AROUND TOWN Santa Claus now at Stoneridge Mall as Christmas holiday shopping season begins Santa Claus and holiday decorations and events are filling Stoneridge Shopping Center where an early start on Christmas shopping is under way.
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AROUND TOWN CHP issues nearly 200 tickets on Bay Bridge S-curve over weekend The California Highway Patrol issued nearly 200 citations, mostly for speeding, as officers saturated the Bay Bridge's S-curve over the weekend, a California Highway Patrol sp... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 17, 2009 at 5:25 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent 15 hours ago.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Public Employee Pension and Retiree Health Costs in California The Legislative Analyst's Office has a presentation I think everyone should look at: http://www.lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2009/Public_Employee_Pension_11_13_09.pdf
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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL New Mammogram Guidelines: A Step Backward? I'm concerned that the government is changing its recommendations for when and how often women should get mammograms.
After all we've been through to teach women to take c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by FamilyHistory, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Nov 17, 2009 at 2:09 pm There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent 4 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN Mission Park Garbage I have grown up in Mission Park. My brothers and long time friends played there when cows lined up against the basketball court. We built forts on the big Oak tree that is n... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sara Walls, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood, on Nov 17, 2009 at 2:08 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2009 at 5:27 pm.
AROUND TOWN Mature Adult Program -- 'Up' Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., presents the Disney/Pixar animated film "Up" at 1 p.m. Nov. 17. Call 931-3411.
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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Only GOP will defend "In God We Trust" ? 44 members of Congress signed an amicus brief opposing an attempt by the Madison, Wisc.-based Freedom From Religion Foundation to remove the inscription, which also includes t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by jimf01, a resident of another community, on Nov 17, 2009 at 9:49 am There have been 33 comments on this topic, the most recent 19 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN Caltrans planning another Bay Bridge closure, but probably not until next year The California Department of Transportation is planning another Bay Bridge closure, most likely early next year, to readdress the structure's
problematic cracked eyebar, a s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 17, 2009 at 8:52 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2009 at 8:52 am.
RESTAURANTS British pub requesting extended hours for music, dancing Redcoats British Pub and Restaurant is adding its name to the list of a growing number of downtown businesses looking to spice up nightlife along the Main Street corridor.
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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Who's paying for our Governor to go to Iraq? I now it's great for our troups morale for celebrrities to visit them, but shouldn't our Governor be here to take care of the problems we have in our state? If he is paying ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tango, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood, on Nov 16, 2009 at 11:42 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:48 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL An Analysis of Past and Current Administrations This post is in response to '!'s request for an explanation regarding a statement I made in another thread: "By the time he (Bush) left, the country was in shambles in many a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stay Cool, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Nov 16, 2009 at 2:41 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:12 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Superintendent search process Last Friday, the PUSD board hired Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates to assist with the search for a new Superintendent. (John Casey has indicated his intention to retire.)
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AROUND TOWN Holiday ice rink opens Thursday downtown Pleasanton residents can skate a figure eight beginning this Thursday when the city's first holiday ice rink comes to town for the winter season.
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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Another example of our irresponsible CA Legislature The $11 billion water bond that California voters will be asked to approve next year contains nearly $2 billion in earmarks that lawmakers candidly acknowledge were included i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by jimf01, a resident of another community, on Nov 16, 2009 at 10:16 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 16, 2009 at 10:20 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Santa Claus now at Stoneridge Mall as Christmas holiday shopping season begins Santa Claus and the holiday dancers filled the main court at Stoneridge Shopping Center this weekend as hundreds gathered early to see the festive entertainment program as the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 16, 2009 at 9:40 am There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2009 at 4:04 pm.
AROUND TOWN Actresses Wanted for The Vagina Monologues Auditions for Tri-Valley Haven's fourth annual production of the Vagina Monologues are from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 16 and Nov. 18. The show will be performed at the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 16, 2009 at 9:11 am There have been 26 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2009 at 2:07 pm.
AROUND TOWN Schwarzenegger agrees to cut state prison population by 40,000 inmates The administration of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, yielding to a court order, has given a judicial panel a plan to reduce the number of state inmates by more than 40,000 within... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 16, 2009 at 8:55 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2009 at 1:16 pm.
AROUND TOWN Survey about Oak Grove Did anyone else get a phone survey about Oak Grove and the City Council/Mayor? My friend was called and was asked a long list of questions about OG and more. I heard there w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Karen, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Nov 16, 2009 at 8:51 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent 5 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN Solo Art Exhibits @the Berry Patch Tricia Leonard FLYING SOLO One Week Only November 16th, 2009 - Pleasanton, Ca. Elegant and Inspiring Tricia works in Mixed Media to express her thoughts these days. Switching ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Nov 16, 2009 at 1:48 am
AROUND TOWN Trinity Lutheran about to lose pastor The situation at Trinity Lutheran should be a clarion call to other church congregations to keep careful watch on the lay people who lead their congregations. Here at Trinity ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by James, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Nov 14, 2009 at 11:57 pm There have been 43 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:32 pm.
AROUND TOWN Bay Bridge lane closures during off-peak hours to continue indefinitely The California Department of Transportation announced Thursday it is closing one to two lanes of traffic on both decks of the Bay Bridge during off-peak hours indefinitely in ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 14, 2009 at 12:37 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2009 at 12:37 pm.
BOOKS & MOVIES American Drug Wars On Saturday, November 14th, at 7:00 PM, the IBEW Hall will host a film event featuring the documentary, "American Drug Wars." This film shows how money, power, & greed have c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Paulette, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood, on Nov 14, 2009 at 12:17 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2009 at 8:32 am.
SPORTS Foothill in comeback defeats Amador Valley 31-21 By Kevin Gehl
Reporter
Cal-Hi Sports Bay Area
Trailing 14-0 in the first quarter, Matt Sweeney reminded his Falcons to forget it.
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AROUND TOWN COMMENTARY: Ice skating, hockey enthusiasts finally getting their rink Much attention is being paid these days to the outdoor ice skating rink being installed by a subsidiary of the San Jose Sharks on Old Bernal Avenue for the coming holiday seas... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 14, 2009 at 8:22 am There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent 18 hours ago.
SPORTS Foothill beats Amador in Varsity footbal season closer Amador came out and scored 14 quick. Then Foothill put up 31 unanswered points until a Amador TD with a minute left in the game. This happened even with Foothill missing an ea... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by T.H., a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, on Nov 13, 2009 at 9:31 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 16, 2009 at 6:02 pm.