AROUND TOWN
Tentative Ruling by Judge Declares Referendum Illegal
The following is an excerpt that appeared this morning on the Superior Court website:
"This Tentative Ruling is issued by Judge Frank Roesch The Petition of Jennifer Lin an... |
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on Mar 2, 2008 at 7:52 am by Tired of the whiners, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
To Munich and back for $273
I'm just back from a six-day "long weekend" trip to Munich, a quick turn-around visit with some of my family that included stops at a fairy-tale castle, a fortress overlooking... |
Editor |
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on Mar 1, 2008 at 7:15 pm by I was there too, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Hosterman can keep her hawk
Mayor Jennifer Hosterman won her 15-month battle to keep her red-tail hawk Ariel in a backyard cage at her Vintage Hills home after the City Council granted her request for a ... |
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on Mar 1, 2008 at 6:54 am by Yeah Hosterman!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Schools find alternate beef supplier
Beef has returned to Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) school menus following what is being called the largest meat recall in U.S. history.
Read the full story here ... |
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on Feb 29, 2008 at 8:06 am by Jon, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Need for scholarships pushes pageant revival
It's been over 20 years since Alameda County has held a pageant, but that is about to change as a "Miss" will be crowned in February.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Feb 29, 2008 at 4:24 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Thirteen young women vie for Miss Alameda County crown
The Miss Alameda County pageant is back after a 20-year-or-so hiatus. Thirteen young women from all over the county--including three from Pleasanton--will compete at 7 p.m. Fe... |
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on Feb 29, 2008 at 4:24 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
TV30 facing financial fight for its life
The four Tri-Valley mayors who have taken control of TV30, the area's pioneer and only independent community television system, may scuttle much of the live on-air programming... |
Editor |
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on Feb 28, 2008 at 6:10 pm by Lou, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
City Council sets Oak Grove hearings for March 4
The City Council last night agreed to schedule a series of public discussions March 4 on the controversial Oak Grove project, a multi-million-dollar luxury home and open space... |
Editor |
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on Feb 28, 2008 at 12:12 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Campaign Finance
Keep Our Park Committee Press Release Feb 4, 2008
OPPONENTS OF THE OAK GROVE PROJECT VIOLATE STATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS, SUPPORTERS CHARGE
Thousands in campaign expense... |
Angela |
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on Feb 25, 2008 at 11:32 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Young Female Falls down stairs
What happened at the apartment complex on Rose Ave Saturday and she past away on Sunday?????????? I'm so sorry for the families loss. I heard she was young,with a very young c... |
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on Feb 24, 2008 at 1:56 pm by Concern, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letter: Radical left contempt
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, February 22, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Feb 23, 2008 at 5:06 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dog Attacks on Strangers are Rare
This is more or less in response to letters I see on occasion by people who insist that all dogs should be on leash wherever they may be when not in their own small, tiny mini... |
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on Feb 23, 2008 at 5:36 am by DobeMom, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
State recognizes Village High
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell recently named Village High School as a 2008 Model Continuation High School. The school was one of 12 to be recognize... |
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on Feb 22, 2008 at 10:39 pm by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Adult Ed Classes at Bernal Location: Too Dark at Night for Comfort
I took Spanish lessons through Pleasanton Adult Education. The classes were in the evening at the Bernal/First Street location. I was surprised by how poorly lit the comp... |
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on Feb 22, 2008 at 5:09 pm by Kyra, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Heritage group seeks to preserve downtown's character
There are a number of architectural hints to the history of downtown Pleasanton. The Pleasanton sign on Main Street, the 19th century buildings that dot the downtown and the v... |
Editor |
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on Feb 22, 2008 at 2:51 pm by Here we go again, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
AROUND TOWN
Home sellers and realtors still in denial?
The Pleasanton Weekly won't print any actual facts like this (instead regurgitating propoganda from the national association of realtors or local realtors/mortgage brokers), b... |
Homeowner |
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on Feb 21, 2008 at 10:50 am by Victimized, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Buying in Phoenix, and you don't even have to go there
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, April 6, 2007, 12:00 AM |
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on Feb 20, 2008 at 8:30 pm by Gary Schwaegerle, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Brave young Lady!
The young lady that reported her Boyfriends threat to the dance this past weekend. Will never know how many lives she changed by he bravery to step forward.
She needs to be r... |
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on Feb 19, 2008 at 11:36 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pro ball's Mike Carter leads Open Heart
Talk about a diversified career. Michael Carter, the newly-hired executive director of Open Heart Kitchen, might take top honors. It's a long way from being a star receiver wi... |
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on Feb 19, 2008 at 5:24 pm by Joyce Strand, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Oak Grove feud moves toward court-ordered resolution
The legal fight over Oak Grove may be coming to an end.
Opponents and supporters of a plan to build 51 estate homes in the hills above Kottinger Ranch and Vintage Hills alon... |
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on Feb 17, 2008 at 8:28 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
Emergency Brownies-Dining at Home
I feel it is important that I share my recipe for Emergency Brownies with other Pleasantonians. They are not quite like brownies, but in these stressful times, whatever th... |
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on Feb 16, 2008 at 8:30 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton schedules two public meetings on Staples Ranch park plans
Two community meetings have been scheduled on Feb. 7 and Feb. 9 to gain comments from the public about plans for developing a 17-acre park on Staples Ranch, an undeveloped 124... |
Editor |
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on Feb 15, 2008 at 2:22 pm by Patricia, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Birthplace of the Cowboy
It's a pleasant town--the "land of the live oaks and friendly folks" they call it.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Fr... |
Editor |
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on Feb 15, 2008 at 2:08 pm by Steve A, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Every dog has his day
Muirwood Community Park, the site of the only dog park in Pleasanton, recently opened a new addition--a "small dog-only" section. Set off on the north end of the park, which i... |
Editor |
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on Feb 14, 2008 at 1:51 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
***New Devlopment Proposed for Dublin Canyon
PREV-570, Hamid Taeb/Lester Property
Work session to review and receive comments on a preliminary application for a 42-unit single-family residential development on the appro... |
Canyon Creek Owner |
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on Feb 12, 2008 at 1:21 pm by Canyon Creek Owner, a resident of the Canyon Creek neighborhood |
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