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A vehicle fire that spread to a hillside near Pleasanton was quickly contained, while the nearby Little Fire has reached 90% containment as of Friday evening.
Regular unleaded averages $5.6570 in the Oakland area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
Simpson Manufacturing Co. reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street forecasts for both profit and revenue.
Pleasanton Unified School District starts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Here is a fuller back-to-school guide for Pleasanton families on routines, bullying, cyberbullying, AI use and honesty.
Regular unleaded averages $5.6580 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
Regular unleaded averages $5.6450 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
Realtor.com counted 172 Pleasanton, CA homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 134 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $1,494,106.
Pleasanton's two senators cast ten recorded votes this week, including five 'nay' votes on judicial confirmations.
Regular unleaded averages $5.6330 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
The City of Pleasanton has concluded its summer reading program, with raffle winners scheduled to be notified by 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 1.
Pleasanton's public schools begin the 2026-27 year around August 13, 2026. Here are the first-day and key calendar dates for the districts that serve the city.
Regular unleaded averages $5.6030 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
The City of Pleasanton and Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department expressed gratitude for the coordinated response that contained the Little Fire, which burned over 1,000 acres and displaced nearly 6,100 residents.
Regular unleaded averages $5.5830 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
The U.S. House voted 232 to 198 to pass the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would bar members of Congress from buying individual stocks. Pleasanton's House seat is vacant, so no vote was cast for the district. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Giants Manager Tony Vitello was ejected during a game against the Royals after a controversial call.
The historic Golden Star Radio sign has been relit, honoring pioneers of Chinese-language broadcasting.
Regular unleaded averages $5.5510 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
The Pleasanton Senior Center is operating as an evacuation support center for residents impacted by the fire or under evacuation orders.
A Bay Area family experienced a threatening encounter with a United Airlines employee at SFO.
A small dog missing for weeks was rescued by firefighters while swimming in the bay.
