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State Props down in flames...time for Measure G!
All the CA props failed (except the one supporting wage freezes) by a HUGE percentage as the voters rounded the bases for a home run! Let's not swing and miss on June 2 eit... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Yahoo!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 20, 2009 at 12:39 am
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 20, 2009 at 10:42 pm.

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Where do I vote and when do the polls close?
I live in Pleasanton, is there just one place to vote, or multiple? Do I go to the same place I voted for President? Do you know what time the polls close? Thanks! READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Laura, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 19, 2009 at 4:51 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 19, 2009 at 8:00 pm.

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU VOTE TODAY...
Before you vote today, please read this very important editorial in today’s Wall Street Journal - Web Link READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Allen, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on May 19, 2009 at 10:51 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 19, 2009 at 9:13 pm.

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WSJ: California Reckoning
I think this Wall Street Journal article sums up California's situation quite well. Until our elected officials demonstrate true leadership by addressing the core issues, all... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Pleasanton Dad, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on May 19, 2009 at 9:39 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 19, 2009 at 3:52 pm.

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Commentary: Our recommendations for today's special election
Voters will decide today six special propositions. Here's a short summary of each. Read the full story here Web Link posted... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 19, 2009 at 4:52 am
There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 20, 2009 at 7:35 am.

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Schwarzenegger's Threat to Cut 5000 State Worker's Jobs Is a Joke Since There Are Over 334,000 Of Them-
Look at some recent 2007 numbers. Web Link The "black plowman" is trying to scare you, the voter, in passing the ridiculous propositio... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood, on May 18, 2009 at 9:43 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 20, 2009 at 2:07 pm.

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Gov. Schwarzenegger things we are "confused and angry"
During a press conference on Monday, surrounded by San Jose fire department union supporters, Gov. Schwarzenegger explained the negative prospects for Propositions A-F on vote... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ken in South Pleasanton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 18, 2009 at 6:51 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 19, 2009 at 1:34 pm.

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Propositions don't make sense. See fact sheet
If the propositions pass, we face a 15 billion dollar deficit. If they fail, we face a 21 billion dollar deficit. Let them fail! Obviously the do not even solve half of t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 18, 2009 at 8:30 am

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Give Them the Tools? Give me a break!
A recent radio ad in favor of the state propositions really torqued me off this weekend. It says that voting in favor of the taxation propositions on tomorrow's ballot will (p... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ken in South Pleasanton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 18, 2009 at 7:59 am

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Prop. 1A won't cure state's overspending
There is a great opinion piece on the Sacramento Bee about Proposition 1A. It is at: Web Link Some parts of it: C... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Prop 1A Info, a resident of the Jensen Tract neighborhood, on May 15, 2009 at 5:17 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 16, 2009 at 2:11 pm.

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Warning (especially to Democrats): Controversial 2-Minute Videoclip (on "Greedy" Capitalism!)
Warning: This 2-minute videoclip may change your views in favor of the 'horrible, unfair, greedy, etc." system of capitalism. There is a chance that the PW may censor this... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by paul, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on May 15, 2009 at 3:06 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 15, 2009 at 11:29 pm.

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Two minute video entitled "The Pencil" (on Capitalism)
For those who criticize capitalism and the free market, I'd be interested to hear your reaction of this following short video by Milton Friedman. Web Link READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by amy, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on May 15, 2009 at 9:39 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 15, 2009 at 1:19 pm.

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An article about whether it matters if the state propositions pass on May 19
It seems to me that whether the propositions pass on May 19 or not, the state will be in trouble. The mercury news had this today: "Schwarzenegger actually delivered two ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on May 14, 2009 at 6:20 pm

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Schwarzenegger proposes selling San Quentin and other state assets
Gov. Schwarzenegger has proposed selling San Quentin and other state assets as a way to raise money to offset the budget crisis. Our legislators should be competent at selling... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ken in South Pleasanton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 14, 2009 at 8:10 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2009 at 4:08 pm.

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Important Editorial Regarding California Public Employee Pensions
Please read this extremely important editorial from yeasterday's Contra Costa Times (May 13, 2009). Web Link I... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by No Fear, a resident of the Civic Square neighborhood, on May 14, 2009 at 6:40 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2009 at 9:55 am.

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Pleasanton braces for state to grab $4 million of local revenues to pay down state deficit
Pleasanton officials said today they are bracing for another takeaway of municipal revenues aimed at paying down the state's rapidly-rising budget deficit, a move that could c... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 13, 2009 at 10:30 pm
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2009 at 8:46 pm.

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Adminstration considering elimination of tax free healthcare benefits and elimination of interest expense on homes for couples making over $100,000
In order to help fund the cost of healthcare for the uninsured the Obama administration and congress are considering eliminating the tax free status of employer provided healt... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lisa, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on May 13, 2009 at 10:43 am
There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2009 at 7:32 pm.

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Fremont councilman Wieckowski to seek 20th Assembly District seat
Fremont City Councilman Bob Wieckowski will launch his campaign for the 20th District State Assembly seat May 21 to succeed Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico (D-20th) w... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 12, 2009 at 10:09 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 12, 2009 at 10:18 am.

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Obama's Proposed Tax on Soda
How do you feel about Obama, an admitted smoker of both tobacco and marijauna, proposing a 7 cents per can "health tax" on soda pop? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Rob Smithson, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on May 12, 2009 at 8:33 am
There have been 53 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2009 at 8:12 pm.

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Retirement Benefit Excesses of California Public Employees (Refreshed)
This has been the most active thread over the past week and deserves a refresh... State, National, International, posted by No Fear, a resident of the Civic Square neighb... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by No Fear, a resident of the Civic Square neighborhood, on May 12, 2009 at 7:21 am
There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2009 at 3:55 pm.

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An Apology from a Former Berkeley Leftist...Now Conservative
The following reprint from the American Thinker website, is an interesting read. Why other liberals don't understand what is happening is still hard for me to understand. Ho... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by amy, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on May 11, 2009 at 8:44 am
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2009 at 2:01 pm.

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California's High Taxes
While Sandy seems busy reposting apparent Letters to the Editor regarding Measure G, here's some opinions that may put things into perspective: Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on May 8, 2009 at 7:50 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 12, 2009 at 9:16 am.

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President Obama Walks the Talk with Budget Slashing
I was pleased to see that President Obama took the axe and red ink to the proposed federal budget, removing one-half of one percent of the propsed amount. I thought this is so... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ken in South Pleasanton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on May 8, 2009 at 10:10 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 8, 2009 at 10:46 pm.

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Arthritis fundraiser walk set for Saturday
ValleyCare Health System will host a walk to raise money for the national Arthritis Foundation starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at ValleyCare's LifestyleRx fitness center, 1119 E. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 8, 2009 at 4:38 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 8, 2009 at 4:38 am.

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Editorial
Has there ever been an election, special or otherwise, with such a uniformly unpalatable set of choices? All six special propositions on the May 19 ballot are the result of a ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 8, 2009 at 12:55 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 10, 2009 at 3:00 pm.

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