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AROUND TOWN
Zero Tolerance for Panhandlers
Please do not encourage the Panhandlers which have been working the corner of Trader Joe's and MacDonald's parking lots (at Pimlico and Santa Rita.) I recognize this same gro... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Missy, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Dec 20, 2008 at 3:52 pm
There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 31, 2008 at 10:55 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
All solicitors ARE photographed
Recent robberies in my neighborhood have led me to begin taking pictures of individuals and their support teams soliciting door to door. Unfortunately a common practice among ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Wayne, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood, on Dec 20, 2008 at 2:28 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 25, 2009 at 1:17 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton Hotel restaurant to close New Year's Day
The restaurant in the Pleasanton Hotel will close Jan 1 with an auction house coming in to sell off the furnishings Jan. 14, it was announced yesterday. Read the full story... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 19, 2008 at 9:28 am
There have been 51 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 25, 2010 at 11:49 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Mystery persists as to cause of house fire
There's still many unanswered questions as to what led to an explosion and the ignition of flames that destroyed a house on East Angela Street, seriously injuring a woman and ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 18, 2008 at 8:56 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 16, 2009 at 8:35 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Mystery persists as to cause of house fire
There's still many unanswered questions as to what led to an explosion and the ignition of flames that destroyed a house on East Angela Street, seriously injuring a woman and ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 18, 2008 at 8:35 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2008 at 10:34 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Don't die yet!
If you want to be buried in Pleasanton, don't die yet. The City Council voted last night to allow sales of burial plots once again at the now-renamed Pleasanton Pioneer Cemete... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 17, 2008 at 11:48 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 13, 2009 at 7:17 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Germain's court hearing pushed to January
A court hearing for Henry Germain, the former Castlewood Country Club tennis director charged with several counts of child molestation, was continued again to Jan. 9. The 62-y... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 16, 2008 at 3:45 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 19, 2008 at 2:52 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton's Motel 6 robbed at gunpoint
Pleasanton police are searching for a man who robbed a motel at gunpoint Saturday evening. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=105... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 15, 2008 at 4:56 pm
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 10, 2009 at 1:33 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Police searching for two female robbery suspects
Pleasanton police were notified of two robberies in the early hours of the morning. One incident led to an arrest, while the other female suspects are still wanted. Read t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 12, 2008 at 10:35 pm
There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 21, 2008 at 8:50 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton hotel closing
I had rented a room at the Pleasanton Hotel for an event next month, today I was informed by a staff member that the property owner would not renew their lease and they are cl... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Willis, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Dec 12, 2008 at 4:21 pm
There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2010 at 6:17 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Blanketing babies
In its sixth year, Blankets for Babies hopes to meet their goal of giving each baby in the neonatal intensive care unit a blanket. Read the full story here http://www.pleasa... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 12, 2008 at 9:32 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 13, 2008 at 9:53 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
4th Tracy torture suspect arrested where he works in Pleasanton
A fourth suspect was arrested Tuesday at his Pleasanton job in the Tracy torture case that's made national headlines of a 16-year-old boy, who escaped to a local gym begging f... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 12, 2008 at 8:50 am
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 8, 2009 at 10:49 am.

RESTAURANTS
Eddie Papa's is not to be missed
Eddie Papa's is on Hopyard, near Stoneridge. This place is wonderful! Regional American cuisine presented with style and flair. You'l be surprised and pleased with the menu ch... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Oliver Heaviside, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood, on Dec 11, 2008 at 4:11 pm
There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 22, 2009 at 8:38 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Homes sales for November
If you are interested to see what homes sold last month and for what price, click the link below. http://moxleyteam.com/moxleyblog/ READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Moxley Team, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Dec 11, 2008 at 11:35 am

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Remembering Chris Amick Schlytter
Last Saturday, Kelly Amick Hilton did what every loving daughter does for her mother on her birthday, especially a benchmark year such as her 60th. Hilton, a mother of three h... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 10, 2008 at 10:42 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 19, 2008 at 11:19 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Now open: nearly 1,100 acres of open space at Pleasanton Ridge
If you like hiking, biking or riding horseback atop the Pleasanton Ridge, you can now enjoy an additional 5 miles of trails that's been added. Read the full story here http:/... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 10, 2008 at 2:37 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 23, 2009 at 3:02 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pretrial hearing set in supplying alcohol to minors case
A pretrial hearing has been set for Feb. 25 in the case against Paul Stonebarger, 22, who was charged with supplying alcohol to minors at a party in October 2007. Katie McKewo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 10, 2008 at 11:27 am
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 18, 2008 at 9:00 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class
City of Pleasanton will offer an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, Dec. 22-Jan. 2, at the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 10, 2008 at 9:52 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 10, 2008 at 11:21 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district agrees to pay Signature, Standard Pacific $2.6 million to settle suit
The Pleasanton school district announced Tuesday that it has agreed to pay $2.6 million to local developers Signature Properties and Standard Pacific Homes as part of a court-... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 10, 2008 at 9:43 am
There have been 58 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 20, 2009 at 10:48 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Attn: Ms. Channell-Allen
Ms. Channell-Allen, It looks like you are implementing a "registered user only" requirement for posting on the PW blogs (see post: "Topic postings restricted by editor?")... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Rae, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on Dec 10, 2008 at 9:08 am
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 6, 2009 at 10:54 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD Retiree Incentives
WOW Did you hear at the board meeting tonight night that one of the reasons the district is in the red was because the retiree incentives were larger than anticipated. Do the ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stephen, a resident of the Castlewood Heights neighborhood, on Dec 9, 2008 at 9:50 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 19, 2008 at 8:26 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Shelter asks residents to donate gifts
The pinch of economic hard times is being felt by everyone this holiday season, but nowhere is it more evident than at Tri-Valley Haven, a Livermore-based shelter which provid... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 9, 2008 at 9:32 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 10, 2008 at 11:56 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Vintage Hills man arrested for threatening neighbor
A Pleasanton man was arrested Friday evening after allegedly making threats against his neighbor at his home in Vintage Hills, police said today. Read the full story here htt... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 9, 2008 at 7:08 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 18, 2008 at 10:50 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Sirens last night 12/8/08
Does anyone know what all the sirens were for last night? There were a lot of them for about a half hour to 45 minutes. I'm in Valley Trails, and they seemed to be heading dow... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ray, a resident of the Valley Trails neighborhood, on Dec 9, 2008 at 12:36 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 8, 2009 at 10:56 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
UPDATE: Middle school, youngest boy's friend start donation efforts for family displaced by house fire
Pleasanton Middle School is spearheading a donation drive for the Zuffa family, which has been displaced by a house fire Monday morning on East Angela Street. Read the fu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 8, 2008 at 5:56 pm
There have been 50 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 11, 2009 at 6:51 am.

 

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