Town Square
Sort by: Most recent topic/comment Most viewed Most comments
Navigation tip: Clicking on any category label will display all recent posts in that category
AROUND TOWN
Council OKs new Safeway superstore despite Sullivan's objectionsThe City Council voted 4-1 last night to approve plans by Safeway to build one of its new "Lifestyle" supermarkets in Pleasanton...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2010Last comment by MP, on Oct 25, 2010 at 1:52 pm | 38 comments | 5531 Views
AROUND TOWN
McNerney set to vote today either FOR or AGAINST our individual freedom (Re: Light Bulb Repeal Act)So how will McNerney vote this week (maybe even today)? Will he vote FOR our individual freedom (i.e. in favor of allowing...
Original post made by Edison on Jul. 12, 2011Last comment by estevio, on Jul 15, 2011 at 3:29 pm | 38 comments | 4276 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bid to return gun shows to Alameda County Fairgrounds goes to mediationGun shows at the Alameda County Fairgrounds are a step closer to reality, with both sides in a long-running battle agreeing...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2012Last comment by Miss Information, on Oct 27, 2013 at 8:42 pm | 38 comments | 6476 Views
AROUND TOWN
Walmart gets Council's final OK for Pleasanton supermarketWalmart won the Pleasanton City Council's approval in a 4-1 vote Tuesday night to open one of its Neighborhood Market grocery...
Original post made on May. 16, 2012Last comment by Steve, on May 17, 2012 at 6:53 pm | 38 comments | 5387 Views
AROUND TOWN
Plastic bag ban now in effect in Pleasanton grocery storesPleasanton and other Alameda County grocery stores and retailers selling packaged foods or alcohol are now required to stop...
Original post made on Jan. 1, 2013Last comment by Claudette , on Jan 7, 2013 at 11:25 am | 38 comments | 13452 Views
AROUND TOWN
TONIGHT! Council candidates face off at Pleasanton Weekly forumCandidates for a single seat open on the Pleasanton City Council will face off tonight at a community forum being hosted...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2013Last comment by Maggie, on Apr 23, 2013 at 7:02 am | 38 comments | 19886 Views
AROUND TOWN
Driver in June bicyclist death remains held without bondCody Hall, the young driver who ran down and killed bicyclist Diana Hersevoort on June 9, will remain in jail pending a new...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2013Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Sep 15, 2013 at 10:58 am | 38 comments | 5950 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Chamber PAC endorses Thorne for Mayor, Narum, Olson for City CouncilThe Pleasanton Chamber's Political Action Committee Friday endorsed Mayor Jerry Thorne for re-election and Councilwoman Kathy...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2014Last comment by sknywench, on Oct 20, 2014 at 9:09 pm | 38 comments | 8460 Views
AROUND TOWN
Measure K - The Big PictureIf you are struggling with all the Yes on K campaign propaganda and how to vote on the Lund Ranch II referendum, I would...
Original post made by Matt Sullivan on May. 17, 2016Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on May 20, 2016 at 12:59 pm | 38 comments | 2412 Views
AROUND TOWN
PPD: Student hit by van near Harvest Park; driver comes forward after media reportPleasanton police are investigating an incident during which a minivan driver left the scene after striking a Harvest Park...
Original post made on May. 7, 2019Last comment by Mickey, on May 11, 2019 at 11:48 pm | 38 comments | 7381 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tri-Valley braces for prospect of several days without powerParts of the Tri-Valley are bracing for a possible power shutoff by PG&E starting early Wednesday at midnight that could...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2019Last comment by DKHSK, on Oct 11, 2019 at 7:55 pm | 38 comments | 18384 Views
AROUND TOWN
National - International NewsAbout congressman Adam Shiff. He looks a lot like John Mark Karr, the American, while in Bangkok Thailand some years ago,...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Nov. 13, 2019Last comment by MichaelB, on Nov 22, 2019 at 6:45 am | 38 comments | 1920 Views
RESTAURANTS
Dean's is becoming an eyesoreWould it be too much to ask for Dean's to stick a crowbar in their wallet and replace their sign? What the hey? Dean's...
Original post made by Flame me if you must on Oct. 13, 2011Last comment by Bill , on Oct 18, 2011 at 10:07 am | 38 comments | 6908 Views
RESTAURANTS
Foiled againI see that Dublin is getting a new BJ's restaurant at the new target shopping center, if it's anything like the one in Fremont...
Original post made by Mal on Dec. 5, 2011Last comment by Laura, on Dec 29, 2011 at 11:13 pm | 38 comments | 6973 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Appeal on County Fair's gun show ban goes before 9th Circuit court todayA long-running challenge to Alameda County's ban on gun shows at the annual county fair in Pleasanton will go before a federal...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2009Last comment by Lisa, on Oct 1, 2009 at 11:49 pm | 38 comments | 6019 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Karla Brown, who helped stop Oak Grove development, announces run for Pleasanton City CouncilKarla Brown, a real estate broker associate and an 18-year Pleasanton resident, filed paperwork Monday with City Clerk Karen...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2010Last comment by DJohns, on Aug 6, 2010 at 2:04 pm | 38 comments | 6070 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Cleaning up Town SquareOur Town Square forums are getting cleaned up as a part of an effort of the editorial staff to create a more thoughtful and...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2010Last comment by Not Yet 40, on Oct 15, 2010 at 2:40 pm | 38 comments | 5150 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton names Capt. Dave Spiller as its new police chiefCapt. David Spiller was named Pleasanton's new police chief today, succeeding former Chief Mike Fraser, who retired last...
Original post made on May. 3, 2011Last comment by citizensofPleasantonpolicereviewboard, on Jun 29, 2011 at 9:09 pm | 38 comments | 9219 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Citizens committee to recommend oversight for future bond issuesIt took several meetings, but a citizens committee formed to look into cash out refinancing will issue its final report to...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2011Last comment by Stacey, on Aug 26, 2011 at 11:09 am | 38 comments | 5369 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Housing, growth, taxes, water dominate candidates' concerns in Pleasanton electionCandidates for election to the Pleasanton City Council voiced their views on a wide-ranging number of issues from housing...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2014Last comment by just heard, on Oct 8, 2014 at 5:30 pm | 38 comments | 8332 Views
Stay informed.
Get the day's top headlines from PleasantonWeekly.com sent to your inbox in the Express newsletter.
Bay Area to begin phasing out gas heaters this decade
By Sherry Listgarten | 22 comments | 5,153 views
Home Again: Couples and Caregiving
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 1,950 views
Tell Me More About University of California-San Diego (UCSD)
By Elizabeth LaScala | 0 comments | 1,127 views
The pile of bad City Council decisions keeps growing
By Tim Hunt | 1 comment | 1,065 views
A brief history of trains and their connection to the Tri-Valley
By Monith Ilavarasan | 2 comments | 875 views
2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
