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Pleasanton Weekly

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Plans for a railroad quiet zone stall amid ballooning costs

Pleasanton’s push to limit trains from blowing their horns as they pass through downtown is facing an unexpected obstacle: The project, originally expected to cost $200,000, could now cost the city nearly $14 million. Mike Tassano, Pleasanton’s traffic engineer, said that although it’s possible the price tag could kill...

Pleasanton, CA · 2d
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You’ll Fall In Love With The Retro Charm Of This Drive-Thru Dairy In California

There’s a drive-thru in Pleasanton, California that has absolutely nothing to do with burgers, fries, or anything you’d eat while steering with one knee. Meadowlark Dairy serves soft-serve ice cream through a window, and once you’ve experienced it, every other drive-thru in your life will feel like a letdown.

Pleasanton, CA · 1d
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Century-Old West Oakland Cereal Factory Sells for Nearly $5.6 Million

A sprawling, century-old factory in West Oakland that once churned out Shredded Wheat by the boxcar has changed hands, with an affiliate of California Cereal Products paying just under $5.6 million for the property at 1267 14th Street in the Oak Center neighborhood. Documents recording the sale were filed with the Alameda County Recorder's Office on November 6.

Oakland, CA · 2d
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Fremont Man Arrested Following Incident At Orinda BART

A 37-year-old Fremont man was arrested following an altercation with law enforcement at Orinda BART on Tuesday – an incident which saw trains diverted around the station until it was resolved. The incident was reported at 5:53pm as a man identified as Alassandro Johnson was approached and ultimately taken...

Orinda, CA · 2d

Pleasanton Weekly

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Pleasanton to replace 22,000 water meters at homes, businesses

Contractors with the city of Pleasanton will be replacing more than 22,000 water meters at homes and businesses starting this month as part of the city’s Water Meter Replacement Project. The project aims to improve aging infrastructure to ensure water customers are not paying more than they should be...

Pleasanton, CA · 11h

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Huge Changes Coming to Popular Market in Pleasant Hill

PLEASANT HILL, CALIFORNIA — A popular neighborhood grocery store in Pleasant Hill is temporarily closed, but there’s good news for longtime customers: the store is preparing to reopen with a new name and another round of renovations. Pleasant Hill Market, located at 2397 Pleasant Hill Road near Gregory...

Pleasant Hill, CA · 1d

KRON4 News

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Man accused of ripping mail from victim found with stolen cards, keys: Alameda PD

(KRON) — The United States Postal Service believes a man arrested after a strong-armed robbery Monday may be linked to additional mail thefts in Alameda County, according to police. The Alameda Police Department said it responded at 9:45 a.m. to the 1900 block of Chestnut Street after the man had “forcibly taken mail” from a […]

Alameda, CA · 1d

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Oakley PD Arrests a Suspect Fleeing from an Armed Robbery in Pittsburg

OAKLEY — Nicholas E. Garcia, 53, of Lathrop, was arrested for an armed. robbery, following a pursuit by Oakley police on November 8. Garcia remains in. custody at the Martinez Detention Facility in lieu of $301,000 bond. The pursuit started for failing to yield to an attempted traffic stop...

Oakley, CA · 16h

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Oakland Roots to Play Home Games In Alameda as Club Seeks $15M to Stabilize Finances

The Oakland Roots are preparing to move their home games to Alameda for the 2027 season, with plans to turn their existing training facility into a temporary stadium while the club pursues a permanent stadium in Oakland. The Alameda Planning Board approved plans Monday evening to install temporary stadium stands,...

Oakland, CA · 12h

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A California dad got $1,000 bail in a domestic violence case, and now he’s accused of killing his wife as their three kids reportedly saw part of it

A Northern California father is accused of fatally stabbing his wife at their home while he was free on $1,000 bail in a pending domestic violence case involving her. Thomas John Iovenitti, 40, of Concord, has been charged with murder in the death of Alisha Iovenitti, 39, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, as reported by KION . The attack happened just after 8 p.m. on October 23 at the family’s home in the 2300 block of Panoramic Drive. A 911 caller reported a disturbance between a man and a woman and said the man was armed with a knife. Officers tried several times to reach someone inside before forcing their way in, and they found both Alisha and Thomas Iovenitti with stab wounds. Paramedics tried to save Alisha, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Thomas Iovenitti was taken to a local hospital, and authorities have not described the extent of his injuries. The couple’s three children, nine-year-old twins and a 10-year-old son, were in the home, and authorities believe they witnessed part of the attack, according to The Mercury News. Prosecutors say they objected when a judge set his bail at $1,000 Iovenitti had

Concord, CA · 2d

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Berkeley Man Held Without Bail After Two Stabbings at Same Oakland-Border Complex

A 39-year-old Berkeley man walked into Alta Bates Hospital shortly before 3 p.m. last Saturday with a stab wound to his midsection, the start of a chain of events that would end with a Berkeley man under arrest and held without bail. Hours later, at the same apartment complex where the first attack happened, a second man was found stabbed in the chest. Police have identified the suspect in both attacks as Joseph Reindl, a 33-year-old Berkeley resident.

Berkeley, CA · 1d

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A Hayward Dodge Charger Did 129 MPH Past Two CHP Officers With a 0.209 BAC, 2.6 Times the Legal Limit

A Dodge Charger went past two California Highway Patrol officers in Hayward at 129 mph on the night of Tuesday, Nov. 3. The driver’s breath test, per CHP’s photo, read 0.209. Nobody got hurt. The CHP’s Hayward Area office posted about the stop on its official Facebook page....

Hayward, CA · 1d

Pleasanton Weekly

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Time for new Pleasanton council to deal with city manager position

Now that Mayor Jack Balch has easily won re-election over termed-out Councilwoman Julie Testa and Kathy Narum will return to the council, members must get down to an immediate priority. After former City Manager Gerry Beaudin left with a month’s notice last summer to take the same job in Alameda,...

Pleasanton, CA · 18h

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After More Than Three Decades, Popular Ice Cream Shop to Close Livermore Location

California-based fast food and iconic ice cream shop, Foster’s Freeze, will be closing its doors. After 33 years of service, the eatery is shutting down this weekend as the owners decide to retire. Foster’s Freeze in Livermore is Shutting Down Permanently. A longtime Livermore favorite, Foster’s Freeze has...

Livermore, CA · 1d

KTVU FOX 2

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Popular Oakland nightclub to close; no reason given

OAKLAND, Calif. - A popular Oakland nightclub is closing abruptly at the end of the month. Crybaby, located on Telegraph Avenue across from the Fox Theater, announced Tuesday on social media that its doors will soon close. The post did not give a reason why. "Crybaby is closing its doors...

Oakland, CA · 1d

ABC7 News Bay Area

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Defense hints at motion for mistrial in Sheng Thao corruption trial after witness outburst

Defense attorneys for former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicated they may seek a mistrial in her federal bribery and corruption trial after a courtroom outburst Tuesday from the government's key witness during cross-examination.

Oakland, CA · 1d

lamorindaweekly.com

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Few surprises in Contra Costa County elections

Election night in Contra Costa County was a good night for incumbents, and on most of the State measures and candidates, Contra Costa was in line with a strong democratic showing. As of Election night Contra Costa Elections had processed 280,686 ballots and as of Nov. 5 it still had...

Contra Costa County, CA · 2d

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Revisions to previously approved mixed-use development move forward

The Lafayette City Council accepted revisions to the previously approved mixed-use development at 3458 Mt. Diablo Boulevard during its Oct. 26 meeting. The changes modify the building’s height, residential unit mix, commercial space, parking and utility infrastructure while retaining the project’s three below-market-rate (BMR) housing units. The revised...

Lafayette, CA · 2d

Pleasanton Weekly

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Remembering ‘the Lipper,’ a local golf legend

In the Northern California golf circles, well, probably in an even bigger circle than NorCal, mention “the Lipper” and everyone knew who you were talking about. Born Dan Lippstreu on Dec. 11, 1941, Lipper was the head golf pro at Las Positas College for 35 years, becoming one of golf’s most respected people in the Bay Area.

Livermore, CA · 2d