EDITOR'S BLOG
Schools should help students cope with Virginia Tech tragedy
With bomb threats and disturbing graffiti at high schools in Tracy and Pacifica just a week after the shooting tragedies at Virginia Tech, shouldn’t Pleasanton high schools do... |
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on Jun 10, 2007 at 4:39 pm by Joey, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton water supplier forced to tap into emergency reserves
Zone 7 Water Agency has for the past five days been tapping into its emergency water supply after it was announced that the pumps supplying Pleasanton with water from the Delt... |
Editor |
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on Jun 5, 2007 at 11:43 am by amy, a resident of the Civic Square neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Which movie theaters stack up?
Summer is here and that can only mean one thing: Blockbuster movie time. Highly anticipated movies like "Spider-Man 3," "Shrek The Third" and "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" (tri... |
Editor |
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on Jun 4, 2007 at 5:57 pm by hill, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
All-star Vic Malatesta heads PDA, next the Chamber
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Editor |
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on Jun 3, 2007 at 4:00 am by John A.Lester, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion
I support the Stoneridge Drive extension and the "Open Space, Park Lands, and Green Belt Initiative."
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Jun 1, 2007 at 11:16 am by john, a member of the Donlon Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Best buddies ride for diabetes
Last year, Pleasanton resident Harinder Grewal wanted to do something different before he turned 40. He heard about Team in Training sponsoring a 100-mile ride benefiting leuk... |
Editor |
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on May 30, 2007 at 6:17 pm by Sarah, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Driving and Talking On Cell Phones Cause Accidents
Do people not understand that by talking on the phone and text messaging while driving, is increasing accidents, including fatalities???? Please don't wait to hurt or kill som... |
Christine |
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on May 22, 2007 at 12:17 pm by RKA, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Mom's best advice
I was sort of a rebellious teenager, which I am now ashamed of. My mom told me three things during that timeframe and I thought she was crazy. Now that I'm older, and I'd like... |
Mom x 3 |
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on May 11, 2007 at 2:01 pm by Emily Atwood, a resident of another community |
RESTAURANTS
Oasis is The Best
My wife and I freqent the Oasis often to enjoy their wonderufl food, superb service and constant professional manner that is hard to find. Becuasw my job, requires me to trave... |
Jim |
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on May 1, 2007 at 2:39 pm by JD, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Remembering Juanita
Pleasanton lost a dedicated education advocate March 5 with the death of School Board President Juanita Haugen. Her lifelong commitment to civil service and excellence in educ... |
Emily Atwood |
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on Mar 9, 2007 at 10:55 pm by Mary Ellen Rodda, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community |
AROUND TOWN
Congressman Swalwell to speak at Rotary Club of Pleasanton luncheon meeting today
Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) will speak at the luncheon meeting at 12:15 p.m. today of the Rotary Club of Pleasanton. Swalwell represents California's 15th Congression... |
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Obama Is Killing Americans: Republicans Raise Suspicions About Weather Triggering Device
Only a day before President Obama is due to deliver a major speech on national security, his administration on Wednesday formally acknowledged that the United States had kille... |
Vote for Liberty over Death |
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on May 22, 2013 at 4:40 pm by Vote for Liberty over Death, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Wood fuel is short in Europe
The headline in a recent edition of the Economist says it all, “Environmental Lunacy.” The article concerns renewable energy and the European Union’s rush to reduce its greenh... |
Tim Hunt |
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on May 21, 2013 at 7:54 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
THIS WEEK IN THE LIFE OF OBAMA
It makes one wonder why anybody believes anything coming from Obama and his administration.
At this point even one of his most stalwart supporters, Chris Mattews, who in 200... |
Daveg |
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on May 17, 2013 at 4:29 pm by Daveg, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Finally an anchor tenant in Vintage Hills center
The opening of the New Leaf Community Market Wednesday is a tribute to the incredible patience of the owners of the Vintage Hills Shopping Center at Bernal and Vineyard avenue... |
Tim Hunt |
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on May 16, 2013 at 7:11 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
BIG DRAW Chalk Event / Pros out on FRIDAY
Looking forward to This Saturday a full out Art Event that will provide some extra funding for Arts in the Pleasanton School District. A Fist Time Chalk Art display and challe... |
Claudette McDermott |
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on May 9, 2013 at 12:21 pm by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Las Positas president moving on
Las Positas College President Kevin G. Walthers’ search for a new job has been successful.
He started looking late last year and landed a position this month. He will ... |
Tim Hunt |
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on May 7, 2013 at 8:34 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Good land use with new apartments in Hacienda Business Park
It’s a continuing testament to how land values have increased when developers are willing to pay for converting surface parking lots into usable buildings and building parking... |
Tim Hunt |
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on May 2, 2013 at 9:22 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Two men who made a difference--one professionally and one as a volunteer
Pleasanton recently lost two men who contributed significantly to this town at opposite times of their lives.
Educator Jim Campana spent his professional career here and sha... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Apr 30, 2013 at 8:54 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
AVHS 2nd in We The People Nationals
Great job to the team and coaches...
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AvFan |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 7:12 pm by AvFan, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley High Makes We The People Finals Again!
Congrats to the AVHS team and coaches for making the Top 10 and advancing to tomorrow's finals.
- ILLINOIS, Maine South High School
- CALIFORNIA, Amador Valley High Scho... |
AvFan |
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on Apr 28, 2013 at 7:08 pm by AvFan, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
45 mph or 55 mph on Stanley Boulevard...read on
When it came to the seemingly obscure subject of whether roads should be considered structures, the Pleasanton City Council was faced with a battle between neighborhoods seeki... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 8:29 pm by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton featured in LA Times Travel section
Our great Downtown got a lovely photo essay and article about being a destination for a weekend getaway:
Web Link... |
Ptown Proud |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 9:32 pm by Ptown Proud, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Strong back for Sbranti
Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti formally announced his candidacy for the 16th State Assembly District this month as a Democrat.
Current representative, Joan Buchanan of Alamo, is t... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 7:03 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Texas to Companies: Come One Come All!!!
We have yet another story of Texas freedom. Freedom to pollute, freedom to maintain unsafe workplaces, freedom to store hazardous wastes within a couple hundred feet of schoo... |
TP Revival, Today Not Tomorrow |
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 3:06 pm by TP Revival, Today Not Tomorrow, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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