Politics & Government

Road Rage Arrest, Superbowl Sunday, Does California Have Your Money?

Some of the stories that made news this past week in Pleasanton. Take our poll, check out our congratulations tip-of-the hat and our blog of the week.

Road Rage: Man Pulls Cane-Sword on Other Driver

Police say Samuel Cangiamilla was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon at his Pleasanton home last Friday after he stabbed his cane-sword into a driver's side door during a road-rage incident.

Video: The Greg Jefferies Sports Academy is Focused on Teaching


Former major league baseball player Greg Jefferies has built a sports facility in Pleasanton to help teach and train young athletes. Learn more about the new Greg Jefferies Sports Academy.

Does California Have Money With Your Name On It?

Check to see if you may have money, diamonds or canned meats that you didn't know you had lost. Click here to learn more.

Superbowl Sunday

Game day is here! Share your sports superstitions with us and watch our video of how to make fast, healthy guacamole for game day. In partnership with the NFL, Mothers Against Drunk Driving encourages fans to designate a driver for Superbowl Sunday. Don't forget to share your Niners pride pics! If you post game day pics with Instagram use tag #PatchNiners. Does your pet have the team spirit too? Show us!

MAP: Where Are the Best Places to Kiss in Pleasanton?

Valentine's Day is only two weeks away... Where do you go in Pleasanton to secretly smooch your significant other? Mark our map with the most romantic locations in Pleasanton to steal a kiss.

Show Off Your East Bay Regional Park Photos

Are you a hiker? Love Pleasanton Ridge? We want to see your pictures of the ridge. Tell us what you love about that regional park.

Other news you need to know:

Find out what's happening in Pleasantonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • You can donate: Patch Takes the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
  • Pleasanton Auto Thefts Up 47 Percent
  • Applications Being Accepted for East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force
  • Letter to the Editor: Embarrassed About the Condition of Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery
  • What Are Condos And Townhomes Selling For In Pleasanton?
  • Check out this week's grocery specials on Patch.

Congratulations:

  • 1st United Services Credit Union Raises $4711 for Toys for Tots - LPFD

Blog of the Week: Alex Smith Shows How Football is a Team Sport

Find out what's happening in Pleasantonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Take our Poll: Who's Your Favorite 49ers' Offensive Player?

Patch Editor Patrick Creaven contributed to this report.

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