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Authorities in Pleasanton are looking into a deadly incident where a tenant shot his landlord before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A 64-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were found dead in a Pleasanton home, with police investigating the incident as a potential murder-suicide.
A landmark trial over whether Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict teenagers ended in a $17 billion settlement with 47 states. The case was heard in federal court in Oakland, and California helped lead it.
The Pleasanton Express has released its first fall edition of On the Record, a free full-color magazine highlighting student-athletes from five local schools.
Local high school football teams begin their season with a full slate of games on August 28, while flag football results show early leaders in the East Bay Athletic League.
Realtor.com counted 178 Pleasanton, CA homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 134 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $1,494,106.
California requires AI literacy in the curriculum. But a randomized trial found students using an unguarded chatbot scored 17 percent worse once it was taken away, and a Stanford study found AI detectors misfire on multilingual students.
The City of Pleasanton invites residents to join a Storytime event on August 20, 2026, featuring books and songs for babies, toddlers, and families.
Lower interest rates may allow Pleasanton to save millions and shorten repayment terms for its water infrastructure upgrades.
Julie Testa has entered the race for Pleasanton mayor, challenging incumbent Jack Balch with a focus on the city's financial challenges and recent policy disputes.
The City of Pleasanton announced that the local library will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
The Pleasanton City Council will review a debt financing plan for the 2026 Water Project during a special meeting on August 11. Staff recommend issuing tax-exempt bonds to fund system upgrades and new wells.
The City of Pleasanton has designated August as Library Card Sign-Up Month, encouraging residents to register for an eCard online.
The City of Pleasanton will open a drop-in teen zone for homework, socializing, and games from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning August 18, 2026.
The Friends of the Pleasanton Library will host a Fall Book and Media Sale beginning Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
The Pleasanton City Council voted to authorize $345,000 in bond debt to address urgent infrastructure issues at the city's sole water source.
The Dublin City Council will review an update Tuesday regarding a stalled affordable housing development on a parcel near the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station that has faced administrative hurdles for years.
A large office property in Pleasanton that entered foreclosure last year is now available for purchase.
The state approved Waymo's biggest expansion yet on Friday, covering 18 counties including Alameda. Approval, though, is permission rather than a launch date.
The Pleasanton City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to purchase replacement server and storage infrastructure for the municipal SCADA system from Spearus, LLC. The upgrade addresses aging equipment and supports critical water and storm drain utilities at a...
The Pleasanton City Council will review a request to increase the total amount payable to Stoel Rives LLP from $400,000 to $1,000,000 for legal work supporting PFAS investigations at Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department facilities.
