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School fees illegal?? Could it be??ACLU Sues California Over School Fees Written by CA Political News on September 12, 2010, 11:34 AM ACLU Sues California...
Original post made by unclehomerr.. on Sep. 12, 2010Last comment by I never, on Aug 26, 2011 at 8:40 am | 61 comments | 5048 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Drug Sniffing Dogs at Amador Valley?Today I received this message from the PTSA at Amador Valley High School: "A special PTSA General Meeting will take place...
Original post made by A Neighbor on Dec. 3, 2011Last comment by Parent , on Dec 16, 2011 at 2:55 pm | 61 comments | 10704 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Late holiday school break for Pleasanton schools causing problems for someParents of Pleasanton school kids will have to wait a little longer than usual to dash off to grandma's house for Christmas. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2011Last comment by High School teacher, on Dec 23, 2011 at 4:21 pm | 61 comments | 7201 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Calendar 'option' on Pleasanton school board's agenda for tomorrow nightThe Pleasanton school board has a packed agenda for the June 17 meeting, which includes: a discussion and vote for an "alternative...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2014Last comment by Shadow, on Jun 18, 2014 at 4:43 pm | 61 comments | 7366 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
The federal government will NOT shut down tonightOh yes, the media and the Democrats will be squealing like stuck pigs in the event that no budget agreement passes before...
Original post made by jimf01 on Sep. 30, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Oct 3, 2013 at 5:35 pm | 61 comments | 3450 Views
AROUND TOWN
Fr. Jim Sullivan @ CCOPDoes anyone know the REAL reason that Fr. Jim is leaving? It seems there has to be more going on "behind the scenes". We...
Original post made by Concerned on Jun. 22, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:28 am | 61 comments | 9836 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton woman killed in scooter accident on Foothill Road SaturdayA 40-year-old Pleasanton woman died after crashing her scooter into a tree on Foothill Road just south of the Castlewood...
Original post made on May. 18, 2009Last comment by Me, on Feb 11, 2011 at 7:11 pm | 61 comments | 4940 Views
AROUND TOWN
Downtown going down?What has happened to the standards for our downtown? I just drove down to First Avenue to see a banner for "Cigarette City"...
Original post made by Concerned Citizen! on Feb. 3, 2010Last comment by Maria S., on Mar 7, 2011 at 4:37 pm | 61 comments | 7575 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinionWe are in one of the worst recessions in our nation's history. Many people have lost their jobs, their health insurance,...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2010Last comment by Joe, on Apr 9, 2010 at 9:45 am | 61 comments | 4096 Views
AROUND TOWN
Why so many Haters of Ruby Hill?One thing I've noticed in my short time on the PW Town Square Forum is that so many contributors seem to have this intense...
Original post made by maja7 on Jun. 30, 2010Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Jul 3, 2010 at 7:17 am | 61 comments | 18380 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tri-Valley Community Foundation in deep debt, looking to closeThe Tri-Valley Community Foundation is more than $3 million in debt, and is looking to close and file liquidation bankruptcy...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2012Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jan 22, 2013 at 2:22 pm | 61 comments | 17879 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
McNerney skips victory party as lead narrows to 121 votes over Republican challengerThe McNerney family voted along with thousands of others in Pleasanton and millions across the country yesterday in mid-term...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2010Last comment by Jerry, on Nov 7, 2010 at 10:07 am | 61 comments | 3715 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sullivan's last stand against Walmart groceryPleasanton City Councilman Matt Sullivan, a long-time and outspoken foe of the business and employment policies of national...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2012Last comment by gdanjou, on Jun 19, 2012 at 3:29 pm | 61 comments | 6017 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Board looks at early start and end to Pleasanton school yearPleasanton School Board members seemed to embrace an idea that would start and end the school year earlier, and possibly...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2013Last comment by Get the facts, on Apr 29, 2014 at 8:45 pm | 61 comments | 258764 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board moves Tuesday's parcel tax debate to Amador Valley HighThe Pleasanton school district announced late today that the school board's meeting next Tuesday on deciding if it will ask...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2009Last comment by Mom, on Feb 24, 2009 at 9:59 am | 60 comments | 6064 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
UC Regents approve a 9.6 percent tuition hikeA 9.6 percent tuition increase for University of California schools was approved today by a 14-4 vote of the UC Regents Board....
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2011Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 4, 2011 at 6:46 pm | 60 comments | 4654 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
"The (PUSD) Board Failed!"Cries of "The (PUSD) Board Failed!" came from the audience at tonight's school board meeting after the motion to restore...
Original post made by Nomad on Feb. 28, 2012Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Mar 3, 2012 at 8:21 am | 60 comments | 4531 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board declares district ‘safe haven’The Pleasanton school board unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday declaring the district a “safe haven” for students...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2017Last comment by DKHSK, on Mar 8, 2017 at 12:45 pm | 60 comments | 8327 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Why Are Southerners So Fat?Here is a great article on why so many Southerners are so fat. Gotta love those backwards red states! http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1909406,00.html ...
Original post made by Sarah on Jul. 9, 2009Last comment by Jerry, on Aug 30, 2009 at 11:10 pm | 60 comments | 5762 Views
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Hip Hip Hooray!Maine vote REJECTS gay marriage law! Gay marriage has now lost in every single state -- 31 in all -- in which it has been...
Original post made by Hip Hip Hooray! on Nov. 3, 2009Last comment by Janna, on Nov 10, 2009 at 9:56 am | 60 comments | 2911 Views
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