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SPORTS
Ballistic turns 40
Tomorrow morning, hundreds of children will march through downtown Pleasanton dressed in soccer uniforms and costumes. For some children, it will be the first time they get to... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 10, 2008 at 3:32 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 10, 2008 at 3:32 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Boosters raise big bucks for sports
In this time of fiscal cutbacks in Pleasanton schools, the hundreds signed up for athletic-related programs at Amador Valley High--and the eighth-graders who will be in them n... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 10, 2008 at 2:47 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 19, 2009 at 6:28 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Well-liked former Amador teacher, coach dies
Charles Joseph Volonte, a beloved former Amador Valley High School teacher and swim coach, died yesterday at his home with his son Richard by his side. He was 79. Volonte too... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 10, 2008 at 2:00 pm
There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 12, 2012 at 3:44 pm.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
The Economy
Just a thought... Perhaps what would restore confidence in the markets would be for Congress is pass legislation introducing more regulation. Apparently no one cares about t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 10, 2008 at 12:44 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 11, 2008 at 1:22 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
2008 Election
Steve Brozosky Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4612 posted Friday, October 10, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 10, 2008 at 9:25 am
There have been 26 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 19, 2008 at 12:34 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
General Plan, supporting EIR ready for review
After five years of public meetings, City Council and Planning Commission workshops and years of research, analysis and revisions, the city's new General Plan for 2005-2025 an... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 9, 2008 at 10:21 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 16, 2008 at 10:27 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Election 2008: Hosterman seeks re-election
With Pleasanton's new General Plan update nearing approval, Mayor Jennifer Hosterman is asking voters to re-elect her to a third two-year term so that she can work to impleme... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 9, 2008 at 8:48 am
There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 29, 2008 at 11:16 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Election 2008: Brozosky is back
After losing to Jennifer Hosterman by only 189 votes in the mayor's race two years ago, businessman Steve Brozosky will try again on Nov. 4, responding, as he said, to hundred... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 8, 2008 at 6:28 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 27, 2008 at 4:38 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Measure A funds paying dividends locally
A new report out on Measure A shows that the half-cent sales tax is making a difference in Alameda County. Locally, the tax has benefited ValleyCare Health System and Axis Com... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 7, 2008 at 7:59 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 9, 2008 at 10:24 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 4, 2008 at 11:37 pm
There have been 36 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 7, 2008 at 1:51 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Disappearing Yard Signs
Why are signs related to the upcoming election being STOLEN from people's front yards?? Any ideas? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by A Concerned Voter, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 4, 2008 at 8:14 am
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 13, 2008 at 4:54 pm.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Letter: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 8
Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4592 posted Friday, October 3, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 4, 2008 at 12:30 am
There have been 115 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 24, 2008 at 5:23 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Empty storefronts an eyesore
Watching the efforts this week to rescue the country's beleaguered financial system, I sensed a similar need on a much smaller--but still important--scale here in Pleasanton. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 3, 2008 at 7:40 pm
There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 18, 2008 at 5:43 am.

AROUND TOWN
Flu shots readily available this year
There are more flu vaccines now than have ever been produced, according to Art Woo, program director of Sutter infusion and pharmacy services. Fear of shortages has diminished... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 3, 2008 at 10:22 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 10, 2010 at 11:55 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial
Back in 1934, when the financial crisis on Wall Street was even worse than it is now, local voters nevertheless went to the polls and agreed to form the East Bay Regional Park... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 3, 2008 at 9:55 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 6, 2008 at 10:58 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Front yards again a place for political signs
Political campaign signs are starting to dot the Pleasanton landscape as candidates and their supporters work the precincts, posting signs wherever they can to get the candida... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 3, 2008 at 7:55 am
There have been 53 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 13, 2008 at 10:34 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police hope to continue safety statistics this month
In observance of National Crime Prevention Month, the Pleasanton Police Department is providing crime prevention packs to members of the public. These free kits include resour... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 3, 2008 at 2:26 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 7, 2008 at 9:29 am.

AROUND TOWN
Stacey's Guide to the PW Town Square Forum
1) Cholo from Livermore is not a Mexican or illegal immigrant 2) Jerry from Oak Hill likes popcorn 3) Posts are not authenticated which means the author might not be who the... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 2, 2008 at 10:03 pm
There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 12, 2008 at 7:05 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Children's Music Performance
Approx. fifteen local children from the ages of 5 yrs and up will be performing musically at the Pleasanton Public Library on NOVEMBER 7TH from 4 pm to 5 pm. Admission is fre... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Warren Darmsted, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Oct 2, 2008 at 5:00 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 25, 2008 at 8:47 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Neal School litigation Sinks High School Gym Expansions
School Superintendent John Casey has informed residents that the long over due gym expansion at Foothill and Amador High Schools are on hold due to lack of funds. A closer ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ceaser, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Oct 1, 2008 at 8:55 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 9, 2008 at 8:44 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Sixteenth molestation charge added against Germain
Investigators are looking into the past of Henry John Germain, an accused child molester, which is leading them to Southern California, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office sai... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 30, 2008 at 3:48 pm
There have been 68 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2008 at 1:48 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Measuring Measure WW
The East Bay Regional Parks District was formed during the Great Depression, so it's no secret that despite the similarly fragile state of the economy, its members are hoping ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 30, 2008 at 8:55 am
There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2008 at 2:44 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Chamber endorses Hosterman for mayor, Pentin for council
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Wednesday endorsed Mayor Jennifer Hosterman for re-election in the Nov. 4 municipal race and businessman Jerry Pentin for one of the two sea... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 29, 2008 at 1:22 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 12, 2008 at 8:26 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police arrest suspect in jewelry store robbery
Pleasanton police have identified a 36-year-old San Francisco man currently in custody as one of the three suspects in a takeover-style robbery of a jewelry store on Aug. 28. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 29, 2008 at 1:19 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 4, 2008 at 5:22 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Cashing in on Kolln
A majority on the Planning Commission went into last night's meeting convinced they wouldn't support the installation of an ATM on the historic Kolln Hardware building at Main... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 27, 2008 at 8:37 pm
There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2008 at 6:22 am.

 

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