TIM HUNT Whacky weather year What a whacky weather year for the past five months.
We had near record rainfall in November and December—great for ski resorts and water managers alike. It made for great s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Apr 2, 2013 at 7:56 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 2, 2013 at 12:33 pm.
AROUND TOWN Olivia Sanwong I'm confused. I've been trying to read up on the candidates and am getting conflicting information.
On the one hand, there is Olivia Sanwong, who on her candidate webpage ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Confused., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Apr 1, 2013 at 8:42 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 3, 2013 at 1:40 pm.
AROUND TOWN The Pleasanton City Council needs strong, unwavering, conservative leadership! When my family and I first moved to Pleasanton in 1986, it was a growing, world-class place to raise a family. Neighbors were friendly, people pitched in, and Judeo-Christian ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Gail, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Apr 1, 2013 at 7:28 pm There have been 36 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 30, 2013 at 10:17 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Raising money one door at a time When a woman showed up at Lissa Anderson's door soliciting money to help troubled young people who'd gotten too old for the foster care system, Anderson had some reservations,... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 1, 2013 at 5:13 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 1, 2013 at 8:04 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Another Class A violation at Centerpointe Preschool? Is it true that the State cited Centerpointe Preschool for yet another Class A child care regulation violation late last week? If so, why hasn't the Pleasanton Weekly reporte... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Another one again?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Apr 1, 2013 at 4:48 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 5, 2013 at 4:39 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Alameda County felons among dozens receiving governor's pardon on Easter weekend On the day before Easter, Gov. Jerry Brown issued full pardons to 65 convicts who have "demonstrated exemplary behavior" since being released from prison.
Read the full story... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 1, 2013 at 8:52 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 8, 2013 at 6:59 pm.
AROUND TOWN Letters GOP not endorsing
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 29, 2013, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 30, 2013 at 10:49 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 31, 2013 at 11:36 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Obama's Easter Speech Promotes Socialism: Can We Count How Many Times He Says "I"? We all know that Easter is a time for sharing our love for all, despite the large and small differences that separate us. But even in celebration of this treasured holiday re... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Freedom Loving Bob, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 30, 2013 at 10:40 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 31, 2013 at 10:45 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Cold Facts That Refuse to Die: Jim Carrey Badgers Fox News
One thing Fox News will not stand for is sleaze ball comedians making fun of one of the giants in their pantheon of the Gods. I'm speaking of the late great Charlaten Hes... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Libertarian Forever, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 29, 2013 at 11:55 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 1, 2013 at 7:06 pm.
AROUND TOWN $36,000 in jewelry, electronics stolen from Paseo Santa Cruz home in Pleasanton Jewelry and electronics worth more than $36,000 have been stolen from a home in the 6200 block of Paseo Santa Cruz in Pleasanton.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 29, 2013 at 3:19 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 1, 2013 at 11:50 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Parents push PUSD for smaller class sizes At the last school board meeting, teachers came before the board to ask for smaller class sizes and for reading specialists to be restored. Tuesday night, it was parents' turn... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 29, 2013 at 1:04 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 30, 2013 at 10:07 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Dedication at 11 a.m. today to honor Pleasanton soldier killed in Afghanistan A memorial garden will be dedicated at 11 a.m. this morning in honor of U.S. Army Specialist Jameson Lindskog, a Pleasanton resident and combat medic who died while providing ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 29, 2013 at 9:18 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 30, 2013 at 1:34 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Coldstone Creamery closing its downtown Pleasanton store The franchise owners of Coldstone Creamery in downtown Pleasanton are closing their store and moving out of Tully's Plaza after Craig Semmelmeyer, the owner of Main Street Pro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 29, 2013 at 8:01 am There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:47 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Activists begin 30-mile march to end nuclear war About a dozen anti-nuclear weapons activists began a 30-mile march from Walnut Creek to Livermore Wednesday morning against nuclear weapons and war. The group will walk to the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 28, 2013 at 11:26 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 29, 2013 at 2:11 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Faulty bolts on Bay Bridge's new span to be replaced with no delay for Labor Day opening A Caltrans official said Wednesday that he's confident a solution will be found soon to cope with the recent discovery of problems with 32 large bolts on the new eastern span ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 28, 2013 at 9:56 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 1, 2013 at 9:20 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Parents push Pleasanton school board for smaller class sizes A group of parents appealed to the Pleasanton school board Tuesday to restore smaller class sizes and reading specialists.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 28, 2013 at 9:40 am There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 4, 2013 at 12:17 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Foothill, Amador high, Pleasanton Middle School principals leaving posts in June Both of Pleasanton's veteran high school principals are leaving the district. John Dwyer made the announcement Wednesday morning in a letter to Foothill High staff. He's movin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 28, 2013 at 8:23 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 29, 2013 at 9:46 am.
TIM HUNT The tunnels: so much money that benefits so few Bay Area media outlets have celebrated the opening of the twin tunnels that eliminate the road on Devil’s Slide along the San Mateo County coast this week.
The tunnel opening... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Mar 28, 2013 at 8:20 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 6, 2013 at 7:34 am.
AROUND TOWN Expect Long Lines at Incoming Walmart in Nob Hill Location Ah, Nob Hill, get ready for that beeootiful Walmart grocery store you've been so eager to have.
Walmart worker activists have been saying for a while that the company is ca... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Giddy with Excitement, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 27, 2013 at 5:11 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 30, 2013 at 10:10 am.
AROUND TOWN real estate bubble forming again The ad is still running.You can be a proud owner of a 1549 sq ft house built in 1970 with what appears to be 8 ft ceilings for 650,000 dollars.This house is in Valley Trails w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by hoops, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on Mar 27, 2013 at 2:19 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 3, 2013 at 9:03 am.
AROUND TOWN It's not About the Ice Cream--or the Landlord According to the landlord, the problem is the out of control kids. Where were the parents to prevent this?
Coldstone was the draw for the kids, but Coldstone should hardly b... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by resident, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Mar 27, 2013 at 2:08 pm
COMMENTS ON STORIES Supreme Court justices appear to favor cautious approach, narrow ruling on Prop 8 U.S. Supreme Court justices pondering the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 appeared to favor a cautious approach to what Justice Anthony Kennedy called "unchart... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 27, 2013 at 12:07 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 28, 2013 at 2:27 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Foothill High plant sale today to benefit Special Ed program The special ed classroom at Foothill High School is having its annual spring plant sale today. Proceeds will support the school's special ed program. Drop into the student sto... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 27, 2013 at 9:34 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 27, 2013 at 9:34 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Fundraiser tonight to help send Amador Valley High 'We the People' team to Washington Community and parent supporters of Amador Valley High School's Competition Civics team will hold a fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. this evening at the Firehouse Arts Center to help f... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 27, 2013 at 9:12 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 28, 2013 at 9:34 pm.
AROUND TOWN What is going into the old Nob Hill Building? Does anyone know what is going into the Old Nob Hill Supermarket on Santa Rita? There is renovation going on but no sign of any future resident, at least I don't see any sig... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pleasanton Resident, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on Mar 27, 2013 at 8:21 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 27, 2013 at 10:53 am.