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Editorial: Wireless facility bill will circumvent local controlThank you, Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Orinda), for being the lone No vote on Senate Bill 649, which, in essence, usurps local government...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2017Last comment by Happy Camper, on Jul 10, 2017 at 11:04 am | 3 comments | 1460 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
New director named to Alameda County Fair boardRose Johnson, a Pleasanton resident and chief executive officer of the Davis Street Family Resource Center in San Leandro...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2015Last comment by Romeo, on Jul 9, 2017 at 3:26 pm | 4 comments | 3425 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board waits on first sale of Measure I1 facilities bondsThe school board Tuesday night reviewed financing documents for the $70 million initial Measure I1 bond series but held off...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2017Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jul 8, 2017 at 10:54 pm | 3 comments | 1772 Views
AROUND TOWN
Addressing taste, odor changes in Pleasanton drinking waterDuring the early summer weeks, some Pleasanton residents have noticed distinct changes in both the smell and taste of their...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2017Last comment by Barbara, on Jul 8, 2017 at 10:05 am | 7 comments | 3053 Views
AROUND TOWN
Alameda County Fair closing weekendPleasanton's annual summertime spectacle is celebrating its final three days of the season, giving residents and visitors...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2017Last comment by member, on Jul 7, 2017 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 2421 Views
AROUND TOWN
Zone 7 initiates eminent domain, hit with new claim in Verona Reach creek erosionThe Tri-Valley may be in the midst of dry summer months, but issues resulting from the record rainy season still linger. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2017Last comment by Sam, on Jul 7, 2017 at 12:40 pm | 12 comments | 3687 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Seven arrested after fair fightAuthorities arrested seven juveniles after a fight in the carnival midway area of the Alameda County Fair early Fourth of...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2017Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jul 7, 2017 at 9:38 am | 6 comments | 2985 Views
AROUND TOWN
Have Negotiations with Costco Broken DownWhat has happened since Measure MM was defeated in November? Nothing is known except the City has set aside $6 million...
Original post made by Kelly K. on Jul. 1, 2017Last comment by chas, on Jul 6, 2017 at 4:02 pm | 26 comments | 873 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill QB Wooldridge signs with Fresno StateHigh school is supposed to be -- and in many cases, it is -- the time of your life. But if you are a high-level athlete,...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2017Last comment by Jack, on Jul 6, 2017 at 2:33 pm | 2 comments | 2999 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton RADD pair win Special Olympics goldPleasanton RADD (Recreational Activities for the Developmentally Disabled) athlete Ryan Butterly won three gold medals and...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2017Last comment by Jim & Brenda Gundell, on Jul 6, 2017 at 12:18 pm | 1 comment | 1005 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Already read 30 stories this month?PW: I just attempted to read an article and was given a notice that I've already read 30 articles this month and I would...
Original post made by Ndna Jnz on Jul. 6, 2017Last comment by Gina Channell, Pleasanton Weekly Publisher, on Jul 6, 2017 at 10:31 am | 1 comment | 230 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Fourth of July fireworks in the Tri-ValleyWhether it's a vibrant fireworks spectacular or an intimate fireworks lighting at a local park, the Tri-Valley provides plenty...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2017Last comment by Ken, on Jul 5, 2017 at 9:57 pm | 2 comments | 2811 Views
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LettersSycamore Road is already dangerous; build the bypass Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2017/06/30/letters...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2017Last comment by Diane Cowart, on Jul 4, 2017 at 3:16 pm | 1 comment | 333 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton ready to celebrate Independence DayThe Pleasanton community is set to gather together at Lions Wayside Park on Tuesday for an afternoon of family-friendly music,...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2017Last comment by Joe Crosslin, on Jul 3, 2017 at 1:05 pm | 1 comment | 1988 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Costco - The Facts.Costco has a different business model than most retailers and remains one of the few retailers that reports sales every month. That...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 25, 2017Last comment by Scott Hale, on Jul 2, 2017 at 8:12 am | 6 comments | 435 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Kate's Law: House passes bill inspired by shooting death of Kate SteinleThe U.S. House of Representatives has passed "Kate's Law," a bill inspired by the shooting death of Pleasanton native Kate...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2017Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jun 30, 2017 at 8:51 pm | 9 comments | 3036 Views
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'And they're off!' Fair track announcer is rising star in horse racingThat Chris Griffin is the track announcer for the two Oak Tree at Pleasanton horse racing meets is not a surprise. But the...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2017Last comment by Mary, on Jun 30, 2017 at 7:10 pm | 2 comments | 2402 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Amador Valley lacrosse star is a true role modelSadie Grozier, who recently graduated from Amador, is one of the more accomplished athletes -- lacrosse or any other sport...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2017Last comment by Mohr Mom, on Jun 29, 2017 at 4:31 pm | 3 comments | 2934 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
New Dublin courthouse now openThe new Dublin courthouse opened for business this week, with its first cases heard on Tuesday. The Alameda East County Hall...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2017Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jun 28, 2017 at 8:05 pm | 3 comments | 2518 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alameda County DA's Office promotes gun safety campaignThe Alameda County District Attorney's Office and the distraught father of a 15-year-old boy who was killed in a gun accident...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2017Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jun 27, 2017 at 6:59 pm | 7 comments | 1463 Views
Question credibility, corroboration before condemnation
By pleasantonweekly.com | 5 comments | 1,727 views
What You Need to Do Before Your Child Goes to College
By Elizabeth LaScala | 0 comments | 341 views
