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. |
John Adams |
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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 ... |
Concerned About Teacher Behavior |
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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:/... |
Stacey |
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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... |
Rich |
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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... |
Sleepy |
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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... |
Claudette McDermott |
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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 |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Aprox. 25 cars had their tires slashed!!
I keep waiting to see if this comes up in the local news but nada.
On the morning of March 6th aprox. 25 cars had one or more of their tires slashed. Most of these cars were... |
Maria Iglesias |
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on Mar 11, 2009 at 1:27 pm by Maria Iglesias, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Worth reading: Obama, taking on unions, backs teacher merit pay
Web Link
By PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press Writer Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer – 47 mins ago
Featu... |
Resident |
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on Mar 11, 2009 at 11:52 am by No Remorse, a resident of Dublin |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
A lesson in leadership
Six students joined Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, City Manager Nelson Fialho and Councilwoman Cindy McGovern in a board meeting Tuesday morning as a part of the annual Youth in Go... |
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on Mar 11, 2009 at 11:00 am by Monica W., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Model United Nations
This program is a simulation of the "real-life" United Nations Assembly for middle school students and meets from 3:30-5 p.m., Wednesdays in Room A1 at Harvest Park School and... |
Editor |
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on Mar 10, 2009 at 7:31 pm by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Military Families
Pleasanton Military Families, a support group for families of service members, meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. The group includes families who have loved ones... |
Editor |
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on Mar 10, 2009 at 4:57 pm by Sherry W, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pay to Play will be a Reality
As a member of the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC), I was asked to Chair the Athletics sub committee. In the last few weeks I have been discussing the impact of the budget cut... |
Al Cohen |
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on Mar 10, 2009 at 10:00 am by Thankful, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SEX
at what age do we start letting our kids have sexual relationships with their partners??? i'm have two kids in high school and the question is beginning to arise |
Questioning momie |
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on Mar 10, 2009 at 9:40 am by really?, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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