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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... |
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on Aug 24, 2008 at 7:46 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Where will FORWARD take us
The Obama 2012 re-election campaign kicks off this weekend, with a new slogan: FORWARD
Despite the fact that the Obama campaign as already set a record for re-election fundra... |
jimf01 |
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on Sep 20, 2012 at 12:07 pm by Fred, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton schoool district revises plan for special education students
The Pleasanton school district decided Tuesday night to look at providing better services for special needs children -- and save itself some money in the bargain.
Read the fu... |
Editor |
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on Sep 6, 2012 at 4:12 pm by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
PUSD trustees hear about parcel tax, marketing plan
Pleasanton will support a $98 parcel tax -- if it's marketed right -- experts who surveyed likely voters told school board members Tuesday. The telephone survey contacted 400 ... |
Editor |
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on Mar 17, 2011 at 11:53 pm by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Obama, keeper of promises
Rainbows and Unicorns, it is a happy day.
Web Link
In the no foolin' department, the NYT is lovin' BHO and his wealth redistribution poli... |
jimf01 |
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on Apr 4, 2010 at 8:19 pm by Get the facts, a resident of the Carriage Gardens neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Inequities on the School Board
If the PUSD School Board chooses to put a parcel tax measure on a future ballot, can that decision be valid considering that one member's Pleasanton residency remains a topic ... |
Taxation without representation? |
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on Jan 4, 2010 at 8:55 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Council rezones 32 acres in Hacienda for more housing
The Pleasanton City Council voted 3-2 last night to rezone 32 acres of commercial properties in the Hacienda Business Park for high-density residential use although no plans f... |
Editor |
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on Oct 26, 2009 at 5:05 pm by Becky Dennis, a resident of the Foxborough Estates neighborhood |
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Jimmy Carter - Just Shut Up
Jimmy Carter is an embarrassment. He was when he was President. He is now. I figured it would not take long for him to brand anyone who disagreed with Obama a racist. Jimm... |
Snarky |
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on Sep 19, 2009 at 2:47 pm by Billie, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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Letter: Gay marriage doesn't weaken 'traditional' marriage
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Mar 5, 2009 at 2:59 pm by Fred, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
McKewon's bail set by judge at $250,000
It was a scene riddled with emotion this morning as the arraignment for Katie McKewon was held.
Friends and family members of Laurel Williams, who was killed in a car accid... |
Editor |
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on Dec 28, 2008 at 5:26 pm by Foothill Graduate and sociologist, a member of the Foothill High School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton school district hires Lodi district manager as its new assistant superintendent
The Pleasanton school board has hired a former assistant superintendent at the Lodi school district to replace its Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Cindy Galb... |
Editor |
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on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:25 pm by Elizabeth, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School district could cut 30 jobs starting July 1 as state aid lags
Looking at bad and worse figures from the state, Pleasanton school officials have released numbers that could mean cuts of nearly 30 full-time jobs for the next school year bu... |
Editor |
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on Feb 6, 2012 at 9:57 am by Newton, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Obama as Hitler at the Post Office
I went to the post office several times in the last week and there were people set up next to the driveway with signs of Obama looking like Hitler.They were supporters of Lynd... |
hoops |
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on Dec 13, 2011 at 4:59 pm by hoops, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County Club may owe nearly $2 million to locked out workers
Castlewood Country Club may have to pony up $1.7 million in back pay and benefits, plus taxes, for its locked-out employees after a recent order from the National Labor Relati... |
Editor |
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on Dec 12, 2011 at 7:01 am by JBP, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Palo Alto sees record 79.36% approval for parcel tax
Palo Alto voters have said a resounding "yes" to their public schools.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, M... |
Editor |
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on May 15, 2010 at 3:09 pm by a reader, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
March on Main Street
I'm thinking about a protest or something else (legal) on Main Street to protest the cuts to elementary schools (they're getting the brunt of the cuts). Anyone agree? It wou... |
just wondering |
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on Jan 27, 2010 at 1:35 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
McNerney: 'Reform will make health care more affordable for Americans'
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) released the following statement and information in response to Saturday night's passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Ac... |
Editor |
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on Nov 13, 2009 at 10:04 am by Nosy Neighbors, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
how step and column salaries work for Pleasanton teachers
I want to summarize some basic facts about step and column salaries for teachers. Since teachers do not receive bonuses, their salaries are raised in one of two ways. The firs... |
Sandy |
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on May 9, 2009 at 8:45 am by anon reply, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
COMMENTARY: 'It saddens me'
Those were the words of school board president Chris Grant last Tuesday night as he reviewed a long list of possible program cuts and teacher and administrative layoffs brough... |
Editor |
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on Feb 23, 2009 at 8:39 pm by Mike, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Is anyone as devastated as I am about what's happening with Father Padraig
I moved to Pleasanton 10 years ago. I distinctly remember experiencing one of Father Padraig's sermons at St. Elizabeth Seton and it was that day that I was excited to be a C... |
Jana |
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on Nov 15, 2007 at 9:54 pm by Carlos, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton Council candidates warned to wait until March 29 to post campaign signs
Pleasanton City Manager Nelson Fialho has asked candidates in the special City Council election scheduled for May 7 to wait until March 29 to post campaign signs in the commun... |
Editor |
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on Apr 2, 2013 at 6:10 am by John G., a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Discussions about Tulancingo exchange student opportunities on tap this evening at Foothill High School
High school students can learn about participating in the Pleasanton/Tulancingo Sister City Association Youth Cultural Exchange Program at 7 p.m. tonight at Foothill High Scho... |
Editor |
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on Feb 26, 2013 at 9:45 pm by scott656, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Giants' celebration costly to PUSD
Celebrating the San Francisco Giants' victory in the World Series will cost the Pleasanton School District more than $13,000 unless parents come up with the cash to pay for th... |
Editor |
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on Nov 11, 2012 at 7:47 am by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
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School board to discuss union bargaining proposals, other issues tonight
The Pleasanton School board will discuss the district's and its teachers' union contract proposals for the upcoming school year at its meeting tonight.
Read the full story he... |
Editor |
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on Feb 17, 2012 at 9:14 am by Charlotte, a resident of the Avignon neighborhood |
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Democrats Republicans please share your honest view
OK, so we all know that we need something serious done about the job situation - it's getting depressing.
I'm a Democrat who voted for Obama who has recently signed up as a... |
voter |
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on Sep 23, 2011 at 11:44 pm by Patriot, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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