COMMENTS ON STORIES Lin Petition Was Granted Today Regarding Oak Grove Development Plan A short time ago I checked the Superior Court web site and the Petition for Writ of Mandate has been granted. Therefore, the city must sign the Development Agreement ordinanc... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood, on Nov 13, 2008 at 11:56 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2008 at 1:31 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Election Exemplary Of Initiative Process Faults Frequent readers here may be familiar with my negative opinions about direct democracy. Most of my concern with it is in regards to the abuse that can lead to tyranny of the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:42 pm There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:44 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Gov. Schwarzenegger visits Livermore Lab Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger toured the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Monday and said its work on laser technology could lead to the development of limitless clean ener... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:07 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2008 at 9:03 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Student leaders wear Harvest Park's name on the backs of their heads Talk about wearing your school's name on your sleeve, the eighth grade student body officers at Harvest Park Middle School has gone a step—or shoulder—farther.
Re... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:28 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 20, 2008 at 5:21 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Oak Grove developers sue city that approved their Pleasanton project Developers of a 600-acre tract in the southeast hills that would include 51 "estate" custom homes and provide 496 acres free of charge to the city of Pleasanton for public use... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 12, 2008 at 9:32 am There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2008 at 5:51 am.
AROUND TOWN Welcome to Pleasanton Express Thanks for being an early reader of Pleasanton Express, a free twice-weekly "e-edition" that is being sent every Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. to a starting sign-on list of ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 12, 2008 at 9:20 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 21, 2008 at 8:54 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Auto Industry Bailout - what do you think? The automobile industry wants federal help, our hard-earned income taken as taxes. Has anyone asked - why NOT let the weaker companies go bankrupt or fail? Our national econom... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Carl, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Nov 12, 2008 at 8:06 am There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 10, 2008 at 5:44 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS State cuts to schools My neighbor, who works as a teacher in the Pleasanton Schools told me that because of the state budget, the schools are going to cut conferences for teachers. If that is the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stephen, a resident of the Golden Eagle neighborhood, on Nov 11, 2008 at 10:43 pm There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 23, 2008 at 7:53 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Dire straits Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Open Heart Kitchen, which serves hot meals to people in need, will host an emergency fundraiser Nov. 20 in the hopes that it wi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 11, 2008 at 9:29 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:06 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Paul Stonebarger Does anyone know what happened at Paul Stonebarger's court hearing last Friday? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by curious, a resident of another community, on Nov 11, 2008 at 12:25 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2008 at 1:35 pm.
AROUND TOWN Businesses Downtown I wish City of Pleasanton planners would take a close look at Burlingame and Los Gatos for ideas in planning our downtown shopping district. Both those cities have upscale bou... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Fran, a resident of the Foothill Place neighborhood, on Nov 11, 2008 at 11:10 am There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 17, 2008 at 10:01 pm.
SPORTS Experience the best of Pleasanton For anyone looking for an inexpensive and fun night out, Friday night is the "Battle of Pleasanton" at Amador Valley High School when the visiting Foothill Falcons travel to A... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Don Fan, a member of the Amador Valley High School community, on Nov 11, 2008 at 10:46 am There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2008 at 6:02 pm.
AROUND TOWN Police haven't ruled out hate crime possibility Reports of officials writing off the recent vandalism of a home on Kern Court may have jumped the gun, according to police.
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonwee... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 10, 2008 at 11:30 pm There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:13 am.
RESTAURANTS Helping Down Town business Just a heads up for those reading on this thread. I posted an idea about the slow down in business and how to help down town businesses on the Around Town thread.
Check it... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Don, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2008 at 8:33 pm
AROUND TOWN Helping Down Town business After reading the article in this weeks PW it state that the mayor and council want to help the down town as the economy worsens. I had a thought of doing something like the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Don, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:10 pm There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2008 at 12:38 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Senior Ditch Day? Rumors around of Senior Ditch Day tomorrow, 11/10 for Foothill. Any parents with more information about what might be hatching and where the seniors are planning on going? Som... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Parent, a resident of the Foothill Knolls neighborhood, on Nov 9, 2008 at 7:06 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 10, 2008 at 4:04 pm.
AROUND TOWN Elections are over, but political signs are still littering our town The elections are over but there are still quite a few political signs left around town. People have even placed them on city property which is against city municipal code. I'... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by bel, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood, on Nov 8, 2008 at 2:53 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2008 at 9:38 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Election: Grant, Arkin, Hintzke win school board seats Chris Grant, Valerie Arkin and Jamie Yee Hintzke were elected to the Pleasanton school board Tuesday in what was the first time in years that three seats--or a majority on the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 7, 2008 at 3:15 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2008 at 2:23 pm.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton Home Sales for October Pleasanton Home Sales for October and the Tri Valley.
http://moxleyteam.com/2008/11/update-tri-valley-home-sales-november-2008/
READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Moxley, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Nov 7, 2008 at 1:50 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 8, 2008 at 2:37 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Hosterman lists top priorities: Hunkering down as weak economy hits city, Pleasanton downtown Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, re-elected to a third term Tuesday, said the City Council and city staff will start immediately to focus on economic problems affecting municipal rev... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 7, 2008 at 10:24 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 10, 2008 at 11:16 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES City Council to decide outcome of PP, QQ passages Hillside protection measures PP and QQ both came out of Tuesday night election returns with decisive victories, leaving the matter to be ultimately dealt with by the City Coun... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 6, 2008 at 10:45 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:42 pm.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton's Pension Obligations According to Steve Brozosky the City has a present value of 120 million in pension obligations owed to city workers and only 40 million set aside.
The school district owes a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ceaser, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Nov 6, 2008 at 7:09 pm There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 16, 2008 at 10:21 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Ormond Eckley, known to many as General Pleasonton, dies Ormond W. Eckley, who was known to many as General Alfred Pleasonton, died Oct. 31 at the age of 83.
He also served many times as General Alfred Pleasonton for the Pleasanton... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 6, 2008 at 4:55 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:57 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Foothill students, faculty remember sophomore who died Tuesday Foothill High School sophomore Chaitanya Gompa will be remembered by friends and family today at services in Walnut Creek.
Chaitanya died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 6, 2008 at 12:03 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 19, 2009 at 8:35 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Vandals appear to be racially motivated A home in the 3900 Block of Kern Court was vandalized in the early hours of Nov. 5 and the owners believe it was politically motivated.
Read the full story here http://www... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 5, 2008 at 7:54 pm There have been 46 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2008 at 11:22 pm.
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