Pleasanton
Coverage of Pleasanton in the Nexus archive.
- East Bay family cat euthanized after contracting rabies
An indoor pet cat in the East Bay tested positive for rabies and was euthanized, according to the Alameda County Public Health Department and Vector Control. The cat lived in a Pleasanton household and had regular access to a balcony despite being labeled 'indoor-only'.
- Firefighters make progress containing Pleasanton wildfire, evacuations eased
Firefighters are making progress containing a wildfire near Pleasanton in the East Bay. Evacuation orders have been reduced to advisories as containment efforts continue. CAL FIRE is involved in the ongoing firefighting work.
- Wildfire Threatening Pleasanton Prompts Evacuation Order for Thousands
A wildfire named the Little fire in Northern California is threatening Pleasanton and has prompted an evacuation order for thousands. The fire has led to mandatory evacuations as it poses a significant risk to the area.
- Air quality advisory issued in East Bay for Little Fire
The Bay Area Air District has issued an air quality advisory for parts of the East Bay due to smoke from the 'Little Fire' wildfire in Sunol, which has burned 950 acres and is 10% contained. The blaze, located south of Pleasanton, broke out just before 3:40 p.m.
- LIVE: Evacuations ordered as wildfire explodes to 700 acres near Pleasanton
Evacuations have been ordered for a grass fire near Pleasanton and Sunol that has burned 700 acres, according to CAL FIRE.
- Here's how many corn dogs were eaten at the Alameda County Fair
The Alameda County Fair attracted almost 400,000 attendees and generated $312 million in local economic impact, supporting nearly 2,000 jobs and $14.3 million in sales tax revenue for Pleasanton, the Tri-Valley area, and Alameda County.
- Toddler rescued from Pleasanton rollover vehicle collision
A toddler was rescued after a rollover vehicle collision in Pleasanton caused by a distracted driver. The incident occurred at 9:10 a.m. on Carver Court near Alvord Way, involving two vehicles, including an unoccupied parked vehicle.
- East Bay shop known for viral Dubai chocolate closing: 'Heartbroken'
Hanna's Chocolates, an East Bay shop known for selling Dubai chocolate, is closing permanently on July 11. The business announced the decision on social media, citing challenges faced by small businesses.
- The population crisis hiding in California's suburbs
California's suburbs are experiencing significant population declines, with 52 of 177 cities with at least 50,000 residents shrinking annually between 2021 and 2025. The losses are concentrated in inner-ring suburbs of Los Angeles County and the Bay Area, driven by a housing affordability crisis affecting working-class and immigrant communities.