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Week in Review: Heartbreaking Farewell to Fireman; $250K Grant Contest; Assault with 'Deadly' Squeegee

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

Susan C. Schena, Neighbor

Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Mourns Loss of One of Their Own. Retired Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Captain Paul Chenkovich died this morning after losing his battle with brain cancer.

 Police Log: Busts of Visiting Heroin and Pot Dealers; Wallets Swiped from Gym Lockers. Three deaths recorded, and more from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2. 

Sprouts & Shutters: Subway 'Opening Soon'. The sandwich shop will be located in the Metro 580 shopping center.

Week Ahead: Goodguys; 'No Rejection' Singles Dance; 'Shop of Horrors' -Things to do around Pleasanton this week: Nov. 4 to 10.

Is it a Good Idea for Neighborhoods to Hire Private Security Guards? Fed up with robberies and burglaries, some Oakland residents are pooling cash to pay for rent-a-cops. Is it time for a public safety crowdfunding campaign in your community?

Gas Station Argument Escalates to Squeegee Attack, Arrest. The suspect was arrested at the scene for felony assault with a deadly weapon. The victim, a Pleasanton resident, was treated at the hospital.

Pleasanton Businesses Need a Boost from Community. Vote for one of eight Pleasanton businesses vying for a $250K grant.

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