SCHOOLS & KIDS Editorial Superintendent John Casey wisely took consideration of a possible parcel tax off the school board's table last week, saying that this year's budget shortfall for Pleasanton wi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, 1 hour ago There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent 1 hour ago.
AROUND TOWN Letter Mayor didn't consult residents on votes
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4216 posted Friday, July 4, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 4, 2008 at 9:31 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent 20 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN New traffic light going in at Main Street Starting Monday, the city will activate a new traffic signal that is expected to alleviate some of the usual downtown backup drivers are familiar with.
What's called a "prot... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 3, 2008 at 3:52 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 4, 2008 at 10:58 am.
AROUND TOWN Attention potential American Idols! American Idol auditions will be held in San Francisco on July 17.
If you or someone you know is planning to audition, we would like to know. Call us at 600-0840 or email edi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Gina Channell-Allen, president of the Pleasanton Weekly, on Jul 3, 2008 at 12:30 pm
CRIMES & INCIDENTS San Ramon - Windermere Incident Another mom in our group called the San Ramon police department and was connected with a Sergeant Todd Anderson. He confirmed that the incident did happen and at this time, t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Concerned Mom, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood, on Jul 3, 2008 at 11:54 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 4, 2008 at 12:24 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS CORRECTION - Dublin - Windermere Area Correction - Windermere is in San Ramon, not Dublin.
Please see original post for entire story.
Thank you. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Concerned Mom, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood, on Jul 3, 2008 at 9:18 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 3, 2008 at 11:15 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Dublin - Windermere Area I have a question. I am not sure if the story given was real or not. A member of the mom's club posted a scary situation to the chatroom. A friend's colleague re-capped wha... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Concerned Mother, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood, on Jul 3, 2008 at 9:14 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent 10 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES And they're off...to Japan Four Pleasanton teens are off in Japan this week, meeting with leaders of eight countries and presenting their solutions to such issues as global warming, child poverty and in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 2, 2008 at 4:34 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 3, 2008 at 9:47 am.
PUBLISHER'S BLOG Shall we trample the rose because of the thorns? I recently received an email from a frequent Town Square contributor that said, "This morning I discovered that someone has falsely posted using my online identity."
This i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Gina Channell-Allen, president of the Pleasanton Weekly, on Jul 2, 2008 at 11:09 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 2, 2008 at 8:20 pm.
AROUND TOWN Punch and kick After the Tae Bo fad of the late '90s, there are many people who think they know all about kickboxing, but Pleasanton instructor Anthony Thomas says there is more to the sport... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 2, 2008 at 9:49 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 2, 2008 at 9:49 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Hope Hospice Shoppe gets ready to close its doors For the past 18 years, the Hope Hospice Shoppe, located at Main and Angela streets, has sold used clothing, books and other knick-knacks as a way to raise funds for Hope Hospi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 1, 2008 at 3:40 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent 1 hour ago.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Fine The Businesses Who Employ Illegals I just read the story about El Balazo being hit by the Immigration Dept.
Maybe if they get fined enough they will hire people who are legal.
Also, why doesn't the immig... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Immigrate Legally, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood, on Jul 1, 2008 at 3:31 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 2, 2008 at 6:35 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES New hands-free law enforceable today Two years since the state law was ratified, new laws will take effect today that only allow drivers to talk on a cell phone with a hands-free device. The second law, however, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 1, 2008 at 1:55 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 1, 2008 at 1:55 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pleasanton man charged with wife-beating, attempted murder A 51-year-old man was arrested on charges of attempted murder and domestic violence after he allegedly beat his wife at their Pleasanton home early Saturday morning, according... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 30, 2008 at 5:14 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 2, 2008 at 11:57 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Severe fire dangers lead to increased fireworks patrolling Lingering haze in the air from hundreds of Northern California fires serve as a reminder of the increased fire danger heading into the Fourth of July holiday. It's this year's... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 29, 2008 at 10:23 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 1, 2008 at 11:57 pm.
AROUND TOWN Troubled market Jim Lavey has seen it all. A Realtor for the last 35 years in Pleasanton where he has lived since 1959, he has represented hundreds of buyers and sellers in good times and bad... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 29, 2008 at 10:34 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 1, 2008 at 1:47 pm.
AROUND TOWN What Are Your Opinions About The Mayor and Each Councilmember? I've refrained mostly from writing on this subject before. I think it is time to bring it out as warm up for the election this year. Keep in mind that only Hosterman, Sulliv... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Jun 28, 2008 at 8:10 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent 12 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN Out of the gate Wednesday was the first day of horse racing at the 2008 Alameda County Fair. The fair, and the racing, will continue through July 6.
Read the full story here http://www.plea... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 28, 2008 at 11:35 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 28, 2008 at 11:35 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS UPDATE: Abducted boy found in West Oakland An Amber Alert issued for a 5-year-old Dublin boy has been called off. The boy, Justin Nottingham, was located in West Oakland by authorities, according to Dublin police.
H... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 27, 2008 at 4:01 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 27, 2008 at 4:01 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES TV30's last live news show airs tonight When veteran newscaster Tom Morrison signs off for the last time this afternoon as anchor of TV30's "Live at 4" news, he'll bring to a close 20 years of regularly scheduled lo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 27, 2008 at 8:13 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 27, 2008 at 6:19 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Hosterman opposes Arctic oil drilling, action against Iran at mayors' conference The 76th annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors wrapped up Tuesday at the Miami InterContinental Hotel where Mayor Jennifer Hosterman joined others in endorsing or si... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 24, 2008 at 8:48 pm There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent 2 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN Weather the smoke by staying inside While Pleasanton isn't one of the number of cities dealing with wildfires, it is affected in in the way of air quality.
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonwee... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 24, 2008 at 3:02 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 27, 2008 at 11:58 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Solar panels stolen from Hearst Elementary School Thirty-nine solar panels valued at $31,200 were stolen from Hearst Elementary School over the weekend, according to the school district. Myla Grasso, public information office... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 24, 2008 at 11:13 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 28, 2008 at 11:06 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Solar Panels Stolen from Hearst Elementary I heard that 30 or so of the brand-new solar panels that were installed on top of Hearst Elementary school on Case Ave. were stolen over the weekend. The thieves must have us... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Concerned parent, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Jun 24, 2008 at 9:40 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 24, 2008 at 10:48 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES City on lookout for new parks director Jim Wolfe has a clock in his office that counts down the days, hours and minutes to retirement. That time will be running out soon as the city's director of parks and communit... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 23, 2008 at 2:51 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 26, 2008 at 7:41 am.