What makes Pleasanton, CA great? Small town feel, proximity to the big city, great schools, strong work force…

The city of Pleasanton, CA is a great place to live and a city with a great history. So you would think that someone entering a video contest about Pleasanton would have a lot to talk about… Well someone did and they are a finalist. Nicole Dalesio of Pleasanton has shot the video below. If you like it, vote for it. There’s No Place Like Home – Pleasanton

It is time again for the Good Guys Car Show in Pleasanton at the Alameda County Fair Grounds.

The 20th Autumn Get-Together will be held Nov. 14th & 15th

At the Good Guys Car Show

• Huge Outdoor Show ‘n Shine & Indoor Car Show
• Vendor Exhibits
• Swap Meet and Cars for Sale Corral
• Model Car Show
• Kid’s Area

Street Challenge AutoCross will be held – Sat. 9:00am to noon & 1:00pm to 4:00pm & Sun. 9:00am to 2:00pm

Event Hours:

Saturday the 14th 8:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday the 15th 8:00am to 4:00pm

General: $15

Kids (7-12): $6

6 and under: Free

Saturday, November 7th the ‘Burnin Up the Floor’ will benefit the Pleasanton Firehouse Arts Center.

Come out to the Veteran’s Memorial Building at 7:00pm to show your support of the Firehouse Arts Center

Burnin up the Floor

For more information call 925.846.1007 you can also visit http://pleasantonartsfoundation.org/events.html 

Scheduled to open in early 2010, the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton is soon to be the latest Downtown Pleasanton destination. The Firehouse Arts Center is located in Fire Station One which was constructed in 1929. The historic fire station has been renovated into a state of the art studio theater, art gallery, two classrooms, offices and lobby.

Pleasanton Gateway and the proposed newest Safeway in Pleasanton are moving along. Pleasanton Gateway is located south of Bernal Ave. and between Valley Ave and I-680. Pleasanton Gateway is zoned commercial/office and now South Bay Development wants a mixed-use which will include business and professional offices and retail use. This includes a Safeway store, gas station and personal services. South Bay Development was back again this week with some revised plans

Pleasanton Gateway could look like this… Pleasanton Gateway Work Session

Safeway Store:

• Constructed in 2 phases, first phase is a 58,000 sf. building and second phase adds an additional 7,000 sf.
• Loading/service area faces I-680 and screened from freeway
• Height will vary between 29 and 33 feet to 45 feet tall at entrance and 29 feet facing the freeway.
• Design is described as ‘lifestyle’ concept which is incorporated throughout the Tri-Valley. This store will have a total ‘lifestyle’ model.

Safeway Gas Station:

• 8 fuel dispensers operating 24 hours a day.
• Structure will be 28 feet 6 inches.
• Located at the southwest corner
• Gas station is opposed by staff as well as the owner of the Bernal Corners station

Retail Buildings:

• Second major tenant 14,008 sf and 5 retail buildings at 35,960 sf
• One restaurant pad at 4,900 sf.
• One bank pad at 4,200 sf. with a drive-through lane with 3 ATM machines
• One bank/shops pad at 6,890 sf.
• Second major tenant will be a pharmacy with double drive-through lane
• Proposed heights of the buildings will vary from 19 feet to 28 feet 6 inches

Parking:

• Total of 637 spaces at a ratio of 5.1 spaces per 1,000 sf. of floor area
• Bike parking will be available throughout the development.

Pedestrian Plaza:

• 3 plazas facing Bernal Ave. and Valley Ave are proposed

Staff and the developer will continue to work together to come to a final agreement on the Pleasanton Gateway development.

on 9/15/2009 the latest API scores for Pleasanton schools were released. Pleasanton schools continue to be some of the best in the area and the increase overall within the district was 8 points to a score of 903 out of 1,000. The state has a target of 800… Lowest score for Pleasanton schools is 877!

Congratulations Pleasanton schools!

The final First Wednesday Street Party in Downtown Pleasanton is this Wednesday Sept. 2nd. Summer is coming to an end in Downtown Pleasanton and this party has a these of Celebrating Pleasanton.

Location is Downtown Pleasanton Main St. from 6:00 to 9:00pm

What happens at the Pleasanton Street Party?

• Stroll Downtown Pleasanton
• Beer & Wine Garden with live music by D-LUCCA
• Visit booths set up down Main St. from local businesses
• Run into old friends strolling down the street
• Eat great food by local businesses

What to do after the street party ends?

• Oasis Wine Lounge

Congratulations are in order for Callippe Preserve in Pleasanton as it was named by Golfweek Magazine as one of the 50 best municipal golf courses in the U.S. Best Municipal Courses

Perhaps you have heard of Torrey Pines or Harding Park in San Francisco, they made the list too. For more information on golfing this truly amazing course, visit PlayCallippe.com

Oak Grove in Pleasanton has been a hot topic for many years now, and it seems to always take a different turn. The latest update within Oak Grove is that the State Court of Appeals rejected the Lin’s appeal to rehear the Lin’s arguments that former Councilwoman and the group she organized to collect signatures opposing the Oak Grove development was done incorrectly.

The Lin’s may now look to the California Supreme Court for a decision on the lower courts denial. If the appeal is denied by the higher court, the Alameda County Registrar will complete the certification of the signed petitions for Oak Grove.

In 2007 the City Council approved the Oak Grove development and once the Pleasanton City Clerk receives the certification, the City Council will either reverse its ruling or send the issue to the voters of Pleasanton.

Visit OakGrovePleasanton.com for more information on the owner’s plans.

After a $3 Million renovation the Vintage Hills Shopping center in Pleasanton, CA is still looking for an anchor tenant. The owners of the center are looking for a the Vintage Hills Shopping center to be a destination for people looking for great food and a great atmosphere. Currently there is a jewelry store, day spa, sushi restaurant, karate studio, dance studio, hair salon and dry cleaners.

Soon to open will be an ice cream shop in the former Baskin-Robbins location. There are a few remaining spaces available including the 19,000sf location which was formerly home to a country western dance hall and grocery store.

Vintage Hills Shopping center is a little out of the way and with the vision of the owners of it becoming a destination with a diverse collection of restaurants, it may become the new spot to be in Pleasanton, CA.

I was recently sent an email about a new fundraiser for Pleasanton Schools. ILovePleasantonSchools.com

The Pleasanton Partnerships in Education and Pleasanton Schools Education Enrichment foundations joined forces with the PUSD to raise money in hopes of closing the $2.8 million gap. This fundraiser runs through August 15, 2009 and as of June 26th, $166,999 has been raised.

Measure G in Pleasanton nearly reached the 2/3 Yes vote needed to placed a 4 year parcel tax of $233.  This fundraiser is aimed to place money where Measure G would have.

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For more information on getting involved, email mail@ppie.org, denisewatkins@comcast.net, or publicinfo@pleasanton.k12.ca.us or call 925-426-4304