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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Bush's explanation for high gas prices refuted
Yesterday in the White House Rose Garden, President Bush tried to explain that the reason for the high gas prices is because the supply is not meeting up with the demand. This... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Shelley, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Apr 30, 2008 at 8:35 am
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2008 at 5:39 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dump Oak Grove "flip flopper" Councilman Campbell
The expected occurred at the special council meeting regarding the Oak Grove appeal. Matt Campbell was the only one of the council to flip his position on the original Oak Gr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood, on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:17 pm
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 3, 2008 at 12:56 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council meets tonight on Oak Grove court appeal issue
The Pleasanton City Council will hold a special meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. today to discuss if it should appeal an Alameda County Superior Court ruling that, in effect, wil... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 29, 2008 at 8:49 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 30, 2008 at 9:22 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
The castlewood homicide
Hardly anything has been reported over the last few weeks at least that I've seen. Did I miss something somewhere? or are the police really been this close-mouthed? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Richard, a resident of the Heritage Oaks neighborhood, on Apr 29, 2008 at 5:39 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 30, 2008 at 12:11 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Non-Resident School Board Member will participate in a board meeting by phone from his home in Camino Ca.
Pleasanton school board member, Pat Kernan, will participate in a board meeting by phone from his home in Camino Ca. What is the districts justification? This is on the PUSD... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Outraged, a member of the Amador Valley High School community, on Apr 29, 2008 at 4:29 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 6, 2008 at 1:01 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Suspect wanted in armed robbery at Wal-Mart
Pleasanton police today are searching for a man who robbed a Wal-Mart store at gunpoint Sunday afternoon, according to the Police Department. Read the full story here http:... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 29, 2008 at 3:07 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 21, 2010 at 11:53 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
The joy of collecting
There are a lot of collectors in Pleasanton, but not all of them collect something really different and unusual. Some common collections are stuffed animals, key chains, rocks... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 28, 2008 at 3:52 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2008 at 3:52 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Ayala seeks to block hillside developments
Former Councilwoman Kay Ayala was back before the City Council last Tuesday, this time with another 5,000 signatures on a petition for an initiative to stop hillside developme... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 27, 2008 at 2:07 pm
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 10, 2008 at 11:25 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial
At long last, the City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss if the city of Pleasanton and its taxpayers should pay the cost of appealing a Superior Court dec... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 26, 2008 at 4:07 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 29, 2008 at 8:03 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Mommy and me
The bond between mothers and daughters is unlike any other. They share many personality traits, mannerisms and often an uncanny resemblance. In light of this, the Pleasanton W... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 25, 2008 at 10:42 am
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 27, 2008 at 9:55 pm.

AROUND TOWN
FREE e-waste Collection
Dublin GMC Buick Pontiac 4400 John Monego Court Dublin,94568 Saturday April 26th 10:00am-4:00pm All e-waste and elsectronics accepted More info contact: Recycle f... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Simi, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on Apr 24, 2008 at 2:05 pm

AROUND TOWN
Purple potty making the rounds
A special purple-painted toilet is making the rounds and it's all in the name of fighting cancer. To the casual observer, a "purple potty" as it's known, doesn't exactly corre... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 23, 2008 at 4:41 pm
There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 26, 2008 at 11:01 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Simulation puts drunk driving into real-time perspective
It may have only been a simulation, but the faces of high school students who watched the events unfold told it all. Their eyes were fixated on a real-time drunk driving co... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 23, 2008 at 1:52 pm
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 20, 2008 at 10:35 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
School program closes Foothill Road Tuesday
As a part of the Every 15 Minutes anti-DUI program, a portion of Foothill Road near Foothill High School will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Read the full story... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 21, 2008 at 1:35 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 25, 2008 at 2:46 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Val Vista and Valley Trails - Water Treatment Plant
We are looking for a home in Pleasanton and thought we had found the perfect and affordable neighborhoods for us, which are Val Vista and Valley Trails. We knew there were ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Brian, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood, on Apr 19, 2008 at 10:18 am
There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 5, 2013 at 10:53 pm.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
April 26th, 2008 is the next Beach Impeach!
I participated in the last event and it was a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and make a huge statement. Check out the link for more info. http://www.beachimpe... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Janna, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood, on Apr 19, 2008 at 8:52 am
There have been 68 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2008 at 7:46 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Who killed Tina Faelz?
Nearly a quarter of a century after Tina Faelz's lifeless body was found in a drainage culvert on a pathway behind Foothill High School, her family and Pleasanton police are s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 18, 2008 at 6:41 pm
There have been 51 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 31, 2011 at 1:26 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Who killed Tina Faelz?
Nearly a quarter of a century after Tina Faelz's lifeless body was found in a drainage culvert on a pathway behind Foothill High School, her family and Pleasanton police are s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 18, 2008 at 5:00 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 18, 2008 at 5:00 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Cooper's Hawk nesting near Fairlands Elementary!
I have observed over the last 2 weeks, a Cooper's Hawk living and hunting in the tall trees in front of Fairlands Park and Elementary. It is now apparent that it is nesting (a... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by holly blash, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Apr 17, 2008 at 3:47 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 19, 2008 at 12:34 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Faith Chapel Assembly of God
Located at 6656 Alisal Street, Pleasanton, Sunday begins with Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Worship Service at 10:30 a.m., Kids are dismissed at 11:1... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sophia Grajeda, a resident of the Spotorno Ranch neighborhood, on Apr 17, 2008 at 2:26 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 17, 2008 at 6:52 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
District Budget
How many of you watched the school board meeting about the budget last night. Seems to me that Mr. Ott talking about cutting administration is the way to go. We all know tha... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by George, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Apr 15, 2008 at 8:30 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 1, 2008 at 8:07 pm.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Ice rink, hockey arena gets thumbs up from City Council
The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward on planning a 17-acre community park on Staples Ranch that could include an 8-acre ice skating and ice hockey arena ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 15, 2008 at 6:52 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 21, 2008 at 1:39 pm.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
No Protest for the Pope?
Dare I even address this subject, but I find it interesting that so many ppl got revved up about the China/Tibet issue and protested what was to be an otherwise lovely olymic ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by mac, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Apr 15, 2008 at 5:35 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 16, 2008 at 12:19 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Concerned about the high cost of energy
If you are as concerned as I am about the direction we are taking regarding the high cost of energy, join me at free one hour workshops Wednesday, April 16 at the Livermore Hi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mike Vickers, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Apr 15, 2008 at 7:52 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 17, 2008 at 7:35 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Woman answers door at Vine Street home, punched in face
A man in a white tank top and jeans told a 68-year-old grandmother he was with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office and reportedly punched her in the face in Pleasanton Saturda... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 15, 2008 at 12:01 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 15, 2008 at 12:01 am.

 

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