Week in Review: Congressman Swalwell, Student in Haiti, Solider Comes Home

Pleasanton Year in Review

Did you miss the top stories of 2012? We have a list of the stories that defined Pleasanton last year. Tell us which one was the biggest story of the year.

New California Driving Laws for 2012

Do you know about the new laws for the year? Take a look at our list.

Dublin Eighth-Grader Spends Holiday in Haiti Building Orphanage

Marcus Elola, 14, and his father, Michael Elola, are in Haiti with two humanitarian groups giving the gift of hope and shelter to the local children. The father-son duo will help to build an orphanage. Read the full story here.

Eric Swalwell Gets Sworn In to Congress

Dublin's own Eric Swalwell, 31, was sworn in Thursday as part of the 113th Congress. The new congressman also cast his first vote after being sworn in.

Poll: What Was Your Favorite Song of 2012 Pleasanton?

Have you heard DJ Earworm's annual mix of the top twenty-five songs for 2012? Do you love or hate it? What was your favorite song of the year? Take our poll.

Other news you need to know:

• Eulogy for Amber Seymore
• Highlights of the Fiscal Cliff Deal 
• 208 Drunken Driving Arrests in Bay Area Over Holiday
• Community Forum on School Safety
• Alamo Capital Announces Contest for Local Businesses
• Check out this week's grocery specials on Patch.

Blog of the Week: Teachers Matter—Now More Than Ever

What do you think of this week's top stories?

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