AROUND TOWN
Parents again push for smaller class sizes in Pleasanton schools
Parents were out in force again at the Pleasanton school board meeting last week to plead their case for class size reductions for first-grade students.
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on Apr 19, 2013 at 8:44 am by Frank Lyn, a member of the Donlon Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton runner safe after yesterday's Boston Marathon blasts
A Pleasanton runner is safe, but narrowly missed being a victim of the deadly explosions that took place Monday along the Boston Marathon.
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on Apr 18, 2013 at 10:38 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
SPORTS
Pleasantonians Past & Present Remember Summerall
This ex-Vintage Hills citizen wants to know from all Pleasantonians past, present, & future:
What is your favorite memory of one of Pleasanton's dearest broadcasting friend... |
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on Apr 18, 2013 at 10:22 pm by Stella, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school district to consider layoffs of classified union members
Even as it's hiring counselors, custodians and assistant principals, the Pleasanton School Board will consider laying off the equivalent of more than 11 classified employees a... |
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on Apr 18, 2013 at 11:58 am by Unions, not, a member of the Lydiksen Elementary School community |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton City Manager & Employees Moonlighting with Different Jobs
Web Link
shows that our local employees and commissioners have been moonlighting tea... |
Seriously dysfunctional |
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on Apr 18, 2013 at 11:48 am by J. Hosterman, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Maintaining momentum will be a challenge
Directors of the Alameda County Fair announced this week that they’d gone to Orange County again to tap a successor for Rick Pickering, who left as CEO late last year to take ... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Apr 18, 2013 at 8:15 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
John Madden retires, coming home to Pleasanton
Famed sportscaster and football coach John Madden will soon be coming home to Pleasanton after his announcement yesterday that he plans to retire.
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 5:59 pm by Craig Watkins, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Scuffle over liquor stolen from Pleasanton Safeway store leads to arrest
A battle over a bottle has led to the arrest of a 19-year-old transient in the Safeway parking lot at Santa Rita Road and Valley Avenue.
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 11:10 am by Ted Sorenson, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton students witness mock tragedy caused by drunken driving
The aftermath of a horrific car crash, a dead principal, a badly injured student helicoptered away for treatment, and another arrested for drinking under the influence.
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 7:20 am by Rachel, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Miller posting signs on private property without permission
David Miller is disrespecting private property owner rights and continuing to do what he wants not what he says. He has posted dozens of his yard signs on private property wh... |
Miller continues cheating |
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on Apr 16, 2013 at 8:04 pm by Lou Skunt, a resident of the Carlton Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Narum Continues To Post Signs Without Permission
Here we go again with signs. I have noticed, those who point fingers at others; do the exact same thing, they have accused others of doing.
Narum keeps placing her campaign s... |
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on Apr 16, 2013 at 10:09 am by Nancy, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Peters Avenue Police Action
Does anyone know what's going on this morning (4/16) on Peters Avenue between Rose and Angela? The Pleasanton Police have the street shut down. Looks like most of the activit... |
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on Apr 16, 2013 at 9:00 am by Vinelander, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Dublin mayor enters race for State Assembly
The race for 16th Assembly District in 2014 looks to be a heated race among local mayors, as Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti officially announced his candidacy.
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on Apr 16, 2013 at 8:19 am by Ratbert, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Lessons from a coaching legend
When 49er legend and Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott spoke to the DeLaSalle football team banquet a few years back, Coach Bob Ladoucer was all ears.
Lott, as Ladoucer told men of ... |
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on Apr 16, 2013 at 7:54 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
It's fireworks time: Dublin taking applications from vendors wanting to sell 'safe, sane' Independence Day products
Applications are now available in Dublin for local non-profit organizations to sell "safe and sane" Fireworks in the week leading up to Independence Day.
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 9:49 pm by dublinresident, a resident of Dublin |
AROUND TOWN
The Right choice for city council
Ballots are starting to arrive for Pleasanton’s special City Council election. I’ve read each candidate’s statements in the sample ballot. I have also looked at each candidate... |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 5:40 pm by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Lavish Lifestyle in the White House: Another Round of Golf Anyone?
What seems stuck in the craw of millions of patriotic Americans is Obamas’ 1 percent lifestyle — the endless ski and beach vacations for the couple and their daughters, in... |
Jeff Davis |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 3:34 pm by Roslin2016, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton school district begins move toward teacher coaching
The idea of switching from specialists who have direct contact with students to instructional coaches for teachers may be worrisome to both Pleasanton parents and teachers, bu... |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 2:47 pm by Karen, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Letters
Roads equal structures
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, April 12, 2013, 12:00 AM |
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on Apr 13, 2013 at 10:38 pm by No Grading on ridges, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Escape!
That's not sweat on those exercisers' faces as they pump the pedals of the stationary bicycles -- that's a "sexy glow."
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on Apr 13, 2013 at 11:36 am by Sally R, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Owing millions, bankruptcy denied, criminal case.....apparently Wm Hogarty is not concerned....
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on Apr 12, 2013 at 11:17 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
MSNBC Anchor: "Children do not belong to their parents."
Thank you MSNBC anchor Melissa Harris-Perry for finally revealing to America more about what the Democrat party stands for. Complete collectivism and the destruction of indiv... |
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on Apr 12, 2013 at 8:53 pm by liberalism is a disease, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kathy Narum for City Council
In endorsing candidates for the Pleasanton City Council, we have most often supported those with a strong record of commitment to public service. We are doing so again by reco... |
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on Apr 12, 2013 at 7:38 pm by Bob, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Have Dog (Pack), Will Travel
When a person takes a dog for a walk, the beings at both ends of the leash benefit. Fresh air, exercise, exciting new sights and scents -- what could be better?
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on Apr 12, 2013 at 3:12 pm by Carrie, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Downtown Pleasanton to have a hardware store again
Fred Nichandros, who owns Workbench Hardware in Valley Plaza at Santa Rita Road and Valley Avenue, has signed a long-term lease to take over the 11,000-square-foot former Domu... |
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on Apr 12, 2013 at 2:22 pm by Anthony R.H., a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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