SCHOOLS & KIDS
UC regents raise undergraduate fees by 32% starting next fall
The University of California Board of Regents finance committee Wednesday approved a budget plan that includes steep hikes in student fees, as thousands of students and worker... |
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4 minutes ago by jimf01, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Future school funding looks bleak
While awaiting a report for the Legislative Analysts Office, the state budget update at Tuesday night's school board meeting was grim.
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16 minutes ago by a reader, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Todays Obama hit piece is from the New York Times
Yes, the Gray Lady, "All the News That's Fit to Print" has a not-so-favorable take on President Obama's Asia trip --> Web Link.... |
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28 minutes ago by jimf01, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Hundreds turn out for Sharks' outdoor ice rink opening
Several hundred bundled up in their warmest winter coats, mittens and beanies to help usher in the opening of the city's first holiday ice rink lastnight.
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33 minutes ago by J, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
State's school funding process is failing
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Some mandates have broad support from districts, teachers and parents. And district administra... |
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53 minutes ago by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Planning Commission approves Redcoats' request for more music
Redcoats British Pub will now be allowed to offer music and dancing from Thursday through Sunday after the Planning Commission unanimously approved their request Wednesday nig... |
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1 hour ago by DDdd, a resident of the Foothill Place neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial
BART and the city of Livermore are moving forward quickly on a plan that could put elevated tracks across the northeast corner of Staples Ranch in an effort to extend BART to ... |
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1 hour ago by Pleasanton Parent, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
BART to Livermore plan brings out range of public opinion
A downtown Livermore BART station was panned by residents who attended a public hearing on extending the rail line, possibly through east Pleasanton.
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1 hour ago by jj, a resident of Livermore |
SPORTS
Tentative agreement reached to extend Oakland Raiders' lease
The agency that oversees the Oakland Coliseum complex said yesterday that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Oakland Raiders to extend the football team's lease at ... |
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1 hour ago by Brandon, a resident of the Avignon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Holiday Fund 2009
The 7th annual Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund campaign kicks off this week, with the aim of raising several hundred thousand dollars through a unique opportunity to provide as... |
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1 hour ago by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Fox News again accused of airing misleading video
They are so full of you know what!
No wonder they are also known as "Faux" News.
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2 hours ago by USA! USA!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Change is Not always for the best
So many changes in the last three years are causing divisiveness and inequity at our little school. Decision makers at Sunol school continue to make poor choices when it come... |
A voice unheard |
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4 hours ago by Sam, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Nightlife and the responsibility of businesses
I am all for a more vibrant night-life in Pleasanton. I do not mind that establishments would like to extend their hours, food and alcohol. However, with that comes responsi... |
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4 hours ago by Pleasanton Parent, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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New Mammogram Guidelines: A Step Backward?
I'm concerned that the government is changing its recommendations for when and how often women should get mammograms.
After all we've been through to teach women to take c... |
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4 hours ago by noone, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
Survey about Oak Grove
Did anyone else get a phone survey about Oak Grove and the City Council/Mayor? My friend was called and was asked a long list of questions about OG and more. I heard there w... |
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5 hours ago by Karen, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Special Needs Children Kidz Karnival
Joni and Friends and CrossWinds Church partner for families affected by disability. The "Kidz Karnival" is from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at CrossWinds 6444 Sierra Ct., Dublin. I... |
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5 hours ago by Special Needs Aide, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guns & Hoses Basketball Game
At 5 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Foothill High School Gym, 4375 Foothill Road, members of the Pleasanton Police Officers Association will take on members of the Livermore-Pleasanton F... |
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5 hours ago by Patriot, a resident of the Carriage Gardens neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
House Explosion on E Angela St.
It's been almost a year now, is this eye sore of a house ever going to be torn down? Are we ever going to learn what truly caused this explosion?
I'm a little tired of look... |
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6 hours ago by A Neighbor, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
AROUND TOWN
CHP officer injured in Hwy. 84 accident when motorcycle malfunctions
A California Highway Patrol officer suffered minor injuries when he crashed his motorcycle on state Highway 84, just east of I-680, in unincorporated Alameda County last night... |
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7 hours ago by Razzzzor, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
The Vulva Chronicles
I saw the post on The Vagina Monologues. If you've read or seen the play, you know that the characters are talking about their vulvas, not their vagina. How many parents ou... |
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7 hours ago by SteveP, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
CHP issues nearly 200 tickets on Bay Bridge S-curve over weekend
The California Highway Patrol issued nearly 200 citations, mostly for speeding, as officers saturated the Bay Bridge's S-curve over the weekend, a California Highway Patrol sp... |
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15 hours ago by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Obama - Judge, Jury, Executioner - convicts Mohammed
Since when does a president of the United States convict an accused criminal prior to the trial? Obama has done just this in an interview conducted in Japan
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16 hours ago by Moderate, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
COMMENTARY: Ice skating, hockey enthusiasts finally getting their rink
Much attention is being paid these days to the outdoor ice skating rink being installed by a subsidiary of the San Jose Sharks on Old Bernal Avenue for the coming holiday seas... |
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18 hours ago by M, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
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Only GOP will defend "In God We Trust" ?
44 members of Congress signed an amicus brief opposing an attempt by the Madison, Wisc.-based Freedom From Religion Foundation to remove the inscription, which also includes t... |
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19 hours ago by David, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Outdoor ice skating rinks open today in Pleasanton, Dublin for holidays
Pleasanton and Dublin residents can skate a figure eight beginning today when holiday ice rinks open for the winter season in both cities.
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20 hours ago by M, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
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