Cooling Center Open for Pleasanton Residents

The Pleasanton Senior Center will be open from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday for those seeking relief from the heat.

Seasons Are Changing for Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales

Well-known Pleasanton resident, Roberta Gonzales, has a new assignment at CBS 5 television

Protect Against Whooping Cough by Getting Vaccinated

The Alameda County Public Health Department wants to make sure your 7th grader Is protected against pertussis as they go back to school.

What Should Go Here?

Do you have a vision for this vacancy?

SPCA Campers Want You to Microchip Your Pet

A public service announcement from the campers at the East Bay SPCA animal camp.

Goodguys Car Show Coming to Alameda County

Goodguys Car Guys set to cruise to Pleasanton in August for 26th Annual West Coast Nationals Hot Rod Show.

'Homeless and Struggling' but Still Hopeful

A look into the life of an indigent family of five trying to get back on track.

Book Signing at Towne Center Books by Author Jennifer Amiel

On August 9, Jennifer Amiel will be signing copies of her new adventure novel, Chloe Diggins and The Eternal Emperor, which comes out August 1 at Towne Center Books.

Power Outages Affected Multiple Businesses and Caused Traffic Snarls

About 725 PG&E customers were without power. Stores turned customers away.

Five Things To Know About Ramadan 2012

The holiest month in the Muslim faith is from July 20 to Aug. 18.

Red Cross Looking For Hometown Hero Nominations

Heroes award nominees must work or reside in Alameda County, although the heroic acts may have occurred elsewhere. The deadline to submit nominations is July 18, 2012.

Bird Causes Power Outage, Sparks Fire

3463 PG&E customers were without power after a downed power line sparked a half-acre fire. Officials say a large bird likely downed the power line. Service has been restored on this morning. The Alameda County Fair was not affected.

Today's Fair, July 4: Red, White and Blue Festival, Hot Dog Eating Chili Relay

Your daily bulletin on the events and highlights at the Alameda County Fair.

Today's Fair, July 3: $2 Tuesdays, Heartbreaker, Tractor Pulls

Your daily bulletin on the events and highlights at the Alameda County Fair.

Relay for Life Coming to Pleasanton

Have you seen the purple ribbons around town?

Tri-Valley Television Airing Concussion Conference

Concussion conference will air several times.

Fair Ticket Winners Announced

Thank you to everyone who signed up for a Patch newsletter for a chance to win tickets to the 100th Alameda County Fair.

Three Weddings in One: See How Different Faiths Celebrate

A new interfaith group called Interfaith Interconnect will host an event, Three Weddings and a Reception on June 10.

We Want You to Blog on Pleasanton Patch

Are you passionate about something? Then write about it for Pleasantonl Patch.

Goodguys: More Than 2,500 Classic Muscle Cars Will Descend on Fairgrounds

The cars and their owners will gather June 2 and 3 to celebrate cars and car culture at the Goodguys Summer Get-Together.

Tri-For-Fun Triathlon Coming Up

The event's 25th season kicks off June 16 at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park.

Callippe Silverspot Butterfly Makes its Yearly Appearance at Callippe Golf Course

Head out to the Callippe Preserve Golf Course to see this unique butterfly.

Solar Eclipse: Share Your Photos Here

Did you get any cool photos in the eerie light of the solar eclipse Sunday night? Share them by clicking the green button.

Have You Seen This Dog?

Pismo needs thyroid medication daily. He was last seen on May 8 at Melody Court and Singletree.

City of Pleasanton in the Running to Become the “Coolest” City in California

Cast your vote for Pleasanton in CoolCalifornia contest to become the most sustainable city in the state.

Brooke Shields, Frankie Valli and Pleasanton Man Among Those Awarded 2012 Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Pleasanton-based World of Children Award co-founder Harry Leibowitz honored for commitment to improving lives of the world’s most vulnerable children.

VIDEO: Local Little Ones Talk About Their Moms Before Mother's Day

Tell us about your mom.

California Peace Officers Association’s Memorial Run Coming Up

Event will be held Saturday, May 12, at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park.

Star Trek Actors Spotted Throughout the Tri-Valley

Residents are spotting Hollywood actors Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Simon Pegg around town as they film the next Star Trek movie. Have you see them?

Lydiksen Gets $14,000 Clorox Grant for Health and Wellness

The title of the grant is Keep Kids Moving.

Girl Scouts Hosting West Coast's Largest 100th Anniversary Party in Pleasanton

Event will take place May 5 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.

Sixth Annual Community of Character Luncheon Will Honor Those Who Give Back

Winners of the Juanita Haugen Award are: Janet Liang (Team Janet), Debra Mitchell, Dave Melander and Pleasanton Military Families.

VIDEO: Rachel Maddow Gives Castro Valley High Journalism Students Exclusive Interview

Student journalists of the Castro Valley High School newspaper, the Olympian, scored an interview with the former Castro Valley resident, television host and political commentator at her book reading and signing in Berkeley last week.

Author to Speak on the Insanity of Modern College Admissions at Pleasanton Public Library on Wednesday, April 25

J.D. Rothman is a former instructor of remedial freshman composition, as well as an Emmy-winning television writer.

Gray Skies and Rain This Week in the East Bay

Get your rain coats and umbrellas ready for the coming week.

Pleasanton Hosting Pokemon Regional Champtionships in Mid-April

Local Pokémon players will battle to advance to the U.S. National Championships this summer.

Pleasanton Patch Homepage Changes Have Kicked In

Changes are Patch-wide.

Pleasantonians Could Get Their Way, and Stop "The Rapids" Water Slides From Closing

The Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. April 16 to discuss the slides.

Calvin Terrell Takes Stand Against Bullying in Pleasanton

Event will take place March 22.

BART to Livermore May Alter I-580 Carpool Lane

If plans to extend BART into Livermore moves forward, taxpayers may be billed to move I-580 carpool lane they already paid for, according to report.