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SF Zoo Tiger
Is anyone else tired of hearing the victim's family criticize the zoo? There are numerous reports that these idiots taunted the tiger and climbed into the enclosure, provoking... |
Pat |
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on Aug 27, 2008 at 3:40 pm by aaron, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
SPORTS
Michael Vick sentence fair?
Michael Vick is sentenced for 23-month jail imprisonment for "animal cruelty" as what other people utter for being the instigator of illegal dog fight and animal cruelty. Wha... |
MrNiceGuy |
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on Aug 27, 2008 at 3:38 pm by matthew, a resident of the Happy Valley neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Stoneridge Drive Extension is GOOD for Pleasanton!
Modeling was done WITH and WITHOUT the Stoneridge Drive Extension to see how traffic would be affected in our city ... and they found Stoneridge Drive is GOOD for Pleasanton. ... |
Alice |
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on Aug 27, 2008 at 3:26 pm by aaron, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letters: No kids allowed is unfair
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, August 15, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Aug 27, 2008 at 1:50 pm by aaron, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
EDITOR'S BLOG
What a way to celebrate Independence Day!
It’s back to work on Monday, July 7 after a fun-filled weekend in Pleasanton. Like thousands of others, about as far as I drove was to the mall to meet others for lunch on Sat... |
Jeb Bing |
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on Aug 27, 2008 at 11:59 am by Long, a resident of the Jensen Tract neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Crowds jam Smart & Final's Pleasanton store opening
Smart & Final opened its newest Bay Area store Tuesday with grocery specials on the inside and kiosks outside serving hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks and popcorn.
Read the ... |
Editor |
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on Aug 26, 2008 at 5:23 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
As campaigns get under way, council's a bit testy
With political campaigns under way for mayor and two seats on the City Council, along with two competing ballot initiatives on Nov. 4, the dialogue at City Council meetings is... |
Editor |
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on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:08 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
Sick of wasting gas?
Pleasanton claims it wants to be a green city but they are wasting gas on our behalf. Have you ever wondered how much gas you are wasting sitting at every red light from one e... |
Out of Gas |
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on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:27 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Oak Grove Appeal Dismissed For Failure To File Opening Brief
The headline is not mine, but recorded by the 1st Appellate Court in the case of Lin et al. v. City Clerk of the City of Pleasanton. The bried, after a one month delay, was d... |
frank |
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on Aug 26, 2008 at 9:43 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Youth Sports
My experience with youth sports in Pleasanton is not a positive one. Baseball is controlled by parent group cliques who hand chose their children's teams. All Star teams are ... |
Rosemary |
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on Aug 25, 2008 at 2:12 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
AROUND TOWN
As campaigns get under way, council's a bit testy
With political campaigns under way for mayor and two seats on the City Council, along with two competing ballot initiatives on Nov. 4, the dialogue at City Council meetings is... |
Editor |
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on Aug 24, 2008 at 9:16 pm by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
District 'not there yet' in decision to appeal Neal Elementary case
No action was taken at the Pleasanton Unified School District's closed meeting Thursday over the recent litigation over the building of Neal School. At this time, the district... |
Editor |
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on Aug 24, 2008 at 3:29 pm by An Amazed Perent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Talking Points
I have a motto that if half the readers aren't ticked off at us, we're not doing our job. We can't please everyone, nor do we want to. The beauty of diversity and democracy is... |
Editor |
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on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:30 am by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
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.
Web Link... |
Janna |
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on Aug 24, 2008 at 7:46 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Peace group to hold another vigil next Wednesday
Pleasantonians 4 Peace will again sponsor a candlelight vigil in front of the Museum on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton to reflect on the war.
It will be held at 7 p.m.... |
Editor |
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on Aug 24, 2008 at 7:32 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Wells Fargo Bank on Main Street robbed Tuesday at closing time
Two male suspects robbed Wells Fargo Bank's Main Street branch at 5 p.m. Tuesday, escaping with an undisclosed amount of cash without ever showing a weapon, police said.
Read... |
Editor |
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on Aug 23, 2008 at 9:50 pm by Reality, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Assembly backs Senate bill to raise license fees by $1
The California State Assembly Thursday approved legislation that would reduce traffic congestion and auto pollution in the Bay Area.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Aug 23, 2008 at 9:15 pm by Reality, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
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... |
Shelley |
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on Aug 23, 2008 at 5:39 pm by Reality, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
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... |
Editor |
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on Aug 23, 2008 at 5:02 pm by Reality, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dublin - Windermere Area
I have a question. I am not sure if the story given was real or not. A member of the mom's club posted a scary situation to the chatroom. A friend's colleague re-capped wha... |
Concerned Mother |
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on Aug 23, 2008 at 4:20 pm by Reality, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood |
SPORTS
Former Pleasanton resident, Hall of Famer Gene Upshaw dies
Former Pleasanton resident and longtime executive director of the NFL Players Association Gene Upshaw has died. He was 63 years old.
Mr. Upshaw died Wednesday night at his L... |
Editor |
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on Aug 22, 2008 at 4:11 pm by Another Gatetree Resident, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
SPORTS
Sharks in Pleasanton?
The City Council Tuesday voted 4-1 to consider a proposal by a San Jose Sharks affiliate to build a four-rink ice hockey arena on a proposed 17-acre park site in Staples Ranch... |
Editor |
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on Aug 22, 2008 at 1:19 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Rapid Water slides -- Shadow Cliff question
I was at Shadow Cliffs today and one of the employees told me that there was a serious accident there a couple weeks ago. Does anyone know what happened? |
Melinda Carson |
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on Aug 21, 2008 at 10:39 pm by Melinda Carson, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
TV30's last live news show airs tonight
When veteran newscaster Tom Morrison signs off for the last time this afternoon as anchor of TV30's "Live at 4" news, he'll bring to a close 20 years of regularly scheduled lo... |
Editor |
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on Aug 19, 2008 at 5:45 am by Mary, a resident of the California Somerset neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
It's Brozosky vs. Hosterman- Again!
Mayor Jennifer Hosterman will face former councilman Steve Brozosky again in the mayor's race on Nov. 4.
Read the full story here Web Link_... |
Editor |
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on Aug 18, 2008 at 9:23 pm by Jack, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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