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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Coins for cats, dollars for dogs
When Valley View Elementary fifth-grader Kaitlyn Glover heard animals being cared for by the Valley Humane Society would be moved into a temporary facility while awaiting a mo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, 6 hours ago
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent 6 hours ago.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Media Suppresses Truth: Afraid of Obama's Persecution?
It is possible that the Obama administration's ruthless and unprecedented oppression of American media is having its effect. We currently have an administration embroiled in ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Shout Freedom, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, 7 hours ago
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent 3 hours ago.

LOL (LESSONS ON LAUGHTER)
Curriculum for cracking up
Welcome to the inaugural post of LOL (Lessons on Laughter). They say that laughter is the best medicine, and my aim is to prescribe and dole out dosages of the stuff like hosp... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sierra Rhodes, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood, on May 24, 2013 at 11:25 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2013 at 1:11 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton police say Sheraton guest skips out without paying $1,300 in charges
The Pleasanton Police Department is asking the District Attorney's Office to file charges against a women guest who racked up $1,300 in charges at the Four Points Sheraton Hot... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 24, 2013 at 9:51 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent 2 hours ago.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Animated show by Amador Valley High graduate premiers at 10:30 a.m. today on Nickelodeon channel
An Amador Valley High School graduate is hoping to make it big time on the small screen with an animated show premiering at 10:30 a.m. this morning on Nickelodeon. Read the f... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 24, 2013 at 9:15 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2013 at 3:14 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Neighbors question Pleasanton's Woodthrush Park's park's lack of amenities
When Alan Mode received his copy of the Summer 2013 Activities Guide, he noted the list of Pleasanton parks and their amenities. Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 24, 2013 at 8:53 am
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent 2 hours ago.

AROUND TOWN
Friday night 'Concert in the Park' starts 2013 season June 7
The 2013 season of Pleasanton's popular "Concert in the Park" series will get under way at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, with the OTR band playing classic rock. The summer concerts, ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 24, 2013 at 8:26 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2013 at 9:34 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Amador Valley High students take 1st place in engineering competition
Three students from Amador Valley High's engineering program, part of the district's new Project Lead The Way program, took first place at their first-ever competition. Read ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 23, 2013 at 11:02 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2013 at 9:10 am.

AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton city employees agree to higher pension contributions, but gain first wage increases in 3 years
The Pleasanton City Council approved a proposed three-year agreement Tuesday with the union representing 220 regular city employees that will raise individual pension contribu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 23, 2013 at 10:32 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent 1 hour ago.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley cities to keep funding Washington-savvy consultant despite San Ramon dropping out
Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne said this week that he and other Tri-Valley mayors will keep working with a local consulting group to plan lobbying trips to Washington, D.C. des... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 23, 2013 at 10:16 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 23, 2013 at 10:16 am.

TIM HUNT
The chief's LOL moment
Speaking to a group of Centerpointe Church men this week, Police Chief Dave Spiller observed that he is still asked whether BART increases crime perpetrated by non-residents. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on May 23, 2013 at 8:50 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2013 at 1:21 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Which city is richest? Depends on how the numbers are run
Pleasanton came out near the top of a recent list of the wealthiest cities in America. Read the full story here Web Link ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 23, 2013 at 7:48 am
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent 18 hours ago.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Man dead in 'freak accident' on I-580
A man was killed when a metal pipe came crashing through his windshield as he drove on Interstate Highway 580 in the Livermore area Wednesday morning, a California Highway Pat... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 22, 2013 at 6:28 pm
There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2013 at 10:40 am.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Obama Is Killing Americans: Republicans Raise Suspicions About Weather Triggering Device
Only a day before President Obama is due to deliver a major speech on national security, his administration on Wednesday formally acknowledged that the United States had kille... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Vote for Liberty over Death, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 22, 2013 at 4:40 pm

SPORTS
BUSC Soccer fees soaring
Our family just received the registration notice for the upcoming BUSC soccer season. What a surprise to see the new price tag. On top of the registration fee BUSC have added ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mark, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood, on May 22, 2013 at 9:58 am
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent 23 hours ago.

AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton city employees agree to higher pension contributions, but gain first wage increases in 3 years
The Pleasanton City Council approved a proposed three-year agreement last night with the union representing 220 regular city employees that will raise individual pension contr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 22, 2013 at 8:29 am
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 22, 2013 at 9:32 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Police: 'victim' fabricated tale of robbery and attempted kidnapping
An attempted kidnapping and purse snatching reported to police last week turned out to be a false alarm -- and a false report, according to a news release by the Pleasanton po... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 22, 2013 at 6:56 am
There have been 33 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2013 at 12:56 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Fox spotted near 680 and Stoneridge
Was excited to see a fox and a pup wandering the sidewalk at the 680 overpass and Stoneridge Dr. I hope Mrs. B does not run them over. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Rob, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood, on May 21, 2013 at 9:53 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 23, 2013 at 2:49 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Council to discuss proposed employee union contract at meeting tonight
"Pleasanton Council to discuss proposed employee union contract at meeting tonight by Jeb Bing Pleasanton Weekly Staff The Pleasanton City Council will hold a public... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by J.Q.P., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 21, 2013 at 2:20 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2013 at 10:37 pm.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
The Question is Why Do We Allow This To Happen
If you can get arrested for hunting or fishing without a license, but not for being in the country illegally — you might live in a nation founded by geniuses but run by id... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Daveg, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on May 21, 2013 at 10:11 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2013 at 8:00 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Following the William Hogarty case? You'll want to watch this....
If you are following the case of William Hogarty and his real estate fraud, grand theft, conspiracy and perjury charges, you'll want to watch this. If you are a victim of the... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Anonymous, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 21, 2013 at 8:57 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent 6 hours ago.

TIM HUNT
Wood fuel is short in Europe
The headline in a recent edition of the Economist says it all, “Environmental Lunacy.” The article concerns renewable energy and the European Union’s rush to reduce its greenh... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on May 21, 2013 at 7:54 am

AROUND TOWN
To Whom It May Concern
Hi, my name is Stanley and this is my story. How does an eight year old dog end up at the shelter? Why did my owners leave me there? I have been a good dog, I protected my ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jim Telfer, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 20, 2013 at 11:02 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2013 at 12:03 pm.

EDITOR'S BLOG
Thorne is 'Pro-business and proud of it'
"I'm pro-business and I'm proud of it!" With those words not heard from a Pleasanton mayor since Ken Mercer in the 1980s, Mayor Jerry Thorne spelled out his views and gover... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly, on May 19, 2013 at 3:02 pm
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2013 at 9:17 am.

AROUND TOWN
Is California worth the price?
For those of you have lived in other states do you think Calif is overpriced in comparison or are you happy to pay the difference if you were or are starting out today. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by hoops, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on May 19, 2013 at 11:13 am
There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 23, 2013 at 8:31 am.

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