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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
House Vandalized. Pleasanton Police refuse to come out.Our house was egged this morning around 3:30 am. My wife called the PPD later in the morning and was told that, unless there...
Original post made by Alex on Aug. 10, 2016Last comment by Parent, on Aug 15, 2016 at 1:01 pm | 24 comments | 3386 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Air Fragrances in Pleasanton classroomsMany teachers in Pleasanton public schools use a device in the classroom that emits a chemical fragrance. If you go to...
Original post made by Ann on Jan. 18, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Jan 30, 2008 at 3:34 pm | 23 comments | 5783 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School administrators head to Sacramento today as deep budget cuts loomWith the Pleasanton school district facing a possible $8.7 million shortfall, administrators and staff finance managers will...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2009Last comment by resident, on Jan 17, 2009 at 10:35 pm | 23 comments | 6732 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
We Don't Need No Yellowbelly Parcel Tax!I've had it with people in this town putting spoiled kids before true American anti-tax values! Sorry, but why should I pay...
Original post made by Buford on Apr. 27, 2009Last comment by You don't fool me..., on Apr 30, 2009 at 9:29 am | 23 comments | 4021 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why is the district cutting Class Size Reduction? Is this a scare tactic to get a “YES” vote on Measure G?....YOU BET IT IS!The Big Picture found at [http://www.pleasantonparceltaxinfo.com/blog/federal-stimulus-dollars-and-pusd] In various news...
Original post made by Tanner on Apr. 28, 2009Last comment by Pleasanton Resident, on Apr 29, 2009 at 5:29 pm | 23 comments | 4715 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: Why I voted 'no' on Measure GDear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=5631 posted Friday, May 22, 2009,...
Original post made on May. 23, 2009Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on May 27, 2009 at 9:21 pm | 23 comments | 3455 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
EditorialWhen reporters asked Senator Dianne Feinstein to comment on complaints about major cuts to state services and education following...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2009Last comment by Stacey, on Jun 6, 2009 at 7:22 pm | 23 comments | 4285 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
CURRENT SCHOOL BOARD AFRAID OF STRONG WOMENIf you look back at the 2008 school board election results, Chris Grant received 24.2% of the votes and Valerie Arkin received...
Original post made by Equality on Dec. 20, 2009Last comment by Cholo, on Dec 27, 2009 at 11:26 am | 23 comments | 3750 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Quo Warranto, Mr. Kernan?Here's an official California Attorney General opinion on another instance of a school district trustee who failed to retain...
Original post made by Stacey on Dec. 26, 2009Last comment by Stacey, on Dec 28, 2009 at 2:16 pm | 23 comments | 3519 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Don't Complain About Long Registration WaitsI know that HPMS is not the only school that is having problems getting parents to volunteer to help with PTA committees...
Original post made by PTA Member on Aug. 14, 2010Last comment by Lori, on Aug 18, 2010 at 10:23 am | 23 comments | 3904 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Drug problem at FoothillSomeone really needs to check into the drug problem at Foothill High School....
Original post made by Concerned on Jan. 4, 2011Last comment by Kate, on Feb 8, 2011 at 3:06 pm | 23 comments | 4674 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Barton Reading or paid Birthday Holidays - PUSD board to decide 2/22This Tuesday, the PUSD school board will decide to reduce Barton reading program funding by 50% to save $53,000. They will...
Original post made by Nomad on Feb. 20, 2011Last comment by Start Afresh, on Apr 12, 2011 at 11:02 am | 23 comments | 7533 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
2 young Livermore teens injured after running into trafficTwo separate car-versus-pedestrian collisions on Wednesday involved young teenagers running into traffic in Livermore, Livermore...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2011Last comment by Gloria, on Aug 29, 2011 at 7:55 pm | 23 comments | 4875 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
What is an "instructional coach?" and why is PUSD funding instructional coaches rather than real teachers?I have been following the thread on PUSD. It used to be that every time a buddy of a superintendent or administrator "retired,"...
Original post made by Boondoggle on Feb. 14, 2013Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Feb 21, 2013 at 11:33 pm | 23 comments | 11948 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Polling firm: School district could aim for bond vote during November electionPleasanton's school district will start identifying what construction and renovation projects it most needs after a recent...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2016Last comment by res1, on Mar 30, 2016 at 1:24 pm | 23 comments | 4618 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley lot reopens after five-month closure for solar panel projectThe main Amador Valley High School parking lot reopened for business Tuesday, marking the end of a months-long waiting period...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2019Last comment by Jeff W, on Oct 23, 2019 at 2:22 pm | 23 comments | 5973 Views
SPORTS
Experience the best of PleasantonFor anyone looking for an inexpensive and fun night out, Friday night is the "Battle of Pleasanton" at Amador Valley High...
Original post made by Don Fan on Nov. 11, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Nov 15, 2008 at 6:02 pm | 23 comments | 5354 Views
SPORTS
Hometown parade for Brandon Crawford??Let's welcome him home on Main St! Make it happen, Pleasanton! Could be something simple, but a lot of fun....
Original post made by PTownMama on Oct. 28, 2012Last comment by trekmtb, on Nov 2, 2012 at 9:59 am | 23 comments | 7537 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Oakland PD OfficersWhat a tragedy. Those poor families. ...
Original post made by Pro-Law on Mar. 22, 2009Last comment by Cholo, on Apr 3, 2009 at 4:30 pm | 23 comments | 4967 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
61% of American's believe we are going in the wrong direction61% of american's polled recently by Rasmussan believe we are going in the wrong direction and this trend is growing as it...
Original post made by Noedup Garie on Jul. 10, 2009Last comment by It's all in the name, on Jul 10, 2009 at 11:01 pm | 23 comments | 3428 Views
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