AROUND TOWN Livermore soccer coach jailed on child pornography charges The head coach of a Livermore youth soccer team was arrested Thursday afternoon and locked up in Santa Rita Jail in Dublin on suspicion of the possession and distribution of c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 27, 2010 at 9:42 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2010 at 3:46 pm.
AROUND TOWN Learn about green vehicle alternatives tomorrow A lecture and panel discussion about green vehicle alternatives will take place at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The subject wil... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 27, 2010 at 9:34 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2010 at 10:21 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES New DUI policy could revoke licenses for 10 years Drunken drivers might sober up in September over a bill that aims to revoke licenses from repeat offenders who drive under the influence.
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AROUND TOWN Livermore soccer coach arrested on suspicion of possessing/distributing child porn
In the process of "background checks" for teachers coaches and the lack of such fro Pastors and Youth Ministers, I think there is a false sense of security.
Fact is t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Alan, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 27, 2010 at 8:51 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent 5 hours ago.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL New home for Old Testament Rabbi Raleigh Resnick and his Chabad of the Tri-Valley inaugurated a new Torah Scroll in February, then sent it to Israel for a scribe to fill in the other 300,000-plus charac... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 27, 2010 at 6:43 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2010 at 7:32 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Services tomorrow for John McWilliams Services for John Brendan McWilliams will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Pleasanton.
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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Day 12...No Word From McNerney on His Position on Ground Zero Mosque Since PW has restricted the other discussion thread on same topic (to reduce political damage against their favored politician and party), here is a new one.
I just did no... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by SpeakUpJerry!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 26, 2010 at 10:25 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2010 at 10:15 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School trustees takes first step toward parcel tax The Pleasanton school board has taken its first official step toward getting a parcel tax on the ballot in the spring.
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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL I'm with Obama, Pelosi, McNerney, et. al. - "Welfare IS Employment" McNerney and other Congressional Democrats believe that we need MORE welfare. Welfare IS employment.
LET'S PUT MORE AND MORE ON WELFARE. SUSTAINABLE POVERTY...THAT IS WH... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by MX, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 26, 2010 at 7:47 am
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL he decided to come out of the closet because he wants to become an advocate for gay marriage. Upon Coming Out, Ken Mehlman Given Anti-Gay Award
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Published: August 26, 2010Outing blogger Mike Rogers has given former Bush administration official Ke... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sean, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 26, 2010 at 6:46 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2010 at 8:54 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL We have had Republican Governors for 22 years of the last 26.5 years Since Jerry Brown left office as Governor of California (January 1983) we have had Republican Governors for 22 years of the last 26.5 years. So, I propose this question to yo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by dublinmike, a resident of Dublin, on Aug 25, 2010 at 10:46 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2010 at 9:52 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Big day for kindergartners Becky and Ingo Kustermann say goodbye to 5-year-old Kaeden as he heads off to his first day of school at Walnut Grove Elementary this morning. Despite some anxious looks from ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 25, 2010 at 9:24 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2010 at 9:05 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pleasanton Councilman Thorne earns National League of Cities award Pleasanton Vice Mayor Jerry Thorne will be recognized by the National League of Cities (NLC) for reaching the Bronze level in its Certificate of Achievement in Leadership prog... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 25, 2010 at 4:59 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 29, 2010 at 11:24 pm.
BOOKS & MOVIES The library is looking for volunteers Pleasanton Public Library needs volunteers for its Homebound Service, which provides homebound residents with library books, videos and CDs to community residents. Also, the l... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 25, 2010 at 3:00 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2010 at 12:26 pm.
AROUND TOWN Black Xs on residential sidewalks.??? I have been told that there are black Xs showing up all over town, on sidewalks in the residential areas. Does this seem like a prank or is something else going on? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tango, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood, on Aug 25, 2010 at 2:15 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2010 at 9:36 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Hmmm...Hard to answer this question about Barbara Boxer? Quick...given that Babs Boxer has been in Washington for over a quarter century, you should have NO difficulty naming a mere 3 things that she has done to improve the quality ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ruth, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 25, 2010 at 2:02 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2010 at 5:15 pm.
AROUND TOWN Staples OK'd The Pleasanton City Council unanimously approved a an agreement last night that will allow for multi-million-dollar residential, commercial and recreational developments on St... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 25, 2010 at 12:22 pm There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2010 at 1:38 pm.
AROUND TOWN Prostitution and Chinese Brothels Stoneridge Apartments There has been an investigation and sting operation going on for over a year involving large scale prostitution taking place in large apartment complexes along Stoneridge, as ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Informant, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 24, 2010 at 10:56 pm There have been 26 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2010 at 5:07 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Did you know that Obamacare Taxes Us 3.8% on Sales of our Homes? Under the new health care bill - did you know that all real estate transactions will be subject to a 3.8% Federal Sales Tax? The bulk of these new taxes don't kick in until 2... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ruth, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 24, 2010 at 6:15 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 25, 2010 at 12:43 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Ready and waiting for 2,300 Falcons tomorrow This aerial photo of Foothill High School by photographer Mike Sedlak shows the bright red roof of Foothill High and surrounding neighborhoods.
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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Here we go again, Parcel Tax part 2 The Pleasanton School Board voted to contract with a survey group to consider the possibility of going forward with another pass at a Parcel Tax. Can hardly wait until the ne... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Rat Turd, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 24, 2010 at 3:43 pm There have been 52 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2010 at 9:32 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Police Logs I really think accurate police logs need to be posted where the public has access to them. This past week alone I personally know of one person whose car was burglarized in d... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by cautious1, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 24, 2010 at 1:27 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent 5 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Tri- Valley Real shows great strength in season's 1st tourney Entering their first tournament of the season, Tri Valley Real had great play in five matches last weekend at the BUSC's Summer Classic in Pleasanton.
Read the full story her... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 24, 2010 at 9:32 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2010 at 10:19 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Council to consider response to Oak Grove lawsuit at special meeting Thursday The Pleasanton City Council has scheduled a special meeting Thursday to review a lawsuit filed by landowners of 562 acres in the city's southeast hills who are seeking a court... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 24, 2010 at 8:22 am There have been 42 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2010 at 11:07 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL David Harmer makes time for Utah and Beverly Hills, not the 11th District (with links) Looks like David Harmer is spending more time raising money in Utah and Beverly Hills than the district where he is running for office.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Dallas, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 23, 2010 at 2:47 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2010 at 11:28 am.