LOL (LESSONS ON LAUGHTER) Curriculum for cracking up Welcome to the inaugural post of LOL (Lessons on Laughter). They say that laughter is the best medicine, and my aim is to prescribe and dole out dosages of the stuff like hosp... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sierra Rhodes, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood, 14 hours ago There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent 12 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pleasanton police say Sheraton guest skips out without paying $1,300 in charges The Pleasanton Police Department is asking the District Attorney's Office to file charges against a women guest who racked up $1,300 in charges at the Four Points Sheraton Hot... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, 15 hours ago There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent 5 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Animated show by Amador Valley High graduate premiers tomorrow on Nickelodeon channel An Amador Valley High School graduate is hoping to make it big time on the small screen with an animated show premiering tomorrow on Nickelodeon.
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COMMENTS ON STORIES Neighbors question Pleasanton's Woodthrush Park's park's lack of amenities When Alan Mode received his copy of the Summer 2013 Activities Guide, he noted the list of Pleasanton parks and their amenities.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, 16 hours ago There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent 12 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN Friday night 'Concert in the Park' starts 2013 season June 7 The 2013 season of Pleasanton's popular "Concert in the Park" series will get under way at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, with the OTR band playing classic rock. The summer concerts, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, 17 hours ago There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent 15 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Amador Valley High students take 1st place in engineering competition Three students from Amador Valley High's engineering program, part of the district's new Project Lead The Way program, took first place at their first-ever competition.
Read ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 23, 2013 at 11:02 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent 16 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Tri-Valley cities to keep funding Washington-savvy consultant despite San Ramon dropping out Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne said this week that he and other Tri-Valley mayors will keep working with a local consulting group to plan lobbying trips to Washington, D.C. des... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 23, 2013 at 10:16 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 23, 2013 at 10:16 am.
TIM HUNT The chief's LOL moment Speaking to a group of Centerpointe Church men this week, Police Chief Dave Spiller observed that he is still asked whether BART increases crime perpetrated by non-residents.
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COMMENTS ON STORIES Which city is richest? Depends on how the numbers are run Pleasanton came out near the top of a recent list of the wealthiest cities in America.
Read the full story here Web Link ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 23, 2013 at 7:48 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent 3 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Man dead in 'freak accident' on I-580 A man was killed when a metal pipe came crashing through his windshield as he drove on Interstate Highway 580 in the Livermore area Wednesday morning, a California Highway Pat... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 22, 2013 at 6:28 pm There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent 14 hours ago.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Obama Is Killing Americans: Republicans Raise Suspicions About Weather Triggering Device Only a day before President Obama is due to deliver a major speech on national security, his administration on Wednesday formally acknowledged that the United States had kille... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Vote for Liberty over Death, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 22, 2013 at 4:40 pm
SPORTS BUSC Soccer fees soaring Our family just received the registration notice for the upcoming BUSC soccer season. What a surprise to see the new price tag. On top of the registration fee BUSC have added ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Mark, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood, on May 22, 2013 at 9:58 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent 8 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN Police: 'victim' fabricated tale of robbery and attempted kidnapping An attempted kidnapping and purse snatching reported to police last week turned out to be a false alarm -- and a false report, according to a news release by the Pleasanton po... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 22, 2013 at 6:56 am There have been 33 comments on this topic, the most recent 12 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN Fox spotted near 680 and Stoneridge Was excited to see a fox and a pup wandering the sidewalk at the 680 overpass and Stoneridge Dr. I hope Mrs. B does not run them over. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Rob, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood, on May 21, 2013 at 9:53 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 23, 2013 at 2:49 pm.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton Council to discuss proposed employee union contract at meeting tonight "Pleasanton Council to discuss proposed employee union contract at meeting tonight
by Jeb Bing
Pleasanton Weekly Staff
The Pleasanton City Council will hold a public... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by J.Q.P., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 21, 2013 at 2:20 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2013 at 10:37 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL The Question is Why Do We Allow This To Happen
If you can get arrested for hunting or fishing without a license,
but not for being in the country illegally — you might live in a
nation founded by geniuses but run by id... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Daveg, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on May 21, 2013 at 10:11 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2013 at 8:00 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Following the William Hogarty case? You'll want to watch this.... If you are following the case of William Hogarty and his real estate fraud, grand theft, conspiracy and perjury charges, you'll want to watch this. If you are a victim of the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Anonymous, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 21, 2013 at 8:57 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent 16 hours ago.
TIM HUNT Wood fuel is short in Europe The headline in a recent edition of the Economist says it all, “Environmental Lunacy.” The article concerns renewable energy and the European Union’s rush to reduce its greenh... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on May 21, 2013 at 7:54 am
AROUND TOWN To Whom It May Concern Hi, my name is Stanley and this is my story. How does an eight year old dog end up at the shelter? Why did my owners leave me there? I have been a good dog, I protected my ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jim Telfer, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 20, 2013 at 11:02 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2013 at 12:03 pm.
EDITOR'S BLOG Thorne is 'Pro-business and proud of it' "I'm pro-business and I'm proud of it!"
With those words not heard from a Pleasanton mayor since Ken Mercer in the 1980s, Mayor Jerry Thorne spelled out his views and gover... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly, on May 19, 2013 at 3:02 pm There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2013 at 9:17 am.
AROUND TOWN Is California worth the price? For those of you have lived in other states do you think Calif is overpriced in comparison or are you happy to pay the difference if you were or are starting out today. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by hoops, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on May 19, 2013 at 11:13 am There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 23, 2013 at 8:31 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Obama Staggered by Recent Scandals: Polls Show the Public Is Incensed by the Administration's Corruption Recent public opinion polls reveal a steep drop in public support for the Obama administration.
Yesterday's Gallup poll shows Obama with a 51-42 approval rating. This is... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Freedom is more than just a word, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 19, 2013 at 8:55 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2013 at 8:21 am.