SCHOOLS & KIDS Schwarzenegger: This year's budget gap may hit $7 billion More state cuts to education and PUSD on the way I'm afraid.
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger estimated Monday that California's budget will fall out of balance by $5 billion to... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by It\'s happening again, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2009 at 10:06 pm There have been 41 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 3:59 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES 'Invest in veterans; Invest in our future ' This Veterans Day, people all over the nation will be celebrating the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have bravely served our country in uniform. Veterans are o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 10, 2009 at 6:08 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 5:42 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL HEEEEE'S BACK ! The AP reports today that Bill Clinton urged the Senate to pass health care. He told "skittish lawmakers that an imperfect bill is preferable to another failure like the one h... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Original Joe, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2009 at 4:12 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 11, 2009 at 5:46 pm.
AROUND TOWN House fire on Via De Los Milagos Was going to my daughters earlier and turned on the street and it was blocked by police cars. Further down the street was full of fire trucks, fire inspector, police, pg&e. A ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Freida, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2009 at 3:14 pm
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pleasanton hires San Luis Obispo's city attorney to replace Roush San Luis Obispo City Attorney Jonathan Lowell, who is also the incoming president of the League of California Cities City Attorney Department, will succeed Michael Roush as Ci... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:17 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 10, 2009 at 9:25 pm.
AROUND TOWN Part-time jobs for teenagers? Anyone know of a local company looking for part-time help? My daughter is looking and so far, no luck. Any leads are appreciated.
One person has suggested the post office.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by MainStreetDiva, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community, on Nov 10, 2009 at 9:09 am There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 7:58 pm.
AROUND TOWN Bay Bridge: problems at the S curve CHP had this to say about the recent fatal accident on the Bay Bridge:
"The California Highway Patrol said the primary factors in the accident were the driver's speed and... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Qwerty, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:22 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 11:52 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Why a Search Firm ? I don't know... Why a search firm ?, I don't know, you tell me:
By Robert Jordan/Contra Costa Times "Pleasanton-Pleasanton school trustees are expected to select a search firm to find a succ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Original Joe, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Nov 9, 2009 at 4:16 pm There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:25 pm.
AROUND TOWN Family calls 'anti-Christian disturbance' at the mall a misunderstanding Family members of a man recently arrested for an alleged robbery and anti-Christian disturbance at Stoneridge Shopping Center say the incident was all a misunderstanding.
Re... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 9, 2009 at 4:15 pm There have been 51 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2009 at 1:33 pm.
AROUND TOWN Diwali Mela Tri Valley India Association (TVIA) is proud to present Diwali Mela at 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at Hart Middle School. Enjoy the cultural program followed by traditional Indian food cat... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:45 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 11, 2009 at 1:36 pm.
AROUND TOWN John West "Flying Solo" in a Pack of Artists Watercolorist and business man, John West of Pleasanton shares with you, his work is a Solo Exhibit presented by Poetry On Canvas, at the Berry Patch this week. Exhibiting 12 ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Nov 9, 2009 at 10:35 am
COMMENTS ON STORIES Fiorina pledges no new taxes as she opens campaign for Senate seat Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina brought her campaign for the U.S. Senate in the June 1 California primary to Pleasanton Friday, promising that if elected she would wo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 9, 2009 at 9:13 am There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:17 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Powerhouse Amador Valley defeats Livermore 34-7 Amador Valley High held Livermore High scoreless until the waning minutes of Friday night's varsity football game, with Livermore scoring on a 6-yard run with 21 second left i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 9, 2009 at 8:30 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 4:43 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES 2.1 quake strikes North Bay, 3rd small tremblor in region yesterday An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.1 struck in Sonoma County last night, the third small quake to strike the Bay Area Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Sur... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 9, 2009 at 8:13 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2009 at 8:58 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Police activity on Owens at BART, 11/7, 3:00 pm Does anyone know what happened on Owens Drive at the BART station on Saturday 11/7 around 3:00 pm? Many police cars, officers with weapons drawn on a vehicle that looked to b... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Janine Edwards, a resident of another community, on Nov 8, 2009 at 5:17 pm
COMMENTS ON STORIES McNerney: 'Reform will make health care more affordable for Americans' Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) released the following statement and information in response to Saturday night's passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Ac... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 8, 2009 at 1:21 pm There have been 66 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2009 at 10:04 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Obama gets it wrong again Get ready to open your wallets again for some major bailouts. The Obama team and congress are laying the groundwork now.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-reich/breakin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by a reader, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Nov 7, 2009 at 10:01 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 10, 2009 at 10:28 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL HIPHIPHOORAY!!! To all those GOPers out there still celebrating the supposed turning of the tide that took place last tuesday when they won those two governorships, keep in mind that the heal... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Origi Po Bo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Nov 7, 2009 at 9:21 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 8, 2009 at 3:23 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL NEA Promotes to Our Public School Teachers: Alinsky's "Rules For Radicals" Look at the Marxist resources our public school teachers receive from the National Education Assoc (NEA) to brainwash our children. Saul Alinsky's "Rules For Radicals"
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AROUND TOWN BART sets ridership records, works to keep 'new' passengers BART set ridership records while the Bay Bridge was closed for repairs, and now that it has reopened the transit agency is trying to keep as many of its new passengers as poss... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 7, 2009 at 1:05 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:34 pm.
AROUND TOWN Tolls could rise to as much as $6 on 7 Bay Area bridges, by another $1 on the Golden Gate Bridge authorities are considering toll increases of $1 on the Golden Gate Bridge and by as much as $2 on the seven other Bay Area bridges, including the Bay Bridge and the Sa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 7, 2009 at 9:26 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2009 at 9:26 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS YouTube video on Pleasanton running for Grand Prize! I have some exciting news to share, and I need your help!
I recently created a short video about Pleasanton. I enjoy taking pictures and videos as my hobby, and I though... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Nicole D., a member of the Fairlands Elementary School community, on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:48 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2009 at 5:07 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL NBC: "Obama's Frightening Insensitivity Following the Ft. Hood Shooting" Amazing that NBC reported this! Could it be that even NBC's reporters are beginning to see Obama in a different light? (doubtful...they'll get their biased senses back soon.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Steve, a resident of the Avignon neighborhood, on Nov 6, 2009 at 8:30 pm There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2009 at 7:14 am.