore freeway; driver flees sceneA passenger died after being ejected from a car speeding down Interstate 580 in Livermore, and the driver and another surviving...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023There are no comments yet. 5790 Views
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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
Solo commuters on Hwy. 237 can now use carpool lanes--for a feeThe Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has converted a stretch of carpool lanes on state Highway 237 and I-880 interchange...
Original post made on Mar. 20, 2012Last comment by Kathleen Ruegseggerr, on Mar 23, 2012 at 2:08 pm | 10 comments | 5789 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Woman answers door at Vine Street home, punched in faceA man in a white tank top and jeans told a 68-year-old grandmother he was with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office and reportedly...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2008Last comment by Jerry, on Apr 15, 2008 at 12:01 am | 1 comment | 5789 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
A Warning for Parents Who Rent Limos for Prom NightParents beware--Limos are all the rage for transporting stylish, savvy teens to the prom, but they can also be more expensive...
Original post made by Jennifer Hines on May. 21, 2008Last comment by Brennan Hines, on Dec 4, 2009 at 5:36 pm | 7 comments | 5789 Views
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Bipartisan coalition supports school facilities bond on November ballotAssemblymembers Joan Buchanan and Curt Hagman, along with many supporters from around the state, urged Gov. Jerry Brown on...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2014Last comment by Rand is a Pansy, on Aug 5, 2014 at 9:14 pm | 7 comments | 5788 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
At Pleasanton's Foothill High School, the writing is on the wallA new mural at Foothill High inspired by New York artist and activist Keith Haring is in its final stages. Read the full...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 4, 2013 at 4:35 pm | 5 comments | 5787 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 | 5787 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Elementary Schools in PleasantonHi, We are going to enroll our child in a pleasanton elementary school this year. We have looked at schools and they...
Original post made by AD on Jan. 20, 2011Last comment by Me Too, on Jan 29, 2011 at 8:02 pm | 5 comments | 5786 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
AC Transit's CFO charged with stealing church fundsAlameda-Contra Costa Transit's chief financial officer has been charged with four felony counts of grand theft for allegedly...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2014Last comment by Mike, on Apr 16, 2014 at 3:29 pm | 1 comment | 5786 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton's Motel 6 robbed at gunpointPleasanton police are searching for a man who robbed a motel at gunpoint Saturday evening. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=1059...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2008Last comment by aaron, on Apr 10, 2009 at 1:33 pm | 17 comments | 5786 Views
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