SCHOOLS & KIDS
Rallying for schools
School activists have joined to form Save Pleasanton Schools and will hold a rally Sunday to kick off a campaign to bring additional funds to education.
Read the full stor... |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:54 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PTA involved in Parcel Tax politics?
A story was published by Emily West of the weekly about the rally being hosted by the Save our Pleasanton Schools Committee. In the story, Joan Laursen and Tanya Ludden are ch... |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:53 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board votes to place $233 parcel tax on June 2 ballot
The Pleasanton school board agreed tonight to ask voters to approve a $233 a year parcel tax in a special election June 2. If approved by at least two-thirds of the voters who... |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:52 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Beyond the Traditional Bobblehead Trustee
One of our newest Board Members has taken her role beyond the traditional bobblehead Trustee that only nods yes to the Superintendent and Unions. At least one Board Member has... |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:51 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton PTA Council drives this Parcel Tax Campaign?
Pleasanton PTA Council web site states that PTA's can take an active roles in campaign.
Does that mean that PTA Council President can actually chair a political campaign?... |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:51 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Can the topics surrounding the Parcel Tax be posted separately?
I'm one of the Pleasanton parents on the fence about the parcel tax. Before the vote, I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the facts of what is going to happen with or w... |
On the Fence |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:50 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Honesty in the Dollars for Parcel Tax
I would like all of the school parent organizations in Pleasanton to disclose on this thread how much money was donated to the Save Our Pleasanton Schools Committee. I have he... |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:49 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Parcel tax measure is a go
Registered voters, mark your calendars for another special election June 2.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday,... |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:47 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial
Save Pleasanton Schools
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 13, 2009, 12:00 AM |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:46 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pink Slip Friday
Hundreds of teachers, faculty, administrators, students and parents today showed their support for a school parcel tax on what's being called Pink Slip Friday.
Read the ful... |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:46 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
WEAR GREEN TO SHOW YOUR OPPOSITION TO RAISING TAXES
If you oppose raising taxes, wear green on Tuesday, March 17.
GREEN: the color of YOUR money. |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:44 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers Bringing Pink Slip Issues Into the Classroom
Just out of curiosity, would you find it inappropriate if your child's teacher constantly talked about losing their job to young children? Would you find it inappropriate if ... |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:43 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Depth of the California Budget Shortfall And Its Effect On Us
As each day passes and tax collections continue to nosedive, the new announcements of state governmental budget shortfalls only make more obvious the excessive expenditure org... |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 11:00 am by Concerned, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
IN SPITE of existing parcel tax, Dublin increases class sizes
This is information provided on PUSD FAQs page:
Which districts around us receive funding from a parcel tax? How much is it, and what do they use it for?
Dublin: $96/par... |
Ruby D |
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on Mar 14, 2009 at 10:58 pm by Julie, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letter: Counselors are important, support parcel tax
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 6, 2009, 12:00 AM |
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on Mar 14, 2009 at 4:32 pm by IMO, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Performance-based Teacher Compensation
This isn't meant to be a parcel tax discussion. It's an attempt to look at how to align teacher compensation with educational goals.
"All Teachers Are Not the Same" http:/... |
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on Mar 13, 2009 at 8:02 pm by Karen, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Of Note
Teen attends Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference Ashley Rodondi, a junior at Amador Valley High School, attended the presidential inauguration as a member of the P... |
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on Mar 13, 2009 at 2:43 pm by Important to know, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Worth Reading: an article about true leadership
Web Link
By Kevin Cullen
Globe Columnist / March 12, 2009
It was the kin... |
Resident |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 10:13 pm by Duh, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SPORTS
Blue Devils heading to national hockey tournament
The Tri-Valley Blue Devils Midget 18AA team is on a high after taking home the USA Hockey Tier II Pacific District Championship in Valencia, Calif. last weekend.
Read the ful... |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 8:51 pm by fan, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SEC alleges $40M Ponzi scheme involving Pleasanton businessman
A Pleasanton man has been implicated in a $40-million Ponzi scheme by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 6:02 pm by OldFriend, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teen Drug Overdose This weekend
I am hearing that there was Amador students partying in Ruby Hill this weekend and one was taken by ambulance to the hospital because of a drug overdose. Does anyone know wha... |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 3:22 pm by mary, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Firecrackers/fireworks in the middle of the night?
Two nights out of the past few, I've been awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of loud firecrackers going off. Last night, I got up when awakened and looked at th... |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 2:29 pm by HAHA, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
REFLECTIONS
Celebrating Disney at Alexander's Fine Art for Kids and Adults
Something for the Family in Downtown Pleasanton! A few pieces are on display NOW. Special event for kids in the patio and adults alike at Alexander's Fine Art Saturday March 1... |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 11:42 am by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Peace vigils continue one year later
Wednesday marks the year-anniversary of the Pleasantonians 4 Peace monthly candlelight vigil in front of the Museum On Main. Attendees will again reflect on the war and its co... |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 10:42 am by E Blume, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Torrico wants legislature penalties if budget is late again
Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico (D-Newark) has introduced a good government reform package that would prohibit state legislators from accepting gifts from lobbyists, ... |
Editor |
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on Mar 11, 2009 at 1:59 pm by Not a Loon, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
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