AROUND TOWN
Editorial
For hundreds of Pleasanton residents--perhaps even thousands--who live within earshot of the Union Pacific railroad trains that travel through Pleasanton every night, a better... |
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on Jul 20, 2008 at 7:35 pm by Xman, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Competing hillside initiatives head to Nov. 4 ballot box
Councilman Matt Sullivan Tuesday criticized three of his colleagues on the council, including Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, of "going down the wrong road" by voting to place an in... |
Editor |
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on Jul 19, 2008 at 9:54 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dublin growth gives local Realtors an earful
Pleasanton Realtors and those in related fields sat wide-eyed and alert last week as Dublin's Economic Development Director Chris Foss talked about a series of non-stop reside... |
Editor |
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on Jul 19, 2008 at 1:42 pm by SAV, a resident of Dublin |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Hosterman clarifies climate protection action at mayors' conference
In a story online June 25 that also ran in our print edition June 27 the Pleasanton Weekly credited Mayor Jennifer Hosterman with co-sponsoring Resolution No. 55 at the U.S. C... |
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on Jul 18, 2008 at 8:14 pm by Carbon Footprint, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Fine The Businesses Who Employ Illegals
I just read the story about El Balazo being hit by the Immigration Dept.
Maybe if they get fined enough they will hire people who are legal.
Also, why doesn't the immig... |
Immigrate Legally |
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on Jul 18, 2008 at 5:19 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
Don't cut down the tall trees in Pioneer Cemetery
May 17, 2008
I thought the city was going to preserve and beautify the Pioneer Cemetery in Pleasanton? I live next to it on San Carlos Way, and I am shocked and saddened th... |
Jim Brice |
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on Jul 18, 2008 at 2:07 am by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Attention potential American Idols!
American Idol auditions will be held in San Francisco on July 17.
If you or someone you know is planning to audition, we would like to know. Call us at 600-0840 or email edi... |
Gina Channell-Allen |
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on Jul 17, 2008 at 1:16 pm by Chip, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
AROUND TOWN
Political Tricks
Proponents of the ridgeline protection initiative keep saying that a second Council-sponsored measure on the ballot this November will only confuse voters. Opponents of the i... |
Stacey |
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on Jul 16, 2008 at 9:02 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Weekly's first president Bob Thomas dies
Bob Thomas, who was instrumental in launching the Pleasanton Weekly nearly nine years ago, died Saturday at his home in Burlingame after a long illness. He was 57.
Mr. Thom... |
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on Jul 16, 2008 at 3:53 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
WHY?
Why does the Weekly shut down sites so quickly? You go to respond and its been closed by Jeb Bing, Editor. Can't the sites stay on line a little longer so others have a chance... |
Fallon |
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on Jul 15, 2008 at 12:36 pm by Will, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
San Ramon - Windermere Incident
Another mom in our group called the San Ramon police department and was connected with a Sergeant Todd Anderson. He confirmed that the incident did happen and at this time, t... |
Concerned Mom |
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on Jul 15, 2008 at 11:18 am by Stacy, a resident of San Ramon |
AROUND TOWN
Pooch Parade back at First Wednesday August 2nd
Plan to bring your pooch to the Annual Pooch Parade at First Wednesday on August 6. Proceeds to benefit the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers!
When thousands of humans g... |
Ptown Mom |
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on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:47 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
It's only Thursday but blankets are ready
It's only Thursday afternoon and already Candy Sheldon and others are claiming blanket space at Lions Wayside Park for the always-popular Tommy and the 4-Speeds band at Friday... |
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on Jul 14, 2008 at 7:28 am by Leslie, a resident of Dublin |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial
If you haven't read through the 36-page response by the Pleasant school district to Judge George C. Hernandez's tentative ruling in favor of Signature Properties over building... |
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on Jul 13, 2008 at 10:32 am by Strange loyalties, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Four promoted in Pleasanton Police Department
New Police Chief Michael Fraser announced the promotions of Sergeants Craig Eicher and Michael Elerick to the rank of lieutenant and Officers Joseph Leonardo and Leigh Ridgers... |
Editor |
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on Jul 11, 2008 at 1:44 am by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Column
Time will tell if the four mayors who voted to ax TV30's "Live at 4" news show, the Tri-Valley's only local television news programming, did the right thing for their constitu... |
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on Jul 8, 2008 at 9:19 pm by N. Nona Miss, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Hope Hospice Shoppe gets ready to close its doors
For the past 18 years, the Hope Hospice Shoppe, located at Main and Angela streets, has sold used clothing, books and other knick-knacks as a way to raise funds for Hope Hospi... |
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on Jul 8, 2008 at 6:24 pm by Grace, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
BOOKS & MOVIES
Psychopathic Killer Movies at the Oscars Again.....
I really don't understand the fascination that Hollywood filmmakers and moviegoers have with psychopathic killers.
When I saw the Coen brothers accepting the many awards be... |
Paulette |
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on Jul 8, 2008 at 2:43 pm by Alison, a resident of the Canyon Meadows neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
What Are Your Opinions About The Mayor and Each Councilmember?
I've refrained mostly from writing on this subject before. I think it is time to bring it out as warm up for the election this year. Keep in mind that only Hosterman, Sulliv... |
Stacey |
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on Jul 7, 2008 at 8:57 pm by fact checker, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
June Home Sales in Pleasanton and Tri Valley
As always, here is an update from last months home sales in Pleasanton and the Tri Valley.
Web Link
Click the lin... |
Moxley |
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on Jul 7, 2008 at 4:57 pm by Moxley, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School district files objections to Signature case ruling
The school district has filed objections to a judge's recent ruling in favor of Signature Properties over the construction of the city's 10th and final elementary school.
Rea... |
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on Jul 7, 2008 at 10:45 am by Cover Up, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
New traffic light going in at Main Street
Starting Monday, the city will activate a new traffic signal that is expected to alleviate some of the usual downtown backup drivers are familiar with.
What's called a "prot... |
Editor |
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on Jul 7, 2008 at 7:53 am by Pleasanton Resident, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SPORTS
Pleasanton based NorCal Volleyball Club Wins Junior Olympic Gold
by Bill Kauffman - USA Volleyball - July 4, 2008
Web Link
DALLAS, TEXAS (July 4, 2008)
NorCal 16-1 Black (Pleasanton, Calif.) def... |
Pleasanton Sports |
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on Jul 7, 2008 at 7:47 am by Pleasanton Sports, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial
Superintendent John Casey wisely took consideration of a possible parcel tax off the school board's table last week, saying that this year's budget shortfall for Pleasanton wi... |
Editor |
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on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:45 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Fr. Jim Sullivan @ CCOP
Does anyone know the REAL reason that Fr. Jim is leaving? It seems there has to be more going on "behind the scenes".
We finally get a good priest and he has to leave?? ... |
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on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:28 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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