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Day By Day More Becomes Known Of This Very Onerous Piece Of Legislation.
A little-known provision in the Obamacare legislation has sent $2 billion to corporations, unions and state public employee systems to subsidize health coverage for retirees. ... |
Steve S. |
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on Apr 9, 2011 at 9:27 am by b, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Know the facts, no matter how you vote on Measure E
People think that by putting more money into schools/education, we will get better students, better results.
Please spend the time to view this investigative report by 20/2... |
Steven |
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on Apr 11, 2011 at 7:07 pm by Repleasnacrat, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Friday 5-28 Street wise question
I would just like to voice my disgust for Mr. Trevor Moniz’s response in today’s Streetwise question. Sir you need to take out your I Phone and Google Memorial Day. For you to... |
Steven |
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on Jun 1, 2010 at 7:08 pm by Mitch, a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Why cant more be recycled?
I just got my new recycle cart and I am at a loss why there are so many items that can be recycled that are being diverted to a landfill. What I am concerned about is the amou... |
Steven |
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on Sep 25, 2009 at 8:58 pm by bitsy, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Fox News is to journalism what professional wrestling is to sport
You know how you can tell that Fox News Channel is a wingnut propaganda outfit? They collectively behave like whiny victims whenever they're called out. See also Rush Limbaugh... |
Steven Y |
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on Oct 21, 2009 at 10:25 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Illegal and dangerous practices
Every year at this time, the ritual of spring baseball and soccer practices starts at the Sportspark. Due to the frequently inclement weather this time of year, the park's pa... |
SteveP |
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on Mar 11, 2010 at 4:00 pm by SteveP, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
All Measure E Supporters also Support Michelle Rhee
For an unknown reason supporters of the salary tax have linked it to Michelle Rhee. Nice try. I could also say that if you support the salary tax you are contributing to glo... |
stick to the facts |
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on Apr 2, 2011 at 1:23 am by Nona, a member of the Harvest Park Middle School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Unfortunately, teachers will pay one way or the other
If teachers don't agree to a Step/Column freeze, they will end up "paying" by a heavier workload. Larger class sizes with less resources. Personally I would rather "pay" wit... |
still hopeful |
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on Jun 3, 2009 at 10:49 pm by still hopeful, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Budget crisis forces deep cuts at Calif. schools
A national AP article from today. Highlights include
"California schools now rank at or near the bottom nationally in academic performance, student-teacher ratios in middle... |
Still waiting |
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on Jun 22, 2009 at 7:58 pm by Mary, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why can't pleasantonparceltaxinfo add or subtract?
They have a headline called "BREAKING NEWS - Federal Stimulus to Avert Cuts" but fail to mention the additional $6.8 - $9 million in state cuts to Pleasanton Unified added to... |
Still waiting |
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on May 29, 2009 at 9:35 pm by Pleasanton Parent, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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This WILL "make my day". Clint Eastwood to speak to RNC tonight
Rumors are swirling, the RNC has a speaking slot tonight, right before FL Senator Marco Rubio introduces Mitt Romney. The name of the speaker, officialy, is TBA
The unoffic... |
stinky |
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on Sep 2, 2012 at 4:38 pm by Sam, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
WAS THE CAMPAIGN ABOUT WINNING OR ABOUT GETTTING THINGS RIGHT AT PUSD?
PLEASE STOP THE FORUM ATTACKS!
You are feeding into a mob-mentality on both sides.
I just cannot believe the yes people are being characterized as simply stu... |
STOP ALREADY |
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on Jun 3, 2009 at 4:05 pm by Jesus H. Christ, a resident of another community |
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Author: "Obama/McNerney Stimulus Made Economic Crisis Worse"
Obama and his Administration, including Jerry McNerney, weakened the country’s economy by seeking to foster growth instead of paying down the federal debt, said Nassim Nich... |
StopMcNerney |
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on Sep 25, 2010 at 12:54 pm by Patriot, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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November is Coming
Our Last Best Hope >>> Web Link |
StopMcNerney |
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on Sep 24, 2010 at 3:00 pm by Curious, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Great Ad: Just Substitute "McNerney" for this Gov't Official
Get McNerney, and other big government officials off our backs so we can grow the economy again.
Ad >>> Web Link_... |
StopMcNerneysDestruction |
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on Oct 11, 2010 at 8:40 am by SteveP, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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McNerney's Destruction Continues: His Obamacare Vote May Help to Eliminate Health Insurance for 1.2 Million McDonald's Employees
More evidence of McNerney's destruction... Even if McDonald's receives a reprieve by Obama, the potential alone for the loss of coverage speaks volumes.
More info on McDo... |
StopMcNerneysDestruction |
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on Oct 2, 2010 at 9:44 pm by EnronVictim, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Notice how McNerney is not campaigning on his record...but campaigning by bashing his opponent
McNerney's not campaigning on his record of voting YES ... for
TARP (rendering generations into massive debt)
OBAMACARE (unconstitutional, massively expensive, will reduc... |
StopMcNerneysDestruction |
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on Sep 30, 2010 at 10:06 pm by Maria, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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SEIU -- Supporting McNerney -- Commits Massive Voter Fraud
So Mr. McNerney, how much voter fraud are you planning in CA-11? You've already voted for the DISCLOSE ACT which will alter the elections.
Your SEUI has already committe... |
StopMcNerneysDestruction |
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on Sep 28, 2010 at 12:18 am by Duh, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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$760,000 in Obama Stimulus to Visual Dance Program Produces 2.06 Jobs
But don't worry, Obama's new Stimulus push for an additional $447 billion will be different! (not)
Our hard earned money is just dancing away with the leftist Obama Admini... |
StopTheMadness |
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on Sep 21, 2011 at 11:04 pm by Leland, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
City codes on blocking sidewalks and drive-ways
More and more, there are many things in my neighborhood that are blocking people from walking on the sidewalks.
Within 3 blocks of the house, there are 6 basketball goals t... |
Street Walker |
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on Nov 8, 2009 at 9:21 pm by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SPORTS
The 3rd Annual STRETCH Baseball and Softball Boot Camp is just around the corner
Pleasanton, Jan. 20, 2008 – STRETCH will have its 3rd annual baseball and softball boot camp Friday, January 25 through Sunday, January 27. New this year is the addition of a ... |
STRETCH Board Members |
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on Jan 20, 2008 at 12:10 pm by STRETCH Board Members, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
GARBAGE RATE HIKE ALREADY !
I just received my Garbage Bill and it shows a rate increase of almost $12.00. Their website is of little help-no information about the raise that I can find. My question is: ... |
Stu Gazzo |
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on Sep 10, 2009 at 9:51 pm by Pablo, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
What is going on @ Muirwood & W. Las Positas?
Does anyone know the purpose of the construction at the corner of Muirwood and W. Las Positas? It is really messing up the morning commute time! |
Stuck in Traffic |
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on Oct 2, 2011 at 5:09 pm by common sense, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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It's Time To Go, Jerry McNUMMI !
Mr. McNUMMI, we will remember you at the ballot box in November. You diddled while NUMMI closed. >>> Web Link... |
Sue |
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on Jul 27, 2010 at 9:03 am by jimf01, a resident of another community |
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Obama's Katrina
For months we've heard about swine flu. In recent days several several in Obama administration have used "pandemic" which might be a bit overstated. But, I've also heard Sec'y... |
Sue |
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on Nov 5, 2009 at 2:13 pm by Sue, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |