How the Alameda County Fair lost a $5 million bet to save horse racing
The Alameda County Fairgrounds is now on the hook for $5 million in losses and the fate of horse racing in Northern California is now in doubt.
Pleasanton man admits to killing mother, turns himself in, police say
A Pleasanton man is being held for homicide after he entered a police station and admitted to killing his mother, authorities shared Wednesday.
Pleasanton teen arrested after 2 stabbed during fight
A teen was arrested after allegedly stabbing two 18-year-olds in the leg in Pleasanton, police said.
Pleasanton man arrested after allegedly brandishing knife, making threats
No one was reported to be hurt in the altercation.
East Bay man creates anti-Trump 'Grounds for Impeachment' coffee
Jay Maille of Pleasanton is resisting the Trump administration with coffee.
Pleasanton-based Workday announces it will cut 1,750 jobs
Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI.
Driver crashes into Pleasanton Walmart store
A driver drove into the Walmart Neighborhood Market store on Santa Rita Road around 11:45 a.m., police said.
Kohl's to close these 5 Bay Area stores by April 2025
Kohl’s is closing a total of 27 "underperforming" stores across the U.S. by April 2025.
Car rams into Pleasanton Chinese restaurant
A driver crashed into a Chinese restaurant Saturday afternoon in Pleasanton, according to officials.
Pleasanton celebrates hometown high school football team
The tight-knit community of Pleasanton celebrates with a watch party to support its hometown high school football team as it played its first-ever state championship game.
Big crowds at Pleasanton Costco as customers seek specific item
There are big crowds at the Costco in Pleasanton as some customers are lining up for a very specific item.
FBI's 'Most Wanted' fugitive in 2003 Bay Area bombings arrested in Wales
The FBI captured a fugitive who has been on its "Most Wanted Terrorists" list for more than a decade, following his alleged involvement in two animal rights-related bombings in the Bay Area in the early 2000s.
Shoppers seeking limited edition deals camp in the rain at new Pleasanton Costco
Shoppers are out braving the rainstorm, hoping to be among the first to check out a new Costco in Pleasanton. And though that store doesn't open until next week, the line of people camped out in front is already long.
Popular East Bay restaurant founder killed in Mexico during freak accident
A popular East Bay restaurant owner was killed while attending a racing event in Mexico – Jim Goff's family said he left a lasting impact on them and the community.
Pleasanton mayoral race turns nasty as campaign signs stolen
Around 50 campaign signs supporting Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown's bid for a third term were stolen over the weekend. Her opponent, Jack Balch, has denied any involvement and said that this type of crime has no place in the Tri-Valley.
Fremont homicide suspect surrenders in Pleasanton: police
A 47-year-old man who was wanted in connection with a Fremont homicide turned himself Friday in at the Pleasanton Police Department.
Pleasanton dog likely dies of heat stroke
A dog left on a balcony in the heat Tuesday died before Pleasanton Animal Services could get to it.
Woman held in boyfriend's fatal stabbing she blamed on home invaders, cops say
Police have arrested the 27-year-old girlfriend of a man killed in Pleasanton last year, saying she lied about the circumstances surrounding her boyfriend's death.
Pleasanton teen stabbed
Police in Pleasanton are investigating a stabbing involving a juvenile on Monday, the department said.
Popular Chevy Novas on display at 10th annual Family Reunion and Car Show
Hundreds attended a popular car show that caters to classic Chevy Nova fans. The Nor-Cal Novas celebrated their 10th Family Reunion and Car Show in Pleasanton on Saturday.