AROUND TOWN The Bookstore offers $1 deals as it closes its doors The Bookstore on Hopyard Road at Valley is closing after 26 years, said owner Lisa Kelly, but she is excited about the new chapter opening in her life: She is becoming a perso... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 14, 2012 at 9:14 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 17, 2012 at 12:29 pm.
AROUND TOWN Police contract - undisclosed benefits Read this SJ Merc article about police contract included two More weeks paid vacation, plus mre $ for uniforms :
Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Howard Jarvis Fan, a resident of the Bordeaux Estates neighborhood, on Sep 12, 2012 at 6:33 pm There have been 69 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 13, 2012 at 11:00 pm.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton Planning Commission to consider downtown entertainment plans tonight The Pleasanton Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. tonight to consider, among other issues, changes in rule governing downtown entertainment facilities, programs and hours... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 12, 2012 at 6:05 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 16, 2012 at 12:24 am.
AROUND TOWN Janet Liang dies after bone marrow transplant The young Pleasanton woman whose impassioned plea for help on Youtube led to thousands of people signing up as potential bone marrow donors has died. Janet Liang, who graduate... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 12, 2012 at 3:41 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 14, 2012 at 1:26 pm.
AROUND TOWN What happened to the WalMart Neighborhood Market? Our house has been waiting for the WalMart Neighborhoold Market that was going into the empty Nob Hill location on Santa Rita Road all summer.
What has happened to that pl... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Lee, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, on Sep 12, 2012 at 1:04 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 16, 2012 at 4:24 pm.
AROUND TOWN Sad News: Janet Liang Dies from Leukemia Just read that Amador Valley High graduate and UCLA student Janet Liang passed away after a three year battle with leukemia. Here's the statement from the "Helping Janet Find ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sam, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood, on Sep 12, 2012 at 12:57 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 12, 2012 at 5:13 pm.
AROUND TOWN State to create new K-12 history, social science curriculum The California Department of Education will develop new history and social science lessons for K-12 classes after Gov. Jerry Brown signed new
legislation authorizing the mov... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 11, 2012 at 9:05 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 13, 2012 at 8:39 pm.
AROUND TOWN Termite stories Outside, about 9 feet above ground I have a cluster of something, thought it was nest at first. Online, I have learned it's a termite mud 'wall', with a pencil thin rod, or 's... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Need a fix!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 11, 2012 at 8:42 am
AROUND TOWN Termite stories Outside, about 9 feet above ground I have a cluster of something, thought it was nest at first. Online, I have learned it's a termite mud 'wall', with a pencil thin rod, or 's... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Need a fix!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 11, 2012 at 8:42 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 12, 2012 at 7:52 am.
AROUND TOWN Campaign signs posted throughout Pleasanton as election efforts get under way So-called yard signs supporting candidates for the Nov. 6 municipal election for Pleasanton mayor and City Council went up Saturday, the first day these signs could be publicl... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 10, 2012 at 8:15 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2012 at 5:18 pm.
AROUND TOWN What is that tent??? Anyone know what's going on in the middle parking lot at the Sports Park? They have a huge enclosed tent set up with giant speakers and a big crew setting up for some kind of ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ellen, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood, on Sep 9, 2012 at 7:10 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 12, 2012 at 8:41 pm.
AROUND TOWN Local Candidates Breaking Laws Already I am always amazed at the contempt candidates have for the laws. They obviously feel they are above the law. Do we really want those who are knowingly breaking the existing ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jill, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Sep 8, 2012 at 11:06 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2012 at 10:34 am.
AROUND TOWN Kids Who Are Being Hurt I just saw somethng in Safeway today that made me think...it made me think of children living with abusive parents. I feel so sad for those kids, they feel so alone. They bl... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Karen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 8, 2012 at 12:36 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 10, 2012 at 10:11 pm.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton candidates show support for new senior housing For Chinese unable to speak or understand English, Pleasanton's first candidates' forum was the place to be.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 6, 2012 at 8:24 am There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2012 at 9:05 am.
AROUND TOWN Thorne, other selected candidates to speak at Tri-Valley Republican Women's group tonight The Tri-Valley Republican Women's organization will meet with selected state and local candidates vying for votes in the upcoming Nov. 6 General Election at a dinner at 6:30 p... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 5, 2012 at 8:54 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 13, 2012 at 9:26 pm.
AROUND TOWN scanner frequencies just noticed that Livermore and Pleasanton Police changed their radio frequencies--does anyone out their have their new ones? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Megan, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Sep 2, 2012 at 4:47 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 3, 2012 at 9:09 pm.
AROUND TOWN Former Pleasanton mortgage firm being sued by clients A man accused of attacking his roommate at his mansion in unincorporated Livermore is now facing a civil case involving the company he ran in Pleasanton.
Read the full story ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 30, 2012 at 5:01 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 21, 2012 at 2:37 pm.
AROUND TOWN Regional leaders back Cook-Kallio for mayor at fundraiser Supporters of City Councilwoman Cheryl Cook-Kallio joined her for a festive 58th birthday celebration and a campaign fundraiser in her bid for election as mayor of Pleasanton.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 30, 2012 at 8:41 am There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 7, 2012 at 7:39 pm.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton Council ratifies new contract with firefighters' union Firefighters in the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department whose pension and benefit plans have long been fully paid by both cities will start contributing 6% of their wages tow... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 29, 2012 at 8:33 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 29, 2012 at 3:51 pm.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton Council meets tonight to consider firefighters' contract The Pleasanton City Council will hold a special meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight to consider and possibly ratify a new labor contract with firefighters in the Livermore-P... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 28, 2012 at 9:33 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 29, 2012 at 11:46 am.
AROUND TOWN To: Tim Hunt "A starting firefighter makes $5,800 a month, while those at the top salary step (no. 6) make $7,405 or $88,860 annually. To make more than this, a firefighter must be promote... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 28, 2012 at 3:08 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 27, 2012 at 7:17 am.
AROUND TOWN New law puts online registration in place, but Alameda County not yet ready Registering to vote is catching up to the 21st century with new software to create an online registration system making its way to county election offices statewide, but not i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 27, 2012 at 3:24 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 28, 2012 at 10:47 am.
AROUND TOWN Power out again Noticed a bunch of utility trucks on Mohr yesterday.
Just lost power few minutes ago (no announcement)
nice READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by kbenson, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 27, 2012 at 2:38 pm
AROUND TOWN Thorne for Mayor campaign sponsoring tonight's Concerts in the Park The Jerry Thorne for Mayor 2012 campaign will sponsor tonight's Concerts in the Park where Magic Moments, Hits of the 50s & 60s will be performing. Thorne and his campaign tea... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 23, 2012 at 8:36 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2012 at 10:35 am.
AROUND TOWN Campaigns on for mayor, City Council, with no election for school board With the deadline now past for filing for municipal and school board elections in Pleasanton, two City Council members are vying for election as the city's mayor and four are ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 23, 2012 at 8:14 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2012 at 9:27 am.