Pleasanton police reveal new details in murder-suicide that ended on I-580

Pleasanton police on Friday revealed a few new details about a murder-suicide that ended dramatically on I-580, in a situation that left both a woman and her ex-boyfriend dead.

Pleasanton murder suspect allegedly kills woman, then self on I-580 during police pursuit

A man suspected of killing a woman on Thursday morning in her Pleasanton home then died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in a sedan while being followed by police along I-580 in San Leandro, in a situation that shut down the freeway for hours, authorities said.

East Bay teachers coalition holds rallies for better wages, benefits

A coalition of hundreds of teachers from around the East Bay picketed Wednesday, calling for a raise, smaller class sizes and more benefits. 

Alameda County fire crew equipment vandalized and burglarized

While on a recent assignment, an Alameda County fire crew had three vehicles vandalized and some of their equipment stolen.

Family tragedy compounds after 3 relatives die in Pleasanton when tire blows out

A 62-year-old Sacramento woman and her two granddaughters died en route to San Jose, where they were trying to say goodbye to the family matriarch, who was in hospice and hours away from death herself, relatives told KTVU. 

3 killed, 5 injured near Pleasanton after driver says his tire blew out: CHP

Three people died after a driver told the California Highway Patrol the rear tire of his Honda Pilot blew out, causing him to careen down an embankment near Pleasanton on Monday. 

2 killed, several injured after vehicle goes off I-680 near Pleasanton

Two people were killed, and several others were injured after a crash on Monday, when a vehicle went off Interstate 680 near Pleasanton, authorities said.

Frustrated teachers fill Pleasanton school board meeting, threaten strike

Pleasanton teachers spelled out their dissatisfaction on signs they held up at the school board meeting, as they called for better pay, health care benefits, and smaller class sizes, on the eve of contract mediation talks that are set to resume Friday from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.  

Southbound I-680 in Pleasanton closed for repaving

The southbound lanes of I-680 between the I-580 connector in Pleasanton and Koopman Road in Sunol are closed Saturday due to a major repaving project. 

Crossing guard in Pleasanton suffers head injuries after being struck by SUV

A driver in a white SUV struck a crossing guard in Pleasanton on Thursday, sending the man to the hospital and shutting down a road for several hours. 

Pleasanton City Council unanimously approves 'situational awareness cameras'

The city of Pleasanton is working to get a $3 million grant from the state to install new surveillance cameras all over town. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the installation of cameras if the grant money comes through.

BART trains moving slower due to Bay Area heat

BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.   

Pleasanton power outage affecting traffic signals

Pleasanton police said at 5:47 p.m. Sunday the city was experiencing a power outage in "several areas."   

14-year-old Pleasanton whiz graduates Santa Clara University, gets job at SpaceX

Fourteen-year-old Kairan Quazi of Pleasanton is set to graduate from Santa Clara University and has already secured a full-time job as a software engineer at SpaceX's Starlink division.

I-680 southbound lanes to close near Pleasanton for weekend

Drivers in the East Bay will not have access to a stretch of southbound I-680 near Pleasanton this weekend due to road work.

Pleasanton man fatally stabbed at home identified

A man died after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery in an apartment complex Monday, Pleasanton police said.

Alleged Home Depot shooter says gun went off accidentally in employee's killing

The woman accused of killing a Home Depot employee this week after he tried to stop her from stealing from the store said she accidentally fired the gun, arrest records show.

Home Depot employee killed while trying to stop theft was Eagle Scout, engaged

A Home Depot employee was killed while trying to stop an alleged shoplifter who shot him for confronting her when she took a battery charger, police said.