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See for yourself...2016:Obama's America
A new movie opened this past weekend at the Regal Cinemas in Dublin. Buy your tickets early because it sells out quickly! Curious how this has not received due media attention... |
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on Aug 25, 2012 at 2:21 pm by Bernie, a resident of the Charter Oaks neighborhood |
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Pleasanton not Pleasantville...
If you have ever seen the movie Pleasantville than you know their town was perfect. It was a small town with little to no crime or drama. Many times I will tell people that I ... |
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on May 15, 2009 at 12:19 pm by AVHS Dad, a resident of the Stoneridge Park neighborhood |
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Towne Center Books stuck up
I could NOT believe that Towne Center Books won Best of Pleasanton. Do you only give award to shops that advertise in the Weekly???
I went to Towne Centre the day that Har... |
Tired of smug jerks |
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on Jul 12, 2012 at 8:15 am by exactly right, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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Barbara Walters and Pleasanton
Barbara Walters has a new memoir, Audition, and on page 476 she writes, "...when the court sent him (Michael Milken) to a minimum-security work camp in Pleasanton, Californi... |
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on Jan 6, 2012 at 8:31 pm by 80\'s small timer, a resident of another community |
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Review: 'Lincoln'
To many, British-born actor Daniel Day-Lewis represents the pinnacle of thespian prowess. Director Steven Spielberg is considered among Hollywood's best and has the Oscar gold... |
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on Nov 21, 2012 at 10:57 am by William Tell, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Why no movie theater in Pleasanton
Why does Pleasanton not have a movie theater? It's amazing what Dublin has done yet we can't even support a couple screens? Or is this another city council driven adgenda to... |
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on Dec 15, 2009 at 8:52 am by Optimistic, a resident of the Golden Eagle neighborhood |
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Sick Movie Poster at Regal Hacienda
I was in Dublin at the movies last night, and I saw a poster for The Haunting in Connecticut. The poster evokes the sexual abuse of a child. I'm sure that's not what act... |
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on Jun 18, 2009 at 8:17 pm by paul, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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Do All Tyrants Have Huge Egos? Obama Pitches His Own Book
At today’s Google+ “fireside hangout” with President Obama, the president was asked to recommend a book that would help opponents understand his politics. Obama immediately re... |
Tea Party Proud |
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on Feb 17, 2013 at 4:37 pm by Serious Gina, a resident of the Bonde Ranch neighborhood |
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This Pleasanton kitchen is a 'Gujarati Kitchen'
All her children wanted for Christmas was her recipes so they could savor a taste of home while away at college, recalled Pleasanton resident and cookbook author Bhanu Hajratw... |
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on Sep 11, 2012 at 11:06 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Is Mr. Fialho fleeing a sinking ship?
As a member of the academic community, I have many friends on school boards, both local and nearby. As a Pleasanton resident, I have also heard the concerns of civic leaders ... |
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on Apr 5, 2011 at 5:52 pm by jacob and alma, a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood |
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Slum Dog Millionaire
Just a warning -- Slum Dog Millionaire is not the feel-good movie that the advertising leads you to believe. For those of us who are sensitive and faint of heart, especially w... |
Sandra Ryan |
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on Jun 11, 2009 at 8:11 am by Anonymous, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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Jazzed About Pets
Jefferson Starship guitarist Craig Chaquico will perform at Valley Humane Society's "Jazzed About Pets," from 7 to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Palm Event Center... |
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on Mar 2, 2008 at 10:20 pm by Funtime, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
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Brown signs bill that requires online retailers to pay state sales taxes
Approving a landmark legislative compromise that creates jobs and ensures that online retailers do not receive an unfair tax advantage over brick-and-mortar businesses, Govern... |
Editor |
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on Sep 28, 2011 at 10:54 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Rallies planned today at UC Berkeley, other campuses to protest budget cuts
Today is shaping up to be a day of rallies, walkouts and strikes on Bay Area higher education campuses as groups from public university and city college systems plan to protes... |
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on Sep 25, 2009 at 1:54 pm by m, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Can you dig it?
Fresh out of college, Jennifer Less arrived in Israel ready to dig. She was part of an international crew from Italy, France and the United States that stayed in a monastery o... |
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on Sep 19, 2012 at 8:49 pm by Jennifer Amiel, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Pleasanton resident needs your votes online – book competition
I am a finalist in a nationwide children’s picture book competition. The winner will be chosen by internet voting and will get their book published. Individuals can vote onc... |
Tracy Mesuda |
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on Oct 4, 2009 at 8:44 am by olfthfl, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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Two Good Movies: Why We Fight & The Ground Truth
Two Good Movies: Why We Fight & The Ground Truth
I recently saw both of these films and found them to be enlightening.
Anyone interested in having a discussion on them... |
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on Jun 19, 2009 at 3:01 pm by mac, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Ice rink on Staples gets commission's blessing
The city's Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a master plan for a new 17-acre community park on the yet-undeveloped Staples R... |
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on Jul 22, 2011 at 12:07 pm by Steve, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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SOUTH PARK & RADICAL MUSLIMS
Something very interesting is about to happen. A radical Muslim group has warned the creators of "South Park", Trey Parker and Matt Stone, that they could face violent retribu... |
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on Apr 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm by Pleasanton Parent, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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Outdoor movie tonight is 'School of Rock'
"School of Rock", the ultimate Battle of the Bands movie, will be shown outdoors tonight starting at about 8:30 p.m. in Pleasanton's Delucchi Park on First Street.
Read the... |
Editor |
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on Jul 30, 2009 at 4:05 pm by Curious, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Perplexed by book critics, women share own tales of pushy parents
Despite national headlines drawn to Pleasanton after vicious reactions to "Tales from Swankville," the 40 or so women gathered Monday evening at a Kottinger Ranch home said th... |
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on Nov 23, 2011 at 11:26 pm by Maggie, a resident of the Bridle Creek neighborhood |
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Have you signed up for 'Good Reads?'
On average more than 170,000 books are published annually in the U.S. It makes the task of keeping up with new titles seems overwhelming, doesn't it? Now there's a way to keep... |
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on Sep 10, 2010 at 10:29 pm by Trudy, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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'Hunger Games' a little bit 'The Most Dangerous Game'
"The Hunger Games" is a little bit "The Most Dangerous Game," a little bit "Lord of the Flies," a little bit "The Truman Show," and a whole lot "Battle Royale," the Japanese n... |
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on Mar 26, 2012 at 10:12 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Library, Towne Center Books to host Secret Service agent's report on Kennedy assassination
Former U.S. Secret Service agent Gerald Blaine will be at the Pleasanton Public Library Sunday to talk about President John F. Kennedy's assassination on Nov. 22, 1963 and his... |
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on Dec 19, 2010 at 2:26 pm by disappointed, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Amy Chua's Tiger Mom
any thoughts on this book or topic? Also related Lac Su's book about his childhood with parents that made him eat brains to be smarter?? |
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on Jan 23, 2011 at 11:38 am by A Neighbor, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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