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Care to see new results of the War on Poverty's "Head Start" Program?
How's that "Head Start" program doing, you wonder? Remember, it was created in 1965 as part of Lyndon Johnson's "War on Poverty" program. How's that War doing? When are we goi... |
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on Jan 23, 2010 at 2:07 pm by westsider, a member of the Foothill High School community |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Weely Holiday Fund raises $466,732 for Tri-Valley needy
The Pleasanton Weekly wraps up its 2009 Holiday Fund today with a record-high $93,346 raised in direct contributions and matching funds totaling $373,386.
Read the full story... |
Editor |
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on Jan 22, 2010 at 8:06 pm by Proofreader, a resident of the West of Foothill neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
What blessings did you receive this week, month, year etc.
I have been totally blessed with a loving family and friends. This year we were blessed with my husband getting a job after being out of work for 2 years. We are always bles... |
blessyou |
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on Jan 20, 2010 at 8:42 pm by Pat, West of Foothill, a resident of the West of Foothill neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Budget priorities ratified at school board meeting
San Diego is budgeting based upon looking at what needs to be funded instead of what needs to be cut. If a budget is a reflection of what is valued, this is how it is done. ... |
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on Jan 13, 2010 at 9:14 pm by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Geologist calls 4.1 quake 'run of the mill'
The 4.1-magnitude earthquake that rattled the Bay Area Thursday is nothing to be shaken up about, a U.S. Geological Survey geologist said.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Jan 8, 2010 at 8:48 am by Terri, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Superintendent search firm schedules community workshops
On Wednesday, January 6, at 7 p.m., the consulting firm of Hazard, Young,
and Attea & Associates, LTD (HYA) will hold a community workshop regarding
the selection of a new s... |
Mom |
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on Jan 4, 2010 at 8:49 pm by Sandy Piderit, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Engagement
Katharine Stober & Robert Tuck
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, December 25, 2009, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Jan 3, 2010 at 4:26 pm by Victoria Emmons, a resident of the West of Foothill neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
When did You Be's Pizza close?
Ok, we haven't been picking up pizza lately, but I was sad tonight to learn that You Be's Pizza is not opened any more.
Does anyone know when they closed and why? Tom & Co... |
Sad |
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on Jan 3, 2010 at 10:50 am by Oliver Heaviside, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton accident adds to mounting holiday crashes, injuries
New Year's Eve accidents injured several motorists, left one driver dead and blocked roadways in the Bay Area as law enforcement agencies continued their stepped up enforcemen... |
Editor |
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on Jan 1, 2010 at 4:02 pm by Nosy Neighbors, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
SPORTS
Local dietician joins Walk to Wellness today -- New Year's Eve
Dietician Jill Daniels joins "Mr. Pedometer" W. Ron Sutton and others as they walk to wellness from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today for Sutton's annual New Year's Eve walk.
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Editor |
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on Dec 31, 2009 at 6:04 pm by Allison, a resident of the Bonde Ranch neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dons to host 'Kick for the Cure' honoring boy's soccer volunteer
Susan Dawson was always someone who put a lot of time and effort in the Amador Valley High School boy's soccer program.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Dec 30, 2009 at 8:21 am by Toni Hume, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School budget on Jan. 5 town hall agenda
Parents group seeking to inform peers on education funding
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, December 25, 2009, ... |
Editor |
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on Dec 29, 2009 at 9:44 am by Tim, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Merry Christmas from all of us at the Pleasanton Weekly
To help us celebrate the holiday, Erin McDermott of Fremont Bank sent us these photos of Santa making an early visit to skaters at the Pleasanton Ice Skating Rink this week.
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Editor |
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on Dec 27, 2009 at 10:13 pm by Kris Kringle, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Swimming, ice skating, shopping, parade--all happening today in Pleasanton
If you like parades, holiday shopping bargains, outdoor ice skating and a major swim meet all at the same time, you'll surely like Pleasanton this weekend.
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Editor |
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on Dec 22, 2009 at 10:29 pm by friend, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Diego Unified's New Budgeting Approach
San Diego Unified's new budgeting approach sounds similar to zero-based budgeting.
Web Link
"the... |
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on Dec 22, 2009 at 11:50 am by Miguel, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Year In Review
What a year! From hunkering down as 2009 started when the economy and employment tumbled to the good news as hundreds turned out month after month to welcome home Pleasanton m... |
Editor |
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on Dec 21, 2009 at 6:04 am by Curious, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Chihuahua pups heading east to new homes in the Big Apple
Chihuahua pups will be strolling down a red carpet at San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday morning as they hop on a flight to their new homes in New York.
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on Dec 20, 2009 at 8:49 am by Marie K. Torres, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Cinderella
Cinderella is a fun-filled version of a "fabulously fractured" fairy tale. The audience will be invited to cheer, clap and shout "Presto!" to transform Cinderella for the ball... |
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on Dec 18, 2009 at 11:40 am by Erika Beratlis, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
6,000 vaccinated against H1N1 at Alameda County clinics yesterday
The Alameda County Public Health Department vaccinated more than 6,000 people against the H1N1 virus at five clinics throughout the county
Saturday.
Read the full story her... |
Editor |
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on Dec 13, 2009 at 4:44 pm by Brian McConnell, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
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Shell OIL and Iraq!
Aha, Shell Oil in Iraq~! Knew this years ago! Go figure, the benefits of WAR! OIL!
Shell secures vital toehold in ‘the new Iraq’ where oil is ready to flowRobin Pagnamenta,... |
Go Figure! |
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on Dec 12, 2009 at 12:10 am by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
EDITOR'S BLOG
Museum director putting history, future together
Few cities our size have their own museum, let alone one with a director like Jim DeMersman with years of experience in making museums come alive as he's now doing with the Mu... |
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on Dec 11, 2009 at 8:39 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Hey, Rambo, ixnay on the waray
Jon Stewart has once again given the most insightful analysis out there of President Obama's words.
Obama reminded the Norway crowd that the United States of America has hel... |
jimf01 |
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on Dec 11, 2009 at 2:41 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
Oakland Airport could see direct passenger rail service in 4 years
An elevated rail connector between BART's Coliseum station and the Oakland International Airport could be in service in four years after the transit agency's directors voted 7... |
Editor |
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on Dec 11, 2009 at 1:33 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Is the Holiday Hometown parade tonight going to be televised?
I remember seeing the parade on channel 30 in previous years - but can't find any info on it for this year. My kids want to know if they're going to be on tv!
Can anyone le... |
Erika Beratlis |
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on Dec 5, 2009 at 8:00 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
BART ridership drops nearly 10% in year's 3rd quarter
BART's average weekday ridership declined by nearly 10 percent in the most recent quarter compared to the same period a year ago, BART directors were told Thursday.
Read the ... |
Editor |
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on Dec 4, 2009 at 9:08 pm by LiveStrong, a resident of the Avila neighborhood |
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