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Prop 8 puts discrimination in the Constitution
Dear Pleasanton Neighbors, After weeks of reading about Prop 8 in the news, I feel compelled to write. I know this is lengthy, but I hope you'll read it to the end. Let m... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tara Walsh, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 21, 2008 at 4:15 pm
There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 30, 2008 at 3:46 pm.

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Jerry McNerney fails 'truth meter', makes false accusations against Dean Andal
Interesting that incumbent Congressman Jerry McNerney, whom the Pleasanton Weekly has already endorsed, has lowered himself to apparent false accusations against his challenge... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Fact-checker, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 20, 2008 at 2:25 pm
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:51 am.

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McNerney or Andal - any arguments?
I'll lay the groundwork by saying that I am a Democrat and my spouse is a Republican. In the last race, my spouse was a champion of Pete McCloskey, and while a Democrat mysel... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Curious, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood, on Oct 17, 2008 at 11:19 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 19, 2008 at 11:21 am.

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Letter: Gay marriage doesn't weaken 'traditional' marriage
Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4657 posted Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 17, 2008 at 1:30 pm
There have been 67 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 5, 2009 at 2:59 pm.

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Voter Fraud
I guess I'm just being naive... Why can't we just have a jar of ink at the voting booth that people have to stick a thumb in when they vote to ensure they vote only once? No... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 17, 2008 at 12:40 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 24, 2008 at 3:04 pm.

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The Economy
Just a thought... Perhaps what would restore confidence in the markets would be for Congress is pass legislation introducing more regulation. Apparently no one cares about t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 10, 2008 at 12:44 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 11, 2008 at 1:22 pm.

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Letter: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 8
Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4592 posted Friday, October 3, 2008, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 4, 2008 at 12:30 am
There have been 115 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 24, 2008 at 5:23 pm.

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Sarah Palin Email
Looks like Hosterman and Brozosky aren't the only public officials who get in trouble with their email. http://www.adn.com/sarah-palin/story/526281.html "Palin routinely... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Sep 17, 2008 at 3:53 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 18, 2008 at 8:11 pm.

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Where were you 7 years ago this morning...
I woke up this morning and though it has been 7 years since that horrible day it still feels fresh...My daughter called from school to tell me about what was on, I turned on t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by chris, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Sep 11, 2008 at 9:18 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2008 at 10:40 am.

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California first state to ban trans fat
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill Friday that made California the first state in the nation to ban trans fat in all restaurants by 2010 and bakeries by 2011. Read the ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 1, 2008 at 4:39 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 5, 2008 at 8:27 pm.

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Alternative to Oak Grove Referendum, Hillside Initiative, Council Initiative, and Petty Politics
Buy the land from the Lins! I've mentioned this here months ago in another thread. I found an example of a group trying to do just that elsewhere in California... Group... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2008 at 12:50 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 27, 2008 at 12:53 pm.

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Tell Congress to Repeal "Don't ask don't tell"
Discrimination is discrimination. Last I checked, ALL Americans are equal under the law... Concerned, contributing, patriotic, Tax Paying Americans are being denied the right ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by holly blash, a resident of the Las Positas Garden Homes neighborhood, on Jul 22, 2008 at 12:32 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 23, 2008 at 1:06 pm.

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Cholo is in the News!
Check this out. Our very own Cholo! http://www.news3online.com/index.php?code=52XQK16a233vEt88rfm0 READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Jul 16, 2008 at 11:48 am
There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 10, 2008 at 11:50 am.

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McNerney hosting event Saturday at Richert Lumber
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) will host the next installment of his Congress at Your Corner series this Saturday at Richert Lumber in Pleasanton. Instead of askin... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 12, 2008 at 3:47 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2008 at 5:02 pm.

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Editorial
There are only two initiatives on the statewide June primary ballot. Both are constitutional amendments that restrict the power of eminent domain--the ability of governments t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 30, 2008 at 10:30 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2008 at 11:45 am.

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Yes on 99, if you're in favor of governmental control and property confiscation
Confused about Prop 98 and 99? Well of course you are, and that’s intentional. Most of what you hear is designed to take your attention away from the real purpose these prop... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Kevin, a resident of another community, on May 27, 2008 at 4:56 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2008 at 11:09 pm.

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Landlords paying big $$$$$ to push 98 out & 99 in
On June 3rd 2 IMPORTANT propositions are on your ballot. > California RENTERS need to be aware: Proposition 98 and Proposition 99 > Issues with Prop 98: it will ELI... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Pleasanton RENTER, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood, on May 16, 2008 at 10:36 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2008 at 1:32 pm.

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Water Conservation
Summer is coming and today is going to be hot. Time to start thinking once again about water conservation, especially since EBMUD has just voted to begin water rationing (htt... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on May 14, 2008 at 10:09 am
There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2008 at 12:21 pm.

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Tejon Ranch and Oak Grove
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/09/MNIR10J7R9.DTL Anyone else notice the similarities between this and Oak Grove? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on May 9, 2008 at 8:23 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 15, 2008 at 4:24 pm.

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Police Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid
I was shopping at the Kohls Department store this morning around 10:30a.m. and witnessed a Police I.C.E. raid on El Balazo restaurant. I am glad to see that Pleasanton is NOT... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Anne, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, on May 2, 2008 at 11:20 am
There have been 72 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 15, 2008 at 6:13 am.

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Councilwoman receives civic education award
Pleasanton City Councilwoman Cheryl Cook-Kallio, who teaches AP Government at Irvington High School in Fremont, is one of only three teachers in the U.S. be honored with the 2... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on May 1, 2008 at 7:18 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 15, 2008 at 5:07 pm.

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Bush's explanation for high gas prices refuted
Yesterday in the White House Rose Garden, President Bush tried to explain that the reason for the high gas prices is because the supply is not meeting up with the demand. This... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Shelley, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Apr 30, 2008 at 8:35 am
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2008 at 5:39 pm.

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April 26th, 2008 is the next Beach Impeach!
I participated in the last event and it was a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and make a huge statement. Check out the link for more info. http://www.beachimpe... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Janna, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood, on Apr 19, 2008 at 8:52 am
There have been 68 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2008 at 7:46 am.

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Ice rink, hockey arena gets thumbs up from City Council
The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward on planning a 17-acre community park on Staples Ranch that could include an 8-acre ice skating and ice hockey arena ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Apr 15, 2008 at 6:52 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 21, 2008 at 1:39 pm.

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No Protest for the Pope?
Dare I even address this subject, but I find it interesting that so many ppl got revved up about the China/Tibet issue and protested what was to be an otherwise lovely olymic ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by mac, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Apr 15, 2008 at 5:35 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 16, 2008 at 12:19 pm.

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