Last Week in Pleasanton: Nov. 1 to Nov. 7

Are you up-to-date on your Pleasanton news? Here's what happened last week and what's to come.

Incumbents in the City Council and Mayoral elections won at the polls this past Tuesday. In school board elections, Jeff Bowser and Joan Laursen garnered the most votes to take the two available seats.

On election day, see what local voters had to say about the issues, candidates and races that matter to them most.

But results of close races, including the contest between Jerry McNerney and David Harmer in the 11th Congressional District, are still up in the air because of the unprecedented number of vote-by-mail and provisional ballots that were turned in on election day. In Alameda County,  officials say they won't expect a full count from Tuesday's election until the end of this coming week.

On Tuesday, Democratic incumbent, Joan Buchanan, was victorious in her rematch against the San Ramon mayor, Abram Wilson. Dawn Benson and appointed incumbent Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold got the most votes in the San Ramon Services District election. In Alameda County, Measure F, the $10 vehicle registration surcharge to improve streets and transit safety, won easily. Lastly, Californians rejected Proposition 19, which would have legalized the use of marijuana.

For the latest election results click here.

It was a jubilant week for San Francisco Giants fans after the team won the World Series against the Texas Rangers in Game 5 on Monday. Check out some of the reaction at the where some fans gathered to watch the game.

An estimated half a million people all over the Bay Area used BART to get to the San Francisco Giants victory parade on Wednesday. At Dublin-Pleasanton station, fans reportedly lined up for hours to get BART tickets. But for many, the wait was worth it.

Local business news:

Sushi lovers are in luck in Pleasanton and Dublin – the area offers a wide selection of restaurants where you'll find creative rolls and reasonable prices.

Our latest Sprouts & Shutters highlights the opening of a new Indian restaurant and a few florists shops moving.

Police and crime news:

The trial in the Castlewood double murder began on Monday. The attorney for the defendant, Ernest Francis Scherer III, submitted dozens of motions while the judge outlined the schedule for the trial in the coming months.

On Thursday, Pleasanton police arrested, Peter Gruguveic III, 19, in connection with a series of residential burglaries in Castro Valley and Pleasanton's Preserve neighborhood. Victims of the burglaries will be contacted by police to identify items found in Grgurevic's during a search warrant.

Columns:

In Cameron Sullivan's latest column, she asks the question, "What do think about Pleasanton parents' tendency for "one-upmanship" when it comes to their kids accomplishments and success?" Is there a better way to show how proud you are of your kids?

Sports news:

Amador pulled out an upset against San Ramon Valley with a field goal in the last 1:14 minutes during Friday's game.

The Falcons fell to undefeated Cal, with a final score of 49-7.

Next week:

Veterans Day is on Nov. 11 and Pleasanton Patch will be covering a number of events that will be held to honor men and women who have been or currently are in military service. For more information on upcoming events and activities, click here. 

Also on Nov. 11, Amador and Foothill will face each other in the annual rivalry game. Amador will need to win in order to be eligible for playoffs.