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State mourns death of California Transportation Commission director Bimla Rhinehart
Bimla G. Rhinehart, executive director of the California Transportation Commission who retired just last month, died Tuesday in Sacramento, the commission announced yesterday.... |
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on Mar 20, 2013 at 8:55 pm by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Obama Hates on Fellow Americans: Steps Off American Soil and Shows His AntiPatriotic Zeal
A hot microphone caught President Obama in a moment of candor on Wednesday as he was greeted on the tarmac in Israel for the first overseas trip of his second term.
“It’s g... |
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on Mar 20, 2013 at 7:32 pm by Vinnie, a resident of the Avignon neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
A quick question about Dublin
I have been driving down Dougherty Road in Dublin recently and noticed the neighborhood off Mariposa Drive across from Camp Parks is fenced off and the homes visable are board... |
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on Mar 20, 2013 at 7:01 pm by Oldie, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
So long, Gene
Gene Artemow, a fixture on Pleasanton's Main Street for many years, died two weeks ago in a nursing home in Castro Valley after a bout from pneumonia.
Read the full story he... |
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on Mar 20, 2013 at 4:00 pm by Jeff Horne, a resident of the Valley Trails neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Vacations and minimum wages are ruining America
If you're an American, it's likely been a while since your last paid vacation and your next one is probably a ways away.
That's because the U.S. doesn't have great vacatio... |
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on Mar 19, 2013 at 11:55 pm by Genius, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Blatant Disregard for Community Protocols
In response to David Miller's putting up campaign signs in violation of the suggested protocol-- Yesterday, my husband and I were walking around noon in front of Alisal Elemen... |
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on Mar 19, 2013 at 9:16 pm by To: excuse me, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
'Paper or plastic?' Neither after next Jan. 1
Starting next Jan. 1, shoppers in Pleasanton will have to use their own bags for groceries and other merchandise or pay for ones stores will have to provide.
Read the full st... |
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on Mar 19, 2013 at 3:54 pm by Gary S., a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
New Pope Decides to Melt All the Gold in Vatican: Promises to Distribute to Poor Women Who Haven't Had Abortions
Back in 2005, Bergoglio drew high marks as an accomplished intellectual, having studied theology in Germany. His leading role during the Argentine economic crisis burnished hi... |
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on Mar 19, 2013 at 11:49 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Numbers show Obama is very popular in Pleasanton
The numbers don’t lie. Obama is hugely popular in Pleasanton. In fact, just last November Obama got 19,175 votes in Pleasanton to Romney’s 13,240 votes (Alameda Registrar of V... |
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on Mar 19, 2013 at 9:56 am by liberalism is a disease, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Recycle Rip Off at Harvest Park
I noted the signs and took a handfull of obsolete electronics to Harvest Park today for their "fund raiser" collection. They demand a fee. It isn't clear where this fee goes... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 9:37 pm by Arroyo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
The First Hunan Chef Wong Closing
I was so sad to hear the other night that the 1st Chef Hunan Wong (near Vic's downtown) is closing after 28 years in that location. Yolanda, Margie, and the rest of the crew ... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 7:33 pm by Paul, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Earth, Air, Water, Fire, Life exhibit at Firehouse Arts Center through April 6
An exhibit called "CALIFORNIA: Earth, Air, Water, Fire, Life" is now showing in the Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. The exhibition, which will ... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 5:38 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
real estate craziness
Here we go again.I was struck by the ad I am looking at now on this page....1529 sq ft 4 br 2 bath 650,000.Wow what a bargain!Once again we are venturing into insanity for the... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 4:54 pm by Hank, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Preserving our past
When Gerald Hodnefield wanted to renovate the 1865 home he purchased on Second Street, he knew he would have to go through the city's planning process. The home was first occu... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 4:53 pm by anon, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
S.F. City College in danger of losing accreditation
Hundreds of City College of San Francisco students, faculty, staff and their supporters held a large rally in Civic Center Plaza last week to
demand more input as the school... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 4:35 pm by Mike, a resident of the Charter Oaks neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Graffiti threat found at AVHS today
Just got home to listen to a voicemail left by Rick Sira saying that a graffiti threat was found in a bathroom in the Q Building today. What is with all this copycat threats?... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 3:56 pm by Concerned parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Chamber honors businesses, individuals for community contributions
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce honored individuals, organizations and businesses at its 50th annual Community Service Awards event Thursday night at the Firehouse Arts Cen... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 3:45 pm by anon, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Dipping into the public's piggy bank
The remarkably ambitious plans for a 2,000-seat regional performing arts center are hanging by a legal thread.
The Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center board has filed le... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 1:53 pm by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Zone 7 water agency inches toward independence
Would an independent Zone 7 water agency result in higher or lower rates for residents?
Read the full story here Web Link ... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 11:33 am by Fact Checker, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
$3 million lawsuit filed against Pleasanton and Alameda County
Just read the Valley Times about the 21 page lawsuit just filed. Says a Pleasanton police officer met a person over a 'remote control car' website, made a traffic stop with n... |
VT article? |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 11:00 am by Daveg, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police Bulletin
One man injured in car theft collision
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, February 29, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 10:41 am by Anonymous, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers ask for return of reading specialists, smaller class sizes
About 30 teachers showed up at the Pleasanton school board meeting Tuesday night to call for changes to district plans to shift away from specialists who deal directly with ch... |
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on Mar 17, 2013 at 6:44 pm by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Students return to Foohill following graffiti threat to 'shoot everyone'
Things were back to normal yesterday -- or close to it -- at Foothill High School, a day after a graffiti threat earlier this week to "shoot everyone" at the school on Thursda... |
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on Mar 17, 2013 at 9:17 am by Al, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Investigation continuing into Centerpointe Christian Preschool ex-teacher's photo of bound 2-year-old
The Centerpointe Christian Preschool in Pleasanton is closed until Wednesday for staff to get extra training and for management to review procedures after after it was discove... |
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on Mar 16, 2013 at 11:59 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Council OKs speed limit increases on 11 city streets
Speed limits are being raised by 5 miles an hour on 11 major streets in Pleasanton after a traffic survey showed that motorists are driving faster on those streets anyhow.
Re... |
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on Mar 16, 2013 at 10:27 am by JT, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
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