COMMENTS ON STORIES Column It was 10 years ago this month that Jim Olson, a well-known Pleasanton landscaper, was driving the family van east on Interstate 80 with his wife Elaine at his side and two of... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 5, 2008 at 11:12 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 5, 2008 at 11:12 pm.
AROUND TOWN Houserockers rock the house The Houserockers an 11-piece rock 'n' roll band played to a full house Friday as part of the Concerts in the Park series.
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SCHOOLS & KIDS Youth Sports My experience with youth sports in Pleasanton is not a positive one. Baseball is controlled by parent group cliques who hand chose their children's teams. All Star teams are ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Rosemary, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Aug 4, 2008 at 9:37 pm There have been 35 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 25, 2008 at 2:12 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pedestrian killed at Rosewood and Old Santa Rita A 41-year-old woman died after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Rosewood Drive and Old Santa Rita Road, according to police.
Read the full story here http://www.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 4, 2008 at 7:29 pm There have been 50 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 22, 2009 at 2:02 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Planning Commissioner Fox to decide this week on mayor's race Planning Commissioner Anne Fox said she is considering challenging Mayor Jennifer Hosterman for the city's top elective post, to bring back slow-growth policies that would sup... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 4, 2008 at 11:23 am There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 3, 2009 at 4:34 pm.
AROUND TOWN Vintage Hills Shopping Center - Sushi Restaurant Grand Opening Yeah!! Finally something is opening in the newly remodeled (in progress) Vintage Hills Shopping Center.
Kokoro Sushi is having their Grand Opening on August 5,6,and 7th.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Karen, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2008 at 9:26 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2008 at 4:09 pm.
AROUND TOWN Wave goodbye to the Old Stanley trees!!
A couple of years ago, the City Council authorized a 'traffic study' on Old Stanley Blvd. $70,000 was authorized to study traffic patterns and make recommendations to the c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2008 at 3:44 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2008 at 9:34 pm.
AROUND TOWN Smoke again??? I woke to the smell of smoke again. I live by a firestation and never heard the sirens. Is their another fire close by? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pat, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2008 at 9:31 am
COMMENTS ON STORIES Births Kevin James Zachlod
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4274 posted Friday, July 18, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 3, 2008 at 2:45 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2008 at 10:17 pm.
AROUND TOWN Brozosky considering another try for mayor's post Former City Councilman Steve Brozosky may try again to unseat Mayor Jennifer Hosterman for the city's top elected post in what could be a repeat of the feisty political campai... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 2, 2008 at 8:28 am There have been 64 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 9, 2009 at 1:40 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Bernal bridge work begins A series of cranes and other heavy machinery are hard at work on the bridge that crosses over Arroyo Del Valle.
The project includes the construction of a second bridge on ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 1, 2008 at 8:20 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 5, 2008 at 11:52 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL California first state to ban trans fat Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill Friday that made California the first state in the nation to ban trans fat in all restaurants by 2010 and bakeries by 2011.
Read the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 1, 2008 at 4:39 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 5, 2008 at 8:27 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS PUSD $1057 to file a candidate statement: Over a thousand dollars to file with a candidate statement is a deterrent to many people. Still the fact that we have two open seats lets candidates feel they have a fair chan... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Julie Testa, a member of the Foothill High School community, on Aug 1, 2008 at 1:50 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 7, 2008 at 11:11 pm.
AROUND TOWN Where's the News on our Winning Little League Team? This should be a huge story in the Pleasanton Weekly but instead I see it nowhere.
For the first time ever, a Pleasanton Little League team has made it to the Little League... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Brian, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Aug 1, 2008 at 1:05 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 9, 2008 at 9:06 pm.
AROUND TOWN First Wednesday party canine, bovine-themed Kicking off the First Wednesday Street Party this month, the Pleasanton Downtown Association will feature a canine and bovine-themed celebration.
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COMMENTS ON STORIES Editorial With a number of candidates for mayor and City Council campaigning in support of actions being advanced by the Save Pleasanton's Hills coalition, it's fair to ask if this new ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 1, 2008 at 9:21 am There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 7, 2008 at 6:46 pm.
AROUND TOWN 21st annual Tri-For-Fun series kicks off this weekend This year's Tri-For-Fun Triathlon Series will begin this Saturday at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. One-thousand registered athletes ranging from first-timers to seasoned triath... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 30, 2008 at 5:17 pm
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HOUSE Inc. and Tri-Valley Special Needs will be hosting their second an... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by HOUSE Inc. and Tri-Valley Special Needs, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Jul 30, 2008 at 2:42 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2008 at 3:00 pm.
AROUND TOWN Where are the Colors at Callipe Preserve? Explain to me why, at a city operated golf course, the is no display for the US and State Flags. Please, let's correct this.
My proposal would be to install a pole in the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ray, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Jul 30, 2008 at 8:40 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2008 at 8:39 pm.
AROUND TOWN Who's Runnin?? Does anyone know who's running for Mayor and City council? I heard Bozosky pulled papers, but didn't hear if he filed. Does anyone seriously think the incumbants - Hosterman... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Vinelander, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood, on Jul 29, 2008 at 6:18 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 31, 2008 at 7:04 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES 15 added to the Class of 2008 Matt Campbell, principal of Pleasanton Unified School District's high school summer school program, addressed the graduates of the Class of 2008 at the ceremony July 25. Fifte... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 29, 2008 at 6:14 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:33 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES 7 join Republicans-for-McNerney political team Seven prominent Republicans from the 11th Congressional district have joined the reelection effort of U.S. Representative Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton). McNerney is campaignin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 28, 2008 at 8:23 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 31, 2008 at 7:33 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Alternative to Oak Grove Referendum, Hillside Initiative, Council Initiative, and Petty Politics Buy the land from the Lins!
I've mentioned this here months ago in another thread. I found an example of a group trying to do just that elsewhere in California...
Group... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2008 at 12:50 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 27, 2008 at 12:53 pm.
AROUND TOWN Letter--Train complainers should fund crossings Dear Editor,
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COMMENTS ON STORIES Smart & Final to open Pleasanton supermarket Aug. 13 Smart & Final will open its newest supermarket Aug. 13 in the Pleasanton Square Shopping Center on Johnson Drive Wednesday, Aug. 13, making it the sixth major grocery store in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 26, 2008 at 8:38 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 5, 2009 at 4:22 am.