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AROUND TOWN
BART AT STONERIDGE
Doesn't anyone else see this as a bad idea? at the owens location, not too many homes or businesses. but along stoneridge, many neighborhoods. which have always been quiet, an... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by aaron, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood, on Mar 3, 2008 at 12:29 pm
There have been 72 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 8, 2008 at 4:45 pm.

RESTAURANTS
Much in store for Stoneridge mall
Changes are afoot at Stoneridge Shopping Center. If you've frequented the mall over the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed that some stores have closed while others ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 2, 2008 at 7:37 pm
There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2008 at 10:50 am.

AROUND TOWN
Beautiful Sunset in Pleasanton
I took this photo Thursday evening Feb. 28 READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Meka, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood, on Mar 2, 2008 at 1:54 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 21, 2008 at 9:26 am.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
To Munich and back for $273
I'm just back from a six-day "long weekend" trip to Munich, a quick turn-around visit with some of my family that included stops at a fairy-tale castle, a fortress overlooking... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 29, 2008 at 11:10 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 1, 2008 at 7:15 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial
California cities are watching closely the outcome of the legal battle in Alameda County Superior Court over a referendum effort affecting the development of Oak Grove. A tent... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 29, 2008 at 6:27 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 6, 2008 at 10:45 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Judge delays Oak Grove ruling
It's not over yet for the opponents of the Oak Grove project after Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch delayed making permanent an earlier tenative ruling that favored the devel... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 29, 2008 at 3:53 pm
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 4, 2008 at 4:45 pm.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Aerial Spraying of Pesticides over populated areas.
The state is scheduled to start spraying 'Checkmate" to irradicate a moth that is threatening several agriculture crops in the east bay in August. They have already sprayed s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Rick, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, on Feb 28, 2008 at 6:24 pm
There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 13, 2008 at 11:21 pm.

SPORTS
Parcel tax may be back on the horizon
The words "parcel tax" and "cuts" were used abundantly Tuesday night as the school board discussed the Pleasanton Unified School District's (PUSD) plans to deal with the $4.5-... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 28, 2008 at 12:47 pm
There have been 83 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 20, 2008 at 11:33 am.

AROUND TOWN
Home prices are down, now is the time to buy!!!
OK, just kidding. Prices have a LONG WAY TO GO DOWN - 40% by some estimates. Don't buy now and watch your value drop. See this WSJ article - Homes in Bubble Regions R... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Homeowner, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood, on Feb 27, 2008 at 9:20 am
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 5, 2008 at 8:23 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Schools find alternate beef supplier
Beef has returned to Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) school menus following what is being called the largest meat recall in U.S. history. Read the full story here ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 24, 2008 at 9:47 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 29, 2008 at 8:06 am.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Did Barbara Bush Really Say That?
I just read this today, and I thought it was a joke. Unforunately, it's not. Barbara Bush actually said, on March 18, 2003, on Good Morning America, "Why sho... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Taylor, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood, on Feb 23, 2008 at 6:50 pm
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 2, 2008 at 12:01 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
State recognizes Village High
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell recently named Village High School as a 2008 Model Continuation High School. The school was one of 12 to be recognize... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 22, 2008 at 7:23 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 22, 2008 at 10:39 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Relatives, Friends,Clergy, Coaches, etc. The Real Risk to Children
I am frustrated with adults, we don't want to face the real threat to our children, which is people they know and trust. Most children are molested by someone they know... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jan, a member of the Fairlands Elementary School community, on Feb 22, 2008 at 5:56 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 4, 2008 at 3:35 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Harvest Park Parents Block Sidewalk-Walnut Grove students Squeeze Between Their Bumpers
Walnut Grove students who get out early and walk home on the sidewalk that goes by the Harvest Park Middle School parking lot on Harvest Drive usually have a clear sidewa... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sophia, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 22, 2008 at 5:24 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 20, 2008 at 6:36 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Adult Ed Classes at Bernal Location: Too Dark at Night for Comfort
I took Spanish lessons through Pleasanton Adult Education. The classes were in the evening at the Bernal/First Street location. I was surprised by how poorly lit the comp... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Kyra, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood, on Feb 22, 2008 at 5:09 pm

BOOKS & MOVIES
Jazzed About Pets
Jefferson Starship guitarist Craig Chaquico will perform at Valley Humane Society's "Jazzed About Pets," from 7 to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Palm Event Center... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 22, 2008 at 2:27 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 2, 2008 at 10:20 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Public or private?
P Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3608 posted Friday, February 22, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 22, 2008 at 1:48 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 14, 2008 at 10:37 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letter: Radical left contempt
Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3621 posted Friday, February 22, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 22, 2008 at 1:11 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 23, 2008 at 5:06 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Heritage group seeks to preserve downtown's character
There are a number of architectural hints to the history of downtown Pleasanton. The Pleasanton sign on Main Street, the 19th century buildings that dot the downtown and the v... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 21, 2008 at 2:48 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 22, 2008 at 2:51 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Tentative Ruling by Judge Declares Referendum Illegal
The following is an excerpt that appeared this morning on the Superior Court website: "This Tentative Ruling is issued by Judge Frank Roesch The Petition of Jennifer Lin an... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood, on Feb 21, 2008 at 10:52 am
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 2, 2008 at 7:52 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Young Female Falls down stairs
What happened at the apartment complex on Rose Ave Saturday and she past away on Sunday?????????? I'm so sorry for the families loss. I heard she was young,with a very young c... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by concern, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Feb 20, 2008 at 10:01 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 24, 2008 at 1:56 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Buying in Phoenix, and you don't even have to go there
A Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=2305 posted Friday, April 6, 2007, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 20, 2008 at 8:30 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 20, 2008 at 8:30 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
City Council sets Oak Grove hearings for March 4
The City Council last night agreed to schedule a series of public discussions March 4 on the controversial Oak Grove project, a multi-million-dollar luxury home and open space... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 20, 2008 at 5:56 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 28, 2008 at 12:12 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pro ball's Mike Carter leads Open Heart
Talk about a diversified career. Michael Carter, the newly-hired executive director of Open Heart Kitchen, might take top honors. It's a long way from being a star receiver wi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 19, 2008 at 3:46 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 19, 2008 at 5:24 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Thirteen young women vie for Miss Alameda County crown
The Miss Alameda County pageant is back after a 20-year-or-so hiatus. Thirteen young women from all over the county--including three from Pleasanton--will compete at 7 p.m. Fe... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 19, 2008 at 2:26 pm
There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 29, 2008 at 4:24 am.

 

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