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TIM HUNT
New rules downtown
After three years of wrangling and the requisite Pleasanton task force, the City Council approved new guidelines for entertainment after 10 p.m. in the downtown district. So...
 
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on Nov 29, 2012 at 7:42 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
TIM HUNT
Remembering some remarkable women
As I progress through my sixth decade on this globe, I pay far more attention to the obituaries than I do the births and marriages columns in what remains of the daily newspap...
 
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on Nov 27, 2012 at 8:03 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
New ! Pleasanton Poetry League
The City of Pleasanton is looking to Grow the Literary Arts in this community. Join the Newly formed Pleasanton Poetry League ! Go to PoetryOnCanvas.Wix.Com/poetry-league to s...
 
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on Nov 26, 2012 at 11:15 am by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
CALLING ALL POETS
Looking for Seasoned and Budding Poets! I've created a New Poetry Group called "PPL / Pleasanton Poetry League" visit poetryoncanvas.wix.com/poetry-league to post your poetry,...
 
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on Nov 26, 2012 at 11:05 am by Claudette , a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Shoppers tackling crowds as 'Black Friday' sales under way
Stores at many Bay Area retailers have been filled since late yesterday as "Black Friday," a day of shopping deals the day after Thanksgiving, officially gets under way this m...
 
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on Nov 22, 2012 at 9:45 am by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online
TIM HUNT
Happy Thanksgiving
My wish for each reader today is a day filled with good times, good food and an attitude of gratitude as we celebrate Thanksgiving. Those of us fortunate enough to be born i...
 
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on Nov 22, 2012 at 8:58 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
TIM HUNT
Good bye to Cal's record-setting coach
Full disclosure: I am a second generation Cal guy—mom and dad were both grads as are my wife and my three siblings. Astonishingly, my daughter (one and only) went to USC, the ...
 
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on Nov 21, 2012 at 11:39 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
"Beauty And The Beast" by Local theater Company.
I just want to say how much I enjoyed this production at the Firehouse Theater in Pleasanton this past weekend. The Pacific Coast Rep. Theater Co. operates as Pleasanton's on...
 
Don
 
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on Nov 20, 2012 at 9:30 am by Don, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood
TIM HUNT
A blue, blue state capitol
Watching Sacramento and the machinations in the Capitol will be even more interesting in the next couple of years. Gov. Brown is riding high after convincing voters to raise...
 
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on Nov 20, 2012 at 8:08 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Did city management lie to the public regarding pension reform?
Yes! The city of Pleasanton and the management team have claimed public safety consecions that do not exist. The claimed cost concessions that were published in the Pleasant...
 
Arnold
 
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on Nov 17, 2012 at 12:23 am by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Please vote for Donlon Elementary!
Please vote for Donlon Elementary School in the Clorox's "Power a Bright Future" contest. Vote daily online and via text! Thank you for your support!!! Web Link...
 
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on Nov 15, 2012 at 3:41 pm by Please Vote!!!, a member of the Donlon Elementary School community
TIM HUNT
Livermore's regional theater plans take another hit
It’s been an interesting couple of months for senior Livermore officials. Last week, they celebrated the long-awaited opening of the Paragon Outlets at El Charro Road and In...
 
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on Nov 15, 2012 at 7:48 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
TIM HUNT
Changing dialogue in Pleasanton election
One of the striking aspects of the campaign for mayor and city council in Pleasanton was how the issues being debated have shifted. It was not long ago that there were heate...
 
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on Nov 13, 2012 at 7:45 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Pleasanton teen visits U.N. with Girl Up
Not every day does an American teen get to meet the likes of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, but last month Sri Muppidi, 17, was happy to make the acquaintance of the renowned South ...
 
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 6:01 am by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online
EDITOR'S BLOG
Here comes the band (and how it happens)
As the announcer for the Tri-Valley's 16th annual Veterans Day parade on Nov. 4, I had the easy job of joining my fellow veterans who put this event together each year by read...
 
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on Nov 11, 2012 at 6:08 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly
AROUND TOWN
Change your Clocks, Change your battery
Just a reminder- When you change your clocks, also change the battery in your smoke detectors, and in your Carbon Monoxide detectors. It can save your life or your loved o...
 
James Art, FPE
 
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 10:53 am by James Art, FPE, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
TIM HUNT
Hold your wallet when it comes to gas prices
As the governor flits around the state to plead for his tax increase plan that holds school children and college students hostage, consider two items from the Bay Area News G...
 
Tim Hunt
 
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 9:05 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Supreme court to decide about drug sniffing dogs
The decision about drug sniffing dogs is expected soon: "The second case involved Clayton Harris, who was stopped by a sheriff's deputy in Liberty County outside Tallahasse...
 
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:14 pm by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Grand Opening of Caremore Center for Medicare Seniors
I'm so glad I attended the Grand Opening of the new Caremore Care Center for Tri-Valley seniors, located in South Rosewood center, near Fitness 19. Jerry Thorne was there to c...
 
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on Oct 26, 2012 at 6:56 pm by SENIOR, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Candle Light Vigil
Thursday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. Mother's With A Purpose in conjunction with the National Coalition Against Drug Abuse is hosting for the City of Pleasanton a NOPE (Narcotics...
 
Kathy
 
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on Oct 22, 2012 at 11:11 am by Kathy, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood
TIM HUNT
Nine years of process yields a unanimous vote
The Pleasanton City Council took a couple of significant actions in its final meeting with the current five office-holders that put to bed longstanding issues. By the time o...
 
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on Oct 18, 2012 at 7:39 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Prop A1
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on Oct 9, 2012 at 2:58 pm by David Millett, a resident of another community
EDITOR'S BLOG
At 50th high school reunion, who are all these people?
Whenever the time comes to join your high school graduating class for its 50th reunion, be sure to go. That's the call Nancy Harrington has put out after attending hers at Dav...
 
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on Oct 8, 2012 at 8:04 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly
AROUND TOWN
To the cyclist that was a good Samaritan on Saturday
Last Saturday morning I went to the Farmer's market. As I was juggling my various packages, wallet, keys and purse, I dropped my wallet in the street. I went home none the wis...
 
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on Oct 8, 2012 at 8:29 am by Kathy Felton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
TV30 to broadcast Pleasanton Weekly's candidates forum tonight
A 90-minute candidates forum hosted by the Pleasanton Weekly and featuring those seeking election as mayor and to the City Council will broadcast by Tri-Valley Community Telev...
 
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on Oct 7, 2012 at 4:09 pm by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online
 

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