http://www.pleasantonweekly.com If it is local and useful, it is on PleasantonWeekly.com. en-us With "Big Miracle," the new PG "Save the Whales" drama starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski, perhaps the title sets an expectation that Ken Kwapis' movie can't quite deliver. The original title was "Everybody Loves Whales," which suggests a sitcom nobody wants to see. -- PC]]> 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]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> Pleasanton has always made crime prevention a top priority, which benefits all that live, work and raise families here.]]> Dogs may be man's best friend, but for some Pleasanton students, in the not-too-distant future, they may be anything but.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> Oakland Mayor Jean Quan Wednesday announced that interim police Chief Howard Jordan will head the Police Department on a permanent basis. ]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> A number of top advisors for Pleasanton-based Landmark Mortgage Group are now also serving in key roles at local real estate organizations.]]> Home sales in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and Sunol for Dec. 29-Jan. 10 and in San Ramon for Jan. 10-18.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> Twenty-three years after she vanished, Ilene Misheloff is still being remembered.]]> ValleyCare Health System has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for its joint replacement programs for hips and knees.]]> Pleasanton school trustees and senior staff members are starting to wrestle with a most challenging budget for the upcoming fiscal year.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> By all accounts, the year 2012 will be better economically for Pleasanton. Not great, but better.]]> Pleasanton is rallying around an Amador Valley High School graduate desperate for a bone marrow match in her fight against leukemia]]>