Principal resigns after investigator finds Grindr app used to pursue sex with student
A high school principal in Alameda County has resigned as part of a settlement after a school district investigation found sufficient evidence that he used an online app to communicate with a former and current student about sex, once proposing a “secret school tryst,” public records show.
PG&E faces frustrated Pleasanton residents, shares plans to curb outages
After months of unexpected outages, Pleasanton residents voiced their concerns at a PG&E meeting, where the utility outlined ongoing upgrade plans.
Boys, ages 12 to 15, arrested after Pleasanton strong-arm robbery
Police said they have arrested four boys from Stockton, ages 12 to 15, after a strong-arm robbery on Monday near the Pleasanton Tennis and Community Park.
7-year-old chess savant aims to become world's youngest grandmaster
At just seven years old, Varun Turaga from Pleasanton is preparing to compete in the world chess championship.
Ex-pilot from Pleasant Hill to plead guilty to cutting flight’s engines: lawyer
A former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit has reached plea agreements with state and federal prosecutors, his attorney said Thursday.
Pleasanton man fatally shot father through bedroom door after urinating on groceries, police say
A Pleasanton man told investigators he deliberately fired his gun through his bedroom door with the intent to kill whoever was on the other side, fatally striking his father, according to police and court documents.
Pleasanton man arrested in fatal shooting, possible explosive devices found
A Pleasanton man was arrested after a deadly shooting inside a home in a typically quiet Pleasanton neighborhood, authorities said.
No animal abuse in case of Pleasanton man allegedly shot by dog trainer, police say
The police department said Friday that the abuse allegations were "unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence."
Pleasanton dog trainer charged after shooting man over alleged dog abuse: DA
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has charged the dog trainer with attempted murder.
Shooting of 71-year-old Pleasanton man tied to animal abuse allegations, police say
The Pleasanton Police Department shared more information Monday on the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a 71-year-old man over the weekend.
71-year-old man shot in Pleasanton; suspect in custody
The Pleasanton Police Department issued an alert just before 4:30 p.m. notifying the public of police activity in the 3600 block of Vineyard Avenue, near the intersection of Bernal Avenue.
Pair suspected of using rat glue traps to steal mail in Pleasanton
A man and a woman have been charged with stealing mail from collection boxes in Pleasanton in a most unusual way — using rat glue traps to fish for letters.
Two teens suspected of robbing couple outside Pleasanton bank
Two teenage boys were arrested after allegedly robbing a couple outside a Pleasanton bank, according to police.
Boys, 12 and 17, arrested in Pleasanton ATM robberies
A 12-year-old and a 17-year-old boy are accused of carrying out robberies at Pleasanton ATMs, according to police.
Alameda County Fair in its 113th year
The Alameda County Fair is now underway and in its 113th year at the Pleasanton fairgrounds.
How the Alameda County Fair lost a $5 million bet to save horse racing
The Alameda County Fairgrounds is now on the hook for $5 million in losses and the fate of horse racing in Northern California is now in doubt.
Pleasanton man admits to killing mother, turns himself in, police say
A Pleasanton man is being held for homicide after he entered a police station and admitted to killing his mother, authorities shared Wednesday.
Pleasanton teen arrested after 2 stabbed during fight
A teen was arrested after allegedly stabbing two 18-year-olds in the leg in Pleasanton, police said.
Pleasanton man arrested after allegedly brandishing knife, making threats
No one was reported to be hurt in the altercation.
East Bay man creates anti-Trump 'Grounds for Impeachment' coffee
Jay Maille of Pleasanton is resisting the Trump administration with coffee.