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Week in Review: Car Thefts; Attempted Robbery at Baskin Robbins; Mail Theft Arrest

A look at some of last week's stories in Pleasanton.

'Observant' Resident's Call to Police Leads to Arrest of 4 for Mail Theft in Pleasanton, 13 Other Cities
Police believe the mail from the 13 cities in multiple Bay Area Counties, found during a search of the suspects' car, is likely stolen.

Attempted Robbery at Baskin Robbins

Police officials say a man tried to rob the Baskin Robbins at 4001 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton midday on Friday.

Paparazzi Rules to Transgender Rights: California's Surprising New Laws in 2014.
Californians will see an increase in minimum wage, enhanced bicycle safety and new rules allowing transgender students to choose which restroom to use.

Who's Hiring: Gutter Installer; Denica's; Game Truck
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Police Log: Robbers; Fraudsters; Auto Thieves. Some burglaries, warrant arrests, and more from Dec. 22 to 28.

Auld Lang Syne: Lyrics and History of the New Year's Tradition.

How to Recycle Christmas Trees in Tri-Valley. Our guide to getting that dried-out tree out of the house.

Week Ahead: Jog-a-Dog; Ryan Gordon Soccer; Elvis B-Day Show. Things to do around Pleasanton this week: Dec. 30 to Jan. 5.

As 2013 Winds Down Readers Share Their Highs and Lows. Readers rated the year on a scale of 1-5.

Sprouts & Shutters: Richard's Closing; Max's Closing, Lazy Dog to Fill Macaroni Grill

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