Weekly Story Round-Up: UC Admit Rates for Pleasanton, Measure D, Furloughs

It was a busy week for Pleasanton Patch. From the latest primer on Measure D, Oak Grove development to the number of local students  admitted to the University of California system, here are some of the stories from this week.

• The June 8 elections is fast approaching and we have the latest primer on Measure D. Here's a rundown on the issue, arguments, players, and history of the Oak Grove development.
• Wondering how Pleasanton students did in the University of California admission process? Despite the rough economy and more people applying to community colleges and other state schools, Pleasanton student admission rates to the UC system remain high. Pleasanton Patch has hard-to-find school data for both Amador Valley High School and Foothill High School.
• A Pleasanton man taking a late-night walk was robbed.
• The latest Sprouts & Shutters column focuses on some new establishments on Main Street including a meat and fish market, a bike shop and a new restaurant.
• This week, the Pleasanton Unified School District decided to seek out parcel tax consultation.
• The district also started the Memorial Day weekend with furloughs. Here's how some families are dealing with the school closures. Cameron Sullivan's latest column offers suggestions for activities for the extra long holiday weekend.
• James Miguel, from Modesto, will be the new fire chief for the  Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department .

In sports, playoff week continues.

• Check out our coverage of Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Baseball, and Softball.