AROUND TOWN
Documents reveal details in alleged molestation case
Castlewood Tennis Director Henry John Germain remains in custody on charges of eight counts of sex crimes against children as his hearing was continued to next week. The 62-ye... |
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on Sep 10, 2008 at 5:24 pm by MainStreetDiva, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton council OKs Walmart grocery store, but union appeal likely
New grocery stores have opened in Pleasanton in recent years without much fanfare, and more are coming.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Feb 16, 2012 at 10:39 pm by Walmart will sue the city, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
ELECTION RESULTS: Voters reject southeast hills development plan
A plan by landowners' Frederic and Jennifer Lin to build 51 custom homes in Pleasanton's southeast hills was scuttled yesterday when voters rejected the Measure D referendum t... |
Editor |
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on Jun 13, 2010 at 1:14 am by Nimby, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
PUSD board backs parcel tax
After months, two surveys and hours of discussion, the Pleasanton school board has voted unanimously to approve a resolution to put the parcel tax up for a May vote.
Read the... |
Editor |
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on Feb 8, 2011 at 10:28 pm by concerned parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parcel Tax 2 - Fact or Fiction?
Recent writers to the Town Square have repeatedly stated that there is no parcel tax. True. As long as the PUSD Board of Trustees have not approved such action, this claim can... |
Dark Corners of Town |
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on Dec 29, 2009 at 8:06 pm by MK, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Castlewood to talk to union today about 2-month lockout of 61 workers
Castlewood Country Club management is scheduled to meet today with representatives of a union that represents 61 workers it has locked out of their jobs for the last two month... |
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on May 5, 2010 at 10:36 pm by Dark Corners of Town, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
McNerney makes it clear: He'll vote for the national health care plan tomorrow
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton)said today that he will join other Democrats in voting on the $940 billion health care bill when it comes before the House of Represen... |
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on Mar 22, 2010 at 11:41 am by Janna, a resident of Dublin |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board to launch search for new superintendent in October
The Pleasanton school board, already beleaguered by multi-million-dollar cutbacks in state aid for the current school year, will take on another challenge in October when it s... |
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on Aug 30, 2009 at 12:22 pm by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
District outlines 'possible reductions' to balance budget
In a document released Thursday afternoon, the Pleasanton Unified School District outlined the budget challenges they face in the current school year and beyond.
Read the ... |
Editor |
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on Jan 13, 2010 at 12:12 am by \"old tenured\" 30yr old, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Measure E signs dotting Pleasanton's landscape
Signs calling on voters to vote Yes or No on Measure E are dotting the Pleasanton landscape, mostly on front yards of homes whose residents are actively supporting one side or... |
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on Apr 19, 2011 at 10:38 am by pRes, a resident of the Carlton Oaks neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Schools facing at least $6.9M in cuts
PUSD's latest budget forecast may not have hit rock bottom
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, January 15, 2010, 1... |
Editor |
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on Jan 26, 2010 at 11:23 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Board finds funds to save some positions, increase class sizes to 25
Despite the defeat of a parcel tax, the Pleasanton Unified School District is finding a way to keep reading specialists, counselors, library staff and small class sizes. Deemi... |
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on Jun 8, 2009 at 6:17 am by LK, a member of the Lydiksen Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD board backs parcel tax legislation
In the wake of last week's defeat of the parcel tax, Measure E, the Pleasanton school board is endorsing legislation that would eliminate the two-thirds majority needed to pas... |
Editor |
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on May 17, 2011 at 2:19 pm by chuckles, a resident of the Happy Valley neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
To Jerry McNerney: Where is Your Town Meeting on Obamacare in Your Online Calendar?
I may have overlooked something in your online calendar below.
Most Congressmen are coming back home from your recess to, among other things, conduct Town Meetings with t... |
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on Aug 28, 2010 at 9:14 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is this even legal?
I am wondering if the following "informational" (read brainwashing) session is allowed on public school grounds during instruction time. It is obvious that it is a veiled att... |
alee |
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on Dec 18, 2009 at 6:24 pm by a reader, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Letter: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 8
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, October 3, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Oct 24, 2008 at 5:23 pm by Concerned Citizen, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why blame the Teachers?
From what I understand, half the population of Pleasanton moved here in the last five years. I'll bet our wonderful school district influenced many people to move here. Our C... |
School District Supporter |
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on Feb 11, 2009 at 12:42 pm by Another Homeowner, a resident of the Golden Eagle neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Ramon Unified cuts 136 positions, increases class sizes
Speakers sympathized with board members of the San Ramon Unified School District last night even as they voted to raise class sizes and give layoff notices to 136 teachers and... |
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on Apr 1, 2010 at 10:33 am by listen, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Teachers Receive 2.7% Pay Raise
After a year of complaining about voluntarily taking a pay cut, the teachers union has succeeded in negotiating an across the board 2.77% pay raise for all teachers. Teachers ... |
Start Afresh |
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on May 5, 2011 at 11:55 am by Start Afresh, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Sarah Pailin QUITS!!
Just what the doctor ordered!!.....
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin shocked the political word Friday by announcing that she will step down at the end of the month and transfer pow... |
Jon |
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on Jul 17, 2009 at 5:41 pm by mac, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Protestors ask council to block Wal-Mart from reopening Nob Hill grocery store
Anti-Wal-Mart protestors urged the Pleasanton City Council last night to block efforts by the retailer to open one of its Neighborhood Market grocery stores in the building wh... |
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on Sep 12, 2011 at 4:19 pm by Good-time Charles, a resident of the Castlewood Heights neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board slashes $9 million from budget
Despite pleas to save positions and programs, the school board officially identified millions of dollars in cuts to balance their budget Tuesday night. Notices of potential la... |
Editor |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:59 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
AROUND TOWN
Mayor Hosterman/Wal-Mart
In a recent Mayor's report, Mayor Hosterman commented on the possible explanation of a Legislative action vs. a Ministerial action... and how it, perhaps, pertains to Wal-Ma... |
Pete |
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on Feb 9, 2012 at 11:16 am by Mrs. B, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
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Why are people saying that a balanced Federal Budget won't work?
I think the proposal to have balanced budget on a Federal level is a great idea - we wouldn't be in the mess we're in if we had to do this all along. Right now Congress expec... |
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on Jul 24, 2011 at 8:27 am by Sick and Tired, a resident of the Castlewood Heights neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
On Obama Unprecedented Address to Public School Students on Sept. 8 ...
Dear Obama:
I'll be listening VERY carefully to what you have to say in your unprecedented speech to public school students on Sept 8. I will be ok with it if you keep your ... |
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on Sep 8, 2009 at 4:57 pm by tj-24, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
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