COMMENTS ON STORIES Torrico wants legislature penalties if budget is late again Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico (D-Newark) has introduced a good government reform package that would prohibit state legislators from accepting gifts from lobbyists, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 9, 2009 at 8:55 am There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 11, 2009 at 1:59 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS 500 jam Valley Community Church for pro-parcel tax rally More than 500 joined a rally Sunday sponsored by the newly-formed Save Pleasanton Schools organization to support the $233-a-year parcel tax that the school board has placed o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 9, 2009 at 8:53 am There have been 486 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 16, 2009 at 11:32 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Aprox. 25 cars had their tires slashed!! I keep waiting to see if this comes up in the local news but nada.
On the morning of March 6th aprox. 25 cars had one or more of their tires slashed. Most of these cars were... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Maria Iglesias, a resident of the Stoneridge Park neighborhood, on Mar 8, 2009 at 6:39 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 11, 2009 at 1:27 pm.
AROUND TOWN On a roll! Meet Navina Bernardi, Salinna Grant, Tiffany Garland-Martini and Megan Wiseman. These four young women from Pleasanton and Livermore will be representing the United States Mar... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 8, 2009 at 1:14 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 9, 2009 at 11:20 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Police activity on Bernal Saturday? No mention of this in the newspaper here (of course!), but there was major police/CHP activity on Bernal near Valley Saturday afternoon. Numerous cops surrounding a car, rifle... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Where\'s the news?, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood, on Mar 8, 2009 at 11:40 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 9, 2009 at 4:04 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton PTA Council drives this Parcel Tax Campaign? Pleasanton PTA Council web site states that PTA's can take an active roles in campaign.
Does that mean that PTA Council President can actually chair a political campaign?... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by old crow, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 7, 2009 at 9:28 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:51 pm.
REFLECTIONS Celebrating Disney at Alexander's Fine Art for Kids and Adults Something for the Family in Downtown Pleasanton! A few pieces are on display NOW. Special event for kids in the patio and adults alike at Alexander's Fine Art Saturday March 1... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Mar 7, 2009 at 4:30 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 12, 2009 at 11:42 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Beyond the Traditional Bobblehead Trustee One of our newest Board Members has taken her role beyond the traditional bobblehead Trustee that only nods yes to the Superintendent and Unions. At least one Board Member has... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Liz, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 7, 2009 at 3:26 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:51 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pay to Play will be a Reality As a member of the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC), I was asked to Chair the Athletics sub committee. In the last few weeks I have been discussing the impact of the budget cut... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Al Cohen, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Mar 6, 2009 at 4:30 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 10, 2009 at 10:00 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS SEX at what age do we start letting our kids have sexual relationships with their partners??? i'm have two kids in high school and the question is beginning to arise READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Questioning momie, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Mar 6, 2009 at 2:36 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 10, 2009 at 9:40 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Guest Opinion The local impact from the breakdown of the financial system is painfully obvious. Our outstanding schools are facing a 9 percent budget cut next year. Domus and the Pleasanton... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 6, 2009 at 2:12 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 7, 2009 at 9:20 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Letter: Socialism won't lift people out of poverty Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 6, 2009, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 6, 2009 at 11:22 am There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 25, 2009 at 12:41 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Dow Plummets & Unemployment rises Just wondering about others thoughts on these two important issues that we are facing right now and the cause or reason. The dow has gone down 31% since election day and prior... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Mother of a Marine, a resident of Livermore, on Mar 6, 2009 at 9:17 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 1, 2009 at 12:52 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton school board votes to place $233 parcel tax on June 2 ballot The Pleasanton school board agreed tonight to ask voters to approve a $233 a year parcel tax in a special election June 2. If approved by at least two-thirds of the voters who... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 5, 2009 at 9:55 pm There have been 230 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:52 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton school board votes to place $233 parcel tax on June 2 ballot The Pleasanton school board agreed tonight to ask voters to approve a $233 a year parcel tax in a special election June 2. If approved by at least two-thirds of the voters plu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 5, 2009 at 8:55 pm There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 9, 2009 at 9:56 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Parcel tax to be decided tonight Tonight the PUSD school board will decide whether to move forward with a parcel tax. While it is likely they will vote in favor of the tax, they have yet to decide the amount,... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 5, 2009 at 8:40 am There have been 77 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 17, 2009 at 2:41 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Model United Nations This program is a simulation of the "real-life" United Nations Assembly for middle school students and meets from 3:30-5 p.m., Wednesdays in Room A1 at Harvest Park School and... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 5, 2009 at 8:22 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 10, 2009 at 7:31 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL What is Obama thinking? Not sure what he's thinking proposing to limit the deductions families can claim for charitable donations, mortgage interest, and state and local taxes.
OK, I get it. Those... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by huh?, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Mar 4, 2009 at 8:06 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 5, 2009 at 7:55 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS SRV stuns Falcons in soccer loss In a stunning upset, the Foothill girls varsity soccer team's Cinderella season ended Saturday night. Foothill coach Ron Lambert said while he's proud of his team's accomplish... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 4, 2009 at 2:10 pm There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 7, 2009 at 8:30 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS PTA involved in Parcel Tax politics? A story was published by Emily West of the weekly about the rally being hosted by the Save our Pleasanton Schools Committee. In the story, Joan Laursen and Tanya Ludden are ch... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by raven, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 3, 2009 at 10:12 pm There have been 39 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:53 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Axis Community Health receives $1.3M in stimulus funds Web Link
Can someone explain how our this creates long-term economic growth? Or is this socialized h... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Carl, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Mar 3, 2009 at 9:26 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 23, 2010 at 3:27 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Planning Commission turns down condo conversion The Planning Commission unanimously shot down a mobile home park owner's request to sell off the lots, saying they questioned residents' support for the sale and didn't want t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 3, 2009 at 8:34 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 3, 2009 at 8:34 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Rallying for schools School activists have joined to form Save Pleasanton Schools and will hold a rally Sunday to kick off a campaign to bring additional funds to education.
Read the full stor... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 3, 2009 at 6:54 pm There have been 35 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:54 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS what makes a good teacher? I'm curious to find out what readers here consider the characteristics of good teachers.
How would you tell the difference between a good teacher and a bad one?
What d... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sandy, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on Mar 3, 2009 at 5:43 pm There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 9, 2009 at 10:13 am.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton Home Sales February 2009 Looking for some info on sold homes in Pleasanton last month? Follow the link!
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