COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sharks unit cancels plans to offer outdoor holiday skating downtown
A subsidiary of the San Jose Sharks that is seeking city approval to build a multi-million-dollar ice rink in Pleasanton's yet-to-be-annexed Staples Ranch has reneged on a pro... |
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on Oct 30, 2008 at 12:23 am by Hello?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Are developers taking over Measure QQ campaign?
From a recitation of those killed on the war front to a charge that developer contributions are influencing the upcoming municipal elections, Tuesday's night's three-hour coun... |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 11:49 pm by Fact Checker, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Hosterman political signs placed in downtown park
Several callers to the Pleasanton Weekly Saturday questioned the appropriateness of political campaign signs for Mayor Jennifer Hosterman's re-election that were placed in Del... |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 11:37 pm by Are you kidding?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Election 2008: Hosterman seeks re-election
With Pleasanton's new General Plan update nearing approval, Mayor Jennifer Hosterman is asking voters to re-elect her to a third two-year term so that she can work to impleme... |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 11:16 pm by Dane, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Prop 8 -what are they saying at your church?
I am curious what different churches in the P-town community are saying or not about the Prop 8 debate? In the Mercury News, churches in San Jose area are running full page ad... |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 3:31 pm by PJ, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
The search for the missing
No one expects a loved one to go missing for any reason, so if it happens, the events that unfold are a shock. Most in this situation turn to law enforcement, and rightly so, ... |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 12:03 pm by Ricrado Loa, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Look at who is paying for QQ--builders!
Before I vote for a proposition, I always take a look at who is supporting it. The other day I got a fancy 4-page flyer for Yes on QQ and it had a pretty impressive list of pe... |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 9:52 am by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Hosterman opposes Arctic oil drilling, action against Iran at mayors' conference
The 76th annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors wrapped up Tuesday at the Miami InterContinental Hotel where Mayor Jennifer Hosterman joined others in endorsing or si... |
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on Oct 28, 2008 at 2:24 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Judge agrees to visitation adjustment for Germain
Henry Germain appeared before Judge Hugh Walker Wednesday, this time in plainclothes, not in a Santa Rita Jail-issued jumpsuit. Germain is facing 16 charges of child molestati... |
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on Oct 28, 2008 at 10:03 am by Emily West, Pleasanton Weekly reporter |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton father and son to be in new reality show
Set your TiVo or prepare to plop in front of the television at 9 p.m. Feb. 18 because that's when you'll see a Pleasanton father and son compete in a new NBC reality show.
Re... |
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on Oct 27, 2008 at 5:49 pm by s, a resident of the Avila neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
3-year-old injured after hit by truck on Muirwood Drive
A 3-year-old girl who was struck by a pickup truck in Pleasanton this afternoon is expected to survive her injuries, according to the Police
Department.
Read the full story... |
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on Oct 27, 2008 at 5:14 pm by Jason, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Election 2008: Brozosky is back
After losing to Jennifer Hosterman by only 189 votes in the mayor's race two years ago, businessman Steve Brozosky will try again on Nov. 4, responding, as he said, to hundred... |
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on Oct 27, 2008 at 4:38 pm by Josh, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Hometown hall of fame hero
Pleasanton's John Madden to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday,... |
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on Oct 27, 2008 at 10:42 am by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Memorials slated for 19-year-old woman killed in car crash
A visitation for Laurel Alice Williams, 19, who was killed Saturday in a car accident, will be held from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at Graham-Hitch Mortuary in Pleasanton, 4167 ... |
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on Oct 26, 2008 at 11:06 pm by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton's Traffic Signals Get Coordinated
Traffic in Pleasanton has been a concern for many residents in recent years. Anyone who has tried to drive across town has stories about getting stopped at every light or sitt... |
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on Oct 26, 2008 at 10:22 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Firefighters' quick response saves $2-million Golden Eagle home
Fire caused significant damage to a $2-million home at 8044 Golden Eagle Way Saturday night, gutting part of the attic and kitchen and a backyard deck.
Read the full story he... |
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on Oct 26, 2008 at 10:56 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Germain's bail set at $1,080,000
Judge Hugh Walker set Henry John Germain's bail at $1,080,000 for 15 counts of alleged child molestation today. Five women have brought charges against the 62-year-old Dublin ... |
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on Oct 25, 2008 at 11:39 pm by knowledge, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Children's Music Performance
Approx. fifteen local children from the ages of 5 yrs and up will be performing musically at the Pleasanton Public Library on NOVEMBER 7TH from 4 pm to 5 pm. Admission is fre... |
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on Oct 25, 2008 at 8:47 pm by laaaa...., a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
4.0 magnitude earthquake reported by USGS
The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.0 struck at 9 p.m. today near Danville.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Oct 25, 2008 at 8:38 am by FaTMollY, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letters: Comparing the mayoral candidates
Let's examine Mayor Hosterman's achievements. While our streets are congested and our schools are overcrowded, she has aligned herself with developers to add more housing. Whi... |
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on Oct 25, 2008 at 7:01 am by Anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letter: PP, QQ not similar to 1992 citizen effort
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Oct 24, 2008 at 9:19 pm by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Letter: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 8
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, October 3, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Oct 24, 2008 at 5:23 pm by Concerned Citizen, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Voter Fraud
I guess I'm just being naive... Why can't we just have a jar of ink at the voting booth that people have to stick a thumb in when they vote to ensure they vote only once? No... |
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on Oct 24, 2008 at 3:04 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Are developers taking over Measure QQ campaign?
From a recitation of those killed on the war front to a charge that developer contributions are influencing the upcoming municipal elections, Tuesday's night's three-hour coun... |
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on Oct 24, 2008 at 12:29 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Weekly endorses Grant, Hintzke, Bowser for school board
The Pleasanton Weekly reported today that it is endorsing Chris Grant, Jamie Yee Hintzke and Jeff Bowser for election to the school board on Nov. 4.
Read the full story here ... |
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on Oct 24, 2008 at 8:37 am by Anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |