COMMENTS ON STORIES
New hands-free law enforceable today
Two years since the state law was ratified, new laws will take effect today that only allow drivers to talk on a cell phone with a hands-free device. The second law, however, ... |
Editor |
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on Jul 1, 2008 at 1:55 pm by Leigh, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Out of the gate
Wednesday was the first day of horse racing at the 2008 Alameda County Fair. The fair, and the racing, will continue through July 6.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Jun 28, 2008 at 11:35 am by Sue Connolly, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Solar Panels Stolen from Hearst Elementary
I heard that 30 or so of the brand-new solar panels that were installed on top of Hearst Elementary school on Case Ave. were stolen over the weekend. The thieves must have us... |
Concerned parent |
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on Jun 24, 2008 at 10:48 am by Emily Atwood, Pleasanton Weekly reporter |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton man leads 'Campaign to Restore the Original Dream'
Although Camp Loma Mar is nestled nearly 70 miles south of Pleasanton in the redwood forests by Half Moon Bay, it is a favorite camp location for many Pleasanton children and ... |
Editor |
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on Jun 23, 2008 at 2:45 pm by Jill, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
21st annual Tri-For-Fun series kicks off this weekend
This year's Tri-For-Fun Triathlon Series will begin this Saturday at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. One-thousand registered athletes ranging from first-timers to seasoned triath... |
Editor |
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on Jun 23, 2008 at 1:00 am by Alex from Pleasanton, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion
Assemblyman Bill Maze introduced legislation this session that could potentially affect how you transport your dog(s). If passed, Assembly Bill 2233 makes driving a motor vehi... |
Editor |
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on Jun 19, 2008 at 9:51 pm by Grace, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Denied
Calling an agreement between the school district and a developer to build Neal Elementary School "ambiguous," a judge this week delivered a sweeping blow to the district, leav... |
Editor |
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on Jun 19, 2008 at 3:12 pm by Concerned dad of two PUSD students, a member of the Harvest Park Middle School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School board to hear public comment on court case Tuesday
Since the judge's ruling in favor of Signature Properties, the school district will hold a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the district offices, 4665 Bernal Ave.
Rea... |
Editor |
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on Jun 17, 2008 at 2:50 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Helping Hearts
JoAnn Koobatian is a gift to the community. She has touched more people during her time as choir director at Foothill High School and Village High School than can be counted. ... |
james degriz |
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on Jun 10, 2008 at 5:20 pm by Mrs. K Fan, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
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 |
SPORTS
Letter: Praise for CYO sports programs
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 23, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on May 29, 2008 at 3:01 am by Richard, a resident of Dublin |
AROUND TOWN
List of those opposed to Prop 98...impressive names
The Pleasanton Weekly is NOT listed pro or con. They attended the meeting held in our park clubhouse and the city council meeting. To date, the only article was in the real es... |
Sharon - renter |
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on May 24, 2008 at 1:26 pm by Sharpon - renter, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador team chosen to represent at G8 Summit event
Students from Amador Valley High School have been selected to represent the United States in the in the 2008 Junior 8 competition, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF announced.
Read t... |
Editor |
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on May 23, 2008 at 3:29 pm by Mary, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Two injured in 3-car accident on Sunol
A three-car accident at 10:20 a.m. Thursday morning sent two people to the hospital and caused a portion of Sunol Boulevard at Interstate 680 to be closed. CHP expected the sc... |
Editor |
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on May 20, 2008 at 2:37 pm by rich, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Of Note
Local Scouts earn Eagle status
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 16, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on May 16, 2008 at 3:47 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Town Hall meeting to look at local housing market
A town hall meeting aimed at providing the public with objective, timely and accurate information about the residential real estate market in Pleasanton will be held April 30 ... |
Editor |
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on May 16, 2008 at 12:22 pm by Faran, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Tejon Ranch and Oak Grove
Web Link
Anyone else notice the similarities between this and Oak Grove? |
Stacey |
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on May 15, 2008 at 4:24 pm by westsider, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Obituaries
Clarence "Smitty" Schmidt
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 28, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on May 15, 2008 at 12:55 pm by A Friend, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Come to city's Open House tomorrow
For a fun-filled and close-up look at how Pleasanton operates, don't miss the city's open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at the municipal Operations Service Center, loca... |
Editor |
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on May 3, 2008 at 3:42 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Incident near Ironwood and Mohr
We live at the end of Mohr avenue. we have a water reservoir at the back of our house (I think its a quarry). On 29th of April (morning), I saw lot of police and firemen in th... |
vyji kalavacherla |
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on May 3, 2008 at 9:20 am by *doh*, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Student-run garage sale to benefit Kenyan girls
High school seniors are putting on a garage sale to benefit an all-girls boarding school in Kenya. Shoppers are invited to stop by from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Oak Hill P... |
Editor |
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on May 1, 2008 at 1:32 pm by Yeah!, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Saving Planet Earth at Hearst school
When it comes to observing Earth Day next Tuesday, students and their parents at Hearst Elementary School have to go no farther than to their new outdoor classroom and science... |
Editor |
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on Apr 30, 2008 at 2:25 pm by K Kumar, a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
The joy of collecting
There are a lot of collectors in Pleasanton, but not all of them collect something really different and unusual. Some common collections are stuffed animals, key chains, rocks... |
Editor |
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on Apr 28, 2008 at 3:52 pm by Jenny, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Who killed Tina Faelz?
Nearly a quarter of a century after Tina Faelz's lifeless body was found in a drainage culvert on a pathway behind Foothill High School, her family and Pleasanton police are s... |
Editor |
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on Apr 18, 2008 at 5:00 pm by Gatetree Resident, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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