Sometime Thursday night or Friday moring, burglars broke into the principal's office at Foothill High School and stole about $200 in cash, authorities said.
AV boys, SRV girls rule the track Amador Valley's boys squad won the team title at the EBAL track and field championships on May 12 at San Ramon Valley, finishing with 117 points to edge out De La Salle (113).
EBAL lacrosse is tops East Bay Athletic League teams have landed the top four seeds in the boys and girls North Coast Section Division I playoffs that began this week.
Two brothers struck by lightning while camping out on Mount Diablo after losing their Oakland home to foreclosure have found better luck because of help from readers of their story.
Boy, 3, was injured Friday evening when run over by a parked car that started moving because its emergency brake was not set properly, police said. An 18-month-old girl also suffered minor bruises during the incident.
PLEASANTON -- Police are seeking two men suspected of robbing the US Bank branch near Stoneridge Shopping Center on Wednesday.One man entered the branch at 5870 Stoneridge Mall Road about 4:40 p.
Pleasanton police announced Wednesday that preliminary autopsies on a mother and teenage daughter found shot Monday couldn't determine if it was a murder-suicide.
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve's unique underground Greathouse Visitor Center reopened to the public the first weekend in March, after five years' closure for repairs and additions.
Even those of us who weren't around during World War II have an inkling it was an extremely special time. We were strong then, and standing at the doorway of a remarkable destiny.
I recently asked some kids who visited my child development class what they want to be when they grow up. The answers were standard -- the younger girls wanted to be princesses and the younger boys wanted to be super heroes.
The following excerpts were taken from area police logs:DUBLINTHURSDAY, APRIL 26 DUI -- 12:39 a.m. An arrest was made for driving under the influence of alcohol, Finnian Way and Keegan Street.
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Good stuffMom Day fun May Faire for Mother's Day -- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Celebrate Mother's Day with French music and food, and browsing antiques and handmade goods.
Community Patriot Awards well deservedThank you for your excellent coverage of the two recipients of the 2012 Ed Kinney Community Patriot Awards. Each year the nominating committee reviews the nominations submitted by committee members for people who have made a positive difference in the
Valley Humane SocietyJetta Jetta is a 4-month-old female Siamese-mix kitten with lots of love to give. The rest of her littermates have been adopted and she is anxiously awaiting a new home.
accomplishmentsThis year the Livermore Valley school district's Science Odyssey Exposition and Competition brought together 493 students working in teams to create 329 projects in life, physical, earth and engineering sciences.
Youth BaseballBabe Ruth League13U DivisionThe Tri-Valley Babe Ruth Red team won the Irvington CABA 13U Tournament Championship on April 29. The Babe Ruth Red team went 4-0 in the tournament and outscored their opponents 33-13.
Granada states its case The Granada baseball team is making a big late push. The Matadors entered the week tied for third place with Monte Vista, just a game behind second-place San Ramon Valley and California.
Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl May 3Bowlers of the week: This week's top bowler was Ray Salas of the RMJ Graphics/1st Choice Construction Monday Madness who bowled a perfect 300 on his way to a four game set of 977.
PLEASANTON -- As any Girl Scout worth her Science in Everyday Life badge can tell you, you only turn 100 once.The Girl Scouts turned 100 in March, and Saturday the Northern California chapter threw a party worthy of the occasion.
PLEASANTON -- A teenage boy was critically injured Saturday while helping his father move a large piece of mechanical equipment, police said.The 15-year-old was taken to Eden Hospital in Castro Valley where he was in critical condition Saturday afternoon, according to Pleasanton police Sgt.
