AROUND TOWN
BIG DRAW Chalk Event / Pros out on FRIDAY
Looking forward to This Saturday a full out Art Event that will provide some extra funding for Arts in the Pleasanton School District. A Fist Time Chalk Art display and challe... |
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on May 9, 2013 at 12:21 pm by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
A tempting offer for one year
The non-profit group supporting district-wide education in the Pleasanton school district has put forth a tempting offer to the school trustees and administrators.
Pleasanto... |
Tim Hunt |
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on May 9, 2013 at 8:56 am by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Let's find the truth about Neil Shumate.
The former children who testified in the trial of Neil Shumate are now adults. Now is the time to interview them to find out what *really* happened. Let's hear their story!
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Marti |
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on May 9, 2013 at 1:45 am by ForTheChildren, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
State Supreme Court rules cities, counties can ban medical marijuana dispensaries
The California Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that cities and counties have the right to ban medical marijuana dispensaries within their borders, despite the existence... |
Editor |
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on May 8, 2013 at 6:30 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
S.F supervisor drops plan to rename airport after Harvey Milk
A proposal to rename San Francisco International Airport after assassinated Supervisor Harvey Milk is being dropped by its author, who said Tuesday that the idea had become to... |
Editor |
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on May 8, 2013 at 1:51 pm by Dennis, a resident of the Bridle Creek neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton's drug 'Take Back' program collects more than 750 pounds of pharmaceuticals
The Pleasanton Police Department in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) collected 787 pounds.pounds of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwant... |
Editor |
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on May 8, 2013 at 11:51 am by Helen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Raising money one door at a time
When a woman showed up at Lissa Anderson's door soliciting money to help troubled young people who'd gotten too old for the foster care system, Anderson had some reservations,... |
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on May 8, 2013 at 10:25 am by duped??, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Spare the Air summer season begins
Last week's sizzling spring weather coincided with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's launch of its 2013 Spare the Air season. The focus of this year's campaign is... |
Editor |
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on May 7, 2013 at 6:11 pm by Arroyo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton City Council election to be decided today
It's election time again and four candidates -- Mark Hamilton, David Miller, Kathy Narum and Olivia Sanwong -- are seeking election to the one open Pleasanton City Council sea... |
Editor |
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on May 7, 2013 at 1:36 pm by Joyce F., a resident of the Deer Oaks/Twelve Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Commuters can expect delays this week on Crow Canyon Road through Castro Valley
Due to roadway resurfacing work, drivers should expect significant delays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Crow Canyon Road between Cold Water Drive and the vic... |
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on May 7, 2013 at 10:46 am by just me, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Western Garden Nursery to receive StopWaste.Org award today
Alameda County's StopWaste.Org will present awards Thursday, May 9, to 12 businesses for outstanding waste reduction and business efficiency, including Western Garden Nursery ... |
Editor |
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on May 7, 2013 at 9:57 am by Jan Batcheller, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SPORTS
Pleasanton Rage Premier Girls U15 Win State Cup
The Pleasanton Rage Under 15 girls beat the ACC Mavericks 3 to 1 last Sunday (May 5th) to win the Northern California State Cup Soccer Championship.
In last Sunday's play a... |
rtsuno |
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on May 7, 2013 at 9:57 am by Pleasanton Neighbor, a member of the Foothill High School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
State PUC seeks to fine PG&E $2.25-billion for San Bruno explosion, largest fine ever in U.S.
Staff with the California Public Utilities Commission Monday
recommended that the commission impose a $2.25 billion fine against PG&E for a deadly pipeline blast in San Brun... |
Editor |
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on May 7, 2013 at 8:59 am by Charlie Brown, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
Las Positas president moving on
Las Positas College President Kevin G. Walthers’ search for a new job has been successful.
He started looking late last year and landed a position this month. He will ... |
Tim Hunt |
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on May 7, 2013 at 8:34 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
5 dead, 4 injured in limo fire on San Mateo bridge Saturday night
The California Highway Patrol is investigating what led to a fire in a limousine that killed five women and injured four others Saturday night on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge.... |
Editor |
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on May 6, 2013 at 1:47 pm by Sadie, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Global Warming? Who Cares When the Apocalypse Is Going to Come First?
Well, the truth has finally been released. Why bother oneself with global warming? When God decides to put an end to things, He'll simply send his apocalyptic legions to sla... |
Marvin |
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on May 6, 2013 at 9:28 am by the first Real Republican, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
It takes just 10 seconds to stop a crime
It takes about 10 seconds to break into a car. It takes about as much time for the owners to place items out of sight in a locked trunk.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on May 6, 2013 at 5:10 am by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
America's Views on Immigration Are Changing
When it comes to immigration into the United States, Americans are thinking longer and harder about this issue than ever before.
While most voters favor citizenship for ill... |
Save the Nation |
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on May 5, 2013 at 3:22 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Palin Remains Relevant: Skewers Obama and Mainstream Media
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, perhaps this nation's last remaining true patriot, continues to remind us of why we need her to run for President in 2016. For there is probab... |
Dave Champion |
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on May 5, 2013 at 12:00 pm by hoops, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Work begins on last link for Iron Horse Trail
Officials gathered last week at the Kaiser Permanente Campus on Owens Drive to break ground for the final Pleasanton 1.5 mile link in the Iron Horse Trail, which will connect ... |
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on May 5, 2013 at 11:29 am by hoops, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Walmart to open its Neighborhood Market in Pleasanton in mid-July
Walmart representatives have announced that they will open their Neighborhood Market in Pleasanton in mid-July, wrapping up several years of contentious debate over whether W... |
Editor |
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on May 4, 2013 at 7:39 pm by RA, a resident of the Old Towne neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Council election to be decided Tuesday
It's election time again and four candidates -- Mark Hamilton, David Miller, Kathy Narum and Olivia Sanwong -- are seeking election to the one open Pleasanton City Council sea... |
Editor |
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on May 4, 2013 at 7:15 pm by Republican, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Vote against Robo Calls by David Miller 609-4894
Call came in without caller ID, right during dinner.
Does show as 925 609-4894.
If Google that you get his web site, which says:
Mon-Fri: 9:00 am → 5:00 pm,
but he... |
Vote against Robo Calls by David Miller |
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on May 4, 2013 at 10:09 am by resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Attorney agrees to give up law practice, make restitution to IRS
A Pleasanton attorney has been ordered to give up practicing law, pay a $1,000 fine, and make restitution of $29,088 to the Internal Revenue Service after being indicted on tw... |
Editor |
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on May 4, 2013 at 9:02 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Union Wages Are Outrageous: Why Do Corporations Stay in the United States?
A new study offers proof positive that unions' wages are way out of line with the rest of America -- or at least the America that counts, viz., corporate CEOs.
The commun... |
Pinkerton Policy Is Freedom |
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on May 3, 2013 at 1:39 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |