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AROUND TOWN

John Madden retires, coming home to Pleasanton

Famed sportscaster and football coach John Madden will soon be coming home to Pleasanton after his announcement yesterday...

Original post made on Apr. 17, 2009
Last comment by Ed, on Jan 9, 2015 at 2:50 pm | 23 comments | 27986 Views

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Brown launches investigation into foreclosures that affect renters

Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. yesterday launched an investigation aimed at protecting the rights of the "forgotten...

Original post made on Jun. 30, 2010
Last comment by Barbara, on Jun 30, 2010 at 11:02 am | 2 comments | 27849 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Pleasanton teachers union votes 'overwhelmingly' to authorize strike

After months of tense labor negotiations, members of the Association of Pleasanton Teachers 'overwhelmingly' authorized a...

Original post made on Oct. 14, 2021
Last comment by Kevin, on Oct 17, 2021 at 5:42 pm | 32 comments | 27776 Views

AROUND TOWN

Police: Four local juveniles facing murder charge in Butler slaying

Four teenage boys from the Tri-Valley were arrested Friday on suspicion of murder and kidnapping during a robbery in connection...

Original post made on May. 22, 2020
Last comment by CWM, on May 25, 2020 at 1:43 pm | 29 comments | 27564 Views

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL

Movement to Imprison Barack Obama Heats Up: It's a Matter of Defending the Constitution, Says Senator Ted Cruz

Appearing on Fox News’ America Live this afternoon, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) blasted the Department of Justice, the Internal...

Original post made by Liberty Preservation Project on May. 30, 2013
Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 9, 2013 at 3:04 pm | 5 comments | 27506 Views

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL

Read it and Weep! (Regarding Healthcare Bill)

READ IT AND WEAP! Some of the items in the Health Care Plan now in the works: (Yes, someone IS reading the immense amount...

Original post made by Darlene on Jul. 26, 2009
Last comment by RJ2009, on Jul 30, 2009 at 10:18 am | 63 comments | 27491 Views

AROUND TOWN

Anyone know a good air conditioning company that is reasonable on cost?

We need a new furnace and air. Estimates seem high. Can anyone refer us to a good company that is local to Pleasanton?...

Original post made by Lee on Jun. 23, 2010
Last comment by Longtime Pleasanton Resident, on Jun 24, 2010 at 9:31 pm | 20 comments | 27428 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

One month later: Investigation continues into killing of Pleasanton teen Jackson Butler

Friday marks one month since 19-year-old Jackson Butler was stabbed to death during an altercation in a Pleasanton hotel...

Original post made on May. 15, 2020
Last comment by source, on Jul 20, 2020 at 9:37 am | 30 comments | 27285 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Record-low mortgage rates lead to jump in refinancing

Mortgage applications increased 16.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's for...

Original post made on Aug. 7, 2012
Last comment by TT, on Aug 7, 2012 at 5:37 pm | 4 comments | 27155 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Construction of 120-store outlet mall at El Charro Road/I-580 starts Friday

A groundbreaking ceremony Friday will mark the start of construction of a 543,000-square-foot outlet mall at the northeast...

Original post made on Aug. 24, 2011
Last comment by Boycott, on Mar 31, 2012 at 9:55 pm | 8 comments | 27092 Views

AROUND TOWN

Designer outlets breaking ground on El Charro Road

Ground is being broken next Friday on a 120-store open-style outlet shopping center in west Livermore that will include Barney's...

Original post made on Aug. 21, 2011
Last comment by LeeAnne, on Aug 23, 2011 at 11:58 am | 12 comments | 26749 Views

AROUND TOWN

Chick-fil-A planning Pleasanton restaurant

Chick-fil-A, a national restaurant chain known for its lineup of grilled chicken entrees, plans to open a restaurant with...

Original post made on Nov. 13, 2014
Last comment by Rogue ill, on Dec 5, 2014 at 1:43 pm | 62 comments | 26722 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Pleasanton council approves major components of Stoneridge Mall redevelopment framework

The Pleasanton City Council has adopted key components of the policy framework for redeveloping Stoneridge Shopping Center...

Original post made on Feb. 6, 2023
Last comment by BobB, on Feb 9, 2023 at 10:29 am | 18 comments | 26544 Views

AROUND TOWN

Stoneridge Mall owners submit plans for new cinema, retail, health club at Sears site

Simon Property Group has unveiled its plans for redesigning the eastern edge of Stoneridge Shopping Center left vacant with...

Original post made on Feb. 25, 2019
Last comment by George, on Mar 28, 2019 at 7:20 am | 20 comments | 26467 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Jury convicts Pleasanton woman of murder for fatal DUI on Highway 84

A Pleasanton woman with a history of drunk driving was found guilty of second-degree murder last week at the end of a jury...

Original post made on Feb. 5, 2020
Last comment by urmomz, on Mar 20, 2020 at 10:09 pm | 19 comments | 26338 Views

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Hearing set for tomorrow for Pleasanton Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi on shoplifting charge

A hearing is set for next tomorrow for Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-18th) on a charge of felony shoplifting after she was...

Original post made on Oct. 28, 2011
Last comment by Toad, on Nov 14, 2011 at 8:30 am | 88 comments | 26337 Views

AROUND TOWN

Stoneridge Mall owner buys Paragon Outlets in Livermore

It could be a case of if you can't beat them, buy them, but the owners of Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton and Paragon...

Original post made on Dec. 6, 2012
Last comment by Styler, on Dec 11, 2012 at 4:05 pm | 18 comments | 26275 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Two restaurants in Pleasanton Hotel abruptly close

The Clubhouse and Lily's Spirited Dining restaurants inside the Pleasanton Hotel both shuttered their doors without warning...

Original post made on Oct. 1, 2019
Last comment by justthefacts, on Oct 14, 2019 at 4:40 pm | 66 comments | 26173 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Congress Prepared to Cut Funding to We The People Programs

Greetings Community Members, As of this moment Congress has excluded several civic education programs run by the federal...

Original post made by Keldon Clegg on Mar. 13, 2011
Last comment by doesnt matter anymore, on Feb 25, 2012 at 2:22 pm | 40 comments | 26087 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Shrieking sound keeps Pleasanton residents awake at night

Distressing, unnerving and strange sounds have roused Pleasanton resident Keli Martinez in the middle of the night for several...

Original post made on Jul. 22, 2014
Last comment by Me Too, on Jul 24, 2014 at 11:48 pm | 25 comments | 26046 Views
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