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IRS lists its 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams for 2015The Internal Revenue Service wrapped up the 2015 "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams last week with a warning to taxpayers about...
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2015Last comment by Two More Scams, on Feb 17, 2015 at 2:28 pm | 1 comment | 6716 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Book Donations @ Hart Middle SchoolBook Donations Fundraiser Do you have any young adult or children’s books lying around the house? Please think of...
Original post made by Phil Vergon on Feb. 17, 2015There are no comments yet. 2553 Views
AROUND TOWN
Warm and fuzzy foster families"The trouble with a kitten is that Read the full story here http://pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2015/02/13/warm-and-fuzzy-foster-families...
Original post made on Feb. 13, 2015Last comment by Janice, on Feb 17, 2015 at 11:40 am | 5 comments | 4198 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tickets on sale for Pleasanton's 4th annual St. Patrick's Brew CrawlTickets are now on sale for the fourth annual St. Patrick's Brew Crawl on March 14, a St. Patrick's Day event sponsored by...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2015Last comment by not worth it, on Feb 16, 2015 at 10:02 pm | 1 comment | 6768 Views
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Cigarette cleanup starts this weekendThe Public Policy Subcommittee of the Pleasanton Youth Commission will host "Cigarette Butt Cleanup" events this weekend...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2015Last comment by citizen, on Feb 16, 2015 at 8:37 pm | 6 comments | 4686 Views
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'American Idol' contestant visits Pleasanton MiddlePleasanton's very own American Idol contestant Maddy Hudson visited Pleasanton Middle School Friday to spread her message...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2015Last comment by Chris, on Feb 15, 2015 at 11:48 am | 1 comment | 6864 Views
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Dog laws unleashedWhile the subject of Pleasanton's dog leash law can inspire debate among local residents--dog owners or not--the ordinance...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2008Last comment by Housa Guboi , on Feb 14, 2015 at 6:21 pm | 34 comments | 6920 Views
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Pleasanton police arrest 3 for I.D. thefts at Sheraton HotelPleasanton police arrested three suspects yesterday at the Sheraton Hotel on 5990 Stoneridge Mall Road in connection with...
Original post made on Feb. 13, 2015Last comment by PTown mom, on Feb 14, 2015 at 3:09 am | 3 comments | 4878 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board approves student achievement plansThe Pleasanton school board unanimously approved the Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) as recommended by district...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2015Last comment by AV Teacher, on Feb 13, 2015 at 11:10 am | 3 comments | 5788 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton schoool district revises plan for special education studentsThe Pleasanton school district decided Tuesday night to look at providing better services for special needs children -- and...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2012Last comment by JoAnna Jensen , on Feb 12, 2015 at 11:31 pm | 79 comments | 15949 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Ptownlife.org Poetry Contest Underway: Deadline 3/6/15Ptownlife POETRY Contest February 2015 Official Rules: You must be a member of Ptownlife to participate – Join now! Only...
Original post made by Ptownlife.org Web Team on Feb. 12, 2015There are no comments yet. 1876 Views
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Pleasanton's economy: A very good year for City of Planned ProgressWrapping up her work as Pleasanton's finance director for the last 4-1/2 years, Emily Wagner has given an upbeat assessment...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2015Last comment by caywen, on Feb 12, 2015 at 2:36 pm | 10 comments | 9323 Views
AROUND TOWN
Dublin Water ParkI see that Dublin thinks that water slides are a good idea, they will be building 4 giant water slides plus other water park...
Original post made by oldtimer on Feb. 12, 2015Last comment by lll, on Feb 12, 2015 at 2:21 pm | 2 comments | 1908 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Graffiti ProblemPleasanton seems to be experiencing an increase in graffiti - some of which could actually be gang related - check out the...
Original post made by Concerned Resident on Mar. 17, 2009Last comment by gary birtles, on Feb 12, 2015 at 6:38 am | 32 comments | 6133 Views
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State contacting one million income tax non-filersIf you didn't pay your California taxes in 2013, the state's the Franchise Tax Board is looking for you. Read the full story...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2015Last comment by José Jiménez, on Feb 11, 2015 at 7:29 pm | 3 comments | 4983 Views
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Fire department donates two out-of-service fire trucks to TulancingoTwo fire-fighting vehicles that were about to be retired from the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department fleet have been donated...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2015Last comment by José Jiménez, on Feb 11, 2015 at 7:14 pm | 3 comments | 7110 Views
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Asian teens express angst in essays in Tri-ValleySome Asian American students say the stress they're under -- by parents, by peers and themselves -- has led to mental health...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2013Last comment by Map, on Feb 11, 2015 at 5:39 pm | 28 comments | 10929 Views
SPORTS
Confessions of a Soccer ParentIt's been almost four days since my daughter tried out for Rage's competitive soccer team. ((Four long angonizing days))...
Original post made by Soccer on Feb. 10, 2015Last comment by dear soccer mommie, on Feb 11, 2015 at 2:44 pm | 6 comments | 2629 Views
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PUSD 'We The People' teams finish strong at state competitionThe Amador Valley High and Foothill High "We The People" Competition Civics teams had strong showings at the state competition...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2015Last comment by Jeriannmay, on Feb 11, 2015 at 8:36 am | 2 comments | 6793 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Pleasanton, CA, Senior Care Experts Work to Reduce Local Hospitalizations This WinterHospitalizations are a serious concern for area seniors. Rather than a hospital stay beginning the road to a full and successful...
Original post made by HISC2015 on Feb. 10, 2015There are no comments yet. 1756 Views
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Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
