Firehouse Arts Center nears opening events
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:31:25 GMT

The lights are set. The cameras are ready to roll. And action at the long awaited Firehouse Arts Center will begin in two weeks.

Livermore woman pleads not guilty to charges of sex with teenage boys
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:21:23 GMT

A 42-year-old Livermore mother has pleaded not guilty to more than five dozen sex crime charges involving two teenage boys.

Student Enrollment Numbers in Pleasanton Remain Steady
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:21:22 GMT

Students filled up Pleasanton schools last week, and while they may be facing the stress of studying and homework again, they can strike one thing off their list of concern--crammed hallways.

Livermore woman pleads not guilty to charges of sex with teenage boys
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:21:25 GMT

A 42-year-old Livermore mother has pleaded not guilty to more than five dozen sex crime charges involving two teenage boys.

Student Enrollment Numbers in Pleasanton Remain Steady
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:21:24 GMT

Students filled up Pleasanton schools last week, and while they may be facing the stress of studying and homework again, they can strike one thing off their list of concern--crammed hallways.

Valley Humane Society to break ground for new digs
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:16:28 GMT

The Valley Humane Society is holding a groundbreaking and ribbon cutting for the public at its site on Nevada Street at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept.

Morgan Hill Methodists welcome new pastor
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:11:57 GMT

The Rev. Patrick Davis brought with him a rich background of experiences when he came to the historic Morgan Hill United Methodist church in July.

Enjoy music from 'New World Jazz Ensemble'
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:07:01 GMT

New World Jazz Ensemble will perform at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5, at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.

Gary Bogue: Black widow spiders: Did I find one in my backyard?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:57:20 GMT

If you want to live and thrive, let the spider run alive. -- Quaker saying Dear Gary: I try to take your advice and leave spiders alone but I keep finding one type in my garden and in corners of my home that scares me.

Pittsburg council to study transit village plan
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:52:50 GMT

Although development has slowed to a crawl, plans are in the works to bring housing, shopping and other changes to a 50-acre site near the Pittsburg-Bay Point BART station.

And the grapes were blessed
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:43:12 GMT

Winegrowers, a rabbi and a minister gathered this morning in vineyards on the outskirts of Livermore for the annual Blessing of the Grapes, just before the 29th annual Harvest Wine Celebration this weekend.

Pleasanton man arrested on suspicion of seriously injuring ex-girlfriend
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:43:54 GMT

Pleasanton police have arrested a 24-year-old Pleasanton man on suspicion of felony domestic battery and assault causing great bodily injury.

Martinez Pleads No Contest to Felony Arson Charge for East Angela Street Fire
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:39:09 GMT

Jose Martinez, 28, pleaded no contest Thursday morning to felony arson for starting a fire at an East Angela Street home.

Simpson completes Dura-Vent sale
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:43:33 GMT

Pleasanton, Calif.-based Simpson Manufacturing announced that on Aug. 31 itA completed the sale of Simpson Dura-Vent A to M&G Dura-Vent, a newly formed, wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of M&G Holding B.V. The purchase price was $27.7 million.

Scottish games kick off with parade down Pleasanton on Friday afternoon
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:39:03 GMT

The 145th annual edition of the Scottish Gathering and Games kicks off Friday with a parade down Main Street, featuring the U.S. Marine Band San Diego.

Have lunch with the Rotary today
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:29:30 GMT

The Rotary Club of Pleasanton hosts a luncheon meeting from 12:15-1:30 p.m., every Thursday, at Hap's Restaurant, 122 W. Neal St., Pleasanton.

Walnut Festival Run returns as benefit for schools
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:24:51 GMT

The walnut groves are long gone but the festivities that helped usher in the area walnut harvest decades ago are back.

Youth Perspectives: Budget Woes Mean Some Changes in Student Schedules
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:25 GMT

It's back-to-school time at Foothill High School in Pleasanton, and change is in the air.

Magnatude finishes street rod sweep
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:00:32 GMT

As far as street rods go, 2010 will be remembered as the year of the Magnatude sweep, now that Jerry Magnuson's custom-built roadster took all three of the major street rod awards handed out by Goodguys this year, becoming the first street rod ever to accomplish that feat.

Bowser prepared for difficult school board race during difficult times
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:40:56 GMT

Pleasanton school board candidate Jeff Bowser is hoping to bring his educational and business experience to the district.