STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Prop 8 puts discrimination in the Constitution Dear Pleasanton Neighbors,
After weeks of reading about Prop 8 in the news, I feel compelled to write. I know this is lengthy, but I hope you'll read it to the end. Let m... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tara Walsh, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 21, 2008 at 4:15 pm There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 30, 2008 at 3:46 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Has anyone heard about the incident at Amador? I've been checking periodically for a week trying to get details on an incident that occured at the last school dance held at Amador Valley High School. Anyone have details?
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Concerned Mom, a member of the Amador Valley High School community, on Oct 21, 2008 at 3:48 pm There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:23 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Something burned in p-town tonight Us neighbors were outside and heared lots of sirens around 7 or later. Wind blew and we smelled some kind of chemicals or plastic. Some of us felt burning in our eyes and thro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Neighbor, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Oct 20, 2008 at 10:40 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 23, 2008 at 8:11 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Jerry McNerney fails 'truth meter', makes false accusations against Dean Andal Interesting that incumbent Congressman Jerry McNerney, whom the Pleasanton Weekly has already endorsed, has lowered himself to apparent false accusations against his challenge... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Fact-checker, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 20, 2008 at 2:25 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:51 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES 3-year-old injured after hit by truck on Muirwood Drive A 3-year-old girl who was struck by a pickup truck in Pleasanton this afternoon is expected to survive her injuries, according to the Police
Department.
Read the full story... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 19, 2008 at 1:56 pm There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 27, 2008 at 5:14 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Accident at Muirwood Park I'm hoping and praying that the person (child?) injured this afternoon on Muirwood Drive right in front of the park will be all right. I heard the sirens and saw the medi-vac... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sad and concerned, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood, on Oct 18, 2008 at 3:28 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 21, 2008 at 10:08 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL McNerney or Andal - any arguments? I'll lay the groundwork by saying that I am a Democrat and my spouse is a Republican. In the last race, my spouse was a champion of Pete McCloskey, and while a Democrat mysel... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Curious, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood, on Oct 17, 2008 at 11:19 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 19, 2008 at 11:21 am.
AROUND TOWN Letter: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 8 Dear Editor,
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4658 posted Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 17, 2008 at 9:47 pm There have been 96 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2008 at 6:32 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Letter: Gay marriage doesn't weaken 'traditional' marriage Dear Editor,
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4657 posted Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 17, 2008 at 1:30 pm There have been 67 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 5, 2009 at 2:59 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Letter: PP, QQ not similar to 1992 citizen effort Dear Editor,
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4661 posted Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 17, 2008 at 1:12 pm There have been 33 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 24, 2008 at 9:19 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Voter Fraud I guess I'm just being naive... Why can't we just have a jar of ink at the voting booth that people have to stick a thumb in when they vote to ensure they vote only once? No... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 17, 2008 at 12:40 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 24, 2008 at 3:04 pm.
AROUND TOWN Your Lawn Mower I was walking my dog today and saw a man start up a gas powered lawn mower to mow his small lawn. The noise was deafening. When I went home two blocks away, the noise was ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ellie, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 17, 2008 at 11:50 am There have been 41 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 30, 2008 at 8:42 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Editorial Among the two candidates for mayor, we recommend the incumbent Mayor Jennifer Hosterman for re-election to another two-year term of office over her challenger, Steve Brozosky.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 17, 2008 at 9:04 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 22, 2008 at 3:14 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Weekly endorses Hosterman for mayor: Sullivan, Pentin for council The Pleasanton Weekly reported today that it is endorsing Mayor Jennifer Hosterman for re-election and Councilman Matt Sullivan and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jerry Pen... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 17, 2008 at 9:02 am There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2008 at 12:05 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES News Digest Public to meet for pedestrian master plan
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4651 posted Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 17, 2008 at 8:03 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 17, 2008 at 8:03 am.
AROUND TOWN Foos Family Finds a Way to Make Things Fit Ginny Foos, a substitute teacher in the Pleasanton Unified School District, is different. Her job as an educator isn’t confined to the classroom. It’s her life’s work. This Pl... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 16, 2008 at 4:00 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 16, 2008 at 4:00 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Amador Football Games Did the sound system issue at Amador get resolved? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by trekmtb, a resident of the Heritage Oaks neighborhood, on Oct 16, 2008 at 3:44 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 10, 2009 at 6:27 pm.
AROUND TOWN Livermore Airport Noise Complaints Saw this recently...
"Airport Statistics for August 2008"
Regarding noise complaints
"46.7% of the total complaints were filed by two Pleasanton households."
How abo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 15, 2008 at 11:03 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 20, 2008 at 6:43 pm.
SPORTS Cell tower proposal gets weak reception Planning Commissioners sent a clear message to T-Mobile: you may not place wireless antennas on the McDonalds building at the Bernal-Valley-Stanley intersection.
Read the f... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 15, 2008 at 3:26 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 15, 2008 at 3:26 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Tree time Workers began unraveling more than 20,000 Christmas lights this morning, spiraling them around the branches of five large trees in Civic Park downtown.
The lights are hung ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 14, 2008 at 7:57 pm There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 19, 2008 at 2:09 pm.
AROUND TOWN Election 2008: Jerry Pentin wants to bring new blood to City Council Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jerry Pentin decided to run for one of two open seats on the City Council to put his experience and knowledge of city processes to work and a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 14, 2008 at 2:46 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 17, 2008 at 5:27 pm.
AROUND TOWN Finding charity items are being stolen in Vintage Hills Dear neighbors in Vintage Hills,
Is anyone else finding that their items put out for charities are being stolen?
Last month the charity left a note saying there was no... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Lisa-Touriga Drive, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Oct 14, 2008 at 10:37 am There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 20, 2008 at 1:39 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School Board Candidates I just received the "County of Alameda sample ballot and voter information"
Not all the candidates for school board are listed, so here is a website - from the League of W... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pleasanton Resident, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Oct 14, 2008 at 8:58 am There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 21, 2008 at 11:44 am.
AROUND TOWN Election 2008--Letters to the Editor Confused about PP and QQ?Dear Editor,
Over 5,000 Pleasanton voters signed a petition to place a Measure PP, the Hillside Protection Ordinance, on the b... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 14, 2008 at 8:36 am There have been 49 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 22, 2008 at 7:50 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Graffiti (Stoneridge/680) I couldn't believe the massive amounts of graffiti off the freeway in North Pleasanton. I moved from Fremont to Pleasanton because I saw this happening along 880 in Fremont. ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Resident, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood, on Oct 13, 2008 at 10:24 pm There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 3, 2008 at 4:04 pm.