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Hundreds turn out for Sharks' outdoor ice rink opening
Several hundred bundled up in their warmest winter coats, mittens and beanies to help usher in the opening of the city's first holiday ice rink lastnight.


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UC regents raise undergraduate fees by 32% starting next fall
The University of California Board of Regents finance committee Wednesday approved a budget plan that includes steep hikes in student fees, as thousands of students and worker...
Last comment from Benjamin, a resident of the Gatewood neighborhood, 42 minutes ago (Comments: 12)

Planning Commission approves Redcoats' request for more music
Redcoats British Pub will now be allowed to offer music and dancing from Thursday through Sunday after the Planning Commission unanimously approved their request Wednesday nig...
Last comment from Qwerty, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, 1 hour ago (Comments: 6)

School board chooses search firm
After being granted additional time to choose one of three search firms, the school board chose Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, Ltd.(HYA) in a special workshop meeting he...
Last comment from Emily West, Pleasanton Weekly reporter, 23 hours ago (Comments: 2)

CHP officer injured in Hwy. 84 accident when motorcycle malfunctions
A California Highway Patrol officer suffered minor injuries when he crashed his motorcycle on state Highway 84, just east of I-680, in unincorporated Alameda County last night...
Last comment from Razzzzor, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, 5 hours ago (Comments: 3)

Dublin leaders to discuss downtown plan tomorrow night
In a report in his "Around Dublin" column, John Zukoski notes that the Dublin City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session at 7 p.m. tomorrow night in ...
Last comment from Curious, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, 23 hours ago (Comments: 2)


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Get those flu shots before it gets you
Early anxiety over the swine flu has waned a bit primarily because the large numbers of flu-like illnesses being reported are just that: typical influnza that we deal with eve...
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A sample of events happening today from your posts on the Pleasanton Weekly Master Community Calendar
Museum On Main Street and Alviso Adobe (Volunteering)
Tinker Bell at Alexander's Fine Art (Events)
Holiday Food Drive (Holiday)
Food Pantry at Valley Bible Church (Miscellaneous)


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BART to Livermore plan brings out range of public opinion
A downtown Livermore BART station was panned by residents who attended a public hearing on extending the rail line, possibly through east Pleasanton.

Pleasanton Weekly announces new online 'virtual edition'
A new "virtual edition" being introduced today by the Pleasanton Weekly enables users to flip through the paper electronically, turning pages and zooming in on specific stories or ads, and to print out pages of interest.

Holiday Fund 2009
The 7th annual Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund campaign kicks off this week, with the aim of raising several hundred thousand dollars through a unique opportunity to provide assistance to some of the poorest families in the Tri-Valley with a 4-to-1 match of each contribution through the 2009 Tri-Valley Regional Initiative.

Magic to fill downtown Friday night
Main Street has once again decked its halls for the annual Magical Holiday Evening put on by the Pleasanton Downtown Association. From 6 to 9 p.m. tonight, downtown will be aglow with twinkle lights, decorative displays and holiday magic to start the season off with some cheer.

Planning Commission OKs later week-night music for Redcoats
Redcoats British Pub will now be allowed to offer music and dancing from Thursday through Sunday after the Planning Commission unanimously approved its request Wednesday night to add two additional days of entertainment during the week.

Basket Brigade organizes Thanksgiving drive to help the needy
The Tri-Valley Basket Brigade will be back in action tomorrow, collecting food for Thanksgiving in laundry baskets for local families in need.

Breezy with showers forecast for today in Pleasanton, Tri-Valley
Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley will see showers by mid-day and a high temperature of 57 degrees by mid-day. Winds will be occasonally strong at 15 to 25 mph.

School board chooses search firm
After being granted additional time to choose one of three search firms, the school board chose Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, Ltd.(HYA) in a special workshop meeting held last Friday.

Berkeley man, 19, arrested in connection with Danville teen's death
A 19-year-old Berkeley man is facing charges of robbery and homicide in connection with the January shooting death of Rylan Fuchs, 17, a student at San Ramon Valley High. Police identified the suspect as Walter Bell; he was arrested at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin where he was being held on an unrelated charge.

Hometown Holiday parade entry deadline approaching
The deadline for entries in the Hometown Holiday Parade is approaching. Open to individuals, groups and organizations, the parade will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 along Main Street. Deadline to enter is Nov. 25.

COMMENTARY: Ice skating, hockey enthusiasts finally getting their rink
Bay Bridge lane closures during off-peak hours to continue indefinitely
Peak wildfire season for Nothern California ends today
Hamid pleads not guilty
McNerney plans 3rd annual 'Holiday cards for our troops' program
Reworked Vasco Road opens back up
Congress honors Sentinels of Freedom
CHP issues nearly 200 tickets on Bay Bridge S-curve over weekend
Santa Claus now at Stoneridge Mall as Christmas holiday shopping season begins
Foothill in comeback defeats Amador Valley 31-21
Future school funding looks bleak
CHP officer injured in Hwy. 84 accident when motorcycle malfunctions
Tentative agreement reached to extend Oakland Raiders' lease
Fiorina pledges no new taxes as she opens campaign for Senate seat
McNerney: 'Reform will make health care more affordable for Americans'
UC regents raise undergraduate fees by 32% starting next fall

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