AROUND TOWN Housing madness A few weeks ago I posted about how ridiculous are housing market has become.I mentioned as evidence a 1500 sq ft older home in Valley Trails advertised in PW for 650,000.Well.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by hoops, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on May 18, 2013 at 9:37 am There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2013 at 3:07 pm.
AROUND TOWN what exactly is a heritage tree? What makes a tree a heritage tree in downtown P-town? I have a fir I want to get rid of but was told by a neighbor I can't without the permission of the city. there is a sa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stella, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 17, 2013 at 8:26 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 18, 2013 at 10:21 am.
AROUND TOWN COMMENTARY: Pleasanton gets it right Kathy Narum resigned from the Pleasanton Planning Commission last week after five years as a member and after winning election May 7 to a seat on the City Council in a robust,... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 17, 2013 at 3:37 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 20, 2013 at 12:13 pm.
AROUND TOWN Steve Mattos honored with memorial scoreboard In honor of late Amador Valley High School father, coach and Athletics Boosters Club member Steve Mattos, a state-of-the-art scoreboard for the Amador Stadium will be dedicate... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 17, 2013 at 12:37 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 17, 2013 at 6:34 pm.
AROUND TOWN HELP - Baby ducks in storm drain corneer of via del cielo/ calle allegre. Police stopped by - nothing they can do, and oh don't take storm drain cover off (I was trying to coax babies into pool net). Animal... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by lb, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood, on May 17, 2013 at 9:13 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 20, 2013 at 3:29 pm.
AROUND TOWN Shoppers cheer as New Leaf Community Markets opens in Pleasanton If crowds waiting through a near-hour-long grand opening ceremony are any indication of support, the celebration Wednesday morning at New Leaf Community Markets' dedication of... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 16, 2013 at 8:23 am There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 17, 2013 at 12:17 pm.
AROUND TOWN Fresh and Easy.......Hmmmmm. Service in the toilet I have gone to Fresh and Easy from time to time regularly since it opened. I remember their crew from the beginning and oh how I miss them. They seemed happy to be there and... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by LP, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on May 15, 2013 at 10:30 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 17, 2013 at 9:57 am.
AROUND TOWN DeSaulnier, other state senators ask tough questions about faulty Bay Bridge bolts Members of the state Senate transportation committee asked tough questions Tuesday of Caltrans and Metropolitan Transportation Committee
officials about faulty anchor bolts ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 15, 2013 at 10:40 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 16, 2013 at 12:10 am.
AROUND TOWN Over the top yearbook photo can run An Amador Valley High senior will be allowed to have his distinctive photo in the school's yearbook after all.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 14, 2013 at 4:55 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 23, 2013 at 5:45 pm.
AROUND TOWN Readers Choice Pleasanton: Voting ends today Readers Choice Pleasanton voting is under way! Cast your ballot [Web Link here]. Remember you need to confirm your vote when you... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 14, 2013 at 8:50 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2013 at 4:09 pm.
AROUND TOWN Say goodbye to Jim Hansen on May 15 AMADOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL PTSA INVITES YOU TO SAY GOODBYE TO MR. JIM HANSEN on MAY 15, 2013 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at The Wine Steward 641 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 $25 at... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by ABeymer, a member of the Amador Valley High School community, on May 13, 2013 at 10:16 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2013 at 10:53 am.
AROUND TOWN Public meeting tonight on adding toll lane on westbound I-580 through Pleasanton Two transportation agencies will hold a public hearing from 5-7 p.m. tonight in Dublin to review plans for creating a toll express lane on westbound I-580.
Read the full stor... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 13, 2013 at 9:50 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 15, 2013 at 2:18 pm.
AROUND TOWN VFW resurrects swing era at Tea Dance this afternoon Put on your dancing shoes and head to the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. today, May 15, for an afternoon Tea Dance. The Mellotones Combo will play dance music, with ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 13, 2013 at 9:30 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2013 at 9:30 am.
AROUND TOWN Oakland searching for new police chief after Jordan announces he's stepping down Oakland city leaders are launching a nationwide search for a new police chief following the surprise announcement by Chief Howard Jordan
that he is stepping down for medical... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 13, 2013 at 8:23 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2013 at 5:47 pm.
AROUND TOWN Leaf Blowers at 7 AM on Weekends -- REALLY??? Dear thoughtless neighbor,
You have your yard service come out at 7 AM on every Saturday and I have put up with the endless leaf blowing for months. Get them a rake and a br... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by quiet resident, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood, on May 12, 2013 at 11:24 am There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2013 at 7:39 pm.
AROUND TOWN As Mother's Day approaches, watch out for new Mother ducks and goslings around storm drains As Mother's Day approaches, May is also time for new mother ducks and their newly hatched goslings to leave their nests and "hit the road."
Every year the poor goslings w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Lisa Lorentz, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on May 10, 2013 at 9:26 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 12, 2013 at 7:29 am.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton Council OKs pay-off of $20-million in golf course bonds The Pleasanton City Council Tuesday authorized dipping into available cash reserves to buy down $20.6 million in outstanding bonds used to finance the construction of Callippe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 10, 2013 at 8:43 am There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2013 at 3:51 pm.
AROUND TOWN BIG DRAW Chalk Event / Pros out on FRIDAY Looking forward to This Saturday a full out Art Event that will provide some extra funding for Arts in the Pleasanton School District. A Fist Time Chalk Art display and challe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on May 9, 2013 at 12:21 pm
AROUND TOWN State Supreme Court rules cities, counties can ban medical marijuana dispensaries The California Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that cities and counties have the right to ban medical marijuana dispensaries within their borders, despite the existence... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 8, 2013 at 9:44 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 8, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
AROUND TOWN TRUNK signs... Bernal Plaza After seeing this sign GROWING OUT OF THE TRUNK of a car Parked at Bernal Plaza on the CORNER OF VALLEY AND BERNAL, for the last couple of weeks, I decided to take action. I h... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on May 8, 2013 at 9:34 am There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2013 at 8:29 pm.
AROUND TOWN Three sought in robberies Pleasanton police are investigating a bank robbery and two robbery attempts, all of which took place within a 24-hour period on May 7.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 8, 2013 at 9:27 am There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2013 at 12:08 pm.
AROUND TOWN Planning commissioner Kathy Narum wins Pleasanton Council seat Planning Commissioner Kathy Narum was elected to the Pleasanton City Council Tuesday, receiving 4,586 votes or 39.62% of the 11,655 votes cast in the special election
Read th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 7, 2013 at 9:18 pm There have been 34 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2013 at 12:27 am.
AROUND TOWN Commuters can expect delays this week on Crow Canyon Road through Castro Valley Due to roadway resurfacing work, drivers should expect significant delays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Crow Canyon Road between Cold Water Drive and the vic... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 7, 2013 at 10:46 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 7, 2013 at 10:46 am.
AROUND TOWN Western Garden Nursery to receive StopWaste.Org award today Alameda County's StopWaste.Org will present awards Thursday, May 9, to 12 businesses for outstanding waste reduction and business efficiency, including Western Garden Nursery ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 7, 2013 at 9:57 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 7, 2013 at 9:57 am.