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SCHOOLS & KIDS
How Can The School Board Violate The Brown Act?Editor's Note: To clarify, this post is from a recipient of the email, not from Bowser, and is only a portion of the email....
Original post made by I Was There on Nov. 12, 2013Last comment by Leadership at $2.31/hour?, on Nov 16, 2013 at 10:53 am | 63 comments | 50712 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Former Walnut Grove principal files claim against districtFormer Walnut Grove Elementary School principal Jon Vranesh, who was placed on administrative leave Oct. 25, has filed a...
Original post made on May. 21, 2014Last comment by Reality, on May 24, 2014 at 6:06 pm | 63 comments | 13693 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board cancels special meeting on Vranesh caseThe Pleasanton school board has canceled a special meeting previously scheduled for tonight to discuss details of an administrative...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2015Last comment by The madness continues..., on Aug 30, 2015 at 10:54 am | 63 comments | 6140 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board to weigh new facilities bond measureA possible new bond measure on next year’s election ballot will be explored when the Pleasanton Unified School District...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2019Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Mar 14, 2019 at 1:09 pm | 63 comments | 4139 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Read it and Weep! (Regarding Healthcare Bill)READ IT AND WEAP! Some of the items in the Health Care Plan now in the works: (Yes, someone IS reading the immense amount...
Original post made by Darlene on Jul. 26, 2009Last comment by RJ2009, on Jul 30, 2009 at 10:18 am | 63 comments | 25752 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Democrats Republicans please share your honest viewOK, so we all know that we need something serious done about the job situation - it's getting depressing. I'm a Democrat...
Original post made by voter on Sep. 19, 2011Last comment by Patriot, on Sep 23, 2011 at 11:44 pm | 63 comments | 4219 Views
AROUND TOWN
Sales tax measure is back, and just might passThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week to place a transportation sales tax increase measure...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2014Last comment by enough already, on Jul 16, 2014 at 10:37 am | 63 comments | 8604 Views
AROUND TOWN
Costco and the MayorMayor Jerry Thorne disclosed at the start of a public hearing July 19 that he owns shares of Costco Corp. stock. Read...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2016Last comment by BobB, on Aug 30, 2016 at 12:54 pm | 63 comments | 4993 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Union members heading to downtown Pleasanton this morning to start protest march to Castlewood Country ClubUnion demonstrators are heading to Pleasanton this morning to mark the second anniversary of the lockout of unionized workers...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2012Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Feb 29, 2012 at 1:15 pm | 63 comments | 6515 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Candidate dropped bid for Pleasanton school board to focus on class size reductionThe short-lived fourth candidate for Pleasanton school board says he dropped out of the race to dedicate his time to reducing...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2012Last comment by Rudy, on Sep 12, 2012 at 8:15 am | 63 comments | 6510 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Rep. Swalwell ends presidential campaign, vows to seek re-election to CongressTri-Valley Congressman Eric Swalwell officially ended his presidential bid on Monday after three months of campaigning, becoming...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2019Last comment by Dave, on Jul 22, 2019 at 3:50 pm | 63 comments | 4357 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
City: Historic downtown Pleasanton home demolished without permitPleasanton city leaders are lamenting the loss of a historic home on Second Street, which was allegedly torn down earlier...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2019Last comment by Grumpy, on Aug 19, 2019 at 10:53 pm | 63 comments | 17705 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Now there are 3 in this year's school board electionJeff Bowser, who ran unsuccessfully for the Pleasanton school board two years ago, announced Sunday that he will try again...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2010Last comment by Campaign Funds, on Aug 18, 2010 at 8:20 am | 62 comments | 4743 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
More funding cuts may loom for Pleasanton school districtWith state revenues about $600 million less than conservative estimates for July and August, the Pleasanton school board...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2011Last comment by As the world turns, on Oct 9, 2011 at 8:53 pm | 62 comments | 6572 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pet Law at downtown RestaurantsDoes anyone have information on the law banning pets from the sidewalk restaurants on Main street? I understand there...
Original post made by Rick on Jun. 25, 2013Last comment by Face Face, on Jun 28, 2013 at 9:07 pm | 62 comments | 5275 Views
AROUND TOWN
Chick-fil-A planning Pleasanton restaurantChick-fil-A, a national restaurant chain known for its lineup of grilled chicken entrees, plans to open a restaurant with...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2014Last comment by Rogue ill, on Dec 5, 2014 at 1:43 pm | 62 comments | 24125 Views
AROUND TOWN
Council to decide tomorrow on Costco ban petitionThe Pleasanton City Council will decide Tuesday on whether to place an initiative on the Nov. 8 General election ballot that...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2016Last comment by Bob QP, on Jul 20, 2016 at 1:47 pm | 62 comments | 6146 Views
AROUND TOWN
Council puts anti-Costco initiative on Nov. 8 ballotThe Pleasanton City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to place an initiative on the Nov. 8 ballot that would in effect ban...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2016Last comment by PLSN Resident, on Jul 23, 2016 at 6:36 pm | 62 comments | 7096 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
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 | 5256 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 | 10901 Views
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