TIM HUNT Maintaining momentum will be a challenge Directors of the Alameda County Fair announced this week that they’d gone to Orange County again to tap a successor for Rick Pickering, who left as CEO late last year to take ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Apr 18, 2013 at 8:15 am
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton City Manager & Employees Moonlighting with Different Jobs Web Link
shows that our local employees and commissioners have been moonlighting tea... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Seriously dysfunctional, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Apr 17, 2013 at 10:59 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 18, 2013 at 11:48 am.
AROUND TOWN High density, multi-story apartment project OKd for Pleasanton's California Center A new multi-story, high density apartment project and adjoining retail center was approved last week by the Pleasanton City Council for a section of California Center that ha... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 17, 2013 at 1:09 pm There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 29, 2013 at 6:23 pm.
SPORTS Pleasantonians Past & Present Remember Summerall This ex-Vintage Hills citizen wants to know from all Pleasantonians past, present, & future:
What is your favorite memory of one of Pleasanton's dearest broadcasting friend... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by D W, a resident of Livermore, on Apr 17, 2013 at 10:47 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 18, 2013 at 10:22 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pleasanton Council decides roads are not part of hillside protection ordinance The Pleasanton City Council approved a final version of a hillside protection ordinance called Measure PP Tuesday night with its chambers filled for a second public hearing in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 17, 2013 at 8:32 am There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 22, 2013 at 8:18 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pleasanton police offer drug 'Take-Back' drop-off from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today The Pleasanton Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the fourth annual Drug Take Back Program today.
Read the full story here htt... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 17, 2013 at 8:28 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 25, 2013 at 3:29 pm.
AROUND TOWN Business, labor leaders team up in support of Golden State Warriors move to San Francisco Business, labor and community leaders and former Golden State Warriors players Tuesday announced the launch of a new group that will organize in support of the team's proposed... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 17, 2013 at 8:21 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 19, 2013 at 10:46 am.
AROUND TOWN $25 million in city reserves flushed down the drain So let me understand. The city staff wants to declare Lund Ranch II exempt from Measure PP and allow them to build far more than 10 housing units because streets don't count.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Care to place bets?, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood, on Apr 16, 2013 at 10:14 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 22, 2013 at 10:08 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Union Wages Are Outrageous: Why Do Corporations Stay in the United States? A new study offers proof positive that unions' wages are way out of line with the rest of America -- or at least the America that counts, viz., corporate CEOs.
The commun... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pinkerton Policy Is Freedom, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Apr 16, 2013 at 9:19 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 3, 2013 at 1:39 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton school district to consider layoffs of classified union members Even as it's hiring counselors, custodians and assistant principals, the Pleasanton School Board will consider laying off the equivalent of more than 11 classified employees a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 16, 2013 at 9:03 am There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 18, 2013 at 11:58 am.
AROUND TOWN Peters Avenue Police Action Does anyone know what's going on this morning (4/16) on Peters Avenue between Rose and Angela? The Pleasanton Police have the street shut down. Looks like most of the activit... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Vinelander, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Apr 16, 2013 at 9:00 am
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton Council to wrap up Measure PP rules at 7 p.m. meeting tonight The Pleasanton City Council will meet tonight to wrap up its consideration of Measure PP, an ordinance that would ban residential and commercial development on steep hillside ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 16, 2013 at 8:41 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2013 at 7:07 pm.
TIM HUNT Lessons from a coaching legend When 49er legend and Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott spoke to the DeLaSalle football team banquet a few years back, Coach Bob Ladoucer was all ears.
Lott, as Ladoucer told men of ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Apr 16, 2013 at 7:54 am
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pleasanton runner safe after yesterday's Boston Marathon blasts A Pleasanton runner is safe, but narrowly missed being a victim of the deadly explosions that took place Monday along the Boston Marathon.
Read the full story here http://w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 15, 2013 at 3:15 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 18, 2013 at 10:38 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS PPIE hosting half-marathon, 5K event today to benefit Pleasanton schools The Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) Foundation will sponsor a half-marathon and 5K event today starting at the Alameda County Fairgrounds to raise money for educat... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 15, 2013 at 8:46 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 19, 2013 at 2:24 pm.
AROUND TOWN City-wide arts celebration taking place May 11 More than spring is in the air in Pleasanton -- the arts are in the air as folks all over town prepare for a city-wide celebration taking place May 11 -- the Big Draw.
Read t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 15, 2013 at 8:07 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 2, 2013 at 5:52 pm.
AROUND TOWN Narum Continues To Post Signs Without Permission Here we go again with signs. I have noticed, those who point fingers at others; do the exact same thing, they have accused others of doing.
Narum keeps placing her campaign s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pat, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Apr 14, 2013 at 1:21 pm There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 16, 2013 at 10:09 am.
AROUND TOWN Miller posting signs on private property without permission David Miller is disrespecting private property owner rights and continuing to do what he wants not what he says. He has posted dozens of his yard signs on private property wh... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Miller continues cheating, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Apr 14, 2013 at 9:49 am There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 16, 2013 at 8:04 pm.
AROUND TOWN Escape! That's not sweat on those exercisers' faces as they pump the pedals of the stationary bicycles -- that's a "sexy glow."
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 13, 2013 at 11:36 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 13, 2013 at 11:36 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Swalwell asks Homeland Security to reverse policy allowing knives on airplanes Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) has called on the Homeland Security agency to reverse its decision to allow passengers to carry small knives into planes.
Read the full ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 12, 2013 at 8:31 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 21, 2013 at 12:50 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Scuffle over liquor stolen from Pleasanton Safeway store leads to arrest A battle over a bottle has led to the arrest of a 19-year-old transient in the Safeway parking lot at Santa Rita Road and Valley Avenue.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 12, 2013 at 6:55 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 17, 2013 at 11:10 am.
AROUND TOWN Have Dog (Pack), Will Travel When a person takes a dog for a walk, the beings at both ends of the leash benefit. Fresh air, exercise, exciting new sights and scents -- what could be better?
Read the full... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 12, 2013 at 3:12 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 12, 2013 at 3:12 pm.
AROUND TOWN Letters Roads equal structures
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, April 12, 2013, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 12, 2013 at 11:43 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 13, 2013 at 10:38 pm.
AROUND TOWN Kathy Narum for City Council In endorsing candidates for the Pleasanton City Council, we have most often supported those with a strong record of commitment to public service. We are doing so again by reco... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 12, 2013 at 9:14 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 12, 2013 at 7:38 pm.
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