AROUND TOWN City Council faces full agenda tonight as current terms draw to close It's a full agenda for tonight's meeting of the Pleasanton City Council where key housing, growth management and consideration of a public peace commission will go before the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 16, 2012 at 8:56 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 16, 2012 at 10:43 am.
AROUND TOWN Another business closing in downtown First Domus, then Amelia's and now Cupid's Tooth. What small business will be next to close in downtown Pleasanton? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Suz, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Oct 15, 2012 at 12:12 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 19, 2012 at 9:13 am.
AROUND TOWN Fountains bring sounds of serenity The first thing Linda Bourland asks people looking for a new fountain is, "What do you want it to sound like?"
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AROUND TOWN Weekly endorses Cook-Kallio for mayor; Pentin, Brown for City Council The Pleasanton Weekly Friday endorsed Cheryl-Cook-Kallio for mayor and Planning Commission chairman Jerry Pentin and businesswoman Karla Brown for election to the City Council... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 14, 2012 at 1:58 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 30, 2012 at 7:25 am.
AROUND TOWN Mrs. Doubtfire lives on in Danville memories Drinking elbow to elbow with Hollywood's hairiest and handsomest stars might have been a highlight of Mike Doyle's tenure in Danville Town Council, but these memories aren't e... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 13, 2012 at 11:51 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 14, 2012 at 11:59 am.
AROUND TOWN Lottery ticket worth $220,648 bought here last month remains unclaimed A Mega Millions ticket sold in Pleasanton last month worth $220,648 remains unclaimed, California Lottery officials said yesterday.
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AROUND TOWN Misleading Measure B1 Mailer Yesterday I received in the mail an 8 page booklet supporting Measure B1. I found it to be very misleading in how the Measure is protrayed.
It states "by renewing our lo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by curious, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 13, 2012 at 7:25 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 16, 2012 at 3:51 pm.
AROUND TOWN News digest City of Pleasanton seeks next Poet Laureate
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AROUND TOWN State Senator Ellen Corbett to run for Congress in 2014 State Senator Ellen Corbett (D-10th) has announced to members of the Valley Real Estate Network that she plans to seek the congressional seat now held by U.S. Rep. Pete Stark ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 12, 2012 at 9:40 am There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 18, 2012 at 10:24 am.
AROUND TOWN Guest opinion: Select candidates who demonstrate independence and critical thinking Regarding public employee pension liabilities and personnel costs, Pleasanton, like many cities, has had a failure in governance. How else would someone describe a situation w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 12, 2012 at 9:21 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 15, 2012 at 9:39 pm.
AROUND TOWN Amelia's Deli closes its downtown restaurant Amelia's Deli, a popular downtown daytime restaurant at 55 W. Angela St., has closed after the number of patrons slackened due to weak economic conditions.
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AROUND TOWN CVS planning two new drug stores in Pleasanton CVS Pharmacy, one of the country's largest drug store chains, plans to build two new retail outlets in Pleasanton with stores in the Safeway Gateway Center and the Rose Pavili... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 10, 2012 at 8:23 am There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 11, 2012 at 8:22 pm.
AROUND TOWN Local Campaign Finances The City has an electronic system for reporting campaign finances on the city website. I found it quite interesting to look at DeMarcus' donations. 96 donations but 62 were ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 9, 2012 at 7:41 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 11, 2012 at 9:44 pm.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton schools post gains in meeting 'No Child Left Behind' goals Pleasanton schools are making progress in teaching English language learners and economically disadvantaged students, according to an accountability report presented to the sc... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 8, 2012 at 11:25 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 11, 2012 at 11:18 pm.
AROUND TOWN To the cyclist that was a good Samaritan on Saturday Last Saturday morning I went to the Farmer's market. As I was juggling my various packages, wallet, keys and purse, I dropped my wallet in the street. I went home none the wis... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Kathy Felton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Oct 8, 2012 at 8:29 am
AROUND TOWN TV30 to broadcast Pleasanton Weekly's candidates forum tonight A 90-minute candidates forum hosted by the Pleasanton Weekly and featuring those seeking election as mayor and to the City Council will broadcast by Tri-Valley Community Telev... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 7, 2012 at 4:09 pm
AROUND TOWN Homemade granola keeps Karen active There are at least two reasons to stop at the Sunday Morning Bakery booth at Farmers Market tomorrow. One is to try some of the best tasting homemade granola ever, and the sec... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 6, 2012 at 5:51 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 6, 2012 at 5:51 am.
AROUND TOWN Memorial service today for Robert Lee Vannatter Jr., 91, WWII paratrooper Robert Lee Vannatter Jr., 91, who parachuted into Europe with the 507th Paratrooper Infantry Regiment, died Aug. 27, and his life is being celebrated from 1-4 p.m. today at th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 5, 2012 at 7:34 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 8, 2012 at 5:07 pm.
AROUND TOWN Vintage Hills Shopping Center??? I drove by the vintage hills shopping center and noticed that they are doing some construction on the old Romleys/Flair supermarket. Does anybody have any idea what's going to... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tom, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Oct 4, 2012 at 9:14 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 5, 2012 at 2:57 pm.
AROUND TOWN At-risk missing adult located by Pleasanton police The Pleasanton Police Department has located Diane Taylor who was reported missing on Oct. 4.
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AROUND TOWN PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Erlene DeMarcus Erlene DeMarcus is a recognized transportation expert who has spent a career working for the betterment of our community.
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AROUND TOWN PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Karla Brown By Karla Brown
I am a Pleasanton businesswoman and 20 year resident of Pleasanton. Together with my husband Tim, we have raised three daughters in Pleasanton. I earned a Busi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 3, 2012 at 9:13 am There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 6, 2012 at 10:39 am.
AROUND TOWN grass fire? There is a very strong smell of grass/wildfire on the west side of town this evening, around 9:15pm. I really hope not, but does anyone have information? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by hope not..., a resident of the Laguna Oaks neighborhood, on Oct 2, 2012 at 9:27 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 3, 2012 at 10:43 pm.
AROUND TOWN Two local organizations endorse Thorne for Pleasanton mayor, Pentin, DeMarcus for City Council The political action committee of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Friday endorsed City Councilman Jerry Thorne for mayor in the upcoming municipal election on Nov. 6 and Pl... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 1, 2012 at 6:43 am There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 2, 2012 at 11:03 pm.
AROUND TOWN Suicides: more common than murder Seventeen-year-old Tricia Martin may be Pleasanton's latest casualty in an ongoing trend that claims nearly 34,000 people every year in the United States. Martin, a senior at ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 30, 2012 at 12:55 pm There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 2, 2012 at 2:40 am.