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COMMENTS ON STORIES
Hundreds gather to support education
About 350 people rallied in front of Amador Theater Friday afternoon to show support for increased state funding for education. In addition to students, parents and district e... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 7, 2008 at 9:40 am
There have been 35 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 18, 2008 at 8:22 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Non-resident school board member making decision that affect Pleasanton tax payers?
The Parcel Tax is real news. How many people really care about split infinitives? I don’t understand the value in repeated missives about grammar. There is limited interes... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mike, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Apr 6, 2008 at 2:08 pm
There have been 53 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 29, 2008 at 4:11 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
City hosts thousands for events over 3 consecutive weekends
When it comes to fun-filled weekends, it doesn't get much better than this. Thousands are descending on Pleasanton for rallies, swim meets, wrestling tournaments and bicycle r... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 4, 2008 at 10:35 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 6, 2008 at 9:29 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letter: City needs do-over on Oak Grove vote
Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3805 posted Friday, April 4, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 4, 2008 at 10:05 am
There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 9, 2008 at 9:06 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dear Concerned Pleasanton Voter
In today's Independent, Bill Rasnick's letter to the editor got published expressing his opinion on the Oak Grove lawsuit. Bill's whole argument hinges on one main point he w... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Apr 3, 2008 at 8:37 am
There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 8, 2008 at 8:23 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
UPDATE: Infant in critical condition after emergency brain surgery
Police are investigating the cause of a head injury of a 9-month-old Pleasanton boy taken to ValleyCare Medical Center around 4:25 p.m. last Saturday. As of Monday, the boy is... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 1, 2008 at 8:25 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 1, 2008 at 8:25 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Four businesses cited for selling tobacco to minors
School resource officers cited four stores during a tobacco sting operation last Thursday where minors attempted to buy tobacco products. The stores included Main Street gas s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 1, 2008 at 10:32 am
There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 11, 2008 at 10:20 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Red camaro sought by investigators of Castlewood death
Sheriff's investigators have reportedly asked Castlewood Country Club residents if they've seen a red Chevy Camaro around March 7 and 8, when they believe a husband and wife w... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 1, 2008 at 2:41 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 15, 2009 at 9:42 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Sheriff investigators search for clues in couple's death
About 90 volunteer detectives from the Contra Costa County and Alameda County sheriff's offices scoured an area around the Castlewood Country Club Saturday looking for clues r... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 1, 2008 at 2:27 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 10, 2008 at 10:38 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
New Iron Horse Trail segment
I like the idea of the Iron Horse Trail. It seems amazing to me that it cost $1.6 million dollars to build that 1 mile segment. I know, a fourth of it came from ACTIA (whoeve... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Bob, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 31, 2008 at 11:24 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 8, 2008 at 7:51 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Home Sales
This week's data represents homes sold during February 2008 Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3719 posted Friday, March 14, 2008, 12... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 30, 2008 at 3:44 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 1, 2008 at 5:07 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Man dies during arrest at Stoneridge Mall
Pleasanton police are investigating the death of a 32-year-old male Fresno resident who became unresponsive during a shoplifting arrest. The man, who has not been identified y... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 30, 2008 at 7:14 am
There have been 36 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 9, 2008 at 2:39 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Goodguys rolls into town this weekend
The Goodguys 26th All American Get-Together is back this weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Area gearheads and car lovers can partake in the largest two-day automot... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 29, 2008 at 8:50 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 31, 2008 at 6:37 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
5 teens seized in string of robberies investigation
Five Dublin teenagers were arrested in Pleasanton early Thursday morning for their alleged involvement in a string of robberies since Monday, according to the Pleasanton Polic... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 29, 2008 at 8:32 am
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 31, 2008 at 9:38 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Gun Shots Fired!
I'm a resident in the Vintage Hills neighborhood and this morning (March 28th 2008) @ approx. 4:00am, it sounded like someone fired off 4 rounds of gun fire. I've talked to o... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Brenson, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:25 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 9, 2008 at 2:14 am.

BOOKS & MOVIES
Psychopathic Killer Movies at the Oscars Again.....
I really don't understand the fascination that Hollywood filmmakers and moviegoers have with psychopathic killers. When I saw the Coen brothers accepting the many awards be... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Paulette, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood, on Mar 28, 2008 at 4:25 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 8, 2008 at 2:43 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton bucking trend in housing crisis
With better financing options now available, interest rates down and housing prices stabilizing, this could be an opportune time to buy in Pleasanton. Read the full story her... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 27, 2008 at 8:28 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 7, 2008 at 4:35 pm.

AROUND TOWN
2 picked as Police Department's employees of the year
Pleasanton Police Chief Michael Fraser announced Monday that police Officer Kurt Schlehuber and maintenance assistant Jay Linton have been selected as the Police Department's ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:53 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:55 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Alameda County Mosquito Assessment
I'm not seeing anything in the papers about the Mosquito and Disease Control Assessment. Is it really something that has to be funded with a special assessment? It also seems ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Bob, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 26, 2008 at 9:12 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 2, 2008 at 5:09 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Friends, family pay tribute to slain couple at Mormon service
Several hundred relatives, friends and neighbors gathered Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pleasanton to pay their respects and remember Ernest S... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 26, 2008 at 3:00 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 26, 2008 at 3:00 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Are helmets the law for scooters/skateboards?
I wanted to bring attention to the subject of helmets, after reading the previous post about bicycle safety. About 2 weeks ago, in San Ramon again, a boy was critically injur... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mom, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 24, 2008 at 5:44 pm
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 7, 2008 at 11:05 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Accident near Downtown?
My daughter & I thought we saw paramedics pulling a gurney up from the creek near Main St. but I haven't seen any news about it? Anyone know what happened? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by JulieG, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Mar 22, 2008 at 9:11 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 22, 2008 at 11:55 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Kids and Bicycle Safety
Hi Friends, Anyone else heartbroken about the news of a fifth-grade old boy in San Ramon who was killed when he accidentally entered a residential intersection into the pat... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by C Gage, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Mar 22, 2008 at 5:57 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 28, 2008 at 1:01 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Scholarships available for college-bound students
Students heading to college and who have a heart for serving the community are encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by Dowd and Guild Inc. The specialty chemical distr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 21, 2008 at 5:03 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 21, 2008 at 9:02 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Talking Points
My grimacing at incorrect word usage on restaurant menus and groaning over split infinitives on school newsletters has caused me to be ridiculed by family and friends. While c... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 21, 2008 at 10:08 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 3, 2008 at 5:18 pm.

 

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