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COMMENTS ON STORIES
Ormond Eckley, known to many as General Pleasonton, dies
Ormond W. Eckley, who was known to many as General Alfred Pleasonton, died Oct. 31 at the age of 83. He also served many times as General Alfred Pleasonton for the Pleasanton... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 6, 2008 at 4:55 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:57 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Foothill students, faculty remember sophomore who died Tuesday
Foothill High School sophomore Chaitanya Gompa will be remembered by friends and family today at services in Walnut Creek. Chaitanya died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 6, 2008 at 12:03 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 19, 2009 at 8:35 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Vandals appear to be racially motivated
A home in the 3900 Block of Kern Court was vandalized in the early hours of Nov. 5 and the owners believe it was politically motivated. Read the full story here http://www... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 5, 2008 at 7:54 pm
There have been 46 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2008 at 11:22 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
McNerney overwhelms Andal in 11th District Congressional race
First-term Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) easily defeated Republican challenger Dean Andal of Stockton Tuesday to win a second two-year term as the U.S. Representa... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 5, 2008 at 1:07 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2008 at 9:45 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Grant, Arkin, Hintzke win school board seats
Chris Grant, Valerie Arkin and Jamie Yee Hintzke were elected to the Pleasanton school board Tuesday in what was the first time in years that three seats—or a majority o... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 5, 2008 at 8:40 am
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 8, 2008 at 9:07 am.

AROUND TOWN
Mayor Hosterman, Council members Sullivan, McGovern re-elected
Mayor Jennifer Hosterman was re-elected to a third term Tuesday with incumbent City Council members Matt Sullivan and Cindy McGovern also winning re-election to four more year... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 5, 2008 at 7:16 am
There have been 47 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:22 am.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
To the homosexual members of our community: I'm sorry
I'm terribly disappointed in the citizens of our state. Constitutional amendments should be used to enshrine rights, not take them away. Peace be with you. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jill, a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2008 at 7:12 am
There have been 148 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 11, 2008 at 7:16 am.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Summary of 12 state propositions on today's ballot
Following is a summary of the 12 state propositions on today's ballot. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=932 posted Tuesday, Nov... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 4, 2008 at 6:43 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2008 at 7:59 am.

AROUND TOWN
Brozosky's mansion in the southeast hills?
My neighbor sent this to me today - unbelievable! http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/square/index.php?i=3&d=&t=1003 Every voter who is even thinking of voting for that guy ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Brad S., a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood, on Nov 3, 2008 at 6:55 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2008 at 5:04 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
A light at the end of the tunnel
It's been one year since Laurel Alice Williams' life was tragically taken in a drunken driving crash on Foothill Road. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.c... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 3, 2008 at 5:33 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2008 at 8:22 pm.

SPORTS
PJFL
A great big thank you to Dublin High School for stepping up and allowing PJFL to play 6 games on their field on Saturday. You went out of your way to welcomed us from start to... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mike, a member of the Harvest Park Middle School community, on Nov 3, 2008 at 4:18 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 8, 2008 at 2:35 pm.

AROUND TOWN
A light at the end of the tunnel
It's been one year since Laurel Alice Williams' life was tragically taken in a drunken driving crash on Foothill Road. Ken Williams and Kathy Pace Williams, Laurel's parent... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 3, 2008 at 3:23 pm
There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 10, 2008 at 11:30 am.

AROUND TOWN
See Brozosky's Mega Mansion On A Ridgeline
This election is about Brozosky vs Hostermann, PP vs QQ, and mega mansions on ridgelines in the southeast hills. Well, after a bit of back and forth with Fletch in another re... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood, on Nov 1, 2008 at 9:05 pm
There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2008 at 9:53 am.

SPORTS
Council OKs gym, parish buldings at Elizabeth Seton
The City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to allow the Catholic Community of Pleasanton to build its long-sought 22,296-square foot parish center and gymnasium next to St. Elizabeth ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 1, 2008 at 5:55 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2008 at 11:22 am.

AROUND TOWN
The Spotornos' Full Page PW Ad
I'd like to draw attention to the full page ad the Spotornos took out in yesterday's Pleasanton Weekly. Did anyone not see it? It is an "open letter" to Pleasanton voters re... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Nov 1, 2008 at 10:07 am
There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 30, 2010 at 3:50 am.

AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Election Debate
Jerry of Oakhill, (This is sort of my response to you from the thread on "Letters: Council majority hasn't listened to people" http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/square/index.... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Nov 1, 2008 at 12:02 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 2, 2008 at 6:40 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
The fur is flying
Douglas Kendall makes no apologies for his humorous books he self-publishes through iUniverse. And why should he? During a time when the economy is in crisis and people are bo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 31, 2008 at 9:41 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2008 at 1:19 am.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Letter: Why I'm voting 'no' on Prop. 8
I've been married over 25 years and I keep thinking about what marriage has meant to me. The wedding was about celebrating that with friends and family and getting my religion... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 31, 2008 at 3:28 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2008 at 9:46 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
WaMu Bank robbed on Main Street
Washington Mutual's branch bank at 561 Main St. was robbed on Thursday afternoon by a man using a note who then fled on foot, police said. Read the full story here http://www... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 31, 2008 at 11:36 am
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2008 at 11:47 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
WaMu Bank robbed on Main Street
Washington Mutual's branch bank at 561 Main St. was robbed on Thursday afternoon by a man using a note who then fled on foot, police said. Read the full story here http://www... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 31, 2008 at 11:11 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 1, 2008 at 8:33 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letter: Pentin's advertising pollution
Much to my dismay, I awoke Saturday to the sound of a single engine airplane circling above my neighborhood. At first I just thought it was another passing airplane. When I no... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 31, 2008 at 9:38 am
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 2, 2008 at 12:52 am.

AROUND TOWN
Amador marching band takes first twice
The Amador Valley High School Marching Band and Colorguard nabbed first place in the Class 5A division at the Western Band Association (WBA) competition at Gilroy High School ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 30, 2008 at 4:18 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 2, 2008 at 3:57 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Voting early? Turn in your ballot at the City Clerk's office
With the presidential election a week away, voters are coming out in droves to get their votes in early, elections officials throughout the Bay Area said today. In Pleasanton... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 30, 2008 at 10:43 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2008 at 2:10 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Underage Drinking Halloween Parties this weekend
Halloween Parties by teens this weekend in Pleasanton is a hot topic on the MySpace pages and FaceBook pages today. Chatter such as what parent is buying the alcohol is very s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by raven, a member of the Amador Valley High School community, on Oct 30, 2008 at 9:50 am
There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 5, 2009 at 7:45 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Another anti-Prop 8 vandal at work....
What a learning experience for my children this morning as I was taking them to school. As we were going down West Las Positas after crossing 680, the kids, all students at HA... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Concerned Parent, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood, on Oct 30, 2008 at 8:27 am
There have been 43 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2008 at 9:22 am.

 

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