Vehicle Hits Pedestrian on Gibraltar Drive
A vehicle hit a pedestrian in the entrance to the parking lot near the 1st United Credit Union at about 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The pedestrian has non-life threatening injuries and the driver was not hurt, according to the Pleasanton Police Department.
Hazardous 1600 Pound Battery Acid Spill on Wyoming Street
A 1600 pound commercial battery had fallen over during transport and was leaking acid onto the road on Friday afternoon. Firefighters crated a dam to stop the flow of battery acid into the storm drain. Read the full story here.
VIDEO: Native American Performance at School International Fair
Students at Lydiksen Elementary in Pleasanton were able to take a trip around the world without leaving the campus during the annual International Fair on campus Tuesday. An 11-year-old student visiting from Livermore's Altamonte Creek Elementary performed a traditional Native American "Southern Fancy Dance" for the crowd. Watch the video here.
Pleasanton Police Employees are Commended for Life Saving Efforts
Five Pleasanton Police employees were commended this week for helping to save the life of a man suffering a massive heart attack.
With Their Coach Recovering, Foothill High Shooting 3s to Help
Foothill High boys basketball assistant coach Wardell Jefferson-Collins had kidney transplant surgery after having double kidney failure last year. A student organized a shoot-a-thon fundraiser for the Foothill High basketball team that took place on Saturday.
Girl Scout Cookies in Pleasanton
Cookie time for the local Girl Scouts! Have your ordered your boxes yet? What is your favorite cookie?
Other news you need to know:
- Stoneridge Drive Extension Slated for Fall Opening
- High School Writing Contest Open to Pleasanton Students
- Upcoming School Holidays in Pleasanton
- Rental Rates For Homes and Condos In Pleasanton
- Pleasanton Police Department Welcomes its Newest Officer
- What Should Replace Domus on Main Street?
- Pleasanton Kindergarten Roundup for 2013-14 School Year
- Check out this week's grocery specials on Patch.
Congratulations:
- Winning Streak Continues for Foothill Competition Cheer
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Take our Poll: Postal Service to End Saturday Mail: Will You Miss It?
Patch Editor Patrick Creaven contributed to this report.
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