Week In Review, March 26: Broken Water Main, Scherer III Trial Goes to Jury, Storms and More

Been busy all week? We have been, too. Don't worry. If you missed some Pleasanton news, here's a quick look at what made headlines this week:

• :  Stormy weather caused a landslide Friday that moved a steel water main and broke it at its joint. City crews worked through the day to temporarily fix the line and were able to .

• : After a week full of and rebuttals, jurors began deliberations for the trial of Ernest Scherer III. If he is found guilty for his parents’ March 2008 murder, he could go to prison for life.

• : Polycom announces their departure from their Pleasanton offices and plans to move to the Silicon Valley.

• : Stoneridge Shopping Center will see new additions this season. Among the new shops will be a California Pizza Kitchen restauraunt.

• Heavy, persistent rain causes cancellations of practices and games for sports leagues throughout town. City closes all sports fields throughout the weekend.

• : A state report shows that students in Pleasanton are healthier than most others in the state.

• : From our Neighborhood Files, we feature the men who frequent the corner in front of downtown’s.

• : Cameron Sullivan introduces three Pleasanton natives who reinvented themselves with midlife opportunities in her weekly column, Candidly Speaking.

• : Two Amador Valley students are honored during the 15th annual Tri-Valley Science Fair.

• : A homework policy revision is under way for the . Board members brought up their questions on Tuesday and the district continues to seek feedback.

• : About 70 high school students had the opportunity to shadow government and school officials Tuesday during the city’s annual Youth in Government Day. Participants said it was the best one so far.