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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Outdoor Ed Camp Worker Arrestedhttp://www.mv-voice.com/print/story/2015/05/15/outdoor-ed-camp-worker-suspect-in-child-molestation-kiddie-porn-case I...
Original post made by Carla on Jan. 29, 2016Last comment by jsck, on Jan 30, 2016 at 7:53 am | 1 comment | 1994 Views
AROUND TOWN
Lund Ranch Developer Hires Out of State recorded phone serviceJust got a Pre Recorded junk phone call from 1-402-875-6291 against the local citizens working to put the issues to a vote. Area...
Original post made by Violates Do Not Call Laws on Jan. 29, 2016Last comment by AgainstReferendum, on Jan 30, 2016 at 7:36 am | 8 comments | 1606 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Mom Weighs in on Lund Ranch ReferendumI am a mom to two young children, and I live near Mission Hills Park. Everyday I see a tremendous volume of traffic going...
Original post made by Sara Thomas on Jan. 29, 2016There are no comments yet. 1555 Views
RESTAURANTS
Pleasanton school district to host parent workshop Saturday on better supporting studentsThe Pleasanton school district will host a workshop for parents and guardians Saturday to assist them with strategies to...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2016Last comment by Jo Schwan, on Jan 29, 2016 at 12:04 pm | 3 comments | 4460 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Response to PW 1/29/16 Editorial "Why not a referendum?" I'll tell you whyDear Pleasanton Weekly editorial board (and all of Pleasanton): If you believe for a minute that a referendum will "end...
Original post made by Resident of Ventana Hills on Jan. 29, 2016There are no comments yet. 1710 Views
AROUND TOWN
eBay Foundation awards Hope Hospice $10,000 for volunteer programHope Hospice has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the eBay Foundation Corporate Advised Fund at Silicon Valley Community...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2016There are no comments yet. 6320 Views
AROUND TOWN
I am embarrassed by the actions of a few neighborsI live in Mission Hills, this is my first post, so am sorry if it is not perfect. My husband our 2 children and I live...
Original post made by Name withheld to protect myself on Jan. 28, 2016Last comment by Jack, on Jan 28, 2016 at 11:27 pm | 10 comments | 1922 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New Leaf Community Market Brings Harvest of the Month to Gingerbread PreschoolThis photo shows Gingerbread Preschool teacher Ms. Mika talking with her students about the importance of eating fruits and...
Original post made by Patti Bond on Jan. 28, 2016There are no comments yet. 2600 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Foothill DECA takes top honors in managerial competitionFoothill's entrepreneur program, DECA, won high honors at a recent San Ramon career skills competition. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2016Last comment by Keelie, on Jan 28, 2016 at 10:41 am | 1 comment | 4497 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Local girl scout troop collects coats for homelessFifth-grade Pleasanton Girl Scout Troop 31497 organized a coat drive for homeless individuals in Oakland over the holiday...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2016Last comment by Jennifer Stockard, on Jan 28, 2016 at 7:26 am | 1 comment | 3997 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Valero gas station on Santa Rita Road robbed during mid-day business yesterdayA suspect posing as a customer robbed a Valero gas station in Pleasanton Tuesday afternoon. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2016/01/27/valero-gas-stat...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2016Last comment by Yikes!, on Jan 27, 2016 at 4:16 pm | 2 comments | 3581 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton squeezing smokers out of their puffsSmokers are gradually being squeezed out of their puffs in public places in Pleasanton by more rules aimed at encouraging...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2016Last comment by mooseturd, on Jan 27, 2016 at 9:28 am | 18 comments | 6079 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
PDA to host special events day before Super BowlThe Pleasanton Downtown Association is sponsoring special events Feb. 6 in recognition of Super Bowl Sunday the following...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2016Last comment by Sports, on Jan 27, 2016 at 8:49 am | 3 comments | 4124 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill varsity girls edge Amador in soccer, then lose to Livermore HighNeeding a win to get back on track, the Foothill varsity girls' soccer team got just that, edging rival Amador Valley 1-0...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2016Last comment by Jtjh, on Jan 26, 2016 at 3:16 pm | 1 comment | 5133 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board to consider asking public about bond measure at its meeting TuesdayPleasanton's school board will discuss Tuesday whether to send out a community survey about considering a bond measure to...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2016Last comment by DJohns, on Jan 26, 2016 at 11:35 am | 7 comments | 5054 Views
AROUND TOWN
You Don't Have to Navigate the Gluten-Free World Alone!Get the information and guidance you need for living a gluten-free lifestyle to support a healthy you in 2016. New Leaf...
Original post made by Patti Bond on Jan. 25, 2016There are no comments yet. 1779 Views
AROUND TOWN
SavePleasantonHillsides Referendum Petition-The Grand DeceptionTo all those considering signing the referendum petition, Here's some facts to consider before you sign: 1. The latest...
Original post made by Resident of Ventana Hills on Jan. 25, 2016There are no comments yet. 1734 Views
SPORTS
Advocates pursuing rolling-stop bicycle OK despite S.F.'s mayors vetoSan Francisco Mayor Ed Lee followed through Tuesday on his pledge to veto an ordinance that would have allowed bicyclists...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2016Last comment by Citizen, on Jan 25, 2016 at 10:50 am | 10 comments | 4690 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Head-on collision on Hwy. 84 injured 2, tears truck in halfA head-on collision injured both drivers and split a pickup truck in half Saturday morning just east of I-680 on Highway...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2016Last comment by Driver, on Jan 25, 2016 at 9:32 am | 1 comment | 4788 Views
SPORTS
Dublin Citizen, Young Citizen, and Organization of the Year Nominations Due todayThe deadline for nominations for the city of Dublin's 2015 Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Organization...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2016There are no comments yet. 3596 Views
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