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Review: 'Woman in Black'
This chilling adaptation of Susan Hill's 1983 novel offers British actor Daniel Radcliffe a chance to shed his "Harry Potter" persona. Radcliffe plays it somber and stoic in "The Woman in Black," his understated performance complementing the film's spooky atmosphere. -- TH (Friday, 3:53 PM)

Science on Saturday starts tomorrow
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's lecture series for students, "Science on Saturday," returns tomorrow and runs through March 3, with topics including the Lab's work on the Mercury Messenger; effects of earthquakes; space junk; and restoring sight to the blind. (Friday, 11:36 AM)

Neighbor's alert helps firefighters rescue Pleasanton woman in smoke-filled home
Alerted by a neighbor, firefighters from the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) rushed to a smoke-filled home on South Platt Court in Pleasanton last night and rescued a semi-conscious woman inside the house. (Friday, 8:30 AM)

OPINION: What's the rush?
Pleasanton has always made crime prevention a top priority, which benefits all that live, work and raise families here. (Friday, 7:54 AM)

Drug dogs to keep Pleasanton high school students on short leash
Dogs may be man's best friend, but for some Pleasanton students, in the not-too-distant future, they may be anything but. (Friday, 7:45 AM)

Police re-arrest brothers busted for running a meth lab
Two men charged with running a meth lab out of their home were arrested on new charges after police stopped by their home last week. (Friday, 7:42 AM)

Tri-Valley animal rescue group offering rabbits for adoption tomorrow
Fall in love with a rabbit from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, at the East Bay SPCA, Tri-Valley Adoption Center, 4651 Gleason Dr., Dublin. The organization will feature rabbits from greater Bay Area rescue groups. Rabbit experts answer your questions and help you find the bunny of your dreams. Bring your spayed/neutered bunny to fall in love, or get a nail trim. Call (209) 244-7174 or visit www.harvesthomeanimal.org. (Friday, 7:35 AM)

American roller skating derby victory tour here tomorrow
Roller Derby teams roll into town at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Featuring 3 teams in the American Roller Skating Derby league, The World Champion San Francisco Bay Bombers, Los Angeles Fire Birds and the Calvello Cup Champoin Brooklyn Red Devils. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door for VIP Reserved, $10 for adults in advance or $20 at the door, and $5 for children in advance or $10 at the door. Visit www.arsdbombers.com. (Friday, 7:35 AM)

Judy Rice watercolor landscapes on display at Garre Winery
Judy Rice os showing her watercolor landscapes at Garre Winery through next Thursday, Feb. 9, at the winery, 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; and 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday-Sunday. (Friday, 7:34 AM)

Thursday, February 2, 2012
School district could cut 30 jobs starting July 1 as state aid lags
Looking at bad and worse figures from the state, Pleasanton school officials have released numbers that could mean cuts of nearly 30 full-time jobs for the next school year budget that takes effect July 1. (Thursday, 1:18 PM)

Songs made famous by Patsy Cline at Firehouse Sunday
Singer Joni Morris returns to the Firehouse Arts Center at 2 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 5, with her popular tribute to country music legend Patsy Cline. The show is known for its humor and audience interaction, along with many of the songs Cline made famous. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Ave. in downtown Pleasanton.
(Thursday, 7:21 AM)

Ed Kinney lecture series continues next Tuesday
The public is invited to spend an evening with President Theodore Roosevelt at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. Roosevelt's achievements as a naturalist, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his legacy as any office held as a politician. Visit with the 26th president, as portrayed by Fred Rutledge. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for members and seniors and $3 for students and teachers with ID. Call 931-4848. (Thursday, 7:21 AM)

Museum will host Valentine's Day fundraiser Feb. 11
Museum on Main's Valentine fundraising dinner, Casks, Kegs and Cupids. The lively evening promises a gourmet dinner paired with fine wines or beers, live auction and popular two-bit auctioThe Museum on Main will host a Valentine's Day fundraising dinner on Saturday, Feb. 11, Called "Casks, Kegs and Cupids," the evening promises a gourmet dinner paired with fine wines or beers, a live auction and a popular two-bit auction. The event starts at 6 p.m.at Handles Gastropub, 855 Main St. Tickets are $80 and include dinner and choice of wine or beer. Tickets are available at the Museum on Main, 603 Main St. For more information, call 462-2766 or visit www.museumonmain.org. (Thursday, 7:20 AM)

Oakland mayor names Jordan police chief, hires new fire chief
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan Wednesday announced that interim police Chief Howard Jordan will head the Police Department on a permanent basis. (Thursday, 7:19 AM)

Those who opt out of PG&E's 'SmartMeter' program will pay fees
Over boos and hisses from opponents of PG&E's SmartMeters, the California Public Utilities Commission Wednesday voted to impose fees on PG&E
customers who choose to opt out of the utility's SmartMeter program. (Thursday, 7:17 AM)

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Norton joins One Risk Group
One Risk Group, a Pleasanton-based retail property and casualty insurance brokerage, has added Marcus Norton as a vice president in the property/casualty area. (Wednesday, 5:26 PM)

East Bay luxury home sales dip, but prices up
Luxury home sales in the East Bay dipped in December but the median sale price moved higher compared to last year, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of the Tri-Valley. (Wednesday, 5:26 PM)

Landmark associates helping professional organizations
A number of top advisors for Pleasanton-based Landmark Mortgage Group are now also serving in key roles at local real estate organizations. (Wednesday, 5:26 PM)

Sales at a glance
Home sales in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and Sunol for Dec. 29-Jan. 10 and in San Ramon for Jan. 10-18. (Wednesday, 5:25 PM)

Thousands of Kaiser workers participate in one-day strike
Thousands of unionized Kaiser Permanente workers across the state picketed their workplace facilities Tuesday in a one-day strike over a new contract for mental health and optical employees. (Wednesday, 9:11 AM)

Council, public weigh in on new police contract
The Pleasanton City Council moved forward Tuesday night toward approving a new contract with the Pleasanton Police Officers' Association that requires members for the first time in a decade to contribute directly to their own retirement plan. (Wednesday, 6:15 AM)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Virtually Speaking Toastmasters group meets every Thursday
Virtually Speaking Toastmasters club meets from noon-1 p.m., every Thursday, at Electrical Reliability Services, 6900 Koll Center Pkwy., Suite 415. Everyone is welcome to come see what a positive change Toastmasters can make in their confidence. Call 580-8660. (Tuesday, 9:17 PM)

Donations needed for Cancer Society Discover shop jewelry fundraiser
The American Cancer Society Discover Shop is looking for donations of costume or precious jewelry for its annual Jungle of Jewels jewelry event on Mar. 9, 10 and 11. Donations are accepted at the shop from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, and from noon-5 p.m on Sundays. The store is located at 1987-A Santa Rita Rd. For more information contact Monda Wiseman at 462-7374. (Tuesday, 9:17 PM)

'Eloquence in Printmaking'
Firehouse Arts Center's Harrington Gallery will host the Blue Bay Press exhibit, "Eloquence in Printmaking," from Jan. 19-Feb. 18, at the gallery, 4444 Railroad Ave. The exhibit will include several styles of printmaking,etching, monotype and woodblock on such surfaces as handmade paper, canvas and more. Exhibit is free, but donations are appreciated. The gallery is open from noon-5 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; and 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday; and for one hour prior to each Firehouse Arts Center performance and during intermission. Call 931-4849 or visit www.firehousearts.org. (Tuesday, 9:16 PM)

Walk keeps memory of missing teen alive
Twenty-three years after she vanished, Ilene Misheloff is still being remembered. (Tuesday, 1:23 PM)

ValleyCare earns 'Gold Seal' award for joint replacement program
ValleyCare Health System has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for its joint replacement programs for hips and knees. (Tuesday, 10:52 AM)

Council meets tonight on new police union contract
The Pleasanton City Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. tonight to discuss publicly a proposed contract with the Pleasanton Police Officers' Association that continues to freeze wages while raising pension contributions for those now on the force and reduces future benefits for new-hires.
(Tuesday, 7:59 AM)

Read Tim Hunt's blog online at Pleasanton Weekly.com
Pleasanton school trustees and senior staff members are starting to wrestle with a most challenging budget for the upcoming fiscal year. (Tuesday, 7:21 AM)

Registration now open for city's summer camps
Registration is now open for more than 40 summer day camps offered through the Pleasanton Community Services department. The camps offer something for every age and interest, from ages 2 to 18. (Tuesday, 6:46 AM)

Monday, January 30, 2012
Comedian Andrew Norelli performs Thursday at Firehouse
Comedian Andrew Norelli has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Byron Allen Show, Live at Gotham on Comedy Central and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Now he'll perform here. The performance is from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. Tickets are $15 for general admission. Call 931-4848 or visit www.firehousearts.org. (Monday, 8:55 PM)

Claws for Paws crab feed Saturday in Livermore
Join Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 6-10 p.m. for a Claws for Paws fundraising event with all-you-can-eat crab. Enchanting raffle baskets will add to the fun. No host beer and wine will be available. The event is being held at the Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Avenue, Livermore. Tickets, $50. Order your tickets online at www.tvar.org. For more information, contact Susan Ruxton at itsmrsuz@aol.com or 925-337-4946. (Monday, 8:55 PM)

REI offers tips on safe winter back country travel Thursday
Tips for safe winter back country travel from 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2 at REI, 7099 Amador Plaza Rd., Dublin. For more information call 828-9826. (Monday, 8:54 PM)

Camp Connection
Looking for a fun summer camp for your child? Here are a few ideas. (Monday, 2:22 PM)

Group warns homeowners on loan modification scams
The California Association of Realtors is distributing a public service announcement across the state to warn consumers that they are at risk from scammers who offer phony mortgage modification schemes to troubled borrowers. (Monday, 6:36 AM)

Actresses wanted for 'The Vagina Monologues'
Open auditions for Tri-Valley Haven's annual production of "The Vagina Monologues" will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Rd., Walnut Creek. Experienced and inexperienced actresses of all ages and ethnic backgrounds are welcome. Bring a current photo and prepare a 1-2 minute monologue to present to the director. For more information, contact Carolyn Staehle at Carolyn@trivalleyhaven.org or 667-2712. (Monday, 6:19 AM)

It's a new year, make it a new you today
Attend a New Year's WIGS (Women In GNON Seminars) with GNON'er Deanna Hinkins of Hairlights Salon, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30, at the salon, 4307 Valley Ave. Cost is $10 for non-members; free for members. Email: gnoners@gmail.com. (Monday, 6:19 AM)

ClutterLess group meets tonight with guest speaker
Emily Wilska, will speak about Getting Organized at Work and at Home at a special open ClutterLess meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30 at Coptic Greek Orthodox Church, 4300 Mirador. Wilska has appeared on TV on TLC's "Hoarding: Buried Alive." The meeting is free for ClutterLess members. An optional donation from others will be appreciated. (Monday, 6:18 AM)

Deadly cervical cancer can be prevented, says survivor
The biggest drawback to eliminating cervical cancer is the stigma, Tamika Felder told the Lunch and Learn crowd at a recent meeting at Roche Molecular Systems in Pleasanton.
(Monday, 6:09 AM)

Saturday, January 28, 2012
PG&E fined $16.7 million for failed Contra Costa County gas line survey
The California Public Utilities Commission fined PG&E more than $16 million Friday for failing to conduct gas pipeline leak surveys on a stretch of pipeline in Contra Costa County. (Saturday, 8:53 AM)

Vigil tonight will honor Dublin girl abducted in 1989
A candlelight vigil and ecumenical prayer service will be held tonight to mark the 23rd anniversary of the disappearance of Ilene Misheloff in Dublin. (Saturday, 8:16 AM)

Friday, January 27, 2012
Hundreds at memorial service Friday for Realtor Roy Dronkers
A celebration of life for Roy Dronkers Friday was just the kind of boisterous, fun-loving event the popular Pleasanton Realtor would have championed himself for a favorite friend. (Friday, January 27, 2012, 5:15 PM)

Review: 'The Grey'
Beware the wolf pack. No, it's not another sequel to "The Hangover," but something almost as scary. Action-horror hybrid "The Grey" pits man (Liam Neeson) versus wild (bloodthirsty wolves) in a sub-Arctic death match. -- PC (Friday, January 27, 2012, 10:59 AM)

Outlook 2012
By all accounts, the year 2012 will be better economically for Pleasanton. Not great, but better. (Friday, January 27, 2012, 7:49 AM)

Chris Scoville at Tommy T's tonight
Chris Scoville wants to play music that makes a man proud. (Friday, January 27, 2012, 7:45 AM)

Public steps up to help out Amador grad seeking bone marrow match
Pleasanton is rallying around an Amador Valley High School graduate desperate for a bone marrow match in her fight against leukemia (Friday, January 27, 2012, 7:40 AM)

Annie'
Nonprofit Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre is presenting "Annie" from Jan. 21-Feb. 5 at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $27.50-$37.50; visit www.livermoreperformingarts.org or call 373-6800. (Friday, January 27, 2012, 7:13 AM)

Author John Barry will talk about church-state relations at Monday forum
On the relationship of church and state individual and state. Mr. Barry is a prize-winning and New York Times best selling author whose books have won more than twenty awards. The event is at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30 at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. The event is free. Reservations are helpful. Call 846-8826. (Friday, January 27, 2012, 7:13 AM)

LEAP seeking school supply donations tomorrow
Team LEAP, a Destination Imagination team, is holding an organizing drive for local high schools. This year's challenge is Project Outreach, where participants look at community needs. The team has chosen to raise supplies for the local high schools to provide some relief from recent budget crisis. In Pleasanton, the team is hosting a supply drive from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28 at Office Max, 5596 Springdale Ave. Donations collected will be donated to Foothill and Amador Valley high schools. (Friday, January 27, 2012, 7:12 AM)

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sales at a glance
Home sales in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and Sunol for Dec. 22-Jan. 3 and in San Ramon for Jan. 4-11. (Thursday, January 26, 2012, 4:51 PM)

New HOA laws impact homeowners
From rental restrictions to electric vehicles and electronic meeting notices, Californians living in homeowners associations are seeing several new laws governing their communities that took effect Jan. 1. (Thursday, January 26, 2012, 4:51 PM)

San Ramon Regional hospital named primary stroke center
After undergoing an on-site evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, the San Ramon Regional Medical Center has earned a "Gold Seal of Approval" for certification as a Primary Stroke center. (Thursday, January 26, 2012, 7:56 AM)

Police Log: $662,000 investment scam probed
Pleasanton police are investigating the theft of more than half a million dollars from a Muirwood Drive resident. (Thursday, January 26, 2012, 7:33 AM)

Leapin' lizards! 'Annie' is a hit at this weekend's Bankhead musical
Performances of the Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre's "Annie," which opened to a packed house last Saturday,are on again this weekend at the Bankhead Theater on Livermore. (Thursday, January 26, 2012, 7:28 AM)

Red Cross holding blood drive in Livermore today
The Red Cross will hold a public blood drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., today, Jan. 27, in the Red Cross Bus at Aero Precision Industries, 30 Lindberg Ave., Livermore. Use sponsor code "Aero" when scheduling an appointment. Call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. (Thursday, January 26, 2012, 7:11 AM)

Read it and have lunch with Adrianne McDowell at Towne Center Books tomorrow
Author Adrianne McDowell will talk about her new book, "The Doctor and the Diva," at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 27 at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. It's a turn of the century novel inspired by letters from her son's great grandmother. Cost is $20 and includes the book and lunch. Reservations are required call 846-8826. (Thursday, January 26, 2012, 7:11 AM)

3 performances of 'The Last Five Years' at Firehouse this weekend
Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre will present Jason Robert Brown's "The Last Five Years" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27-28, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. Tickets are $18, $29 and $33 for adults; $17, $24 and $29 for seniors and children. Call 931-4848 or visit www.firehousearts.org. (Thursday, January 26, 2012, 7:10 AM)

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Contra Costa County, unions approve new labor contract
Almost a year after representatives from Contra Costa County and its main labor coalition sat down at the bargaining table, the county's board
of supervisors Tuesday approved a new labor contract for some 4,000 county workers. (Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 6:15 AM)

Bay Area Democratic leaders praise Obama's 'State of the Union' address
Bay Area Democratic officials praised President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night. (Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 6:04 AM)

Four from Pleasanton schools receive $100 stipends
Retired teachers from the Tri-Valley are helping out their successors. (Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 5:52 AM)

Pleasanton school board approves drug-sniffing dogs at high schools
Drug-sniffing dogs will be coming to Pleasanton's three high schools -- but not until the end of February at the earliest. (Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 5:49 AM)

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