COMMENTS ON STORIES
Gas station slated to add convenience store accused of selling cigarettes to minor
The Union 76 gas station at First and Ray streets in Pleasanton that's about to be expanded with a convenience store was accused by Alameda County authorities yesterday of sel... |
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on Jun 8, 2013 at 10:22 am by Guest, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
BUSC Soccer fees soaring
Our family just received the registration notice for the upcoming BUSC soccer season. What a surprise to see the new price tag. On top of the registration fee BUSC have added ... |
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on Jun 8, 2013 at 9:54 am by mark h, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
More high density apartment complexes coming to Pleasanton
St. Anton Partners, a California-based owner-driven, privately held, multifamily development and investment company, is expected to receive final approval Wednesday from the P... |
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on Jun 8, 2013 at 9:03 am by Longtimer, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SPORTS
TV30 recognizes Tri-Valley high school athletes
Tri-Valley Community Television recognized outstanding high school athletes last Thursday at an event with guest speaker legendary Major League Baseball pitcher Vida Blue. Eac... |
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on Jun 7, 2013 at 10:32 pm by Sportysport, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Max is looking for a forever home
This Weekend ‘TVAR will have a large array of adorable adoptable kittens at the Dublin PetSmart Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4’ Max is waiting to go home with you. |
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on Jun 7, 2013 at 4:37 pm by Jim Telfer, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Fire damages town home at Bernal/Vineyard avenues complex
A late afternoon fire in a multi-family complex at Vineyard and Bernal avenues yesterday caused extensive damage to one of the town homes adjacent to Tawny Park.
Read the ful... |
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on Jun 7, 2013 at 9:29 am by Snapshot, a resident of Livermore |
TIM HUNT
Seat time vs. skill
University of California President Mark Yudof is headed back to the classroom after leading the UC system and the University of Texas system. In an interview conducted by Wa... |
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on Jun 6, 2013 at 8:25 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
New Leaf
New Leaf is a very nice store but, unlike Whole Foods, they sell organic beef from South America instead of local, grass fed organic sold by Whole Foods and Gene's Fine Foods. |
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on Jun 6, 2013 at 8:01 am by Don Key, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
If you are victim of William Hogarty/OF Lending, his Bankruptcy has been denied
Many people that read on here have been following the William Hogarty story with his most recent arrest being on aggrivate assault which was only reduced to that after he was ... |
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on Jun 5, 2013 at 11:28 pm by nextsecretmillionaire, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Yellow Pages Opt Out
Once again we've been littered with a Yellow Page book in the front yard.
Apparently you can opt out but have to fill it out every year -
www yellowpagesoptout dot ... |
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on Jun 5, 2013 at 1:08 pm by Local Search Association, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Santa Rita Road to close June 17-18 as Union Pacific installs new tracks at busy crossing
The Union Pacific Railroad will close its busy crossing at Pleasanton's downtown Santa Rita Road for two days June 17-18 to install new tracks and make other major improvement... |
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on Jun 5, 2013 at 11:56 am by resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
You've come a long way, GNON!
Mix networking for business and fun with friends, add some expos and prizes, and you have GNON - Girls Night Out Networking. The networking group / night out with the girlfrie... |
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on Jun 5, 2013 at 9:37 am by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bodies and minds of Pleasanton students up for discussion at tonight's school board meeting
The Pleasanton school board will learn about the minds and bodies of its students at its meeting tonight.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Jun 5, 2013 at 6:28 am by Ron Sutton, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Re: Pension reforms bode well for Pleasanton's future
According to Mr. Bing: “a new three-year agreement Tuesday with the union representing 220 regular city employees that will raise individual pension contributions and reduce f... |
To: Jeb, City management, City Council |
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on Jun 5, 2013 at 1:08 am by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
3-year agreement with Pleasanton employee union goes before City Council tonight
The Pleasanton City Council is expected to ratify a new three-year agreement with its city employee union tonight which will have all employees contributing at least 8% of the... |
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on Jun 4, 2013 at 9:38 pm by Small Business, a resident of San Ramon |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
At Pleasanton's Foothill High School, the writing is on the wall
A new mural at Foothill High inspired by New York artist and activist Keith Haring is in its final stages.
Read the full story here Web Link_... |
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on Jun 4, 2013 at 4:35 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
New Leaf grocery store
I just went to New Leaf, it's beautiful. It's exactly like Whole Foods. They have everything, I was like a kid in a candy store. Their cappuccino is delicious, on par or bette... |
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on Jun 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm by naive, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Real Estate Agent compared to Used car dealer
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Which is witch? |
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on Jun 4, 2013 at 1:34 pm by Kathie, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
Contra Costa County woman may be victim of frozen berries sold at Costco
A Contra Costa County case of hepatitis A appears to be linked to a recently recalled batch of frozen berries sold at Costco stores, county health officials said Saturday. ... |
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on Jun 4, 2013 at 11:42 am by John, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Teens target today as day to turn off cell phones, other electronics
Some Pleasanton teens have targeted today as a time for everyone to turn off their cell phones, televisions and computers and instead to Plug Into Life.
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on Jun 4, 2013 at 11:36 am by Luddite, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Cat crisis: TVAR in urgent need of kitten fosters
Kitten season came late this year and all the cats became pregnant at the same time, resulting in a kitty crisis.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Jun 4, 2013 at 11:20 am by MrsJJHH, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Thefts up in Pleasanton last year, though 'violent' crimes continue downward trend
Crime had a slight uptick in Pleasanton last year, largely because of thefts, and auto thefts in particular.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Jun 4, 2013 at 8:52 am by mooseturd, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
News and notes
As would be expected, Chris Gray, the former long-time chief of staff for Supervisor Scott Haggerty, has filed a wrongful termination suit. Haggerty fired Gray almost a... |
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on Jun 4, 2013 at 7:49 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Bob Dole Urges Thinking Republicans to Change Parties: No Takers
Former Senator Bob Dole appeared on Fox News Sunday and had scathing words for the leaders of the party that once nominated him for president.
“I think they ought to put a ... |
Freedom isn\'t just ideas |
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on Jun 4, 2013 at 7:15 am by anon, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
U.S. News & World Report: Foothill, Amador Valley among top high schools in country
All nine Tri-Valley high schools scored among the top high schools in the country in the latest U.S. News & World report ranking of high schools nationwide.
Read the full sto... |
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on Jun 3, 2013 at 8:30 pm by Ptown Lover, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |