EDITOR'S BLOG
Hosterman's city skills going viral
Some of us thought that Jennifer Hosterman traveled a lot when she was Pleasanton's mayor, a post she left just two months ago when she was termed out of office after more tha... |
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on Feb 9, 2013 at 11:45 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton police arrest Sacramento woman for prostitution at local hotel
Ciara Capri Garrett, 22, of Sacramento was arrested for prostitution at about 11:49 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Pleasanton Best Western Inn in the 5300 block of Owens Court, according... |
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on Feb 8, 2013 at 8:32 am by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online |
TIM HUNT
The lab's giant laser misses key deadline
The world’s most powerful laser, the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Lab, failed to meet the goal of ignition that was due by Sept. 30, 2012 (the end... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Feb 7, 2013 at 8:29 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Rash of Commercial Burglaries
As a business owner and having had our own recently burglarized when we were closed (and safely home) I would like to warn local businesses that there is a rash of these burgl... |
Local Business |
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on Feb 2, 2013 at 9:16 am by Local Business, a resident of another community |
TIM HUNT
Check report cards carefully
Non-governmental agencies love to issue report cards—they are an easy way to attract media attention and well as apply some heat or give praise to elected officials.
So it ... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Jan 30, 2013 at 8:24 pm by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
S.F police prepare for post-Superbowl celebrations after Sunday's 49ers-Baltimore Ravens game
San Francisco city officials preparing for the 49ers' Super Bowl game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens are hoping to avoid a repeat of the violence and vandalism that marre... |
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on Jan 30, 2013 at 5:14 pm by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online |
TIM HUNT
Setting the stage for 2014
Election Day is nearly two years away, but local elected officials already are setting place plans for 2014.
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan, now serving in the 16th district, ... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Jan 24, 2013 at 7:45 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Tight, tight real estate market
If you are in search of a home in Pleasanton or, better yet, want to sell and move elsewhere, now is the time.
I got a call from Bob Cilk, a real estate friend last week, to... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Jan 22, 2013 at 8:07 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
AIG Intimidated by government?
Was AIG railroaded by the federal government into not suing the US over harsh bailout terms?
Web Link
On ano... |
Patriot |
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on Jan 20, 2013 at 8:18 pm by Patriot, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
TIM HUNT
Mountain lion alert
Wildlife alert—Castlewood Property Owners told its members last Friday that a mountain lion was spotted strolling across the golf course between Castlewood Drive and Greens La... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Jan 8, 2013 at 7:48 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Merry Christmas
My Christmas wish is for you to enjoy your family and friends and experience the true joy of the season. |
Tim Hunt |
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on Dec 25, 2012 at 8:39 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Crunching election numbers
As fall finishes today and winter dawns, there are some interesting numbers looking back to the November general election.
For instance, consider the countywide vote to doub... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Dec 20, 2012 at 8:09 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Fair CEO facing new challenge in Sacramento
Alameda County Fair CEO and Pleasanton resident Rick Pickering will face major new challenges before the New Year dawns.
Last Friday, Rick was named the general manager of ... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Dec 18, 2012 at 7:42 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Mothers with a Purpose
Mother's with a Purpose is holding it's first meeting of December this Thursday, December 13 at 7:00 pm at Foothill High School in Pleasanton in room C-6 around the corner fro... |
Kathy |
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on Dec 12, 2012 at 8:54 am by Kathy, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
The Hoga: The Not So Little Fireboat That Could
There was a ceremony on December 7, to honor the Hoga, the former Oakland Fireboat that is now the last operational Naval vessel to have survived the sneak attack by the Jap... |
James Art, FPE |
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on Dec 9, 2012 at 11:11 pm by James Art, FPE, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
Where there's a will, there's a parade
Anyone planning an outdoor event during these stormy winter weather months in Pleasanton should give Michelle Stearns a call to "will away" the rain. As the coordinator of las... |
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on Dec 8, 2012 at 9:31 pm by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online |
TIM HUNT
Sprinting through life
Millions of dollars and many, many hours have been spent to teach people how to use their time effectively.
Former Blue Angels squadron leader George Dom brings a totally di... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Dec 6, 2012 at 8:23 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Moral Turpitude Lesley Regina, Ryan Silcocks, Lisa Secord , Tim Martens, and Trey Secord
(Post removed by Pleasanton Weekly Online staff for containing unverified or personal information.).
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Soup Fork & Salad Spoon |
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on Dec 2, 2012 at 7:42 am by Soup Fork & Salad Spoon, a resident of the Happy Valley neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
New rules downtown
After three years of wrangling and the requisite Pleasanton task force, the City Council approved new guidelines for entertainment after 10 p.m. in the downtown district.
So... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Nov 29, 2012 at 7:42 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Remembering some remarkable women
As I progress through my sixth decade on this globe, I pay far more attention to the obituaries than I do the births and marriages columns in what remains of the daily newspap... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Nov 27, 2012 at 8:03 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
New ! Pleasanton Poetry League
The City of Pleasanton is looking to Grow the Literary Arts in this community. Join the Newly formed Pleasanton Poetry League ! Go to PoetryOnCanvas.Wix.Com/poetry-league to s... |
Claudette McDermott |
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on Nov 26, 2012 at 11:15 am by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
CALLING ALL POETS
Looking for Seasoned and Budding Poets! I've created a New Poetry Group called "PPL / Pleasanton Poetry League" visit poetryoncanvas.wix.com/poetry-league to post your poetry,... |
Claudette |
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on Nov 26, 2012 at 11:05 am by Claudette , a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Shoppers tackling crowds as 'Black Friday' sales under way
Stores at many Bay Area retailers have been filled since late yesterday as "Black Friday," a day of shopping deals the day after Thanksgiving, officially gets under way this m... |
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on Nov 22, 2012 at 9:45 am by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online |
TIM HUNT
Happy Thanksgiving
My wish for each reader today is a day filled with good times, good food and an attitude of gratitude as we celebrate Thanksgiving.
Those of us fortunate enough to be born i... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Nov 22, 2012 at 8:58 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Good bye to Cal's record-setting coach
Full disclosure: I am a second generation Cal guy—mom and dad were both grads as are my wife and my three siblings. Astonishingly, my daughter (one and only) went to USC, the ... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Nov 21, 2012 at 11:39 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
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