COMMENTS ON STORIES
Deadline today to run for City Council, Pleasanton mayor
With the deadline for filing election papers set for 5 p.m. today, the mayoral and City Council races are down to the wire, with Mayor Jennifer Hosterman expected to face chal... |
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on Aug 11, 2008 at 10:36 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
"Sex and the City" actress to be in Pleasanton Thursday
"Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker will be in Pleasanton Thursday.
The actress will be at the Macy's women's department store at Stoneridge Shopping Center at noo... |
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on Aug 11, 2008 at 4:31 pm by lauging, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Ayala gets OK to move forward
City Attorney Michael Roush certified an initiative measure Wednesday that allows former Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Kay Ayala to move forward on seeking voter approval... |
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on Aug 10, 2008 at 9:03 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Cholo is in the News!
Check this out. Our very own Cholo!
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on Aug 10, 2008 at 11:50 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
What's the scoop?
Does anyone know why Sunol Blvd was closed (near the Pleasanton Weekly office) on Tuesday night (9 pm)? |
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on Aug 9, 2008 at 11:14 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
Who's running?
Looks like Mary Roberts is going to attempt a run for Mayor and Howard Neely is going to try for a Council seat. That's good. I was worried that Hosterman was going to run u... |
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on Aug 8, 2008 at 7:10 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD $1057 to file a candidate statement:
Over a thousand dollars to file with a candidate statement is a deterrent to many people. Still the fact that we have two open seats lets candidates feel they have a fair chan... |
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on Aug 7, 2008 at 11:11 pm by A Pleasanton Resident, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
3 sent to hospital after head-on crash
Three people were sent to a hospital Friday afternoon following a head-on collision involving a wrong-way driver on a Pleasanton roadway, according to the Police Department.
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on Aug 7, 2008 at 10:40 pm by Lee, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial
With a number of candidates for mayor and City Council campaigning in support of actions being advanced by the Save Pleasanton's Hills coalition, it's fair to ask if this new ... |
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on Aug 7, 2008 at 6:46 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Class of 2008
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, June 6, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Aug 7, 2008 at 4:46 am by Another Gatetree Resident, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Column
It was 10 years ago this month that Jim Olson, a well-known Pleasanton landscaper, was driving the family van east on Interstate 80 with his wife Elaine at his side and two of... |
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on Aug 5, 2008 at 11:12 pm by Cherrie Malone Vanlangendonck, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
Houserockers rock the house
The Houserockers an 11-piece rock 'n' roll band played to a full house Friday as part of the Concerts in the Park series.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Aug 5, 2008 at 11:09 pm by Mike Williams, a resident of the Pleasanton Village neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bernal bridge work begins
A series of cranes and other heavy machinery are hard at work on the bridge that crosses over Arroyo Del Valle.
The project includes the construction of a second bridge on ... |
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on Aug 5, 2008 at 11:52 am by Michelle, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Final decision affirms earlier ruling in favor of Signature
In a final decision that could cost the Pleasanton school district several million dollars, Alameda County Superior Court Judge George C. Hernandez has ruled that it never had... |
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on Aug 4, 2008 at 10:59 pm by Concerned taxpayer, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Wave goodbye to the Old Stanley trees!!
A couple of years ago, the City Council authorized a 'traffic study' on Old Stanley Blvd. $70,000 was authorized to study traffic patterns and make recommendations to the c... |
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on Aug 4, 2008 at 9:34 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Vintage Hills Shopping Center - Sushi Restaurant Grand Opening
Yeah!! Finally something is opening in the newly remodeled (in progress) Vintage Hills Shopping Center.
Kokoro Sushi is having their Grand Opening on August 5,6,and 7th.... |
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on Aug 4, 2008 at 4:09 pm by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Births
Kevin James Zachlod
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, July 18, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Aug 3, 2008 at 10:17 pm by Esme, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Smoke again???
I woke to the smell of smoke again. I live by a firestation and never heard the sirens. Is their another fire close by? |
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on Aug 3, 2008 at 9:31 am by Pat, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
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First Wednesday party canine, bovine-themed
Kicking off the First Wednesday Street Party this month, the Pleasanton Downtown Association will feature a canine and bovine-themed celebration.
Read the full story here htt... |
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on Aug 1, 2008 at 6:27 pm by ambulance torres, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Column
Longtime school board member Pat Kernan has been taking it on the chin lately in both the media and at a recent school board meeting where school activist Julie Testa asked th... |
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on Aug 1, 2008 at 11:56 am by Julie, a member of the Foothill High School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Oak Grove foe Mary Roberts to challenge Hosterman for mayor's post
Mary Roberts, a long-time member of the Pleasanton Planning Commission who also served as its chairwoman several times on a rotating basis, is planning to challenge Mayor Jenn... |
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on Aug 1, 2008 at 10:35 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Domus to close Pleasanton store next Thursday
Domus, a popular downtown gift and housewares store, will close next Thursday, July 31 after nearly 10 years of doing business on Main Street.
Read the full story here http:/... |
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on Aug 1, 2008 at 6:58 am by Another Gatetree Resident, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
AROUND TOWN
Where are the bicycle riders?
It's high time we parents set an example and start riding our bikes around town. When the time is right, get your kids out there riding to sports practices and games and schoo... |
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on Jul 31, 2008 at 2:34 pm by Ohforfsake, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Troubled market
Jim Lavey has seen it all. A Realtor for the last 35 years in Pleasanton where he has lived since 1959, he has represented hundreds of buyers and sellers in good times and bad... |
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on Jul 31, 2008 at 12:53 pm by Lily, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
7 join Republicans-for-McNerney political team
Seven prominent Republicans from the 11th Congressional district have joined the reelection effort of U.S. Representative Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton). McNerney is campaignin... |
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on Jul 31, 2008 at 7:33 am by Homeowner, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood |