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AROUND TOWN
Look at who is paying for QQ--builders!
Before I vote for a proposition, I always take a look at who is supporting it. The other day I got a fancy 4-page flyer for Yes on QQ and it had a pretty impressive list of pe... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mary, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Oct 22, 2008 at 11:02 pm
There have been 100 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 29, 2008 at 9:52 am.

AROUND TOWN
Opinion Pleasanton Election Endorsements Are Out
Looks like Opinionpleasanton.com came out with their take on the election. Good times! But allow me a moment to take those guys to task... Tsk tsk, guys! I see you haven... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 22, 2008 at 8:40 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2008 at 9:12 am.

AROUND TOWN
Easing Gridlock
Relief is finally coming for motorists who have been waiting years for some relief from traffic gridlock they encounter, although they may regret what they wished for, at leas... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 21, 2008 at 5:20 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 21, 2008 at 6:55 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Letter: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 8
Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4658 posted Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 17, 2008 at 9:47 pm
There have been 96 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2008 at 6:32 am.

AROUND TOWN
Your Lawn Mower
I was walking my dog today and saw a man start up a gas powered lawn mower to mow his small lawn. The noise was deafening. When I went home two blocks away, the noise was ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ellie, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 17, 2008 at 11:50 am
There have been 41 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 30, 2008 at 8:42 am.

AROUND TOWN
Foos Family Finds a Way to Make Things Fit
Ginny Foos, a substitute teacher in the Pleasanton Unified School District, is different. Her job as an educator isn’t confined to the classroom. It’s her life’s work. This Pl... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 16, 2008 at 4:00 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 16, 2008 at 4:00 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Livermore Airport Noise Complaints
Saw this recently... "Airport Statistics for August 2008" Regarding noise complaints "46.7% of the total complaints were filed by two Pleasanton households." How abo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 15, 2008 at 11:03 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 20, 2008 at 6:43 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Election 2008: Jerry Pentin wants to bring new blood to City Council
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jerry Pentin decided to run for one of two open seats on the City Council to put his experience and knowledge of city processes to work and a... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 14, 2008 at 2:46 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 17, 2008 at 5:27 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Finding charity items are being stolen in Vintage Hills
Dear neighbors in Vintage Hills, Is anyone else finding that their items put out for charities are being stolen? Last month the charity left a note saying there was no... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lisa-Touriga Drive, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Oct 14, 2008 at 10:37 am
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 20, 2008 at 1:39 am.

AROUND TOWN
Election 2008--Letters to the Editor
Confused about PP and QQ? Dear Editor, Over 5,000 Pleasanton voters signed a petition to place a Measure PP, the Hillside Protection Ordinance, on the b... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 14, 2008 at 8:36 am
There have been 49 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 22, 2008 at 7:50 am.

AROUND TOWN
Hometown hall of fame hero
Pleasanton's John Madden to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=308 posted Friday,... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 12, 2008 at 7:11 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 27, 2008 at 10:42 am.

AROUND TOWN
Valley Times Endorses Measure PP and Says No to Measure QQ
Sounds like the Valley Times is smart enough to figure out that Measure QQ is a complete sham measure and that representatives who failed to enact a ridgeline ordinance since ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Pat, a resident of the Foothill Knolls neighborhood, on Oct 10, 2008 at 5:51 pm
There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 17, 2008 at 1:15 am.

AROUND TOWN
Election 2008: Brozosky is back
After losing to Jennifer Hosterman by only 189 votes in the mayor's race two years ago, businessman Steve Brozosky will try again on Nov. 4, responding, as he said, to hundred... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 8, 2008 at 6:28 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 27, 2008 at 4:38 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Disappearing Yard Signs
Why are signs related to the upcoming election being STOLEN from people's front yards?? Any ideas? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by A Concerned Voter, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 4, 2008 at 8:14 am
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 13, 2008 at 4:54 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Empty storefronts an eyesore
Watching the efforts this week to rescue the country's beleaguered financial system, I sensed a similar need on a much smaller--but still important--scale here in Pleasanton. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 3, 2008 at 7:40 pm
There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 18, 2008 at 5:43 am.

AROUND TOWN
Flu shots readily available this year
There are more flu vaccines now than have ever been produced, according to Art Woo, program director of Sutter infusion and pharmacy services. Fear of shortages has diminished... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 3, 2008 at 10:22 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 10, 2010 at 11:55 am.

AROUND TOWN
Stacey's Guide to the PW Town Square Forum
1) Cholo from Livermore is not a Mexican or illegal immigrant 2) Jerry from Oak Hill likes popcorn 3) Posts are not authenticated which means the author might not be who the... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 2, 2008 at 10:03 pm
There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 12, 2008 at 7:05 am.

AROUND TOWN
Neal School litigation Sinks High School Gym Expansions
School Superintendent John Casey has informed residents that the long over due gym expansion at Foothill and Amador High Schools are on hold due to lack of funds. A closer ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ceaser, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Oct 1, 2008 at 8:55 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 9, 2008 at 8:44 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Measuring Measure WW
The East Bay Regional Parks District was formed during the Great Depression, so it's no secret that despite the similarly fragile state of the economy, its members are hoping ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 30, 2008 at 8:55 am
There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2008 at 2:44 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Chamber endorses Hosterman for mayor, Pentin for council
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Wednesday endorsed Mayor Jennifer Hosterman for re-election in the Nov. 4 municipal race and businessman Jerry Pentin for one of the two sea... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 29, 2008 at 1:22 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 12, 2008 at 8:26 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Letters: Brozosky has compassion, vision, enthusiasm
Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4564 posted Friday, September 26, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 26, 2008 at 2:37 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 7, 2008 at 10:18 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton OKs 350-unit apartment complex near BART-Stoneridge
New development plans are changing the face and focus of Hacienda Business Park and the city's northwest side. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 23, 2008 at 7:47 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 26, 2008 at 2:29 pm.

AROUND TOWN
RE: editorial, "City Union Workers Watch Out"
It is regretable that Pleasaton needs to reign in over-spending by creating a two tiered pay and benefit system -- however, consider why that has become necessary. Firefighte... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by anon, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 19, 2008 at 10:40 am
There have been 47 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 6, 2008 at 4:09 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Viva la Villa
Villa del Sole is a privately owned property that stands on the same land where Phoebe Apperson Hearst had her Hacienda De Verona Estate. It is now also home to the Valley Hum... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 17, 2008 at 7:14 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 18, 2008 at 10:13 am.

AROUND TOWN
New metering lights leave some drivers red
On-ramp metering lights were turned on for the first time during this morning's commute along westbound Interstate 580 and the signals caused many commuters to see red in more... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 16, 2008 at 7:12 pm
There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 9, 2010 at 3:18 pm.

 

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