STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Arizona Governor Stumbles in Debate In a televised debate today, Arizona's Gov. Jan Brewer further showed that she suffers from a lack of clear thinking. We already knew that given her anti-immigration stanc... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Amazon, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, 1 hour ago
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL "The Tea Party Will Save America" (powerful audioclip) I found this 13-minute audioclip by Mark Levin (author, Constitutional Attorney) very powerful.
audioclip >>> http://www.breitbart.tv/levin-tea-party-will-save-t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by BD, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, 4 hours ago There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent 3 minutes ago.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Amador High School Clubs Does anyone know how kids are notified about when and where the various high school clubs meet? I can't find any information regarding that on the Amador website. Thank you. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Wendy, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, 4 hours ago There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent 2 hours ago.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS S.F. again asks to opt out of fingerprint program it fears targets illegal immigrants San Francisco Sheriff Michael Hennessey and immigration rights advocates Wednesday renewed their call to allow San Francisco to opt out of a new federal fingerprint reporting ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, 5 hours ago There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent 5 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN St. John St. Hit And Run - SOLVED Last Friday my friend's Honda Odyssey was hit on St. John Street. There was major damage to the front end of her car. Witnesses told the police that a white dually pick up t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Colette, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, 6 hours ago There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent 16 minutes ago.
AROUND TOWN This weekend, everyone's Scottish Bring on the bagpipes! And the highland dancers and heavy weight athletes. Don't forget the fish 'n' chips -- and the ale. This weekend is the 145th Scottish Highland Gatherin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, 7 hours ago There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent 7 hours ago.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Sen. Boxer, Republican challenger Fiorina face off at St. Mary's College debate Sen. Barbara Boxer and former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Carly Fiorina squared off last night on jobs, global warming, immigration reform, gay marriage and other issues i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, 8 hours ago There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent 5 hours ago.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Jobs recovery is stronger than pass recessions Chris Isidore, senior writer, On Thursday September 2, 2010, 6:26 am EDT
A jobless recovery? Hardly.
By historical standards, the labor market is recovering nicely -- jo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Chet, a resident of San Ramon, 8 hours ago There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent 7 hours ago.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Hit and Run Last Night Last night (Wednesday, September 1) around 9:15 PM my mother (73) was leaving the Castlewood Country Club area when her vehicle was struck by a hit and run driver. She had ju... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Teri M, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood, 8 hours ago
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL California plastic bag ban vote falls in late vote, Pleasanton City Counsel Extremists http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=93291
Liberal Democrat, Mayor Hosterman and the Pleasanton City Counsel would do well to heed the recent vote down from ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Kelly, a resident of the Canyon Meadows neighborhood, 15 hours ago There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent 5 hours ago.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL The Billionaires Bankrolling the Tea Party This is a MUST READ! Tea Party and Corporate Interests!
The Billionaires Bankrolling the Tea Party
By FRANK RICH
Published: August 28, 2010
ANOTHER weekend, another g... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Poison Tea, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood, 19 hours ago There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent 8 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN What happened to the CCOP blog? I'm curious about what happened to the discussion regarding CCOP and the latest member of the community to exit. I'm concerned about the information that seems to be floating ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Curious, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, 22 hours ago There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent 5 hours ago.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS being harrassed at home- you are next I have had very strange people come to my door several times this week asking to buy a car I have parked in my driveway. I said I wasn't interested in selling it. they made me... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by James, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, on Sep 1, 2010 at 4:23 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent 19 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Bowser prepared for difficult school board race during difficult times Pleasanton school board candidate Jeff Bowser is hoping to bring his educational and business experience to the district. Bowser, who lost the race in 2008, said deciding to r... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 1, 2010 at 2:29 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent 18 hours ago.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Breaking News: Brawl breaks out at David Harmer's Tea Party Forum
By Phil Hayworth
The East Contra Costa Tea Party forum held last night in Brentwood went fine until the husband of a Tea Party organizer flew into an apparent jealous ra... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Zone 7, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Sep 1, 2010 at 10:36 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent 6 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN Celebrate Pleasanton tonight at the last First Wednesday Party tonight Pleasanton Downtown Association will host the last First Wednesday Street Party of the season by celebrating Pleasanton tonight from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, on Main Stre... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 1, 2010 at 10:29 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent 11 hours ago.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL David Harmer: Tea Party Extremist (with video link) With the November election just around the corner, local voters need to ask themselves whether they want a Tea Party extremist like David Harmer as their next representative i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Zone 7, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Sep 1, 2010 at 9:17 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent 21 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Candidates for mayor, City Council share views on how they'd govern Pleasanton in years ahead Candidates for Pleasanton mayor and City Council in the upcoming municipal election on Nov. 2 took to the stage for the first time Monday to publicly talk together about their... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 1, 2010 at 9:16 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent 5 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Sample Livermore Valley's best wine this Labor Day weekend The Livermore Valley Wine Country's annual Labor Day weekend Harvest Celebration is back for its 29th year. From noon to 5 p.m., Sunday and Monday, Sept. 5 and 6, sample the w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 1, 2010 at 8:46 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent 2 hours ago.
SCHOOLS & KIDS CANDID CAMERAS IN HIGH SCHOOL BATHROOMS Has anyone heard about the cameras placed in the high school bathrooms? We have no budget for our schools, but the school is concerned about smoking in the bathrooms? How ab... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Mom of 5, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 1, 2010 at 8:38 am There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent 54 minutes ago.
AROUND TOWN Victorious 'Devils' from Amador Valley Eleven students from Amador Valley High School were among the 140-plus members of the 2010 Blue Devils B Corps drum and bugle corps based in Concord who won this year's champi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 1, 2010 at 8:19 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 1, 2010 at 2:32 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Our Company Health Insurance Increased by 84%...thanks to Obama/McNerneyCare For those of you who are still fortunately employed -- despite Obama's and McNerney's efforts to put you on foodstamps -- I wonder if you are aware of the difference in your ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by RememberInNovember, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 1, 2010 at 6:06 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 1, 2010 at 11:28 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton school board candidate Joan Laursen ready to work for change Pleasanton school board candidate Joan Laursen said the experience she already has working with schools makes her "uniquely qualified" for the board.
Read the full story here... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 31, 2010 at 5:40 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent 8 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton attracting high tech companies http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/east_bay&id=7642580
by Laura Anthony
PLEASANTON, CA (KGO) -- While so many Bay Area communities are losing jobs, man... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Good News 4 Ptown, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Aug 31, 2010 at 4:15 pm