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AROUND TOWN
Guest Opinion: Pleasanton politics -- Toxic just like the waterI want the unfiltered truth, and these days, like clean and safe water, it's in short supply. Common decency also seems to...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2023Last comment by Doug Miller, on Jun 9, 2023 at 2:36 pm | 12 comments | 6130 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton PD temporarily disbands three units, reassigns officers amid staffing shortagesThe Pleasanton Police Department has reassigned officers in the special enforcement, crime prevention and traffic units for...
Original post made on May. 30, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jun 19, 2023 at 11:28 am | 12 comments | 11529 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton to poll resident interest in potential city bond measureThe Pleasanton City Council is moving forward with conducting a poll to see what city infrastructure and capital needs residents...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Matt Sullivan, on Aug 29, 2023 at 8:55 am | 12 comments | 4162 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Sick Movie Poster at Regal HaciendaI was in Dublin at the movies last night, and I saw a poster for The Haunting in Connecticut. The poster evokes the...
Original post made by Andrea on Feb. 22, 2009Last comment by paul, on Jun 18, 2009 at 8:17 pm | 12 comments | 29922 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Why no movie theater in PleasantonWhy does Pleasanton not have a movie theater? It's amazing what Dublin has done yet we can't even support a couple screens?...
Original post made by Bob on Dec. 9, 2009Last comment by Optimistic, on Dec 15, 2009 at 8:52 am | 12 comments | 7494 Views
RESTAURANTS
Pastas.....ick :(We ate at Pasta's in downtown last night - giving it a second chance after the slow service we received about a month ago....
Original post made by Janie on May. 28, 2010Last comment by Shamus, on Jun 4, 2010 at 10:05 am | 12 comments | 4640 Views
RESTAURANTS
Downtown needs a sports barWhy is that we see such a high turnover in the restaurants and shops downtown? I would argue at least part of the reason...
Original post made by jeremy on Jul. 28, 2011Last comment by @ Drew, on Aug 16, 2011 at 12:55 pm | 12 comments | 7760 Views
RESTAURANTS
T.G.I.F. - CLOSEDTGIF's appears to have closed. But it was ageing and had lost all it's appeal years ago. Hopefully something new and fresh...
Original post made by Steve on Apr. 20, 2012Last comment by KC, on Apr 30, 2013 at 9:04 am | 12 comments | 6502 Views
RESTAURANTS
The Habit Hamburger Review"The Habit" hamburger chain opened up at the new shopping center on the corner of Hopyard and Bernal. I have heard a lot...
Original post made by Rick on Mar. 24, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on May 13, 2013 at 7:26 pm | 12 comments | 7683 Views
RESTAURANTS
Clubhouse, downtown's newest restaurant, opens in Pleasanton HotelEd Westmoreland was joined by an enthusiastic crowd Monday as he cut the ribbon and opened his new Clubhouse restaurant in...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2018Last comment by b, on Oct 18, 2018 at 8:49 pm | 12 comments | 9741 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letter: City should protect citizen's rightsDear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3469 posted Friday, January 18,...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2008Last comment by Angela, on Jan 24, 2008 at 1:26 pm | 12 comments | 6012 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Lin family wins court order to block Oak Grove petitionAn Alameda County Superior Court judge Tuesday blocked the Pleasanton City Council from hearing the results of a petition...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2008Last comment by H. Guo, on Jan 30, 2008 at 2:12 pm | 12 comments | 7425 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Amador Valley High's civics champs make top 10 in nationalsAmador Valley High School's Competition Civics team was named one of the top 10 in the country last night after two days...
Original post made on May. 5, 2008Last comment by Announce To The World..., on May 10, 2008 at 5:49 am | 12 comments | 7295 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Residents asked to curb water usage by 10 percentPleasanton's main water supplier is asking residents to cut down on the amount of water they use in light of the situation...
Original post made on May. 14, 2008Last comment by Drexl, on May 16, 2008 at 11:06 pm | 12 comments | 5377 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
It's mediation for residents, senior living developerDevelopers who want to build a senior living facility on the northwest side of town are now headed toward mediation with...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2008Last comment by frank, on Jun 16, 2008 at 9:30 pm | 12 comments | 6977 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Does Steve Brozosky engage in Karl Rove style politics?After Steve Brozosky’s 2006 election campaign, many were left wondering if Steve Brozosky and campaign manager Dan Carl...
Original post made by Ryan on Sep. 12, 2008Last comment by Fred, on Sep 17, 2008 at 2:40 pm | 12 comments | 4288 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Stepping downOnce an undistinguished step-sister to the fast growing neighboring cities of Pleasanton and Livermore in the last half of...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2008Last comment by Jerry, on Sep 18, 2008 at 11:54 pm | 12 comments | 4359 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton home prices start trending upward, Realtors' report showsPleasanton was among the top 10 cities in California with the highest median home prices and also one of nine cities in the...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2008Last comment by Ruby Hill, on Nov 3, 2008 at 10:43 pm | 12 comments | 5251 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Election: Grant, Arkin, Hintzke win school board seatsChris Grant, Valerie Arkin and Jamie Yee Hintzke were elected to the Pleasanton school board Tuesday in what was the first...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2008Last comment by chico, on Nov 14, 2008 at 2:23 pm | 12 comments | 4293 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dire straitsDesperate times call for desperate measures. Open Heart Kitchen, which serves hot meals to people in need, will host an...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:06 am | 12 comments | 5241 Views
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