RESTAURANTS Is Coffee, Beans & Bistro Closed too? I have seen the windows boarded/papered up in the last few weeks, Charlie always had a hard time in that spot...What a prime spot, but it was always closed early, even in spri... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Chris, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Jul 23, 2008 at 12:38 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 23, 2008 at 10:12 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Tell Congress to Repeal "Don't ask don't tell" Discrimination is discrimination. Last I checked, ALL Americans are equal under the law... Concerned, contributing, patriotic, Tax Paying Americans are being denied the right ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by holly blash, a resident of the Las Positas Garden Homes neighborhood, on Jul 22, 2008 at 12:32 pm There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 23, 2008 at 1:06 pm.
AROUND TOWN Domus is closing?! Say it ain't so! The TriValley Herald is reporting that Domus is "quitting business" (something about the end of the lease). Are they moving elsewhere or just closing altoget... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by MainStreetDiva, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community, on Jul 22, 2008 at 9:01 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:41 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Oak Grove foe Mary Roberts to challenge Hosterman for mayor's post Mary Roberts, a long-time member of the Pleasanton Planning Commission who also served as its chairwoman several times on a rotating basis, is planning to challenge Mayor Jenn... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 21, 2008 at 10:23 pm There have been 60 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2008 at 10:35 am.
RESTAURANTS The Bare Hands of El Balazo I went to El Balazo recently, the one in Pleasanton by Wal-Mart, and the server used his bare hands to scoop cheese and lettuce out of their containers. He never put on gl... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Abe, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 20, 2008 at 10:49 pm There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 22, 2008 at 9:28 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Police Helicopter Lands in Vintage Hills Center I can't believe there has been no news regarding a police helicopter landing right in the parking lot of the Vintage Hills Shopping Center. Does anyone know what happened? T... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Julie, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Jul 20, 2008 at 10:09 pm There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 30, 2008 at 11:17 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS 3 sent to hospital after head-on crash Three people were sent to a hospital Friday afternoon following a head-on collision involving a wrong-way driver on a Pleasanton roadway, according to the Police Department.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 19, 2008 at 8:17 pm There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 7, 2008 at 10:40 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Letter to Editor Regarding Last Week's Cover Story I just read a letter to the editor by Kristin McAfee regarding last week's cover story on two girls who were molested and are trying to help other victims. Children who a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Margery, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 19, 2008 at 1:16 pm There have been 41 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2008 at 6:53 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Town Square Forum Header Inflammatory Jeb Bing and Gang at their best -- yet again.
I'm not sure of anyone has noticed the new header for the forums throughout the Pleasanton Weekly web site.
"Pitbull unleas... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Dog Lover, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 19, 2008 at 11:08 am There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 10, 2008 at 12:47 pm.
AROUND TOWN Hello Lover: Sarah Jessica Parker wows Pleasanton fans Hundreds of women donned their most fashionable attire for a chance to get within a stone's throw of Sarah Jessica Parker, who was at Stoneridge Shopping Center this afternoon... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 19, 2008 at 7:05 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 23, 2008 at 10:02 am.
SPORTS Coming soon: baseball on Bernal Looking east from Interstate 680 near the Bernal Avenue exit, you can see the former hay fields beginning to take a new shape. While the land is brown now, it will soon be hom... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 18, 2008 at 10:00 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 30, 2008 at 7:39 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Competing hillside initiatives head to Nov. 4 ballot box Councilman Matt Sullivan Tuesday criticized three of his colleagues on the council, including Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, of "going down the wrong road" by voting to place an in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 17, 2008 at 4:27 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 19, 2008 at 9:54 pm.
AROUND TOWN Who's running? Looks like Mary Roberts is going to attempt a run for Mayor and Howard Neely is going to try for a Council seat. That's good. I was worried that Hosterman was going to run u... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Jul 17, 2008 at 8:17 am There have been 34 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 8, 2008 at 7:10 pm.
AROUND TOWN "Sex and the City" actress to be in Pleasanton Thursday "Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker will be in Pleasanton Thursday.
The actress will be at the Macy's women's department store at Stoneridge Shopping Center at noo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 16, 2008 at 5:23 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 11, 2008 at 4:31 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Weekly's first president Bob Thomas dies Bob Thomas, who was instrumental in launching the Pleasanton Weekly nearly nine years ago, died Saturday at his home in Burlingame after a long illness. He was 57.
Mr. Thom... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 16, 2008 at 3:53 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 16, 2008 at 3:53 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Cholo is in the News! Check this out. Our very own Cholo!
http://www.news3online.com/index.php?code=52XQK16a233vEt88rfm0 READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Jul 16, 2008 at 11:48 am There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 10, 2008 at 11:50 am.
AROUND TOWN Political Tricks Proponents of the ridgeline protection initiative keep saying that a second Council-sponsored measure on the ballot this November will only confuse voters. Opponents of the i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Jul 15, 2008 at 10:38 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 16, 2008 at 9:02 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Hosterman clarifies climate protection action at mayors' conference In a story online June 25 that also ran in our print edition June 27 the Pleasanton Weekly credited Mayor Jennifer Hosterman with co-sponsoring Resolution No. 55 at the U.S. C... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 15, 2008 at 9:45 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 18, 2008 at 8:14 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Police Bulletin Pleasanton man charged with domestic violence, attempted murder
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4225 posted Friday, July 4, 2008,... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 15, 2008 at 9:33 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 5, 2008 at 12:21 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Algebra for all eighth-graders? I'm concerned about the CA Board of Education mandating that all eighth-graders pass Algebra 1. Some kids take it as an AP class, but I know not all kids have developed the lo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Logical concern, a resident of the Hacienda Gardens neighborhood, on Jul 14, 2008 at 4:26 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:06 pm.
AROUND TOWN Anonymity or Illusion?
PW,
Yesterday I had a conversation with someone who had an interesting perspective on one of the current topics. I suggested that he share it in a post. He said he would ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Anonymity or illusion?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 13, 2008 at 11:04 am There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 21, 2008 at 1:13 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Editorial If you haven't read through the 36-page response by the Pleasant school district to Judge George C. Hernandez's tentative ruling in favor of Signature Properties over building... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 12, 2008 at 6:18 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 13, 2008 at 10:32 am.
AROUND TOWN Pooch Parade back at First Wednesday August 2nd Plan to bring your pooch to the Annual Pooch Parade at First Wednesday on August 6. Proceeds to benefit the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers!
When thousands of humans g... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ptown Mom, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 12, 2008 at 12:20 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:47 am.
AROUND TOWN 17 HOME NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE IN PLEASANTON- SAT. 12th 8:00-2:00 HUGE MULTI FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE IN PLEASANTON
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JENSEN / AMADOR NEIGHBORHOOD ACROSS FROM AMADOR HIGH SCHOOL 1155 San... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Moxley, a resident of the Jensen Tract neighborhood, on Jul 11, 2008 at 11:19 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 19, 2009 at 1:40 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Column Longtime school board member Pat Kernan has been taking it on the chin lately in both the media and at a recent school board meeting where school activist Julie Testa asked th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 11, 2008 at 10:54 am There have been 63 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2008 at 11:56 am.