CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Carjacking
I was surprised to read of a carjacking in Dublin at the Regal Cinema area. When I read the details, I wasn't surprised. A man with a gun demanded the car keys of another m... |
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on Aug 5, 2009 at 11:14 am by almost stolen, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
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he'd like every American to have access to the same high-quality care that's available to government officials
“Cherlin said in a statement that Obama is pushing for healthcare reform because "he'd like every American to have access to the same high-quality care that's available to gov... |
Obama Care |
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 11:41 pm by Ted, a resident of the California Somerset neighborhood |
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Medical Bills Cause Most Bankruptcies
Nearly two out of three bankruptcies stem from medical bills, and even people with health insurance face financial disaster if they experience a serious illness, a new study s... |
The Fixx |
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:53 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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manipulating facts and figures in order to deceive the public
Ground Rules and Tips for Challenging the Right
From Political Research Associates
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DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Recognize that the Right is a ... |
Not RIGHT! |
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:11 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Birther Fail
The Birthers are crapping their cages over what they consider to be an authentic birth certificate from Kenya. Too bad it's a total forgery.
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Orland |
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:11 am by JK, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Woman motorist dies in accident on southbound I-680 in Milpitas
A woman died after a vehicle traveled off southbound Interstate Highway 680 and landed upside down on East Calaveras Boulevard in Milpitas Sunday afternoon, according to the C... |
Editor |
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 1:28 am by jimwhenry, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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2.1 earthquake hits near Oakland
The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.1 struck in Alameda County near Oakland Sunday night.
Read the full story here ht... |
Editor |
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on Aug 3, 2009 at 3:49 pm by Mitch Thompson, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Cash for Clunkers boosts Ford's July sales 1.6 pct
DETROIT – Lured by the government's cash-for-clunkers campaign, car and truck buyers started to return to Ford Motor Co. showrooms last month, with the automaker reporting its... |
ralph |
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on Aug 3, 2009 at 12:15 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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We'll see if this development has "legs" ...
I won't hold my breath regarding the Obama "birth certificate" issue, however this is an interesting development, if true, ...
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Amy |
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on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:55 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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The Houserockers
The Houserockers will perform at Concerts in the Park from 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, July 31, at Wayside Park, at the corner of Neal and First streets. The next concert will featur... |
Editor |
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on Aug 2, 2009 at 12:36 am by Downtown Joe, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Traffic accident on across from the library
I was wondering if the people in the accident on Friday around 11:30 across from the library are ok. 2 firetrucks and police and ambulance was enroute...Cars where sure smash... |
pat |
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on Aug 1, 2009 at 10:15 am by twit, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Hire Your Local Felon
America Works
America Works has gained national recognition for its no-nonsense, entrepreneurial approach to moving hard-to-place individuals into private industry. If we... |
Felon |
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on Jul 31, 2009 at 12:28 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Are you underinsured?
Web Link
"Think your insurance has you covered? Just wait till you n... |
Stacey |
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on Jul 30, 2009 at 9:26 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Canadians cry foul over U.S. healthcare attacks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) – Canadian physician Robert Ouellet is tired of hearing Canada's healthcare system cast as the boogeyman in the vitriolic U.S. political ... |
Morris |
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on Jul 29, 2009 at 2:24 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Private Bankers Bilk America on Bush's Watch
In an extraordinary 4˝-hour interview from behind bars, convicted Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff told a San Francisco trial lawyer yesterday that he got away with his $65 billion... |
LawStudent |
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on Jul 29, 2009 at 8:19 am by Sal, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SPORTS
Where is the coverage of the World Swimming Championships?
I'm disappointed to see so little news coverage of the World Swimming Championships in Rome. Especially after the excitement of the Olympics last summer, swimming has grown im... |
Molly |
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on Jul 28, 2009 at 10:26 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Health care status quo would be disaster for middle class
By House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD)
Washington, DC — How’s this for a health care plan? It will make your premiums go up—in fact, it will double health costs over t... |
Sal |
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on Jul 27, 2009 at 1:47 pm by P-Towner, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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War vs. Healthcare
Stupid foreign wars: cheered for, given blank checks, can't end them.
Decent health care for Americans: worrying, can't be paid for, unsustainable.
If healthcare refo... |
Alan |
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on Jul 26, 2009 at 5:46 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Article about prop. 13
This article was on the mercury news, and it is about prop. 13:
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Resident |
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on Jul 25, 2009 at 3:09 pm by Linda, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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500 spend the night watching the 'yellow brick road' at Delucchi Park
At least 500 sat on blankets, chairs and some even stood last night to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz" at another in a series of Thursday... |
Editor |
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on Jul 24, 2009 at 10:04 am by Laurie K, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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10 questions for Obama to answer
Interesting article and and requires a little reflection.
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Robby |
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on Jul 22, 2009 at 4:20 pm by Stay Cool, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Wonderful Community Theatre - Peter Pan
If you are looking for a delightful afternoon or evening's entertainment, go see Peter Pan at the Bankhead theater. The Tri-Valley Repertory Theater group is putting on a gre... |
David Cannon |
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on Jul 21, 2009 at 8:06 pm by M, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
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The Remaking of our Curbs - at what cost?
Will the PW please find out the cost of the major rework of sidewalks? For example, the extensive use of heavy machinery at the intersection of Mohr & Greenwood must be adding... |
Very Concerned |
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on Jul 21, 2009 at 1:24 pm by Tango, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
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Obituaries
Dr. E. John Ainsworth
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, July 17, 2009, 12:00 AM |
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on Jul 21, 2009 at 8:15 am by M. Sweeney, a resident of another community |
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Put the palate to the test at Taste of Terroir on Thursday
Think you have a perfect palate for fine food and wine? Join a master sommelier and wine writers in tasting the Tri-Valley's finest at the Taste of Terroir.
Read the full st... |
Editor |
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on Jul 20, 2009 at 11:27 pm by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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