Proposed cricket pitch in Pleasanton sparks controversy

Neighbors in Pleasanton are at odds over a future cricket pitch. Naysayers say they are working about safety and parking. Advocates say critics need to learn more about the sport.

Little piggy found wandering Pleasanton streets

Pleasanton police hope that a little piggy found wandering the streets makes it all the way home.

Pleasanton restaurants dismantle parklets for outdoor dining

It's fair to say that curbside eating platforms known as parklets, saved a lot of restaurants from going under. The question is: are parklets here to stay or a passing pandemic accommodation?.

John Madden, former Oakland Raiders coaching great and NFL legend, dies at 85

John Earl Madden, a former Oakland Raiders coaching great who went on to become the most famous sportscaster in history, died on Tuesday, the NFL confirmed. He was 85 years old.

Driver loses control, veers off freeway onto Pleasanton city streets: CHP

A driver traveling eastbound on eastbound I-580 lost control of their vehicle early Monday and veered off the freeway into city streets, according to the California Highway Patrol. 

Pleasanton considers embedding mental health crisis team with police

The Pleasanton council will decide Tuesday whether to move forward with the two-year pilot program to embed a mental health crisis unit with police at a cost of $844,462.

Driver dies on I-680 after sideswiping big rig, authorities say

At least one person died in a crash involving multiple vehicles on southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton.

Police arrest East Bay armed robbery suspect after chase into Macy's store

Alameda County Sheriff's deputies and Dublin Police officers apprehended a man suspected in multiple armed robberies in San Leandro and San Lorenzo Thursday following a chase that ended inside a Macy's store in Pleasanton.

Pedestrian friendly Main Street in Pleasanton will be reopened to cars

Monday marks the end of the City of Pleasanton’s downtown street closure. Main Street will re-open to traffic. It was closed on the weekends to help restaurants during the pandemic.

Wildfires infect Bay Area with poor air quality, Spare the Air alert extended through Sunday

As a result of smoke filled air from wildfires, doctors do recommend staying indoors with windows shut and central air systems on recirculate, but as long as you're not breathing the air for a straight 24 hours, experts say reactions will likely be minimal.

GPS data sheds new light on Berkeley runner's death: report

GPS readings from Philip Kreycik's smart watch show he began his run at the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park at the brisk pace of a seasoned athlete, despite the 100 degree heat on July 10.

Preliminary autopsy rules out foul play in runner's death

Preliminary autopsy results are in for the man who went missing after running on an East Bay trail on a day with dangerously hot temperatures last month. 

'Life is truly fragile:' Family of dead East Bay runner thanks community

Through tears, Jen Yao said that she wanted to meet every person who had helped look for her husband, Philip Kreycik, from the volunteer searchers to people who brought her coolers of ice.

Body found near East Bay trail believed to be of missing runner Philip Kreycik

Authorities on Tuesday confirmed that a body located near a trail at the Pleasanton Ridge open space area is believed to be that of Philip Kreycik, who was reported missing over three weeks ago.

Authorities resume search for missing runner Philip Kreycik

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office and Pleasanton Police Department said they will again deploy their search and rescue teams to the area over the weekend to look for signs of 37-year-old Philip Kreycik.