Last Week in Pleasanton: Sept. 5 to Sept. 11

Are you up-to-date on your Pleasanton news? Here's what happened last week and what's to come.

During Labor Day, Patch covered an event where politicians bagged groceries to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Take a look at our photo gallery for the event.

Patch also covered the Scottish Highland Games, featuring some local participants.

Throughout the holiday weekend, the Pleasanton Police Department enforced DUI checkpoints as part of a county-wide effort to reduce drunk drivers on the road. Read more about crime and other incidents on our Police and Fire Beat.

We started our new About Town series about the lighter side of Pleasanton life. Writers Kari Hulac and Cameron Sullivan, talked about a number of issues that Pleasanton residents care about--from the new Firehouse Arts Center to the annual Soccer Parade.

Last week, the City Council decided to defend the city against a lawsuit by the Oak Grove property owners. Councilmembers also approved as part of the Staples Ranch Project.

Patch wrote about the buzz around Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley region as companies announced that they will be making the city their new home.

We also gave you information about donating to help the San Bruno disaster victims and talked to one local firefighter who was there.

Patch gave you a roundup of places in the Tri-Valley where kids can eat free. Take a look if you missed it.

We also gave an update on the case against a Nebraska Man charged with molesting a 13-year-old.

Coming up next week:

Information about the new express lanes for I-680 and I-580.

The Firehouse Arts Center public grand opening will be held September 18.

Nov. 2 election profiles for the Pleasanton Unified School District and the Dublin, San Ramon Services District candidates.