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What happened at AmadorAny one know what happened at Amador high school today? At about 3:30 there were 3 fire trucks in front of the school....
Original post made by marie on Sep. 17, 2008Last comment by Jane, on Sep 18, 2008 at 9:55 am | 2 comments | 4119 Views
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Goodbye, for nowAs I prepare to leave Pleasanton again for my final year at UC Davis, I wanted to take this opportunity to publicly thank...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2008Last comment by Laura Ditto, on Sep 13, 2008 at 10:21 am | 1 comment | 4171 Views
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Remembering 9/11Flags were erected in several areas around the city today, honoring those lost just seven years ago in the attacks on America....
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2008Last comment by Grandpa from New York, on Sep 13, 2008 at 5:34 am | 3 comments | 4842 Views
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Stay at Home DadsAre Stay at Home Dad's accepted in our society? I have encountered many that are underachievers, boring/bored and generally...
Original post made by Mario on Sep. 10, 2008Last comment by Gina Channell-Allen, on Sep 11, 2008 at 12:26 pm | 16 comments | 3738 Views
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Name that hippoThere's a new animal that will be hanging out at Gingerbread Preschool and it needs a name. A lifesize hippopotamus--albeit...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2008Last comment by maria, on Sep 10, 2008 at 3:59 pm | 14 comments | 6227 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Student hit by La Petite BusAny news on the young lady that was hit at dismissal by the La Petite Academy bus in front of AVHS on Wednesday? Many kids...
Original post made by Anne on Aug. 30, 2008Last comment by Emily Atwood, on Sep 2, 2008 at 2:23 pm | 2 comments | 4014 Views
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Foothill seniors cheer first day of their final yearMany of Foothill High School's 593 seniors who make up the Class of 2009 donned Falcon tops, cheered and waved banners at...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2008Last comment by mom of 2, on Aug 29, 2008 at 4:51 pm | 5 comments | 5059 Views
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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...
Original post made by Concerned on Jul. 7, 2008Last comment by PoP, on Aug 28, 2008 at 1:24 pm | 93 comments | 8735 Views
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Mom Sells Rule-Breaking Son's CarThought some parents may be interested... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080109/ap_on_fe_st/odd_car_ad Mom sells rule-breaking...
Original post made by Karen on Jan. 9, 2008Last comment by matthew, on Aug 27, 2008 at 3:46 pm | 10 comments | 4521 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Youth SportsMy experience with youth sports in Pleasanton is not a positive one. Baseball is controlled by parent group cliques who hand...
Original post made by Rosemary on Aug. 4, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Aug 25, 2008 at 2:12 pm | 35 comments | 4802 Views
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District 'not there yet' in decision to appeal Neal Elementary caseNo action was taken at the Pleasanton Unified School District's closed meeting Thursday over the recent litigation over the...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2008Last comment by An Amazed Perent, on Aug 24, 2008 at 3:29 pm | 5 comments | 6007 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
EditorialIf at least three of the five candidates currently holding filing papers for this year's Pleasanton school board elections...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2008Last comment by JT, on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:40 am | 2 comments | 5442 Views
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PUSD $1057 to file a candidate statement:Over a thousand dollars to file with a candidate statement is a deterrent to many people. Still the fact that we have two...
Original post made by Julie Testa on Aug. 1, 2008Last comment by A Pleasanton Resident, on Aug 7, 2008 at 11:11 pm | 13 comments | 5169 Views
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Class of 2008T Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4088 posted Friday, June 6, 2008, 12:00 AM...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2008Last comment by Another Gatetree Resident, on Aug 7, 2008 at 4:46 am | 53 comments | 5953 Views
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Final decision affirms earlier ruling in favor of SignatureIn a final decision that could cost the Pleasanton school district several million dollars, Alameda County Superior Court...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2008Last comment by Concerned taxpayer, on Aug 4, 2008 at 10:59 pm | 19 comments | 4399 Views
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ColumnLongtime school board member Pat Kernan has been taking it on the chin lately in both the media and at a recent school board...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2008Last comment by Julie, on Aug 1, 2008 at 11:56 am | 64 comments | 6564 Views
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Algebra for all eighth-graders?I'm concerned about the CA Board of Education mandating that all eighth-graders pass Algebra 1. Some kids take it as an AP...
Original post made by Logical concern on Jul. 14, 2008Last comment by Parent, on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:06 pm | 13 comments | 5179 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Voice Recorders in the ClassroomI think all classrooms should have a recording device that we can be reviewed if a student reports unprofessional...
Original post made by Ellen on Jul. 24, 2008Last comment by I can't believe it, on Jul 30, 2008 at 11:58 am | 15 comments | 5152 Views
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EditorialIf you haven't read through the 36-page response by the Pleasant school district to Judge George C. Hernandez's tentative...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2008Last comment by Strange loyalties, on Jul 13, 2008 at 10:32 am | 3 comments | 4130 Views
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Four promoted in Pleasanton Police DepartmentNew Police Chief Michael Fraser announced the promotions of Sergeants Craig Eicher and Michael Elerick to the rank of lieutenant...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2008Last comment by unclehomerr.., on Jul 11, 2008 at 1:44 am | 5 comments | 4199 Views
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