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Dublin festivities launch week of St. Patrick's Day celebrations
Dublin's annual St. Patrick's Day festival closed yesterday afternoon after a weekend with thousands of parade participants and parade spectators jamming the city's downtown streets, many from Pleasanton who joined in the fun.


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State's unemployment rate rose to 12.5% in January, report shows
California's unemployment rate in January rose slightly from the month before, with an eighth of the state's eligible workers reporting being jobless, according to the latest...
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Does anybody know how much a tech support specialist and a librarian make? Do they get benefits? The letter sent by PUSD states that for elementary schools, the goal is to...
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Next Steps for Race to the Top
Different viewpoints from California on California's failed Race to the Top application. "Unti...
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Amador Valley Winter Percussion Ensemble places 2nd in WGI Regional Competition!
The AVHS Winter Percussion ensemble placed 2nd in WGI Regional Competition on Saturday, March 13. The competition took place at James Logan HS and was an all day event. The gr...
Last comment from Amador Parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 15, 2010 at 10:51 am

Congratulations to AVHS DECA Team at the CA State Competition
This past weekend wrapped up a very successful AVHS DECA Team who attended the DECA State Competition in Irvine, CA. Close to 60 AVHS students competed at the Annual Californ...
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Court strikes down Pleasanton housing cap
In a ruling that could halt all commercial and residential building in Pleasanton for months to come, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch has ruled the city's 1996 housing cap limiting residential units to 29,000 violates state law and is invalid.

Mountain lion reportedly spotted in Ruby Hill homeowner's yard
A mountain lion was sighted on a Ruby Hill home's yard yesterday.

'Girltopia' show set for tonight as Scouts raise money for Haiti
Pleasanton Girl Scout troop 31473 will host its "Girltopia" show from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight at Pleasanton Middle School, a performance to raise money for UNICEF's Haiti Earthquake Fund and to raise awareness of girls' rights around the world.

Toyota set to provide $250-million to NUMMI workers when plant closes April 1
The management of New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. and United Auto Workers said Monday that they've reached a tentative shutdown agreement for the 4,500 union workers at the auto plant, which is slated to close April 1.

Tuesday's weather forecast for Pleasanton, Tri-Valley
Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley should see the temperature reach 71 degrees today with partly thicker high clouds today and variable winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Downtown welcomes its newest mural
The wall on the side of Valley Plumbing's Home Center, at Peters and Rose avenues, is the new home for Pleasanton's latest mural.

Census questionnaires go in mail today
Households throughout the Bay Area can expect to receive questionnaires for the 2010 census as early as today.

WHEELS awarded quarter-million-dollars in federal stimulus funds
The U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced that California will receive $83.9 million in stimulus funds for transit improvements.

State's unemployment rate rose to 12.5% in January, report shows
California's unemployment rate in January rose slightly from the month before, with an eighth of the state's eligible workers reporting being jobless, according to the latest figures from the state Employment Development Department.

Foothill High hosts 6th annual 'Laws of Life' luncheon
Foothill High School hosted the sixth annual Laws of Life luncheon, honoring students who had done well in the essay and art contests.

Keller Williams acquires Hometown GMAC
Hometown GMAC, a name that's almost symbolic with Pleasanton's historic downtown, has been acquired by Keller Williams Realty, which has offices on West Las Positas Boulevard, on Main Street and in Livermore.

27 positions on possible chopping block in Pleasanton school district
The Pleasanton school board voted last night to send notices of possible layoff for 27 full-time positions, fewer than expected and even some of those could be spared if state financial aid improves.

O'Malley will retain post as Alameda County's District Attorney
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley was assured of another four years in office today when no one filed papers to challenge her in the June 8 election.

Poison Prevention Week starts today with kids' safety in mind
Children's safety groups are reminding parents to make sure that hazardous household chemicals and medicines are kept out of kids' hands during National Poison Prevention Week, which begins Monday.

Little League, girls softball league openers re-scheduled to next Saturday
Opening Day for the Pleasanton Girls Softball League (PGSL) and the boys Little League teams has been re-scheduled to next Saturday, March 20.

Gavin Newsom to seek lieutenant governor's post
Brothers arrested on suspicion of running meth lab on Angela Street
Hundreds expect to celebrate Persian New Year today at Pleasanton Senior Center

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