AROUND TOWN
Best Happy Hour
What's the best happy hour around Pleasanton? Not just good drinks and free food, I want a good, fun crowd. Any thoughts? |
Rick |
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on Jun 10, 2008 at 4:11 pm by chris, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Voters agree to extend county utility tax
Alameda County voters decided by a 64.8 percent to 35.1 percent margin Tuesday that residents in unincorporated areas will continue to pay a utility tax that raises millions o... |
Editor |
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 7:48 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Loser and Winner
H. Abram Wilson, San Ramon's mayor since 2002 and its first elected mayor, defeated three other well-known candidates to win the Republican nomination for the 15th State Assem... |
Editor |
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 6:06 pm by Kevin, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
The lap dog of luxury
Being owned by a dog is a special privilege enjoyed by those who welcome canine companions into their hearts and homes. These four-legged, furry friends become members of our ... |
Editor |
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 8:55 am by Mike, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Rock out in the park
Dust off your blankets and pull out your lawn chairs, because it's time for the first installment of the Concerts in the Park. From June 6 through Sept. 5, bands will rock out... |
Editor |
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 5:31 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Gun Shots Fired!
I'm a resident in the Vintage Hills neighborhood and this morning (March 28th 2008) @ approx. 4:00am, it sounded like someone fired off 4 rounds of gun fire. I've talked to o... |
Brenson |
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 2:14 am by gangsta, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Search for Castlewood couple's killers continues
It's been six weeks since authorities discovered the bodies of Charlene Abendroth, 57, and her husband Ernest Scherer, Jr., 60, in their Castlewood Country Club home, victims ... |
Editor |
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on Jun 8, 2008 at 4:58 pm by Qwerty, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Rare cancer tests choral leader
What started out as a routine TB test required of all Pleasanton school district employees about every four years turned into much more than that for popular Foothill High Sch... |
Editor |
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on Jun 7, 2008 at 12:23 pm by Mark Anderson, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
SPORTS
Pleasanton Lacrosse Club gets Stealth-y
Tuesday's Pleasanton Lacrosse Club practice wasn't ordinary by any means. Two players from indoor lacrosse team, the San Jose Stealth, took a couple of hours out of their day ... |
Editor |
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on Jun 7, 2008 at 6:59 am by Anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SPORTS
Thanks so much Coach Steve and Asst. Coach Erik!
The Bats would like to thank Coach Steve Fineberg and Assistance Coach Erik Emerson for all of their hard work this T-Ball season! Their commitment to all of our little guys ... |
Stacy Homes |
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on Jun 6, 2008 at 8:40 pm by Stacy Homes, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Voters make final choices in 3 key races
Three races were decided in Tuesday's primary, which was also an opportunity for political parties to pick the candidates they want to see in the Nov. 4 General Election.
Rea... |
Editor |
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on Jun 6, 2008 at 11:44 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Turning fury into funny
"I have a lot of rage," Carrie Gilbert said with a laugh.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, June 6, 2008, 12:0... |
Editor |
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on Jun 6, 2008 at 11:42 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Cyclepath organizes free bike ride groups
Starting Saturday, Cyclepath Pleasanton will host free, no-drop (meaning no one gets left behind) group rides for both road and mountain bike riders of all levels.
Read the ... |
Editor |
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on Jun 5, 2008 at 2:58 pm by Bikes 4 Dykes, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Judge gives McKewon sentence of 4 years
Kathy Williams said it took her months to get the strength to leave her home and begin doing normal things again.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Jun 3, 2008 at 4:24 pm by M Morgan, a resident of San Ramon |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Experts to analyze housing market for buyers, sellers
Three experts in the local housing market will be featured speakers next Wednesday at a special town hall public meeting for prospective buyers and those who are considering s... |
Editor |
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on Jun 3, 2008 at 10:26 am by Homeowner, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
GATE Plan Flawed
Everyone is talking about cutting administrators. I agree! Look at the GATE plan or the school site plans. How much money out of those plans goes to pay district office adm... |
Peter |
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on Jun 1, 2008 at 5:12 pm by Steve, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Planning Commission to take first look at new Safeway proposal tonight
The city's Planning Commission will meet tonight to consider a bid by South Bay Development Company for a new office building and retail complex at Bernal and Valley Avenues n... |
Editor |
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on May 31, 2008 at 7:45 pm by Charles, a resident of Dublin |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pedestrian critical after collision with car
A 55-year-old Pleasanton woman is still listed in critical condition this evening after she was struck by a car while crossing First Street at Neal Street downtown Thursday mo... |
Editor |
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on May 31, 2008 at 5:26 pm by Lani, a member of the Foothill High School community |
AROUND TOWN
Fireworks@County Fair Friday, June 20th 9:15p.m.
Mark your calendar Folks.
Come experience the Fairs’ spectacular fireworks display opening night June 20, 2008. Best viewing location is from the Grandstand area. Fireworks t... |
Anne |
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on May 31, 2008 at 11:14 am by Anne, a resident of the Foothill Knolls neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Yes on 99, if you're in favor of governmental control and property confiscation
Confused about Prop 98 and 99? Well of course you are, and that’s intentional. Most of what you hear is designed to take your attention away from the real purpose these prop... |
Kevin |
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on May 30, 2008 at 11:09 pm by DCM, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Editorial
There are only two initiatives on the statewide June primary ballot. Both are constitutional amendments that restrict the power of eminent domain--the ability of governments t... |
Editor |
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on May 30, 2008 at 11:45 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board member's residency called into question
A few residents claiming school board trustee Pat Kernan is in violation of residency requirements led the Pleasanton Unified School District to seek legal counsel, the Weekly... |
Editor |
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on May 30, 2008 at 12:48 am by Dave, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Katie McKewon to be sentenced tomorrow
Katie Amanda McKewon, 20, is scheduled to be sentenced at the Hayward Hall of Justice at 8:45 a.m. tomorrow after pleading no contest to one count of gross vehicular manslaugh... |
Editor |
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on May 29, 2008 at 2:35 pm by stan, a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Woman assaulted while walking downtown
Police are looking for a man who they say assaulted and attempted to stab a 29-year-old Pleasanton woman around 2:40 a.m. this morning. The incident occurred near First and Ab... |
Editor |
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on May 29, 2008 at 2:15 pm by aaron, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Congratulations to the lookalike winners
Weekly readers voted and the winners of this year's Mother-Daughter Look-alike contest are Daisy Ng, and daughters Sarah and Jennifer.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on May 29, 2008 at 11:28 am by Kathy, a resident of the Foothill Knolls neighborhood |
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