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Police log: Probation check leads to arrest
by Glenn Wohltmann

A probation check led to the arrest of Richard Cordova, 23, at about 3:43 p.m. Jan. 24 in the 3800 block of Vineyard Avenue for possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a hypodermic needle.
February 4, 2012

Spend the evening with Teddy Roosevelt
by Dolores Fox Ciardelli

The Museum on Main invites everyone to spend "An Evening with President Teddy Roosevelt," beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Firehouse Arts Center. It's part of the Ed Kinney Lecture Series, in which this year's audiences come face to face with famous people through actors who look and sound as if they have stepped from the pages of history books.
February 4, 2012

Review: 'Big Miracle'
by Peter Canavese

With "Big Miracle," the new PG "Save the Whales" drama starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski, perhaps the title sets an expectation that Ken Kwapis' movie can't quite deliver. The original title was "Everybody Loves Whales," which suggests a sitcom nobody wants to see. -- PC
February 3, 2012

Review: 'Woman in Black'
by Tyler Hanley

This chilling adaptation of Susan Hill's 1983 novel offers British actor Daniel Radcliffe a chance to shed his "Harry Potter" persona. Radcliffe plays it somber and stoic in "The Woman in Black," his understated performance complementing the film's spooky atmosphere. -- TH
February 3, 2012

Science on Saturday starts today
by Dolores Fox Ciardelli

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's lecture series for students, "Science on Saturday," returns today and runs through March 3, with topics including the Lab's work on the Mercury Messenger; effects of earthquakes; space junk; and restoring sight to the blind.
February 3, 2012

Pleasanton on Yahoo News

Winter Pleasanton RV Show Does Booming Business
PLEASANTON, CA-- - The numbers are in and they show that the crowds came out in force to January's 24th Annual Manufacturer's RV & Sports Show and Sale in Pleasanton. Attendance grew by 10 percent over ...
February 3, 2012

Polycom to Present at Stifel Nicolaus Technology & Telecom Conference, Pacific Crest Emerging Tech Summit, and Goldman ...
PLEASANTON, CA-- - Polycom, Inc . , the global leader in standards-based unified communications , today announced its participation in the following upcoming financial community events:Stifel Nicolaus ...
February 2, 2012

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies Opens a New Location in Pleasanton, CA
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Franchise location has moved from Dublin, CA to the Gateway Square Shopping Center in PleasantonGreenwood Village, CO (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies, http://www.mauiwowifranchise.com, is bringing its tropical gourmet flavors to a new store location in the Gateway Square Shopping Center in Pleasanton, CA. Franchise owner, Lloyd Barnes ...
February 1, 2012

Echopass to Sponsor 2012 Remote Worker Summit
PLEASANTON, CA-- - Echopass Corporation , the 2011 market share leader in cloud-based contact centers, announced today that it will sponsor the 2012 Remote Worker Summit being held February 21 - 23 at ...
January 31, 2012

FrontRange Solutions Appoints Jon Temple as Chief Executive Officer
PLEASANTON, CA-- - FrontRange Solutions , the leading provider of IT Service Management , IT Asset Management and Customer Service Management solutions, today announced the appointment of Jon Temple as ...
February 1, 2012

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Pleasanton Sheraton Sold
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Ice Ice Baby!
Pleasanton moved a couple of steps closer to becoming the west coast?s center for all things ice. ?The Pleasanton planning commission unanimously approved development plans for a two-story, four-rink ice center located off Interstate 580?, in conjunction with the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. ?The commission?s decision at Thursday?s special meeting was ... Read More »

Safeway Lifestyle Store Still in the Works for Pleasanton
Plans for the Pleasanton Gateway retail project, which include a 65,000 Safeway supermarket, have been reworked and sent back to the planning commission, according to the Pleasanton Weekly. The project would be located on the Bernal property, on Bernal Ave between Valley Ave and I-680. The new Safeway “lifestyle” store will be designed to ... Read More »

Pleasanton Police Have a New Mole
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