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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Flags flying at half-staff to honor victims of Paris attacksThe cities of Pleasanton and Dublin are flying local government flags at half-staff through sunset tomorrow to honor the...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2015Last comment by Cholo, on Nov 21, 2015 at 10:13 am | 12 comments | 5301 Views
AROUND TOWN
Area code changes for S.F., Marin County, but ours stays the sameStarting next February, San Francisco and Marin County residents will have to do something they've never done before: dial...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2014Last comment by Stone Age, on Aug 11, 2014 at 10:02 am | 3 comments | 5301 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Marge Headley turns 100, thanks to positive attitude and good genesA Pleasanton resident for more than 30 years, Margerie "Marge" Headley turned 100 earlier this month and now prepares to...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2013Last comment by Dorothy Broderson , on Jun 18, 2013 at 10:42 am | 2 comments | 5301 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Facilities master plan goes before school board tonightThe Pleasanton School Board will get a comprehensive look at what needs to be done at schools following a year-long evaluation...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2012Last comment by jay, on Nov 28, 2012 at 2:51 pm | 7 comments | 5299 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Jerry McNerney fails 'truth meter', makes false accusations against Dean AndalInteresting that incumbent Congressman Jerry McNerney, whom the Pleasanton Weekly has already endorsed, has lowered himself...
Original post made by Fact-checker on Oct. 20, 2008Last comment by Fact-checker, on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:51 am | 14 comments | 5299 Views
AROUND TOWN
Letters: Residents weigh in on Lund RanchIn the wake of the Pleasanton City Council voting 3-1 to endorse a project to add 43 upscale homes to Lund Ranch in the city's...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2016Last comment by Fradycove, on Feb 11, 2016 at 3:50 am | 20 comments | 5299 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Stoneridge Creek retirement community, new auto mall win City Council's OKThe City Council last night gave its final approval to multi-million-dollar development projects on Staples Ranch that will...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2010Last comment by Yikes, on Sep 12, 2010 at 7:03 am | 14 comments | 5299 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Castlewood in midst of serious water shortage with SFPUC well pump failuresThe Castlewood community is facing a significant water supply breakdown that could extend into at least Monday amid pump...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2021Last comment by keeknlinda, on Oct 4, 2021 at 12:43 pm | 2 comments | 5299 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Red camaro sought by investigators of Castlewood deathSheriff's investigators have reportedly asked Castlewood Country Club residents if they've seen a red Chevy Camaro around...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2008Last comment by LOORNPREORI, on Jun 15, 2009 at 9:42 pm | 12 comments | 5299 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
My Problem with PUSD Vision StatementOpen Letter to Superintendent Ahmadi, An email regarding the PUSD Board Update of 6/19/12 was received today. I strongly...
Original post made by Mark on Jun. 20, 2012Last comment by Difficult, on Jun 23, 2012 at 6:51 pm | 52 comments | 5298 Views
AROUND TOWN
Mainland Chinese stepping up purchases of California propertiesMainland Chinese companies and individuals are ramping up purchases of property in California, accounting for an increasingly...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Oct 9, 2013 at 6:03 pm | 9 comments | 5298 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Fremont man shot during brawl at Hopyard Road nightclubPleasanton police are investigating a shooting at Club Neo early Sunday that injured a Fremont man during a brawl and fierce...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2012Last comment by Queen Daina, on Feb 8, 2012 at 12:49 pm | 36 comments | 5298 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Budget priorities ratified at school board meetingSan Diego is budgeting based upon looking at what needs to be funded instead of what needs to be cut. If a budget is a reflection...
Original post made by Stacey on Jan. 13, 2010Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jan 13, 2010 at 9:14 pm | 1 comment | 5297 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD considers fundraising efforts in wake of parcel tax defeatWith last week's defeat of the parcel tax, three fundraising options were brought before the Pleasanton school board at last...
Original post made on May. 11, 2011Last comment by Steve K, on May 16, 2011 at 8:38 am | 38 comments | 5297 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Houston worthy successor to PomboThe Weekly story on Guy Houston was a nice ode to his local roots but short on substance. He would be a worthy successor...
Original post made by Pam on Mar. 6, 2007Last comment by Vote No On Houston, on Jan 18, 2008 at 4:59 am | 3 comments | 5297 Views
AROUND TOWN
With 14 weeks to go, Pleasanton's election is already heating upPleasanton's municipal election is still 14 weeks off, but already it's shaping up as a humdinger. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2010Last comment by Rae, on Aug 9, 2010 at 1:07 pm | 23 comments | 5297 Views
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All-female troupe performs "Romeo and Juliet"In what has become an annual tradition, all-female Shakespeare troupe Woman's Will stops in Pleasanton tomorrow night to...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2007Last comment by Erin Merritt, on Jul 30, 2007 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 5297 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bay East Realtors honor 5 for 2013 achievementsFive local real estate professionals have been honored by the Bay East Association of Realtors for their achievements in...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2014Last comment by Arnold, on Feb 24, 2014 at 8:11 pm | 2 comments | 5297 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Hart's heart: Fast-acting residents aid runner suffering from cardiac arrest in PleasantonWhile on a run on Stanley Boulevard outside of Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton in June, Albert Hart suffered sudden cardiac arrest...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2019Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Aug 16, 2019 at 11:10 am | 1 comment | 5295 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Commission supports new penalties to protect historic buildingsThe city is close to confirming new regulations to create strict penalties for unauthorized demolition or alterations of...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2019Last comment by James Michael, on Dec 1, 2019 at 1:33 pm | 9 comments | 5295 Views
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2022 guide to summer camps
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.
