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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. Read the full story here htt... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 1, 2008 at 10:03 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2008 at 6:27 pm.

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

AROUND TOWN
Please consider supporting this wonderful nonprofit.
Tri-Valley Special Needs Annual Golf Tournament Monday, August 18 2008 Sunol Valley Golf Club 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, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4292 posted Friday, July 25, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 26, 2008 at 11:08 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 28, 2008 at 4:14 pm.

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.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Final decision affirms earlier ruling in favor of Signature
In a final decision that could cost the Pleasanton school district several million dollars, Alameda County Superior Court Judge George C. Hernandez has ruled that it never had... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 26, 2008 at 9:27 am
There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2008 at 10:59 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Hundreds jam Golfsmith Superstore at Pleasanton grand opening in Rose Pavilion
Golfsmith, a nationally-known golf and tennis retailer, opened its new 28,500 square foot Pleasanton superstore Friday morning to long lines of waiting customers searching for... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 26, 2008 at 5:59 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 26, 2008 at 6:04 am.

AROUND TOWN
Smart and final
Does anyone know when the new smart and final will open? Its located by In and Out Burger READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Pat, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jul 25, 2008 at 4:33 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 26, 2008 at 5:40 am.

AROUND TOWN
Reader's Choice
With 29,358 confirmed votes from 1,550 voters across the globe, our readers truly chose their favorite parts of Pleasanton--from Sports Park to downtown to Pleasanton Ridge. B... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 25, 2008 at 1:47 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 25, 2008 at 3:08 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
For mayor of Pleasanton: now there are three
Planning Commissioner Anne Fox and former commissioner Mary Roberts plan to challenge Mayor Jennifer Hosterman for the city's top elective post on Nov. 4. Read the full story... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 25, 2008 at 8:51 am
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 26, 2008 at 9:53 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Please-No More Locks of Love Stories
I just read in a different local newspaper another heartwarming story about a little girl who donated the hair from her haircut to an organization that makes them into wigs.... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Irma, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood, on Jul 24, 2008 at 6:43 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2008 at 8:52 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Voice Recorders in the Classroom
I think all classrooms should have a recording device that we can be reviewed if a student reports unprofessional conduct in the classroom. It would also benefit ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ellen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 24, 2008 at 2:39 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2008 at 11:58 am.

RESTAURANTS
Santa Rita Starbucks Rocks
I love that place. The employees have always been jewels. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Isabelle, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 23, 2008 at 10:16 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 7, 2008 at 10:50 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Domus to close Pleasanton store next Thursday
Domus, a popular downtown gift and housewares store, will close next Thursday, July 31 after nearly 10 years of doing business on Main Street. Read the full story here http:/... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 23, 2008 at 1:45 pm
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2008 at 6:58 am.

AROUND TOWN
Julie Testa
annoying? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Kid, a resident of the Carlton Oaks neighborhood, on Jul 23, 2008 at 12:39 pm
There have been 41 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 27, 2009 at 10:07 pm.

 

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