AROUND TOWN
Black Xs on residential sidewalks.???
I have been told that there are black Xs showing up all over town, on sidewalks in the residential areas. Does this seem like a prank or is something else going on? |
Tango |
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on Aug 27, 2010 at 9:36 am by Pleasantonian, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
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Here we go again, Parcel Tax part 2
The Pleasanton School Board voted to contract with a survey group to consider the possibility of going forward with another pass at a Parcel Tax. Can hardly wait until the ne... |
Rat Turd |
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on Aug 27, 2010 at 9:32 am by Emperors new clothes, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
SPORTS
SPORTS: BUSC U10 Select opens season with great team play
Ballistic United's U10 Select team started off the season's first tournament last weekend with some great team play in four matches at the Walnut Creek Summerfest tournament, ... |
Editor |
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on Aug 27, 2010 at 8:37 am by soccermom, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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New home for Old Testament
Rabbi Raleigh Resnick and his Chabad of the Tri-Valley inaugurated a new Torah Scroll in February, then sent it to Israel for a scribe to fill in the other 300,000-plus charac... |
Editor |
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on Aug 27, 2010 at 7:32 am by Bryan Moran, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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David Harmer: Epic Fail
David Harmer is a failed Utah politician, who helped write a failed proposition (prop 174), who was a senior executive at a failed bank (WaMu). He promotes private school vouc... |
Dallas |
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on Aug 27, 2010 at 5:35 am by Jacob and Alma, a resident of the Charter Oaks neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council to consider response to Oak Grove lawsuit at special meeting Thursday
The Pleasanton City Council has scheduled a special meeting Thursday to review a lawsuit filed by landowners of 562 acres in the city's southeast hills who are seeking a court... |
Editor |
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on Aug 26, 2010 at 11:07 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Hmmm...Hard to answer this question about Barbara Boxer?
Quick...given that Babs Boxer has been in Washington for over a quarter century, you should have NO difficulty naming a mere 3 things that she has done to improve the quality ... |
Ruth |
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on Aug 26, 2010 at 5:15 pm by Ruth, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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We have had Republican Governors for 22 years of the last 26.5 years
Since Jerry Brown left office as Governor of California (January 1983) we have had Republican Governors for 22 years of the last 26.5 years. So, I propose this question to yo... |
dublinmike |
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on Aug 26, 2010 at 9:52 am by SteveP, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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he decided to come out of the closet because he wants to become an advocate for gay marriage.
Upon Coming Out, Ken Mehlman Given Anti-Gay Award
By Carlos Santoscoy
Published: August 26, 2010Outing blogger Mike Rogers has given former Bush administration official Ke... |
Sean |
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on Aug 26, 2010 at 8:54 am by steve, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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I'm with Obama, Pelosi, McNerney, et. al. - "Welfare IS Employment"
McNerney and other Congressional Democrats believe that we need MORE welfare. Welfare IS employment.
LET'S PUT MORE AND MORE ON WELFARE. SUSTAINABLE POVERTY...THAT IS WH... |
MX |
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on Aug 26, 2010 at 7:47 am by MX, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Ready and waiting for 2,300 Falcons tomorrow
This aerial photo of Foothill High School by photographer Mike Sedlak shows the bright red roof of Foothill High and surrounding neighborhoods.
Read the full story here http:... |
Editor |
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on Aug 25, 2010 at 10:15 pm by Sarah, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sheriff's Office investigates skull, other bones found near Pleasanton
There's no way to tell the age of bones recently discovered in the hills near Pleasanton, according to a spokesman from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. "They've been ther... |
Editor |
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on Aug 25, 2010 at 9:52 pm by Dwight, a resident of the Rosepointe neighborhood |
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McNerney secret meeting on Aug 23
Congregation Beth Emek .
Location: Congregation Beth Emek @ 3400 Nevada Court
3400 Nevada Court
Pleasanton, CA 94566 US
View Map
When: Monday, August 23, 5:00PM ... |
Mike |
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on Aug 25, 2010 at 12:48 pm by J, a resident of Livermore |
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Did you know that Obamacare Taxes Us 3.8% on Sales of our Homes?
Under the new health care bill - did you know that all real estate transactions will be subject to a 3.8% Federal Sales Tax? The bulk of these new taxes don't kick in until 2... |
Ruth |
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on Aug 25, 2010 at 12:43 pm by J, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sandy Piderit's campaign kickoff Friday August 27
Pleasanton residents --
please join me at the Amador Valley Community Park this Friday between 6:30 and 8 pm to kick off my campaign for school board!
The park is at 430... |
Sandy |
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on Aug 25, 2010 at 8:55 am by Patriot, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
New BART seats mean cleaner ride
Notice anything different on BART? Fifty-one railcars out of BART's 669-car fleet are being outfitted with new cobalt blue seats, replacing the sagging, dingy cushions from th... |
Editor |
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on Aug 24, 2010 at 6:35 pm by Plastic seats are better, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money.
1835. Alexis De Tocqueville, author of Democracy in America, which was published that year, seemed to warn of this day when he wrote: "The American Republic will endure until ... |
jimf01 |
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on Aug 24, 2010 at 5:29 pm by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
99 degrees today, possibly record-breaking 107 tomorrow in Pleasanton, Tri-Valley
It'll be hot today with possibly record-breaking heat tomorrow as the National Weather Service predicts temperatures reaching 99 degrees in Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley by mi... |
Editor |
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on Aug 24, 2010 at 4:34 pm by FWIW, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Extreme Police Activity Near the Apartments by Stoneridge
Today well driving down stoneridge I looked down a street and saw at least 6 police cars blocking the road, and more were coming! If you have any infformation about this pleas... |
Concerned Resident |
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on Aug 24, 2010 at 2:31 pm by Tim, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
SPORTS
SPORTS NEWS: Pleasanton American 9 year olds win Danville tournaments
Congratulations to the Pleasanton American 9 year old All Star Team for winning the Pleasanton American Invitational and the Joey Moore Memorial Tournament in Danville this su... |
Editor |
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on Aug 24, 2010 at 12:56 pm by Please stop being so nice to registered sex offenders, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Alameda County Fair seeking applications for its Youth Advisory Committee
Alameda County Fair enthusiasts between ages 14 and 19 are being invited to apply for volunteer positions on the fair's Youth Advisory Committee. The committee is looking for ... |
Editor |
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on Aug 24, 2010 at 12:50 pm by Fair is no friend of youth, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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Staples Ranch development agreement goes to City Council Aug. 24
Development of the 124-acre Staples Ranch property at Pleasanton's northeast corner could get under way early next year following an agreement by the city, environmental group... |
Editor |
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on Aug 24, 2010 at 12:01 pm by Fairlands Park Neighbor, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Senior Pictures $700??
I read in another thread that senior pictures cost $700. What??!! Why? Can't we take our own pictures and submit them? I have a friend who's good with a camera. |
Rhonda |
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on Aug 24, 2010 at 10:14 am by Jeanine, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council signs off on agreement to scuttle housing cap, build more affordable housing
The Pleasanton City Council agreed last night to pay $1.9 million in legal fees to two affordable housing coalitions in a 4-0 vote that also scuttled the city's voter-approved... |
Editor |
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on Aug 24, 2010 at 9:52 am by Frank, a resident of the Valley Trails neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Second Thoughts About Savvy Seconds
I went in Savvy Seconds the other day and saw a sign on the wall that said, "Be Nice or Leave." I thought that was strange...a little hostile. I went into a section of the s... |
Lisa |
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on Aug 24, 2010 at 9:49 am by Lame use of topic, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |