r/pleasanton

i moved from SF to Pleasanton for work, mostly because I got tired of SF’s political climber culture, the cold, and the hills just not being for me. For those who live in or know Pleasanton well – what’s the political vibe like now? And how’s the general city life (restaurants, things to do, people, pace)?

Hello!

I just moved to Pleasanton and could use some recommendations. I know "best" is subjective, but I was wondering if anyone could share if they had any great nail salons for a gel mani/pedi, or a place that isn't super expensive but is good at cutting shorter hair on women. Pizza? Chinese food? Farmers markets/craft shows etc? Artsy stuff? Like I am down for all the events. Is there a website or something with the local stuff for the Tri Valley? I have a 12 year old daughter that will be here in a couple of months so things for her would be great too!

Anything/anywhere cool or noteworthy really I'd love to hear about! Thanks :)

Called 925-931-5002 at 8:45am today and got this:

"Thank you for calling the city manager's office. You have reached us at non-business hours. Please call back between 8am and 5pm....."

Gerry Beaudin is leaving, but still this is laughable.

Does anyone have any recommendations for the best LASIK surgeons in Pleasanton? I’ve been a glasses wearer for most of my life but I think I have finally reached the stage where I am considering LASIK as my kids have now broken my glasses for the third time in 2 months. They’re toddlers and no matter how many times I tell them not totouch my glasses they keep taking them off my face and snapping or bending them. I’ve tried contacts in the past, but just couldn’t get used to the feeling, so LASIK seems like the best option. I love to get real life reviews from people and so was hoping someone in the area would be able to offer recs. I don’t have anyone in my circle of friends or close family who has been through the process so as much info as you can give, including doctors names, would be really helpful. Thank you!

I am considering joining bay club Pleasanton, but the yelp and google reviews are all brutal. But then again, most of the reviews are from last year. Is it really as bad as it sounds in real life? If you have a membership, would you recommend other folks to join?

Floresville, TX. Walmart.

I don’t know if this will ever reach you, but that today you made me feel like a teenager again. (I’m 33)

You were the light brown hair girl with fair skin on her mid-late 20’s, that effortless “all American” vibe that’s impossible not to notice. Curvy, wide hips, and a way of looking at me that said more than words ever could.

We crossed paths in the workout protein aisle. I was walking through the aisles and could feel you watching me out of the corner of your eye, flirting. And you knew damn well I was looking back too.

There was this strange little moment… electric. That kind of click that almost never happens.

Later you went over to the pharmacy area. You were standing there waiting for your order just a few steps away while I headed toward the registers. And I still remember the way you turned around one last time to see if I was still there.

Not gonna lie… it hit me hard. Felt like being 17 again for a second.

If you somehow read this: yeah, it was me. The guy wearing a cap, work uniform, red coveralls tied around my waist, and a sleeveless shirt. I had just gotten off work.

And honestly… I really did want to ask for your number.

It wasn’t because I was scared.

I think some moments feel so perfect that you become afraid of ruining them by saying something.

So long my “all American Girl” and thank you.

Hey everyone! We’re newly pregnant and trying to figure out the best OB/GYN in the area. I’ve been doing my research and have shortlisted a few doctors from Sutter Health Dublin (4000 Dublin Blvd) and Stanford Medicine Partners Tri-Valley (Pleasanton/Livermore). Both seem solid based on reviews, but would love to hear from people who’ve actually been patients there!
Specifically curious about:
• Which doctors you’d recommend (or avoid) at either practice?
• How was the overall experience — wait times, how thorough the doctors are, do they take time to answer questions?
• Did you feel well supported during early pregnancy?
Also — is it normal to not get a first ultrasound before 8 weeks? I’ve been calling around and no one seems to offer a scan earlier than that. I’m only around 5-6 weeks and it feels like a long wait. Is this standard practice? Did anyone manage to get an early viability scan (6-7 weeks) and how did you go about it?
Thanks in advance!!

We're making a short move from an apartment in Pleasanton to a house Livermore. While we're do a lot of the moving ourselves, we really need a hand (and a truck) on some larger items.

Two years ago, we hired two guys from "College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving" and it was really a great experience -- I loved those guys.........but it looks like they went out of business.

Does anyone have any local recommendations?

First-hand in-person experience: Mediocre job performance at best. Cannot even have team replace the dead shrubs in neighboring landscape caused by O'Grady Paving when they put heavy large paving vehicles, machines and construction materials unloaded from trucks right on top of neighboring owner's multiple 30"-tall grown shrubs after 3 years, even though they promised to do so for 3 years. Multiple 30"-tall shrubs were crushed to the ground to almost zero height, resulting in sudden or slow death.

The serious damage caused by the construction company was left undocumented, unreported and not put on record and the company was let go. Simply like Hit-and-Run. Construction inspectors like did not exist.

Neighboring owner reported the damage immediately to the city under the suggestion from a hispanic construction team leader with broken English from O’Grady (The area had been closed and used as construction storage site for over a month. Damage was serious and obvious). Two city inspectors came and promised to replace the dead shrubs in the coming spring when annual city-scale plantation occurred. Never happened.

For the past 3 years, Gerry Beaudin and his team was using the same tactic “issue acknowledged; will address as soon as possible” “Will not respond from now on” to delay or evade responsibility. Now he is leaving the city, it appears he will leave the issue to his successor.

In 2022, he was sued by a former city employee for covering up unethical activities and firing the whistleblower. Even though he won, the city spent a lot of attorney fees defending him and his doing is morally questionable and controversial. And he was abusing his power and city resources as city manager to fund his personal self-inflicted lawsuit.

During his 4 years' tenure as city manager of Pleasanton, witnessed many projects were not planned well in advance. Newly paved roads were dug up again and again for other types of maintenance. Don't think the city had that lot of money to waste.

He will not be missed.

I’m feeling nostalgic and there’s only so many old photos of stoneridge on the internet. Does anyone happen to have any photos from inside the mall around this time?

I'm planning on taking a walk through downtown pleasanton with my friend to take some photos and draw

Is there anything to do there so we're not just walking around aimlessly (were both 18)? Also is there anywhere I can park my car for a while (preferably for free...)

Also is there anywhere particularly photogenic that you recommend?

I accepted a job offer at a healthcare adjacent company in Pleasanton and the onboarding checklist includes current CPR certification. I have maybe two weeks before my start date.

I've seen a mix of options online and I genuinely can't tell which are legitimate and which are just cards you print at home. My hiring manager mentioned it needs to include hands on practice, not just a video and a quiz.

Has anyone gotten CPR certified locally recently? Trying to figure out the fastest legitimate option.

There is a new farmers market at the Kaiser on Stoneridge Friday mornings at 9:30. Small but had a good assortment of stuff. Go check it out!

I'm moving back to Pleasanton after many years and am having trouble with the big complexes because AI doesn't think I look good even though my credit is very good and finances are not an issue. They don't seem to be interested in listening to my situation, which is a bit unique. Last time I rented an apartment, it was on paper lol. I'm looking for a one bedroom apartment where I can actually apply to a person who will be interested in renting to me. Thank you.