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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board passes $506 million facilities planMembers of the Pleasanton School Board want to make it clear that they have no intention of seeking funding for all the projects...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2013Last comment by You've got to be kidding..., on Feb 1, 2013 at 8:04 pm | 40 comments | 9505 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Board to discuss 'public employee' tonightThe Pleasanton school board may once again go into closed session at its 7 p.m. meeting tonight to take up the issue surrounding...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2013Last comment by DefinitelyMan, on Dec 17, 2013 at 2:44 pm | 40 comments | 8741 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board to take second look at calendar tomorrowThe Pleasanton school board could possibly take action tomorrow evening to rescind June's adoption of the new 2015-16 school...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2014Last comment by Be Positive, on Sep 21, 2014 at 12:17 pm | 40 comments | 7401 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
No Apology from a weak, spineless presidentObama's inability to acknowledge his thoughtless, racist remark regarding the arrest of prof. Gates is foreshadowed in his...
Original post made by Ken in South Pleasanton on Jul. 31, 2009Last comment by Liberal, on Aug 1, 2009 at 5:08 pm | 40 comments | 7099 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Please, folks, make up your minds alreadyWingnuts, Please make up your minds: Issue 1. Obama's first act as president was announcing the closing of Guantanamo....
Original post made by poster boy on Oct. 9, 2009Last comment by mmm,mmm,mmm, on Oct 15, 2009 at 6:34 am | 40 comments | 4797 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Santa Clara County ban on fast food toys?What are your thoughts? Personally, I think this is a clear example of government over extending its authority into the...
Original post made by Pleasanton Parent on Apr. 27, 2010Last comment by Qwerty, on May 3, 2010 at 2:30 pm | 40 comments | 5085 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
A Perfect Example of How Democrat "Welfare" Programs Destroy Motivation and the Economy...People decline jobs in favor of remaining on unemployment instead. "Detroit Landscapers find workers choosing jobless pay"...
Original post made by Amy on May. 10, 2010Last comment by Hmm, on May 12, 2010 at 10:42 am | 40 comments | 3372 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Protest rally at LLNL tomorrowThere will be a major protest rally to commemorate the anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, from 6-9...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2011Last comment by Pat, on Aug 9, 2011 at 10:34 pm | 40 comments | 5865 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Skyrocketing gas prices & 0bamaThe 0bama admin "can't have it both ways, as not-so-stupid Americans intuitively understand when they buy groceries or gas." Since...
Original post made by jimf01 on Feb. 24, 2012Last comment by Nationalize it, on Mar 20, 2012 at 8:53 am | 40 comments | 4493 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
If McCain had wonBy listening to all the rather harsh critics of Obama,I can only deduce their vision of America today if McCain had won.Unemployment...
Original post made by HOOPS on Mar. 8, 2012Last comment by Hoops, on Mar 11, 2012 at 9:46 am | 40 comments | 3907 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
MC Hammer arrested at Hacienda Crossings Shopping CenterLegendary rapper MC Hammer was arrested during a stop at Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center earlier this week for allegedly...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2013Last comment by JJ, on Mar 8, 2013 at 7:56 pm | 40 comments | 21307 Views
AROUND TOWN
motorcycle noiseAn article regarding excessive motorcycle noise in the PW from April of 2004 states, in part, "We're going to start taking...
Original post made by downtown diner on Aug. 25, 2008Last comment by Pleasanton Resident, on Sep 8, 2008 at 12:14 pm | 40 comments | 5893 Views
AROUND TOWN
What's up with all the crows in town?They are driving me crazy. The early morning squawking is worse than a rooster. Is this a seasonal thing here?...
Original post made by Wish I were a scarecrow on Jun. 8, 2009Last comment by mark, on Aug 4, 2010 at 7:00 am | 40 comments | 5522 Views
AROUND TOWN
Down town Pleasanton is boringWe recently took a stroll downtown Pleasanton on a Sunday afternoon. OMG, the place is just dead quiet! We went for some...
Original post made by Pleasanton Resident on Sep. 15, 2009Last comment by Gail, on Sep 18, 2009 at 8:33 am | 40 comments | 4579 Views
AROUND TOWN
Texas firm wins Alameda County contract to provide ambulance service hereThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday to replace the county's current ambulance service provider with...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2010Last comment by mmedic50, on Oct 30, 2011 at 6:32 pm | 40 comments | 30022 Views
AROUND TOWN
Former President of Kottinger Ranch HOA Speaks OutThe debate over Measure D has created a rather polarized response in parts of Pleasanton. Since I was part of the group...
Original post made by Bing Hadley on Jun. 6, 2010Last comment by forex robot, on Jun 8, 2010 at 11:21 pm | 40 comments | 7622 Views
AROUND TOWN
Staples delayed despite pleas from seniorsPlans to develop Staples Ranch stalled Tuesday when a scheduled public hearing on the development had to be postponed by...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2010Last comment by Pat Kohnen, on Jun 24, 2010 at 11:21 am | 40 comments | 5528 Views
AROUND TOWN
Know the Candidates in the Pleasanton City Council RaceThe Pleasanton Tea Party (PTP) is launching one of its own for the Pleasanton City Council in the upcoming election. It...
Original post made by Rae on Aug. 10, 2010Last comment by Rae, on Sep 8, 2010 at 2:52 pm | 40 comments | 8583 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Weekly endorses McNerney for Congress; Abram Wilson for 15th Assembly DistrictThe Pleasanton Weekly today endorsed Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) for re-election on Nov. 2 and at the same...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2010Last comment by Chet, on Oct 31, 2010 at 1:33 pm | 40 comments | 5269 Views
AROUND TOWN
Is www.ourpleasanton.org distorting the facts?I get these mailings from www.ourpleasanton.org and am appalled by their distortion of the facts. I have no problem with...
Original post made by Lance M on Jan. 31, 2012Last comment by Anti-union, on Feb 3, 2012 at 3:34 pm | 40 comments | 5753 Views
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