SPORTS
Ballistic turns 40
Tomorrow morning, hundreds of children will march through downtown Pleasanton dressed in soccer uniforms and costumes. For some children, it will be the first time they get to... |
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on Oct 10, 2008 at 3:32 pm by Bret Bevilacqua, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Mayors credit unified efforts for quality of life advances in Tri-Valley
The mayors of the greater Tri-Valley—Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon—credited their unified approach to dealing with regional problems for ma... |
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on Sep 24, 2008 at 3:42 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SPORTS
Spring sports underway in Pleasanton
Blizzard lacrosse crushes Burlingame, San Jose
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 23, 2007, 12:00 AM |
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on Sep 23, 2008 at 7:57 am by blake staniford, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Goodbye, for now
As I prepare to leave Pleasanton again for my final year at UC Davis, I wanted to take this opportunity to publicly thank the people, and the town that have made the looming r... |
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on Sep 13, 2008 at 10:21 am by Laura Ditto, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Where were you 7 years ago this morning...
I woke up this morning and though it has been 7 years since that horrible day it still feels fresh...My daughter called from school to tell me about what was on, I turned on t... |
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on Sep 11, 2008 at 10:40 am by I remember, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SPORTS
Rink skates closer to reality
A multi-million-dollar regional ice skating rink planned by a subsidiary of the San Jose Sharks in Pleasanton's new Staples Ranch park could be up and running within two years... |
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on Sep 8, 2008 at 5:53 pm by Lord Stanley, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Student hit by La Petite Bus
Any news on the young lady that was hit at dismissal by the La Petite Academy bus in front of AVHS on Wednesday? Many kids witnessed her being hit, and flying through the air... |
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on Sep 2, 2008 at 2:23 pm by Emily Atwood, Pleasanton Weekly reporter |
AROUND TOWN
Obituaries
William Heffelfinger
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, August 8, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Aug 28, 2008 at 10:13 pm by Panya Wilson, a member of the Pleasanton Middle School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial
If at least three of the five candidates currently holding filing papers for this year's Pleasanton school board elections actually follow thorough and declare their candidacy... |
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on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:40 am by JT, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton home sales from July
If you are interested in seeing what homes sold in Pleasanton last month, the link below will take you to the info.
Web Link... |
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on Aug 12, 2008 at 2:27 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Ayala gets OK to move forward
City Attorney Michael Roush certified an initiative measure Wednesday that allows former Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Kay Ayala to move forward on seeking voter approval... |
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on Aug 10, 2008 at 9:03 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Column
It was 10 years ago this month that Jim Olson, a well-known Pleasanton landscaper, was driving the family van east on Interstate 80 with his wife Elaine at his side and two of... |
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on Aug 5, 2008 at 11:12 pm by Cherrie Malone Vanlangendonck, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
Vintage Hills Shopping Center - Sushi Restaurant Grand Opening
Yeah!! Finally something is opening in the newly remodeled (in progress) Vintage Hills Shopping Center.
Kokoro Sushi is having their Grand Opening on August 5,6,and 7th.... |
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on Aug 4, 2008 at 4:09 pm by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Where are the Colors at Callipe Preserve?
Explain to me why, at a city operated golf course, the is no display for the US and State Flags. Please, let's correct this.
My proposal would be to install a pole in the ... |
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on Jul 30, 2008 at 8:39 pm by Vinelander, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Please consider supporting this wonderful nonprofit.
Tri-Valley Special Needs
Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, August 18 2008
Sunol Valley Golf Club
HOUSE Inc. and Tri-Valley Special Needs will be hosting their second an... |
HOUSE Inc. and Tri-Valley Special Needs |
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on Jul 30, 2008 at 3:00 pm by Pleasanton at it\'s best!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Alternative to Oak Grove Referendum, Hillside Initiative, Council Initiative, and Petty Politics
Buy the land from the Lins!
I've mentioned this here months ago in another thread. I found an example of a group trying to do just that elsewhere in California...
Group... |
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on Jul 27, 2008 at 12:53 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Smart and final
Does anyone know when the new smart and final will open? Its located by In and Out Burger |
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on Jul 26, 2008 at 5:40 am by Another Gatetree Resident, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
AROUND TOWN
Attention potential American Idols!
American Idol auditions will be held in San Francisco on July 17.
If you or someone you know is planning to audition, we would like to know. Call us at 600-0840 or email edi... |
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on Jul 17, 2008 at 1:16 pm by Chip, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Weekly's first president Bob Thomas dies
Bob Thomas, who was instrumental in launching the Pleasanton Weekly nearly nine years ago, died Saturday at his home in Burlingame after a long illness. He was 57.
Mr. Thom... |
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on Jul 16, 2008 at 3:53 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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, ... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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 ... |
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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... |
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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... |
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on Jun 19, 2008 at 9:51 pm by Grace, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |