AROUND TOWN Down-home touch keeps new golf/tennis business booming Beth Logan has advice for all small business owners in Pleasanton who sometimes feel overwhelmed by the chain store and corporate retail giants who want their business: Hang i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:09 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 25, 2013 at 12:37 am.
AROUND TOWN Sick of wasting gas? Pleasanton claims it wants to be a green city but they are wasting gas on our behalf. Have you ever wondered how much gas you are wasting sitting at every red light from one e... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Out of Gas, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Aug 25, 2008 at 9:42 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:27 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School Board Election Can someone tell me how many people are running for school board and who they are. What is the background of each? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Johnny Wang, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:12 pm There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 13, 2008 at 8:33 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Rash of takeover robberies
I wonder if the take-over robberies in the East Bay would slow down or even stop if the restaurant owners posted a sign saying "ARMED OFF DUTY POLICE OFFICERS EAT FOR H... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 24, 2008 at 6:33 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 30, 2008 at 11:06 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES The llama days of summer As the end of summer approaches, lots of people make last-minute plans to go away on a quick vacation. But there are also outings people can do right in Pleasanton that can ma... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 23, 2008 at 9:52 am There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 7, 2008 at 10:16 pm.
AROUND TOWN As campaigns get under way, council's a bit testy With political campaigns under way for mayor and two seats on the City Council, along with two competing ballot initiatives on Nov. 4, the dialogue at City Council meetings is... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 22, 2008 at 2:05 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2008 at 9:16 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Talking Points I have a motto that if half the readers aren't ticked off at us, we're not doing our job. We can't please everyone, nor do we want to. The beauty of diversity and democracy is... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 22, 2008 at 9:15 am There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:30 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES As campaigns get under way, council's a bit testy With political campaigns under way for mayor and two seats on the City Council, along with two competing ballot initiatives on Nov. 4, the dialogue at City Council meetings is... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 22, 2008 at 6:57 am There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:08 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Letters: No kids allowed is unfair Dear Editor,
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4373 posted Friday, August 15, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 22, 2008 at 5:28 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2008 at 1:50 pm.
AROUND TOWN Letters: Can Pleasanton expand plastics recycling? Dear Editor,
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4411 posted Friday, August 22, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 22, 2008 at 1:40 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 31, 2008 at 8:34 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Rapid Water slides -- Shadow Cliff question I was at Shadow Cliffs today and one of the employees told me that there was a serious accident there a couple weeks ago. Does anyone know what happened? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Melinda Carson, a resident of another community, on Aug 21, 2008 at 10:39 pm
SPORTS Former Pleasanton resident, Hall of Famer Gene Upshaw dies Former Pleasanton resident and longtime executive director of the NFL Players Association Gene Upshaw has died. He was 63 years old.
Mr. Upshaw died Wednesday night at his L... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 21, 2008 at 2:55 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 22, 2008 at 4:11 pm.
SPORTS Hacienda Business Park getting sporty The only newspapers circulating at the Tri-Valley Herald's former building on Willow Road will be the ones exercisers will read as they work out on treadmills at a new, bigger... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 21, 2008 at 8:55 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 16, 2010 at 11:09 am.
SPORTS Roughing it on the rugby field There's no denying it--rugby's a rough sport. While, in many ways it is similar to American football with offensive players running across a field to score goals and defensive... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 20, 2008 at 7:43 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 23, 2008 at 5:02 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Crowds jam Smart & Final's Pleasanton store opening Smart & Final opened its newest Bay Area store Tuesday with grocery specials on the inside and kiosks outside serving hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks and popcorn.
Read the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 20, 2008 at 5:00 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2008 at 5:23 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Serial robbery suspect arrested after car chase California Highway Patrol arrested a man in Manteca Tuesday morning suspected in several robberies in the Bay Area and Central Valley, including Long's Drugs in the Rosewood P... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 19, 2008 at 7:10 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 12, 2009 at 2:43 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Name that hippo There's a new animal that will be hanging out at Gingerbread Preschool and it needs a name.
A lifesize hippopotamus--albeit not a real one--is the newest addition to the ren... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 19, 2008 at 5:00 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 10, 2008 at 3:59 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Planners OK Fresh & Easy grocery for Rose Pavilion Fresh & Easy, a British-owned grocery store, will open one of its larger California markets later this year in the Rose Pavilion shopping center near the intersection of Rosew... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 16, 2008 at 1:22 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 18, 2008 at 7:45 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS District 'not there yet' in decision to appeal Neal Elementary case No action was taken at the Pleasanton Unified School District's closed meeting Thursday over the recent litigation over the building of Neal School. At this time, the district... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 16, 2008 at 9:04 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2008 at 3:29 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Assembly backs Senate bill to raise license fees by $1 The California State Assembly Thursday approved legislation that would reduce traffic congestion and auto pollution in the Bay Area.
Read the full story here http://www.pleas... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 16, 2008 at 6:31 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2008 at 9:15 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Letters: American flags torn down Dear Editor,
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4378 posted Friday, August 15, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 15, 2008 at 8:06 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 1, 2008 at 12:05 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Minors banned from First Wednesday beer garden People wanting to knock back a beer or sip a glass of wine while listening to The Houserockers band during the August First Wednesday Street Party may have noticed a change to... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 15, 2008 at 3:36 pm There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2008 at 1:39 pm.
AROUND TOWN Minors banned from First Wednesday beer garden People wanting to knock back a beer or sip a glass of wine while listening to The Houserockers band during the August First Wednesday Street Party may have noticed a change to... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 15, 2008 at 9:35 am There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 3, 2008 at 12:46 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES It's Brozosky v. Hosterman again Mayor Jennifer Hosterman will face former councilman Steve Brozosky again in the mayor's race on Nov. 4.
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 15, 2008 at 9:32 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2008 at 11:34 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Editorial If at least three of the five candidates currently holding filing papers for this year's Pleasanton school board elections actually follow thorough and declare their candidacy... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:40 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:40 am.