SCHOOLS & KIDS
Another failure -- Common Core Standards may be dropped?
The Washington Post reports that the so-called Common Core Standards that is supposed to be implemented nationwide next year is under fire in multiple states.
Recent testin... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 9:38 am by Citizen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Good land use with new apartments in Hacienda Business Park
It’s a continuing testament to how land values have increased when developers are willing to pay for converting surface parking lots into usable buildings and building parking... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 9:22 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Enjoying the sunshine
Photographer Andrew Graham, 11, and his mom Kaarin took to the Pleasanton Ridge to enjoy the sunny weather Sunday and noted the vultures were doing the same, as they lined up ... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm by Jude Magann, a resident of the Valley Trails neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Carpoolers told to stay out of Pleasanton's ACE train parking lot
People exiting vehicles at the ACE parking lot on Pleasanton Avenue recently have received reminders that the spaces are not for those who carpool. Signs with this message mar... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 8:26 pm by Stella, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
D.A.: No charges to be filed against preschool teacher who tied up 2-year-old
The teacher who taped a toddler at Centerpointe Christian Preschool in Pleasanton will not face criminal charges, a spokeswoman for the Alameda County District Attorney's Offi... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 6:23 pm by pathetic, a resident of the Canyon Meadows neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Sisters face child abuse charges in Livermore preschool
Two sisters accused of binding babies to their beds with blankets during naptime at a Livermore child care facility were arrested Wednesday morning and are facing a slew of ch... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 5:27 pm by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Did We Set Ourselves up for the Carnage in Boston?
Am I the only one to wonder why this country allows unrestricted immigration of people from countries that know only violence?
Why were these Chechnyan people even allowed to... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 5:12 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PPIE and Class-size Reduction
Sounds like all the money from the PPIE Run for Education is going towards class size reduction in 1st grade. Really?? Was this disclosed to participants that all money made... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm by None of the Above, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Learn transportation options at Pleasanton Senior Center today
The city of Pleasanton will host the eighth annual Transit Fair at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. This free event is for... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 3:13 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
1st Wednesday street party kicks off summer program in downtown Pleasanton tonight
The 2013 1st Wednesday street party will kick off a summer of downtown events with its annual Cinco de Mayo-themed Street Party tonight. The public is invited to shop, dine an... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 9:07 am by Mary , a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Amador Valley's 'We the People' team returns home with 2nd place honors in national competition
Amador Valley High School's "We the People" team returned home to cheers and congratulations from parents and supporters at the school's campus Tuesday night, ending a six-day... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 8:15 am by Christina Nystrom Mantha, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community |
AROUND TOWN
Did Not Appreciate Thorne's ROBO Chamber call for Narum
Our Family did not appreciate Thorne's Robo Call for Narum. We understand the Chamber PAC is paying for this on behalf of Kathy Narum. You won't see all of her donations to h... |
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on Apr 30, 2013 at 11:50 pm by The Man, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man found dead after search at Pleasanton Ridge Park
Foul play is not suspected in the death of a man whose body was found Tuesday morning at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park.
Read the full story here Web Link.... |
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on Apr 30, 2013 at 9:12 pm by AIP, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
The Pleasanton City Council needs strong, unwavering, conservative leadership!
When my family and I first moved to Pleasanton in 1986, it was a growing, world-class place to raise a family. Neighbors were friendly, people pitched in, and Judeo-Christian ... |
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on Apr 30, 2013 at 10:17 am by KC, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
T.G.I.F. - CLOSED
TGIF's appears to have closed. But it was ageing and had lost all it's appeal years ago. Hopefully something new and fresh takes it's place. Of course my guess is the property... |
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on Apr 30, 2013 at 9:04 am by KC, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Two men who made a difference--one professionally and one as a volunteer
Pleasanton recently lost two men who contributed significantly to this town at opposite times of their lives.
Educator Jim Campana spent his professional career here and sha... |
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on Apr 30, 2013 at 8:54 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Russian terrorists qualify for food stamps?
They came to our country in 2002 -- "Tsarnaeva arrived in the U.S. in 2002, settling in a working-class section of Cambridge, Mass. With four children, Anzor and Zubeidat qual... |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 10:26 pm by Clive, a resident of the Carlton Oaks neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
AVHS 2nd in We The People Nationals
Great job to the team and coaches...
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 7:12 pm by AvFan, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
High density, multi-story apartment project OKd for Pleasanton's California Center
A new multi-story, high density apartment project and adjoining retail center was approved last week by the Pleasanton City Council for a section of California Center that ha... |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 6:23 pm by eyeball, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Seven arrested on felonies in three police stops
Careful police work led to the arrest of seven people in three separate incidents in recent days.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 5:30 pm by Yay!, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
10 in Pleasanton protest plans to cut Social Security
Ten people, largely senior citizens, showed up at the Pleasanton office of Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) last Thursday to protest proposed cuts to Social Security.
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 3:48 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley advances to 'We the People' finals in Washington, D.C. competition
Amador Valley High School advanced to the championship round of the 2013 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national finals last night in Washington, D.C., fini... |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 1:09 pm by Christina, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community |
SPORTS
Born to race
A young racer from Pleasanton Middle School has been tearing up the track lately, staging some impressive come-from-behind victories.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 11:10 am by Gordon Smith, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Reception tonight will honor 2013 Ed Kinney Patriots
Friends and family members are invited to a champagne reception from 5:30-7 p.m. today at the Museum On Main in Pleasanton to honor this year's recipients of the Ed Kinney Com... |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 9:10 am by R. Tujague, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley High Makes We The People Finals Again!
Congrats to the AVHS team and coaches for making the Top 10 and advancing to tomorrow's finals.
- ILLINOIS, Maine South High School
- CALIFORNIA, Amador Valley High Scho... |
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on Apr 28, 2013 at 7:08 pm by AvFan, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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