STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL With this "CHANGE" there is NO "HOPE" for the U.S. Goodbye to the U.S. as we all knew it.
It was fun while it lasted.
An entire generation of children will now face a much more difficult life financially than their pa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by mm, a resident of another community, on Feb 14, 2009 at 7:58 am There have been 62 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 19, 2009 at 11:46 pm.
REFLECTIONS Escape "Through the Eyes of an Artist" While all the insanity of economic shock spins around us, there is a plan of escape that we can all take and it's right in our own backyard. Stroll into your local Art Galleri... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Feb 13, 2009 at 5:40 pm
AROUND TOWN Angela Street fire investigation winding down Without getting into details, a Pleasanton police sergeant said this week that investigators expect to wrap up their examination into a house fire on Angela Street in the next... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 13, 2009 at 12:22 pm There have been 23 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:35 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES A 'sentinel' of freedom moves to Pleasanton Jay Wilkerson was honored by the City Council last Tuesday. A former Army sergeant who suffered severe head injuries three years ago when rocket-propelled grenades struck his ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 13, 2009 at 11:08 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 4, 2009 at 4:55 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES COMMENTARY: Staples Ranch on hold again For investors, owners and representatives for organizations that have waited patiently for years to win approval of their multi-million-dollar developments planned for the 124... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 13, 2009 at 8:16 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 19, 2009 at 3:07 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Prop 8 Database http://www.sfgate.com/webdb/prop8/
Here is a link to the database which will allow you to look up any and all individuals who donated to and against the Prop 8. Please be i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Lovethepeople, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Feb 12, 2009 at 7:07 pm There have been 45 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 18, 2009 at 7:53 pm.
AROUND TOWN Dishwasher Film Heard through the grapevine...
Everyone is experiencing a white film on the dishes after a run through the dishwasher. We've had a little bit of this ourselves. Apparentl... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Feb 12, 2009 at 4:13 pm There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 16, 2009 at 6:26 pm.
AROUND TOWN SPCA, veterinary center partner to offer free spay/neuter day for dogs, cats The East Bay SPCA and Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care, located in San Ramon, have teamed up to offer 100 free spay/neuter surgeries for animals of low-income resi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 12, 2009 at 3:08 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 12, 2009 at 3:08 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES General Plan delayed again by housing cap dispute Community and city leaders started updating the Pleasanton General Plan in 2003, a hoped-for three year process that is just now nearing completion and waiting for final appro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 12, 2009 at 9:21 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 13, 2009 at 9:50 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES General Plan delayed again by housing cap dispute Community and city leaders started updating the Pleasanton General Plan in 2003, a hoped-for three year process that is just now nearing completion and waiting for final appro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 12, 2009 at 8:47 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 12, 2009 at 8:47 am.
AROUND TOWN Pacitic Dental Care This is the most uncaring Dentist office I have ever heard of. A divorced mother went to this place for dental care for her dependant, and the 18-yr old dependant with a signe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by FoSC, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 12, 2009 at 8:44 am There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 18, 2009 at 12:09 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School board delays cuts, for now While no reductions were made at Tuesday night's school board meeting, the deadline to make cuts and put a parcel tax on the ballot are nearing.
Read the full story here htt... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 11, 2009 at 4:51 pm There have been 188 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 28, 2009 at 10:09 am.
AROUND TOWN Germain's court case continued to Feb. 26 A court hearing for Henry Germain, the former Castlewood Country Club tennis pro who is accused of child molestation, has been continued to Feb. 26.
Read the full story here... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 11, 2009 at 4:44 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 11, 2009 at 4:44 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Alameda County assessor may lower taxes on 100,000 properties The Alameda County Assessor's office is reminding property owners that it can reassess property at no charge to owners.
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 11, 2009 at 1:31 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2009 at 1:12 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Colorado investigators say fire started in kitchen Fire investigators believe the fire that killed Pleasanton resident David Patrick Ryan early Friday began in the kitchen, it was announced late Monday.
Read the full story he... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 11, 2009 at 10:21 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 13, 2009 at 9:17 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Board to identify $8.7M in school cuts tonight While debate continues over a possible parcel tax, the school board must identify $8.7 million in reductions to maintain a balanced budget. Some items on the list of potential... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 11, 2009 at 9:55 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 20, 2009 at 7:17 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Crime reports online The Valley Times had an article this morning about Dublin signing up with crimereports.com. This would be great for Pleasanton as well, don't you think? I plan to talk to PPD ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by MainStreetDiva, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community, on Feb 11, 2009 at 9:51 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 13, 2009 at 12:39 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Court orders reduction in prison population A three-judge federal panel has tentatively ruled that the population of California's severely overcrowded prisons must be reduced by approximately 34,000 to 55,000 inmates to... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 11, 2009 at 9:09 am There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 3, 2009 at 9:59 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Getting a head start on spring cleaning Fifth graders from Ms. Ferreira's Walnut Grove Elementary School class recently took part in a service learning assignment. Teams of five students partnered to perform a proje... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 11, 2009 at 9:04 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 11, 2009 at 5:27 pm.
EDITOR'S BLOG Financial woes continuing at daily newspapers, which are mirroring state in ordering staff ‘furloughs’ State of California workers aren’t the only ones being required to take days off from work without pay, being called “furloughs” in business-speak.
Tough times are continui... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly, on Feb 11, 2009 at 6:14 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 31, 2010 at 3:28 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL FOOD STAMPS!!! I am absolutely appauled that this woman in Southern California is receiving food stamps for her children. She had NO business having more children so we, the taxpayers, can ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by small biz owner, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Feb 10, 2009 at 6:08 pm There have been 53 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 18, 2009 at 12:48 pm.
AROUND TOWN Treasures of Main Street It's easy to excite a kid. That's probably because they notice little things in life that mostly go unnoticed by adults. There are at least 10 fun treasures on Main Street tha... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 10, 2009 at 12:45 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 8, 2009 at 11:50 pm.
SPORTS Proposal of a Golf Tax in California is Unfair and Unjust. As we begin 2009, a proposal looms in Sacramento that for the first time will tax playing golf in California. This unjust golf tax proposal is a real threat and will become la... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sean, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Feb 10, 2009 at 10:09 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 11, 2009 at 12:54 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS What cuts for top administrators of PUSD Simple question: What cuts are the top administrators of PUSD taking for themselves?
Are they being an example by cutting something that they get personally? Maybe they... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Todd, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Feb 9, 2009 at 11:00 pm There have been 53 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 14, 2009 at 6:47 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS BUSC and Rage Placement of local children in Div 1
Below is the criteria used for selecting boys for division 1. I think this is similar to Rage (correct me if wrong)
From the BUSC website:
Former and potential competitiv... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by SoccerParent, a resident of the Foothill Knolls neighborhood, on Feb 9, 2009 at 4:28 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 11, 2009 at 12:33 pm.
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