STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL New Post-Election Data Reveals Obama's Socialist Ambitions
If there ever was any doubt about the communist anti-colonialist from Kenya, the following data should be the nail in the coffin. How the American public could have "re-ele... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Rita Mandwhepe, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 1, 2013 at 8:59 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 1, 2013 at 5:44 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL California, I'm Leaving! The Facts on California's Imminent Bankruptcy Oh, okay, so California isn't going bankrupt. But when you look at the facts, as the libertarian capitalists have been barking about every day, California is going to hell in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Kevin Rutherford, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jan 31, 2013 at 9:43 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 1, 2013 at 2:02 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pleasanton's Historic Preservation task force meets tonight Pleasanton's Historic Preservation task force will hold a public workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m. tonight, Jan. 31, in the city's public library. For more information, contact Ros... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 31, 2013 at 4:53 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 31, 2013 at 4:53 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Push to impeach Obama gains steam A just-released poll of Lone Star State voters found 67 percent of Republican respondents support the impeachment of President Obama.
Of greater concern for liberals: the p... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jim, a resident of another community, on Jan 31, 2013 at 1:44 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 31, 2013 at 8:07 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton school board passes $506 million facilities plan Members of the Pleasanton School Board want to make it clear that they have no intention of seeking funding for all the projects detailed in the Facilities Master Plan they ap... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 31, 2013 at 10:28 am There have been 39 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 1, 2013 at 8:04 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Survey says: Bike racks not used A survey of bike racks in the downtown area Friday, Dec. 28, found two of the 68 stands in use, it was reported Monday night at the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee me... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 31, 2013 at 3:06 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 3, 2013 at 7:37 pm.
TIM HUNT Check report cards carefully Non-governmental agencies love to issue report cards—they are an easy way to attract media attention and well as apply some heat or give praise to elected officials.
So it ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jan 30, 2013 at 8:24 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS When it comes to numbers, Pleasanton Council, school board 'Excel' If you like numbers, you should have been at the joint meeting of the Pleasanton City Council and the Pleasanton school board.
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AROUND TOWN 'Rent' performance at 8 p.m. tonight at Pleasanton's Firehouse Arts Center "Rent," which features rockin' music and energized, evocative dancing, is at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton at 8 p.m. tonight and through weekends until next Sunday, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 30, 2013 at 10:17 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 3, 2013 at 2:59 pm.
AROUND TOWN Boomer Lifestyle Show opens at Fairgrounds tomorrow The Boomer Lifestyle show, a two-day event about living for today and planning for tomorrow. opens at the Alameda County Fairgrounds Feb. 9. The event will include speakers an... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 30, 2013 at 9:23 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 30, 2013 at 9:23 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Federal court hearing today on S.F.'s nudity ban The fate of San Francisco's recently passed ban on public nudity could be decided in a federal court hearing today.
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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL One-Third of Occupiers Were Spoiled Rich Kids from Elite Universities According to a new study from sociologists at the City University of New York, more than a third of activists in the Occupy movement in New York City had household incomes abo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Bather, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jan 29, 2013 at 5:27 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 31, 2013 at 7:52 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Palin Blowback: Recent Ratings Turn Fox News into a Skunk Mainstream media outlets are reporting that Fox News recently had its worst primetime ratings in the coveted 25-54 demo since August 2001, and its lowest total day ratings sin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by She\'s been my light, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jan 29, 2013 at 5:02 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 31, 2013 at 5:19 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Brighter, safer streets ahead Within the next month or two, Pleasanton's energy and sustainability manager Laura Ryan will have obtained sufficient low-interest loans and other financial funding to win the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 29, 2013 at 3:27 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 1, 2013 at 11:43 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Crossing guard schedule? Does anyone know what the typical schedule is? I would assume it is 30 minutes prior to 1st bell until 10 minutes after last?
Here is why I am asking.
I notice the cro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by kbenson, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Jan 29, 2013 at 9:46 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 2, 2013 at 10:20 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton schools' Facilities Master Plan up for approval tonight The Pleasanton school board is expected to approve the final draft of its facilities master plan tonight, including nearly a half-billion dollars in suggested improvements.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 29, 2013 at 9:29 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2013 at 8:05 pm.
TIM HUNT Efficiency at the DMV? As a frequent critic of government, I must confess I had a remarkable experience at the Dept. of Motor Vehicles in Pleasanton last week.
After being auto-renewed for my driv... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jan 29, 2013 at 7:48 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2013 at 12:55 pm.
AROUND TOWN Burglar nabs Pleasanton day spa's computers in minutes A business owner whose Pleasanton day spa was burglarized over the weekend is warning other businesses to take extra precautions.
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SPORTS High School Basketball Our family is new to the area we moved here about 8 months ago, it took us about 3 years to make the jump and we are so happy that we are finally here. My son is now a 7th gr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by New to Pleasanton, a resident of the Laguna Oaks neighborhood, on Jan 28, 2013 at 2:34 pm There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 12, 2013 at 10:42 pm.
EDITOR'S BLOG An exciting January for us and the news January has been an exciting month, with President Obama's festive inauguration and parade, with Governor Brown's new budget wiping away a deficit that stood at $25 billion wh... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly, on Jan 28, 2013 at 12:53 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 28, 2013 at 1:16 pm.
AROUND TOWN Community workshop set for 6:30 p.m. tonight on parks, recreation services in Pleasanton The city of Pleasanton will host its third and last community workshop for the city's comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan tonight.
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COMMENTS ON STORIES San Ramon Regional, John Muir form hospital partnership John Muir Health will invest nearly $100 million to acquire part ownership of San Ramon Regional Medical Center in San Ramon and expand and improve services throughout the Tri... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 28, 2013 at 8:31 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 28, 2013 at 5:32 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Organic foods a favorite among healthy shoppers Organic foods have become a favorite among many shoppers who consider them more nutritious and healthy, with 40 studies published in the last six years that confirm savvy shop... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 27, 2013 at 3:06 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2013 at 7:51 pm.