AROUND TOWN
Watching Small Times Thieves Have Their Way @ Safeway
I'm at whits-end watching petty thieves at local retailers stealing at will with no response from the retailer. I was shopping at Safeway on Santa Rita on Friday afternoon. A ... |
Theft Prevention |
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on Jun 29, 2011 at 6:21 am by Marvin, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
The Secret PUSD Lawsuits: Zangle v. Pleasanton Unified School District
I am wondering why lawsuits are filed against Pleasanton Unified School District that never seem to appear on the PUSD agendas. Are they intentionally hiding these lawsuits f... |
Yet Another Lawsuit |
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on Jul 11, 2012 at 6:35 pm by A concerned parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
In defense of Step and Column
Now that the PUSD School Board has taken the important step of placing a local school funding measure before the voters of Pleasanton, it is inevitable that the issue of Step ... |
Trevor Knaggs |
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on Feb 27, 2011 at 10:30 pm by concerned parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
A Teachers View of Salary Concessions: Just Say No
This email was sent to me as a cut/paste from a friend. I believe it is important that all sides get their points of view across.
Good morning one and all.
I’d like to... |
Concerned Citizen |
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on Jul 4, 2010 at 11:47 am by kfs, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Seating at First Wednesday Events
I noticed at the First Wednesday events that people buying beer or wine and watching the entertainment are not provided any tables or seating, they are required to stand w... |
TerBern |
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on Sep 12, 2010 at 6:33 am by PearfBrew, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Unfunded pensions
Residents...I received this information via an email last week. Pleasanton has a reputation for responsible fiscal management (for the most part). Can anyone with a true und... |
Concerned about hidden debt |
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on Jan 21, 2011 at 7:08 pm by two cents, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood 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 Aug 31, 2011 at 1:26 am by orange soda, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
Mahalo Grill Replacement?
Anyone know what's planned for this spot? |
Main Street Lover |
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on Jun 2, 2010 at 1:44 pm by Voleikov, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Staples Ranch
A group called Friends of Pleasanton started collecting signatures from registered voters this week in an effort to place an initiative on the November 2008 ballot that would ... |
Editor |
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on Sep 14, 2010 at 1:31 am by Busy z Koszalina do Holandii, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
EDITOR'S BLOG
SafeAmerica's top walker for cancer research
For John Gracyalny, a walk around the track almost never ends, especially if you're the one joining him on his daily jaunt.
It's almost as if he leads two very different li... |
Jeb Bing |
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on Aug 21, 2009 at 8:29 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
AROUND TOWN
Should our city council be debating Iraq?
Does anyone else think the city council talking about Iraq is a monumental waste of their time? While I'm all for people speaking their minds and voicing their opinions, a cit... |
Ron |
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on Nov 29, 2010 at 12:34 pm by a reader, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton school board OKs new deputy superintendent position at nearly $200,000 on 3-2 vote
On a split vote, the Pleasanton school board Tuesday decided to give a promotion to the district's assistant superintendent of business services to keep her from being hired a... |
Editor |
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on Dec 20, 2012 at 11:21 pm by Jackie, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Do mountain lions in Pleasanton threaten our safety, and how should we deal with them?
Last year, a mountain lion was killed by government officials, in Pleasanton, because it was deemed dangerous. Later, that government department faced serious questioning abou... |
Resident |
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on May 4, 2010 at 11:08 am by notebook battery, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Student performance continues to climb in Pleasanton schools
Pleasanton schools continue to perform well above the state standards, according to data released by the California Department of Education.
Read the full story here http://w... |
Editor |
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on Oct 16, 2012 at 9:28 am by West Side Observer, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Battling a new Wal-Mart concept
Surprise, surprise….there is a bit of controversy about Wal-Mart locating one of its smaller grocery stores in Pleasanton.
Wal-Mart, through an anonymous agent, submitte... |
Tim Hunt |
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on Feb 19, 2012 at 5:37 pm by franco, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
EDITOR'S BLOG
Axis Community Health needs our help
Drive by Axis Community Health's aging facilities on Railroad Avenue any weekday morning and you're likely to see patients waiting to see a doctor or nurse that Axis provides.... |
Jeb Bing |
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on Jan 13, 2011 at 10:45 pm by Over a month old, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
EDITOR'S BLOG
Wal-Mart eyeing old Nob Hill for new 'Market'
Wal-Mart eyeing old Nob Hill for new 'Market'
Wal-Mart, the country's largest retailer, is seeking a Pleasanton city permit to open one of its new "Neighborhood Market" gro... |
Jeb Bing |
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on Aug 25, 2011 at 8:10 am by Mal, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pitbull unleashed
I just want to bring to your attention and the Pleasanton community an incident that just happened to me last Saturday. I was in front of my house doing some yard work with my... |
Concerned person |
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on Jan 6, 2008 at 2:26 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Community Forum on Budget
I was so surprised at how many attended the meeting. I counted about 180. Luz gave a very easy to understand presentation and people asked a lot of questions and got answers. ... |
Beth |
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on Jan 10, 2010 at 10:28 pm by letsgo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton teachers do great things
I'd like to create a place here on the forums where we can recognize the quality, professional work that Pleasanton teachers do to help our children learn and grow.
I'll st... |
Sandy |
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on Feb 18, 2011 at 9:54 pm by highschoolstudent, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Raley's closes 2 more stores as union talks continue over wages, benefits
West Sacramento-based Raley's has announced that it will close its stores in Pittsburg and Woodland, adding to four stores the struggling supermarket chain has closed so far t... |
Editor |
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on Aug 28, 2012 at 11:07 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Beware of woman at parking lot in Walmart
Just to let you know this morning I was approached by an African American woman (around her late 40´s) telling me that she had no money for gas, that she came for a funeral an... |
Disappointed citizen |
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on Jul 25, 2012 at 9:50 am by Obvious to all, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Space Shuttle Endeavour flyover pushed back an hour to give fog time to burn off
The Space Shuttle Endeavour's once-in-a-lifetime flight over the Bay Area this morning has been pushed back an hour to give more time for fog to burn off.
Read the full story... |
Editor |
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on Sep 21, 2012 at 8:17 am by bizworldusa, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
The school district has lost the plot
The school district informed parents this week that they plan to shorten the school day by almost an hour in 1-3rd grade. This is in ADDITION to raising class sizes to 30-1 n... |
Disappointed |
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on Jun 15, 2012 at 7:38 am by Tami, a resident of the The Knolls neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Are our school leaders truly selecting the best and brightest to teach our children?
My husband and I relocated to Pleasanton because of the quality of our schools. Top schools should recruit top talent, don't you think? I know of two schools in our area, elem... |
Concerned |
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on Aug 28, 2008 at 1:24 pm by PoP, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
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