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Bicyclists...Do they have the right to NOT share the road?
Question...Why does our society often tolerate some bicyclists' general disregard of the laws that govern our roadways?
I often see bicyclists riding two, three sometimes... |
Ange |
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on Oct 26, 2009 at 9:09 am by Rider, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Campaign Finance
Keep Our Park Committee Press Release Feb 4, 2008
OPPONENTS OF THE OAK GROVE PROJECT VIOLATE STATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS, SUPPORTERS CHARGE
Thousands in campaign expense... |
Angela |
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on Feb 25, 2008 at 11:32 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Fire on angela street???
I live on E. Angela st and pass by the burned down house on a daily basis! I'm certain that I am not the only curious neighbor as to the outcome of this tragic event. It's bee... |
angela st. Resident |
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on Mar 16, 2009 at 11:12 pm by fyi, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Fort Hood Outrage
November 12, 2009
An Officer's Outrage Over Fort Hood
By Major Shawn Keller
As an officer in the United States Army, I'm angry for so many reasons over what happened at F... |
Angered American |
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on Nov 13, 2009 at 11:15 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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More Public Employee Union Gargage
This is simply disgusting. While it may be legal, it is absolutely ethically wrong.
How can this be happening? It is stuff like this that continues to undermine the credi... |
Angry |
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on Sep 29, 2011 at 2:12 am by Tango, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood |
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an attempt by Schwarzenegger to remake California government
Veto Flap is Really About A Power Grab
Tom Elias, Mirror Contributing Writer
To most Californians who have noticed it, the ongoing dispute over the legality of half a bi... |
Angry as Hell |
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on Aug 25, 2009 at 3:43 pm by Cheryl, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
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Pro Oak Grove ballot rebuttal may have too many words
It appears that the pro Oak Grove ballot rebuttal (Measure D) may have too many words. It was due at 5:00pm today. Let's hope the city staff does the right thing and rejects... |
Angry voter |
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on Apr 3, 2010 at 4:20 pm by Nancy, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is the 7 period day really worth the cost?
I don't think so. Students feel more pressure to take 7 periods, competition among students is just getting worse, and the district should not even contemplate the cost right ... |
Anita |
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on Mar 19, 2011 at 7:26 pm by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Very Good Conservative Pride Event
This will be a very good conservative family event.
Web Link |
Anita |
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on Aug 21, 2009 at 6:16 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Shhhh... (not taught in public schools and may soon be gone)
Shhh...
Don't tell anyone you've seen the following because it may be too controversial. You'll be mocked by liberals wherever you go if you even bring up this subject and es... |
Ann |
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on Jun 17, 2010 at 10:05 am by Ann, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton teen injured in off-roading accident near Sunol
Pleasanton teen injured in off-roading accident near Sunol
Sophia Kazmi
Valley Times
Posted: 06/11/2009 05:24:01 PM PDT
Updated: 06/11/2009 06:28:01 PM PDT
SUNOL — A ... |
Ann |
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on Jun 12, 2009 at 9:38 am by Ann Martin, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Air Fragrances in Pleasanton classrooms
Many teachers in Pleasanton public schools use a device in the classroom that emits a chemical fragrance. If you go to the Environmental Protection Agency website, you will... |
Ann |
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on Jan 30, 2008 at 3:34 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
RLP Teachers Say Goodbye, and Thanks!
Resurrection Lutheran Preschool in Dublin, affectionately known as ”RLP” is now known as Resurrection Lutheran Child Development Program. The former teachers of RLP are movi... |
Ann Harper |
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on Aug 18, 2009 at 5:00 pm by Ann Harper, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
$188k IS SOLAR PANEL COST - so far
When I first heard of (and confirmed) the error made by PUSD which required relocating the FHS solar panels at a cost of $100K, I contacted the School Board Trustees and asked... |
Ann Martin |
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on Apr 28, 2009 at 6:13 pm by Ann Martin, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD SHOULD SUPPORT PLEASANTON BUSINESSES
Last week the Pleasanton City Council approved lending PUSD 1.2 million via a revolving loan.
I can't speak to the soundness of this action - sounds an awful lot like using... |
Ann Martin |
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on Apr 27, 2009 at 6:35 pm by do it now..., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
How to obtain records from PUSD
After submitting an earlier post, I realized that some of you might like to see PUSD records for yourself.
There is a specific form you can complete and turn in at the PUSD o... |
Ann Martin |
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on Apr 27, 2009 at 9:15 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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So, when the new BART Station opens, how will it affect our city?
I've been hanging out at Stoneridge forever with my friends, but now I keep hearing people say the mall will fall because of the new BART station opening up. This makes me ext... |
Anna |
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on Nov 25, 2009 at 11:46 am by der, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
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Scam homeless person at post office
Don't know how many of you have noticed a woman at the Pleasanton post office usually hanging on weekends with a kid she is of middle eastern decent claiming to be homeless. ... |
Annalisa |
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on Jun 28, 2011 at 6:28 am by Brian, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
AVHS Mob scene
Did anyone else notice the "mob scene" of about 100 or more kids leaving AVHS after school today? Both sides of Santa Rita Rd. were filled with marching students, who at firs... |
Anne |
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on Mar 10, 2013 at 3:31 pm by iwasthere, a resident of the Deer Oaks/Twelve Oaks neighborhood |
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Found Dog by Pleasanton Library
I found an adorable Yorkie/Terrier mix dog today on Old Bernal, right across from the library. It did not have a collar on, nor is there a microchip. If you lost your dog, p... |
Anne |
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on Oct 28, 2011 at 10:23 am by animalhelper, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
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Great News: $111 million in stimulus money (voted for by McNerney) to L.A. produces … 54 jobs
Gee Jerry, if you're going to waste all that money, why not just divide the $111 million among those 54 employees?
Web Link... |
Anne |
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on Sep 16, 2010 at 9:13 pm by Barry O, a resident of another community |
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Any parents hear about the "Assassin game"?
I've been hearing about a game that the area high school seniors "play" as a tradition. You "pay to participate" and you get "assigned someone to kill" with a nerf gun. They... |
Anne |
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on Jan 27, 2010 at 10:20 am by Sean\'s sweethearts, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Accident on Santa Rita Frontage Rd.
Does anyone know what happened on Wednesday afternoon around 3 PM on the frontage road across from Amador High School. Lots of police action. |
anne |
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on May 2, 2009 at 7:45 am by Anne2, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Great Greek Food!
Have you tried "JUST GREEK" restaurant yet? It is located in strip mall across from Rosewood Pavilion at Santa Rita and Rosewood, behind TGIFridays. It's fast and fresh and ... |
Anne |
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on Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 am by PW Reader, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
California Lottery
Whatever happened to the lottery money that was supposed to add millions to the schools? Has any of that money gone back to the schools at all? |
Anne |
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on Mar 17, 2009 at 5:50 pm by Bob, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |