Man Arrested In Pleasanton Linked To Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Probe

Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are asking the public for information.

The 160th Annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games

Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 5 & 6) 2026 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton

Pleasanton Students Named National Merit Scholars

Eight Pleasanton students received $2500 scholarships sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

$9.7M TK Campus Breaks Ground In Pleasanton

Walnut Grove Elementary School is adding a TK campus with two classrooms and a new outdoor play yard.

Stoneridge Creek Earns Spot in Newsweek's Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities List

Pleasanton-Area Retirement Community Stands Out Among East Bay’s Best for Care, Lifestyle, and Resident Experience

Pleasanton Community Celebrates $250K In Improvements To Foothill High School Stadium

Improvements include upgraded lighting, sound, and an ADA-accessible pathway to the stadium.

Pleasanton Hospital Gets 'B' Safety Grade From Watchdog Group

The same hospital received an A in fall 2025.

Masked Robbers Carry Out Smash-And-Grab At Stoneridge Mall: Reports

At least four suspects used hammers, pick axes and pepper spray during the robbery, according to reports.

Pleasanton Mayor Jack Balch Launches Re-Election Campaign

Balch launched his re-election bid as Pleasanton faces ongoing budget challenges and service cuts.

Meet Carin Elam, Candidate For California's 14th Congressional District

Patch reached out to all CA-14 candidates to hear about their ideas for the district.

Pleasanton Crime Falls As Police Boost Pay, Staffing

The Pleasanton City Council will hear an update on local crime trends, and review an MOU between the city and police union.

Pleasanton Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot

Pleasanton voters will weigh in on their governor, member of Congress, assemblymember, and more.

Pleasanton Senior Housing Complex Reopens After Major Renovation

Local officials will mark the overhaul of the 200-unit Ridgeview Commons community Wednesday following extensive upgrades.

Community of Character Awards

Bill Rudolph’s service includes work with Museum on Main, Alviso Adobe, Cornerstone Church as well as mentoring college students.

Community of Character Juanita Haugen Awards Announced

The winners of the Community of Character scholarships were announced.

‘New Information’ Prompts Alameda To Delay Hiring Of Pleasanton City Manager

Alameda Councilmember Greg Moller surprised the mayor by asking to delay a consent calendar approving Gerry Beaudin as the new city manager.

SigAlert Issued In East Bay After Big Rig Overturns

The right lanes of northbound I-680 are blocked near Sunol after a big rig overturned, CHP said.

Pleasanton Teens Drive Innovation to Indianapolis, Placing 8th at Shell Eco-Marathon

Fourteen Pleasanton students built a fuel-efficient vehicle from scratch — and took it all the way to a national stage.

Pleasanton Council Eyes New Wireless Rules Aimed At Expanding Cell Service

A proposed update would loosen rules to allow more towers and small cells, while aiming to limit the visual impact.

Community of Character Awards Announced – Recipients Honored at MAY 13, 2026 Awards Luncheon

This year’s Juanita Haugen Community Service Awards go to Greg Thome, JoAnn Weser, Bill Rudolph and the Alan Hu Foundation.

Pleasanton Offering 3 Free Biking Workshops

The workshops are offered in partnership with Bike East Bay and are open to all levels. The first session is Saturday.

Tri-Valley Student Headed To Scripps National Spelling Bee

For the second year in a row, Pleasanton student Rithvi Balajee qualified for the prestigious national spelling bee in Washington.

Hollister, Japanese Eateries Coming To Stoneridge Mall

Apparel retailer Hollister and two Japanese food spots are set to open later this year in Pleasanton.

Pleasanton Celebrating Earth Day With Tree Giveaways, Clothing Swap, & More

The city's Earth and Arbor Day Festival will feature a community expo, games, giveaways, and tips for living a sustainable lifestyle.

$47M Educational Options Center Breaks Ground In Pleasanton

The new center will comprise three new buildings to support Village High School, Pleasanton Virtual Academy, and Adult Transition Options.

Rick Fargo earns Eagle Scout Award

For Rick’s Eagle Scout service project, he built two potting storage work benches for Assumption School’s Sustainable Classroom

Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council Honors YEA! Award Winners

The 29th annual Youth Excellence in Arts Awards honored exceptional young writers, artists, and musicians.

What Do We Know About AI Companions and Their Impact on Young People?

A webinar by Celeste Campos-Castillo, PhD Presented by the Alan Hu Foundation

7K Join Tri-Valley No Kings Protests: Organizers

An estimated 7,000 people took part in two rallies in Pleasanton and Livermore over the weekend, organizers said.

No Kings Rally Scheduled In Pleasanton

Pleasanton will host its second No Kings Rally Saturday, one of thousands across the country. Livermore is hosting one shortly before.

Up To 3 Lanes Closing Nightly On I-580

Overnight work between Castro Valley and Pleasanton began this week and could cause delays for the next two months.

14 PUSD High School students receive Juanita Haugen Scholarships

Awards are based on Responsibility, Compassion, Self-Discipline, Honesty, Respect & Integrity, as service to family, school and community.

Danville Brewing Company Scraps Pleasanton Expansion Plans: Report

Increasing costs and industry headwinds led the company to abandon the approved project, the owner told Pleasanton Weekly.

Pleasanton State Of The City Available To View On Tri-Valley TV

Residents can view Mayor Jack Balch's update on Pleasanton's current challenges and opportunities.

Pleasanton Run For Education Registration Open

The April race will offer a 5K, 10K, and 2-mile courses. Proceeds benefit Pleasanton public schools.

Woman Robbed Outside Pleasanton Bank, Suspect At-Large

Police are searching for a suspect who forcibly took a woman's bag, wallet, and envelope outside a Chase Bank.

Community of Character seeking nominations for annual Service Award

Awards are given to Pleasanton residents giving exceptional service to others

Tri-Valley Innovation Fair Coming To Alameda County Fairgrounds

Quest Science Center's 8th annual Tri-Valley Innovation Fair will feature over 70 exhibits. Registration is still open to exhibit.

Pleasanton Weighs New Process To Screen Major Development Projects Earlier

A proposed policy would allow the council to approve, delay, or reject big proposals before staff invests time and resources.

Cal/OSHA Warms Employers To Protect Workers AS Major Heat Wave Hits

Workers may not yet be acclimated to the heat and may need additional breaks and other protections, especially newer employees.