STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Is fireplace smoke second hand smoke? After reading about Dublin's ordinance on second hand smoke, I wonder why they only consider cigarette smoke as offensive second hand smoke. Why stop there? Why not go a ste... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Paulette Kenyon, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood, on Dec 29, 2007 at 8:19 pm There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2010 at 11:28 am.
RESTAURANTS Agora Bistro - strong out of the gate Took the family to the Agora Bistro last night. I thought it a bit of a risk given that the restaurant is new and the site hasn't had much luck with previous restauranteurs.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by John, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Dec 29, 2007 at 3:53 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2008 at 11:17 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL SF Zoo Tiger Is anyone else tired of hearing the victim's family criticize the zoo? There are numerous reports that these idiots taunted the tiger and climbed into the enclosure, provoking... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pat, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood, on Dec 27, 2007 at 9:57 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2008 at 3:40 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS What do you think about this tiger incident? Wow - I don't know who to feel sorry for at this point. This poor tiger at the SF zoo sounds like he was being taunted.
I can't help but feel sorry for Tatiana the tiger. ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Mitch, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood, on Dec 27, 2007 at 8:32 am There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 31, 2007 at 1:00 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Builder scuttles $10-million waterpark at Shadow Cliffs Plans for a multi-million-dollar California Splash waterpark that could have attracted tens of thousands of water enthusiasts to Pleasanton each summer have been scuttled, the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 23, 2007 at 9:06 pm There have been 23 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 11, 2008 at 12:20 pm.
AROUND TOWN Letters to the Editor Don't censor Christmas
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3350 posted Friday, December 21, 2007, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 22, 2007 at 8:50 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2007 at 9:25 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES In the spirit of the season: Gift ideas for journalists The spirit of the season may get journalists in a bit of an awkward situation.
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3348 posted Friday... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 21, 2007 at 9:17 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 21, 2007 at 9:17 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Former councilman, Lions Club member Roger McLain dies Former councilman and Lions Club member Roger McLain died Tuesday at a rest home. He was 77 years old.
Mr. McLain was born Sept. 2, 1930. He was a longtime resident of Plea... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 20, 2007 at 7:24 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 20, 2007 at 8:39 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Hosterman has appealed Planning Commission's hawk ruling Mayor Jennifer Hosterman is appealing the Planning Commission's decision to deny an application to house her hawk in a backyard enclosure.
She filed the appeal Tuesday, acco... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 20, 2007 at 6:15 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 20, 2007 at 6:15 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Blog Bashing 101 Okay, I want to address and issue people seem to have on this blog site.
Each time a post is made it seems like people are constantly worried about our community or reside... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by a fellow writer, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Dec 20, 2007 at 5:09 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 18, 2008 at 6:15 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Woman of the Year The myriad of projects Jill Buck is involved with speaks volumes about her--literally. She has a laundry list of accomplishments that would make anyone's jaw drop.
Read the f... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 20, 2007 at 1:03 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 20, 2008 at 11:45 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Oak Grove developers file lawsuit Taiwan-based property owners Jennifer and Frederic Lin have filed a suit in Alameda County Superior Court against opponents of their plan to build 51 estate homes in the Kotti... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 20, 2007 at 11:14 am There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2007 at 6:17 pm.
AROUND TOWN OAK GROVE DEVELOPER FILES LAWSUIT Although not reported in the weekly, the Oak Grove developer has filed a lawsuit to block the referendum. Talk about big money at work. Sign of the times, no doubt.
Also,... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by iwasthereto, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Dec 20, 2007 at 9:15 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 23, 2007 at 7:51 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Stockton man arrested in Safeway assault Horacio Walls, an 18-year-old Stockton resident, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly striking a Pleasanton Safeway manager with a skateboard. Walls and four other young men r... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 20, 2007 at 7:12 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 3, 2008 at 12:18 pm.
BOOKS & MOVIES Pleasanton not Pleasantville... If you have ever seen the movie Pleasantville than you know their town was perfect. It was a small town with little to no crime or drama. Many times I will tell people that I ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by moviebuff, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Dec 19, 2007 at 6:36 pm There have been 39 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 15, 2009 at 12:19 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Oak Grove backers charge opponents with deception Supporters of the Oak Grove plan say they'll fight to give Pleasanton an open, honest debate on the issue over building 51 homes in the southeast hills above Kottinger Ranch, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 19, 2007 at 3:38 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 20, 2007 at 2:10 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES DELETE BLOG SITE This site has become nothing but a forum for personal attacks that would never make it into the actual "letters to the editor" in the real newspaper, and cheapen the pleasanto... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sandy, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Dec 19, 2007 at 1:02 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 7, 2008 at 2:42 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Continued theft of items from the front lawn We have had two American flags stolen in a matter of 10 months from our front porch. The first flag was stolen while our 5-year-old son was in hospital in February. Subseque... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Virginia Alsup, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Dec 19, 2007 at 12:16 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 3, 2008 at 3:09 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS What Happened to Katy? Has anyone heard anything about Katy the girl that was driving when Laurel Williams was killed.....Sure hope Laurel's family has some peace and family around them at this hard... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Chris, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Dec 19, 2007 at 12:03 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 7, 2008 at 3:20 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL The Lesson of Half Moon Bay Don't know if any of you have been following the story, but here's a new article regarding what is happening over in Half Moon Bay. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Dec 18, 2007 at 8:26 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 19, 2007 at 10:29 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Bill Berck: Still helping others after years as superintendent It's hard to recall all the schools and organizations former Pleasanton School Superintendent Bill Berck has served, but he's not done yet. In fact, at age 76, Berck tells us ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 17, 2007 at 9:44 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 17, 2007 at 9:44 pm.
AROUND TOWN Arco on Stanley - Video and blaring audio-infomercials I happened into the Arco station @ Stanley and Del Valle for gas. They have a new feature. On the top of every pump are 2-20" video screen and annoying audio play continuous... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Don, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Dec 17, 2007 at 6:05 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 2, 2008 at 2:45 pm.
RESTAURANTS the RedCoat Everyone go and try out the new Restaurant Downtown, The RedCoat! The food is great. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sandy, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Dec 17, 2007 at 12:48 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 3, 2008 at 9:31 am.
AROUND TOWN Smooth shopping for the holidays? Each holiday season is marked by hoards of anxious and unruly individuals going to all extremes to obtain the perfect gifts for friends and family.
After reading reports ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by thebanditt, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Dec 17, 2007 at 10:27 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 17, 2007 at 12:43 pm.
AROUND TOWN Around Pleasanton I haven't been to a property auction since I was a kid and used to watch the fast-talking auctioneers selling off farms from the Wayne County Courthouse steps in rural Fairfie... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 15, 2007 at 2:05 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 21, 2007 at 9:42 am.
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