COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton officers depart for Oakland police funeral
Eight Pleasanton motorcycle officers from the department's traffic division left early this morning for Oracle Arena, where thousands are expected to gather to mourn the death... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 10:27 pm by Garry, a member of the Fairlands Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Firefighters, police salute along Interstate 580
Members of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department and local police saluted along Interstate 580 overcrossings this morning and again this afternoon as the funeral procession... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 9:32 pm by Phyllis, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Registration's Thorny Issue
In response to making people register for postings on the parcel tax issue, what ever happened to "...IT DEFEATS THE PURPOSE OF AN OPEN FORUM TO MAKE EVERYONE REGISTER IN ORDE... |
Kiko |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 7:27 pm by Jill, a resident of the Valley Trails neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
More Money Does Not Fix Education!
Pleasanton Unified Spend $5492 per student. Washington D.C. spends $24600 per student (that is not a typo). Washington D.C. has a 50% high school drop-out rate. With this, ... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 4:53 pm by AVHS Dad, a resident of the Stoneridge Park neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Castlewood in cold blood
The golf course community of Castlewood is in a state of shock after a husband and wife were discovered dead in what authorities described as a gruesome crime scene.
Read the... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 12:37 pm by Mnkeller, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
UPDATE: Pleasanton community remembers slain Oakland police officer
Longtime Pleasanton resident and former Mayor Frank Brandes Jr.'s heart sunk when he learned one of the three Oakland police officers slain Saturday was Sgt. Mark Dunakin. Dun... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 12:00 pm by Debbie, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Meadowlark mural gets a facelift
Amidst a line of cars waiting for a chilly treat from the Meadowlark Dairy, Artist "Big Al" Meadows worked to preserve springtime in Pleasanton. It's been 14 years since he pa... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 11:49 am by AVHS Dad, a resident of the Stoneridge Park neighborhood |
BOOKS & MOVIES
Dumbledore gay? Now what?
Dumbledore is gay.
What's next???
J.K. Rowling outs Hogwarts character By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer
Sat Oct 20, 7:40 AM ET
Harry Potter fans, the rumors are ... |
Dumbledore has been outed |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 11:34 am by AVHS Dad, a resident of the Stoneridge Park neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Thursday's weather forecast for Pleasanton, Tri-Valley
Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley are expected to be partly cloudy and have fog this morning, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. High temperatures in the lower 70s and northw... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 10:32 am by Janet Pelletier, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
U.S. Attorney's Office arrests Vassallo in Ponzi scheme
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced it has charged Anthony Vassallo for his role in a massive investment fraud scheme.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 8:48 am by Ray, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD step/contract increases no different than AIG bonuses!
How is paying the PUSD step salary increases (stated on Web Link) for employees different from paying the contractual bonuses AIG paid o... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 7:17 am by AVHS Dad, a resident of the Stoneridge Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Cyclists gear up for Pleasanton Ridge meeting Wednesday
When the East Bay Regional Parks District hosts a meeting Wednesday night on the future of the Pleasanton Ridge, a large group of cycling advocates is expected to be present. ... |
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on Mar 26, 2009 at 5:41 pm by a hiker, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
State of the City
Mayor Jennifer Hosterman delivered a rousing State of the City speech Tuesday at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, acknowledging the dire economic crisis, but emoting an upbeat ... |
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on Mar 26, 2009 at 1:11 pm by PW Reader, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Raven, where are you?
Hello Raven,
I went back to read some of the old threads, including the one entitled "PTA Involved in Parcel Tax Politics" which you started.
I wanted you to know that Amado... |
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on Mar 26, 2009 at 11:23 am by Amador Parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Teens to get job help Saturday
Getting a job in this economy can be difficult, but teens can get the edge by attending Saturday's job fair.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Mar 26, 2009 at 9:10 am by TC, a resident of the Civic Square neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Streetwise
What are the benefits to residents if the parcel tax passes?
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 20, 2009... |
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on Mar 26, 2009 at 8:06 am by Agree w/Disagree w/B, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Chilling newly released video every American should watch...
Every American should watch this chilling newly released video of what could be in our near future.
Web Link
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 9:19 pm by S., a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Environmental groups claim City Council erred in approving land-use plan for multi-million-dollar Staples Ranch project
The Center for Biological Diversity, Alameda Creek Alliance and an organization named "Safe Streets Pleasanton" delivered a detailed letter to Pleasanton city officials yester... |
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 12:58 pm by AVHS Dad, a resident of the Stoneridge Park neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council OKs Stoneridge Drive extension to Livermore
The City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday night to approve the extension of Stoneridge Drive as a four-lane thoroughfare to El Charro Road and Livermore, completing one of its final ... |
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 9:35 am by NO STONERIDGE, a member of the Harvest Park Middle School community |
AROUND TOWN
Dublin man severely injured in 680 crash
California Highway Patrol has issued a SIG alert for northbound I-680 near Stoneridge Drive after a Dublin man reportedly hit a tree and was rushed to the hospital with major ... |
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 7:53 am by Resident, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letter: Socialism won't lift people out of poverty
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 6, 2009, 12:00 AM |
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 12:41 am by Julie, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Parks district to hold meeting Wednesday on Pleasanton Ridge
The East Bay Regional Parks District will hold a meeting this coming Wednesday for anyone interested in learning about the current trail system at the Pleasanton Ridge and som... |
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 5:04 pm by Scott, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Home Sales in PW?
Just curious why the last couple Pleasanton Weeklys have not included recently sold homes? It is always interesting to see what is selling and for how much. |
Homeowner |
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 2:36 pm by Moxley, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Great Information about School Budget
If you want to hear with your own ears the Pleasanton School Board and the City Council talk about the Pleasanton School Budget take a look at the following from your own home... |
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 1:52 pm by Michelle, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Rally planned in Sacramento today for state, community colleges
Students, faculty and administrators from colleges around the Bay Area plan to be in Sacramento today to participate in a large-scale rally to support community colleges and h... |
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 12:01 pm by Just another thought, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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