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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton police searching for ‘at-risk’ teenThe Pleasanton Police Department announced Sunday evening that officers are looking for the public’s help in finding a...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2017Last comment by Kelley Glenn, on Nov 26, 2017 at 9:02 pm | 1 comment | 5392 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PPIE hosting half-marathon, 5K event today to benefit Pleasanton schoolsThe Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) Foundation will sponsor a half-marathon and 5K event today starting at the...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2013Last comment by Just another voice, on Apr 19, 2013 at 2:24 pm | 11 comments | 5391 Views
AROUND TOWN
Domus to reopen its downtown Pleasanton store this summerDomus, the popular kitchen and home accessories retailer that closed its downtown Pleasanton store in July 2008, announced...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2011Last comment by Evelyn, on Aug 15, 2011 at 3:36 pm | 41 comments | 5391 Views
AROUND TOWN
Starbucks Plastic Cups-Recyclable?I remember checking about Starbucks plastic cups, and they were the wrong shape to put in the blue recycle bin. Something...
Original post made by Wendy on Jul. 23, 2012Last comment by kolohe, on Jul 26, 2012 at 11:08 am | 6 comments | 5391 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Court extends deadline for California prison reductionA federal three-judge panel Monday gave Gov. Jerry Brown's administration a two-year extension of a deadline for reducing...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2014Last comment by Lock 'em Up, on Feb 13, 2014 at 7:17 pm | 7 comments | 5391 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Campana Jazz Festival set for Saturday in PleasantonThe 39th annual Campana Jazz Festival will be held at Amador Valley High School from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Read...
Original post made on Feb. 6, 2014Last comment by Marilyn Palowitch, on Feb 6, 2014 at 9:48 am | 2 comments | 5390 Views
AROUND TOWN
Prison health care workers to strike at Santa Rita JailMore than a hundred health care workers at Santa Rita Jail plan to strike this Tuesday if their demands aren't met. The employees...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2008Last comment by Another Gatetree Resident, on Nov 5, 2009 at 6:17 pm | 16 comments | 5390 Views
AROUND TOWN
Handyman service anyone??Does anyone know of a good handyman service here in Pleasanton? If so do you also know what their hourly rates are? I need...
Original post made by Help Needed on Dec. 3, 2009Last comment by steve, on Dec 7, 2009 at 7:35 pm | 13 comments | 5390 Views
RESTAURANTS
A Pleasanton Food BlogSomeone started a blog on food in Pleasanton. Looks good. http://eatinginpleasanton.com/...
Original post made by Stacey on Jan. 31, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Jun 7, 2011 at 6:09 pm | 5 comments | 5389 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 | 5388 Views
AROUND TOWN
Mayor and Council Votes Itself A RaiseThe Pleasanton Mayor and City Council is voting itself a gigantic pay raise up from $600 to $1050 a month for the mayor and...
Original post made by Jack Hovingh on Aug. 14, 2007Last comment by Sharon, on Oct 10, 2007 at 3:55 pm | 13 comments | 5387 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton hotel closingI had rented a room at the Pleasanton Hotel for an event next month, today I was informed by a staff member that the property...
Original post made by Willis on Dec. 12, 2008Last comment by canon lenses, on Aug 27, 2010 at 6:17 pm | 34 comments | 5387 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pool Time?Anyone know of some good options for summer access to a pool? I know the Aquatic Center is there but their hours are pretty...
Original post made by Timothy T on Apr. 26, 2009Last comment by Swim Fan, on Apr 28, 2009 at 9:48 am | 9 comments | 5387 Views
AROUND TOWN
Michael Hosterman installed as president of Pleasanton Downtown AssociationDowntown Attorney Michael J Hosterman was sworn into office Tuesday night as this year's president of the Pleasanton Downtown...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2012Last comment by Michael Leonard, on Feb 23, 2012 at 12:38 pm | 17 comments | 5387 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 | 5385 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Passover at sundown continues a special week that includes Easster next SundayPassover began at sundown today, commemorating the exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Read the full story...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Mar 25, 2013 at 6:49 pm | 3 comments | 5385 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Vineyard Villa gets a new lease on lifeFor the Pleasanton City Council, Tuesday night's meeting was a love fest like none other as council members, the owner of...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2010Last comment by missed something, on Mar 7, 2010 at 5:49 pm | 6 comments | 5384 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Donate your old cell phones to support our troopsWith the holidays approaching, so many of our nations' young men and women are serving in remote locations away from family...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2010Last comment by Bill T, on Oct 27, 2010 at 12:45 pm | 3 comments | 5384 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
UPDATE: Infant in critical condition after emergency brain surgeryPolice are investigating the cause of a head injury of a 9-month-old Pleasanton boy taken to ValleyCare Medical Center around...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2008Last comment by p-town resident, on Apr 1, 2008 at 8:25 pm | 1 comment | 5384 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 | 5383 Views
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