AROUND TOWN Lawn Mower Shop Closed? Does anyone know what happened to the lawn mower repair shop near the self car wash off main street? It's closed after being there for years. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Just wondering, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Mar 15, 2013 at 9:45 am
AROUND TOWN Preserving our past When Gerald Hodnefield wanted to renovate the 1865 home he purchased on Second Street, he knew he would have to go through the city's planning process. The home was first occu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 15, 2013 at 9:12 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 18, 2013 at 4:53 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Students return to Foohill following graffiti threat to 'shoot everyone' Things were back to normal yesterday -- or close to it -- at Foothill High School, a day after a graffiti threat earlier this week to "shoot everyone" at the school on Thursda... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 15, 2013 at 8:26 am There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 17, 2013 at 9:17 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Teachers ask for return of reading specialists, smaller class sizes About 30 teachers showed up at the Pleasanton school board meeting Tuesday night to call for changes to district plans to shift away from specialists who deal directly with ch... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 14, 2013 at 11:50 pm There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 17, 2013 at 6:44 pm.
AROUND TOWN Pleasanton Weekly candidates' forum set for April 9 The Pleasanton Weekly will host a free, public forum Tuesday, April 9 for the four candidates seeking election on May 7 to fill a vacant seat on the Pleasanton City Council.
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AROUND TOWN Earth, Air, Water, Fire, Life exhibit at Firehouse Arts Center through April 6 An exhibit called "CALIFORNIA: Earth, Air, Water, Fire, Life" is now showing in the Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. The exhibition, which will ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 14, 2013 at 11:15 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 18, 2013 at 5:38 pm.
AROUND TOWN Serial graffiti suspect arrested by Pleasanton police, but not the one at Foothill High A 16-year-old student at Pleasanton's Village High School has been arrested in a series of graffiti vandalism cases between December and February that caused more than $10,... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 14, 2013 at 8:08 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 14, 2013 at 3:27 pm.
AROUND TOWN Police at Foothill High this morning as investigation continues into 'shooting' threat Pleasanton police, plain clothes officers and school district security are at Foothill High School campus this morning as the investigation continues into who posted a threat ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 14, 2013 at 8:07 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 15, 2013 at 9:10 am.
TIM HUNT Sweetheart deals for labor unions Taxpayers wanting to understand why government projects cost so much should look no farther than project labor agreements.
These agreements, at their core, amount to organiz... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Mar 14, 2013 at 7:54 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 14, 2013 at 9:16 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL New Pope Decides to Melt All the Gold in Vatican: Promises to Distribute to Poor Women Who Haven't Had Abortions Back in 2005, Bergoglio drew high marks as an accomplished intellectual, having studied theology in Germany. His leading role during the Argentine economic crisis burnished hi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Chris, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 14, 2013 at 12:13 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 19, 2013 at 11:49 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Numbers show Obama is very popular in Pleasanton The numbers don’t lie. Obama is hugely popular in Pleasanton. In fact, just last November Obama got 19,175 votes in Pleasanton to Romney’s 13,240 votes (Alameda Registrar of V... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Kelly T, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Mar 13, 2013 at 10:19 pm There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 19, 2013 at 9:56 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Vacations and minimum wages are ruining America If you're an American, it's likely been a while since your last paid vacation and your next one is probably a ways away.
That's because the U.S. doesn't have great vacatio... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Genius, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 13, 2013 at 10:11 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 19, 2013 at 11:55 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Centerpointe Presbyterian leaders meet with preschool parents over child abuse charges Representatives of Pleasanton's Centerpointe Presbyterian Church met behind closed doors with parents of children enrolled in its independently-operated Christian preschool Tu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 13, 2013 at 12:07 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 13, 2013 at 12:43 pm.
EDITOR'S BLOG 9 out of 10 business leaders say they like Pleasanton A recent survey of Pleasanton business leaders showed that they like doing business here, they and their employees like Pleasanton schools, like living here and appreciate the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly, on Mar 13, 2013 at 8:17 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Police at Foothill High this morning as investigation continues into 'shooting' threat Pleasanton police, plain clothes officers and school district security are swarming the Foothill High School campus this morning as the investigation continues into who posted... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 12, 2013 at 11:07 pm There have been 42 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 14, 2013 at 10:46 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Can we get a follow up to The story of the body found at the transfer station on Busch rd? The investigation should be complete and next of kin notified.
One of my pet peeves with "reporting" these... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Curious, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 12, 2013 at 11:06 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 25, 2013 at 11:37 am.
AROUND TOWN Wells Fargo bank on Hopyard held up Pleasanton police are looking for a man with a Jamaican accent who held up the Wells Fargo bank in the 4700 block of Hopyard Road late this morning. The man entered the bank a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 12, 2013 at 10:09 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 13, 2013 at 2:39 pm.
AROUND TOWN Former Centerpointe teacher declared 'threat' by state Department of Social Services The preschool teacher whose photos showed a two-year-old in her care bound with masking tape has been declared a threat by the state Department of Social Services.
Read the f... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 12, 2013 at 9:54 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 13, 2013 at 12:37 pm.
AROUND TOWN San Jose's minimum wage goes to $10 with downtown association liking it San Jose's minimum wage officially rose to $10 an hour Monday and business people who once opposed it now see it as a way to boost worker productivity and profits, a business ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 12, 2013 at 6:48 pm There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 13, 2013 at 9:40 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pleasanton Council candidates warned to wait until March 29 to post campaign signs Pleasanton City Manager Nelson Fialho has asked candidates in the special City Council election scheduled for May 7 to wait until March 29 to post campaign signs in the commun... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 12, 2013 at 3:58 pm There have been 64 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 2, 2013 at 6:10 am.
RESTAURANTS Mississippi Fights the Nanny State Mayor Mike Bloomberg and his public health edicts are having a rough ride.
On Monday, a state judge in Manhattan struck down New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s rule c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Bill Shephard, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 12, 2013 at 11:56 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 12, 2013 at 12:33 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton school district to end fiscal year with hefty balances The Pleasanton School District is expected to end the 2012-13 fiscal year with $12.5 million above budget, according to documents to be discussed at tonight's school board mee... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 12, 2013 at 9:10 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 13, 2013 at 10:15 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Centerpointe Presbyterian leaders meet with preschool parents over child abuse charges Representatives of Pleasanton's Centerpointe Presbyterian Church met behind closed doors with parents of children enrolled in its independently-operated Christian preschool la... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 11, 2013 at 10:25 pm There have been 36 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 13, 2013 at 12:19 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Centerpoint Child Care cited for State for tying up 2 year old, police are investigating The State's Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division has cited Centerpoint Child Care on Valley/Busch for tying up a 2 year old.
Is the Pleasanton W... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Shocked, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood, on Mar 11, 2013 at 5:14 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 12, 2013 at 9:28 am.
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