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... |
Mary |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 9:52 am by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Insurance officials begin their own investigation into fire
Pleasanton police are working through the holidays on what may become a criminal investigation in the house fire on East Angela Street that left a woman with second- and third... |
Editor |
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on Feb 24, 2010 at 1:32 pm by Fox 2, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
OPINION: 'Vote No on Measure G'
Proponents of Measure G cite Class Size Reduction (CSR) as the most significant argument for implementation of a parcel tax. What they downplay, however, is that Pleasanton sc... |
Editor |
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on Jun 3, 2009 at 1:05 am by Chatty Chad, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Emotions run high with school cuts on the line
With the elimination of class-size reductions on their worry lists, parents, educators and others packed a school district meeting Tuesday night as the board discussed two hot... |
Editor |
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on Feb 4, 2009 at 2:06 pm by Need Credibility, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers must play role in budget fix
Viewpoint From The Sacramento Bee (well written):
How do you know when you're in a family? When you're asked to clean up messes you didn't make and pay for expenses you did... |
reader |
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on Feb 14, 2010 at 6:55 pm by Insider, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Community Forum on Budget
I was so surprised at how many attended the meeting. I counted about 180. Luz gave a very easy to understand presentation and people asked a lot of questions and got answers. ... |
Beth |
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on Jan 10, 2010 at 10:28 pm by letsgo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Hosterman hawk permit denied by Planning Commission
In a sharply divisive move, the Planning Commission decided in a 3-2 vote to deny Mayor Jennifer Hosterman's application for a permit to house her hawk in a backyard enclosure... |
Editor |
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on Nov 7, 2008 at 2:44 pm by RoyArtelo, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton recreation supervisor arrested for theft
Ian Anderson, a recreation supervisor employed by the city of Pleasanton, was arrested Thursday and charged with embezzling $300 worth of city services for his personal benefi... |
Editor |
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on Jan 27, 2013 at 5:02 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council approves draft rezoning plan for 105 acres of new 'affordable' housing
In a sweeping move, the Pleasanton City Council voted unanimously last night to approve a preliminary plan to rezone 17 separate sites in Pleasanton totaling 105 acres for mor... |
Editor |
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on Aug 8, 2011 at 4:57 pm by Truthseeker, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Letter: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 8
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Nov 19, 2008 at 6:32 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Alcohol believed to be a factor in Foothill Drive crash
Police are looking into the likely possibility that alcohol was the cause of a car accident last Saturday that killed a 19-year-old woman.
Laurel Alice Williams, a 2006 Footh... |
Editor |
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on Nov 9, 2007 at 8:21 am by mac, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Teen with contentious yearbook photo arrested for hashish possession
The Amador senior who made news last week for a controversial yearbook photo is back in the news, this time with a felony arrest for possessing hashish. Kenton Koos, 18, was w... |
Editor |
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on Feb 22, 2013 at 12:13 pm by 188IQ, a resident of the Oak Tree Acres neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Walmart public hearing moved to next Monday at Firehouse Arts Center
The Pleasanton Planning Commission late Friday stripped a controversial public hearing on a proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market coming to Pleasanton off its Wednesday night a... |
Editor |
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on Mar 20, 2012 at 5:29 am by Bob, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
The Hungry Dad and Kid @ Walgreens on Santa Rita Rd
Pretty sure others saw a man and a kid standing near front entrance of Walgreens near Safeway on Santa Rita Road asking for help to buy food last evening (Tuesday 11/1/11).
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HelpTheHungry |
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on Nov 10, 2011 at 10:30 pm by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sides still at odds over step and column raises for teachers
As Pleasanton prepares once again to vote on a parcel tax, no single issue has received more attention than step and column, the salary schedule for teachers and other certifi... |
Editor |
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on Apr 29, 2011 at 8:37 am by John, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Pelosi: Health care 'public option' needs new name
How stupid do they think we are?
Web Link
Perhaps we should call it what it really is, "Gratuitous Spending of Fu... |
Ken in South Pleasanton |
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on Oct 30, 2009 at 10:32 pm by Kaboom!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Another PUSD Budget Proposal for Debate
Here's a new take on how to close the $8 million gap for 10/11, and help keep the budget in balance for 11/12. I'm just brainstorming -- I don't have a firm commitment to the... |
Sandy Piderit |
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on Feb 2, 2010 at 9:54 am by Gina Channell-Allen, president of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Are our school leaders truly selecting the best and brightest to teach our children?
My husband and I relocated to Pleasanton because of the quality of our schools. Top schools should recruit top talent, don't you think? I know of two schools in our area, elem... |
Concerned |
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on Aug 28, 2008 at 1:24 pm by PoP, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Angry conservatives need to chill out....
You angry conservatives need to chill out, before you all get locked up in a Looney bin at worst, or ruin the chances of OUR party ever winning an election again!
Jen
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Jen |
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on Aug 11, 2009 at 9:52 am by Toll, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Is McNerney Dodging His Constituents?
Is Congressman McNerney dodging his constitituents while he is home during the Congressional recess? Calls to his office and the District Events page on his website show that... |
Ptown Paul |
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on Aug 10, 2009 at 2:53 pm by Alison, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton school board approves drug-sniffing dogs at high schools
Drug-sniffing dogs will be coming to Pleasanton's three high schools -- but not until the end of February at the earliest.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Jan 26, 2012 at 9:51 pm by Daniel Bradford, a member of the Foothill High School community |
AROUND TOWN
Country Club may owe $1.7 million to locked out workers
Castlewood Country Club may have to pony up $1.7 million in back pay and benefits, plus taxes, for its locked-out employees after a recent order from the National Labor Relati... |
Editor |
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on Dec 18, 2011 at 8:20 pm by Malcolm gee, a resident of San Ramon |
AROUND TOWN
Unfunded pensions
Residents...I received this information via an email last week. Pleasanton has a reputation for responsible fiscal management (for the most part). Can anyone with a true und... |
Concerned about hidden debt |
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on Jan 21, 2011 at 7:08 pm by two cents, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Measure G Consulting Firm-Who Paid For It?
In an editorial in The Pleasanton Weekly (June 5, 2009) Jeb Bing writes, "...a mostly quiet opposition defeated a well-financed and organized comapaign run by an outside co... |
Wendy |
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on Jun 15, 2009 at 3:10 pm by Pepe La Pew, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Anyone here have regrets in voting for Obama?
If you voted for Obama, are you beginning to have your doubts? Just curious. |
phil |
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on Feb 23, 2010 at 12:12 am by furloughed middle-class, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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