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SCHOOLS & KIDS
A parcel tax is a thinly veiled excuse to have access to a pot of discretionary funds.
The superintendent is using scare tactics saying they will cut teachers and programs. He has threatened that our children will suffer from the cuts. Every few years there is... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mike, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Feb 13, 2008 at 5:05 pm
There have been 82 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 6, 2008 at 9:58 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Every dog has his day
Muirwood Community Park, the site of the only dog park in Pleasanton, recently opened a new addition--a "small dog-only" section. Set off on the north end of the park, which i... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 12, 2008 at 5:36 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 14, 2008 at 1:51 pm.

AROUND TOWN
***New Devlopment Proposed for Dublin Canyon
PREV-570, Hamid Taeb/Lester Property Work session to review and receive comments on a preliminary application for a 42-unit single-family residential development on the appro... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Canyon Creek Owner, a resident of the Canyon Creek neighborhood, on Feb 12, 2008 at 1:21 pm

AROUND TOWN
Letter: Academic scholarships for young women
Alameda County has not participated in the Miss Alameda County competition for over 20 years and the Dec. 17 story in the Pleasanton Weekly makes it clear why not. This is a b... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 12, 2008 at 2:44 am
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 30, 2008 at 4:38 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Pages of Pleasanton's past
Who is this Kottinger guy? And what's this you hear about a Hearst's castle in Pleasanton? Why did San Francisco own Pleasanton land? Read the full story here http://www.plea... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 12, 2008 at 12:54 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 12, 2008 at 12:54 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton father and son to be in new reality show
Set your TiVo or prepare to plop in front of the television at 9 p.m. Feb. 18 because that's when you'll see a Pleasanton father and son compete in a new NBC reality show. Re... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 8, 2008 at 1:33 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 27, 2008 at 5:49 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Birthplace of the Cowboy
It's a pleasant town--the "land of the live oaks and friendly folks" they call it. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3557 posted Fr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 8, 2008 at 10:44 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 15, 2008 at 2:08 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Campaign Finance
Keep Our Park Committee Press Release Feb 4, 2008 OPPONENTS OF THE OAK GROVE PROJECT VIOLATE STATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS, SUPPORTERS CHARGE Thousands in campaign expense... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Angela, a resident of the Heritage Valley neighborhood, on Feb 7, 2008 at 8:14 pm
There have been 65 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 25, 2008 at 11:32 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
'We the People' teams head to state finals tomorrow
Three Pleasanton teachers will again lead their government and civics classes to Sacramento tomorrow for two days of intense testifying on constitutional issues before legisla... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 5, 2008 at 10:23 pm
There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 11, 2008 at 4:41 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Problems surface with precinct locations, unwanted absentee ballots
Today's voting went smoothly in most parts of the city, but there were flaws. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=514 posted Tuesd... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 5, 2008 at 9:05 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 5, 2008 at 9:05 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton voters going to polls in record numbers
With 700,000 more Californians registered to vote today than there were two years ago, including a record-high total of nearly 37,804 registered voters in Pleasanton, voters l... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 5, 2008 at 4:07 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 7, 2008 at 8:36 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Brave young Lady!
The young lady that reported her Boyfriends threat to the dance this past weekend. Will never know how many lives she changed by he bravery to step forward. She needs to be r... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jane, a member of the Foothill High School community, on Feb 5, 2008 at 12:50 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 19, 2008 at 11:36 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Coupe Welcomes Calls Per Pleasanton Weekly
Here is the publication's take on the meeting held on 1-28-08. **************************** Friday, February 1, 2008 Both sides of fence meet Monday Residents, scho... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 5, 2008 at 5:20 am
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 5, 2008 at 3:07 pm.

AROUND TOWN
BLINKING RED TRAFFIC LIGHT MEANS STOP AND YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY!
Today saw the possibility of perhaps two fatalities in Pleasanton except for the events taking place within about a half second. The light at Montevino Dr. and Vineyard was b... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood, on Feb 4, 2008 at 7:30 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 11, 2008 at 8:57 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Plesanton and Tri Valley Home Sales
Latest Tri Valley Home Sales information http://blog.moxleyteam.com/?p=198 <p> READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tyler, a resident of another community, on Feb 4, 2008 at 5:21 pm

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Local nonprofit helping Afghanistan
A local nonprofit organization that was organized following the 9/11 terrorists attacks in the U.S. will soon open a medical clinic it built and is now equipping in the wester... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 4, 2008 at 12:22 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 4, 2008 at 12:22 pm.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Local nonprofit helping Afghanistan
A local nonprofit organization that was organized following the 9/11 terrorists attacks in the U.S. will soon open a medical clinic it built and is now equipping in the wester... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 4, 2008 at 12:22 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 4, 2008 at 12:22 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Talking Points
It was somewhat disappointing, but not surprising, that the death of actor Heath Ledger was covered on the front page of The New York Times last week. Read the full story he... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 2, 2008 at 10:29 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 4, 2008 at 5:05 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial
Tuesday is the Presidential Primary Election Day, with California one of 22 states across the country now joining in the early primary voting that has dominated the airwaves a... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 1, 2008 at 6:55 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 7, 2008 at 8:53 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Traffic direction not need, thanks anyway!
Please don't disrup the balance by attempting to direct traffic into Fotthill HS. There are NEVER traffic issues unless someone decides to direct it. This causes HUGE unnec... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Foothill HS Parent, a member of the Foothill High School community, on Jan 31, 2008 at 9:56 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 3, 2008 at 2:59 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Schwarzenegger's budget cuts could bring major cuts in school jobs, programs
Pleasanton School Supt. John Casey warned this week that Gov. Schwarzenegger's proposed budget cuts for the coming fiscal year could cause a "drastic" reduction in school prog... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 31, 2008 at 12:26 pm
There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 24, 2010 at 11:48 pm.

AROUND TOWN
OpinionPleasanton.com
Anyone here seen this site? Alternative views on Pleasanton politics: http://www.opinionpleasanton.com/ READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Jan 31, 2008 at 9:39 am
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 7, 2008 at 10:40 am.

RESTAURANTS
A Pleasanton Food Blog
Someone started a blog on food in Pleasanton. Looks good. http://eatinginpleasanton.com/ READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Jan 31, 2008 at 8:10 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 7, 2011 at 6:09 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Take Us Along!
From all its traveling, the Pleasanton Weekly newspaper would appear to be weathered, but it hasn't skipped a beat. Over the past eight years--yes it has been that long--Pleas... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 30, 2008 at 10:32 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 30, 2008 at 10:32 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Children's Hospital seeks help on rebuilding through county-wide parcel tax
Children's Hospital of Oakland, one of the country's largest and the only hospital and research center serving children exclusively in Alameda County, is asking voters to appr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 28, 2008 at 10:22 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 5, 2008 at 10:19 pm.

 

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