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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
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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...
 
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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...
 
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 9:05 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
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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...
 
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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
(Post removed because it was selling a product.)
 
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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
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill Athletic Boosters Meat Sale THIS WEEKEND
Come to Foothill high School and support athletics at the FOOTHILL ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEAT SALE!!! Our popular meat sale features USDA Choice Meat at Warehouse prices! We h...
 
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on Oct 6, 2012 at 7:15 am by FootHill Athletic Boosters, a member of the Foothill High School community
TIM HUNT
Competing or complimentary tax initiatives on ballot
The high-stakes gamble that Governor Brown and the Democrat-dominated Legislature have foisted on the people of California continues to play out. The governor, with lots of ...
 
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on Oct 4, 2012 at 7:19 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
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Voter Apathy?
Hopefully, voters in the 15th District will not fall prey to voter apathy and blindly vote for Pete Stark. He has shown himself to be both morally dishonest and questionably ...
 
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on Sep 29, 2012 at 12:35 am by Dave, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Respond to A mystery map with a price tag
I'd really be interested in people's comments about Taxes from Tim Hunt's article. He talked about some areas being included in the Fire Tax, some, not. He also mentions...
 
Let\'s hear what people have to say!
 
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on Sep 28, 2012 at 10:50 am by Let\'s hear what people have to say!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
SPORTS
FOOTHILL'S HOMECOMING GAME- FRIDAY 9/28
School spirit is on the rise at Foothill High School as the Falcons prepare for Friday night’s homecoming football game against California High School! Scores of Alumni are...
 
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on Sep 26, 2012 at 1:14 pm by Foothill Football 2012, a member of the Foothill High School community
AROUND TOWN
Pans in Fire celebrates new store opening starting today
Pans on Fire, a boutique kitchen store that offers cooking classes and parties, will hold a grand re-opening celebration starting today, Sept. 20, and running through Sunday, ...
 
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on Sep 20, 2012 at 11:37 am by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online
TIM HUNT
Harris withdraws, still will be on the ballot
Pleasanton voters will have one less choice for City Council in November after newbie candidate Mike Harris announced suspension of his campaign for personal reasons this week...
 
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on Sep 20, 2012 at 8:04 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Shadow Cliffs Slides EBRPD meeting in Oakland
Apparently the East Bay Regional Parks District will be discussing the future of the Water Slides at a public meeting in Oakland, on Thursday Sept 20 at 12;45 - when many inte...
 
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on Sep 19, 2012 at 11:03 am by on Sept 20, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
New Leaf is coming in Vintage Hils
Went to the city office to inquire about the market in Vintage Hills and found out that they were picking up all their permits and had expected to start this last Mon. Seein...
 
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on Sep 18, 2012 at 9:47 am by Marilyn Cheney, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood
TIM HUNT
Real estate snapshot
David Stark, the PR director of the Bay East Association of Realtors, gave an update on the valley real estate market to a group of men from Centerpointe Church this week. ...
 
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on Sep 18, 2012 at 7:48 am by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
SPORTS
Joselito Gonzaga Memorial Fund
In memory of Joselito Gonzaga, beloved baseball coach in Pleasanton and in support of his wife and 3 children, a fund has been set up at The Wells Fargo Bank. You can go i...
 
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on Sep 15, 2012 at 5:25 pm by Joanne Berson, a resident of the Bridle Creek neighborhood
SPORTS
REMEMBERING COACH *JOSELITO GONZAGA* PFLL
" WHAT HAPPENS ON THE BASEBALL FIELD, STAYS ON THE BASEBALL FIELD " WHEN IT COMES TO POLITICS IN SPORTS, PLEASANTON IS TOPS. WHEN IT COMES TO COACHS WHO " KNOW THE GAME " COA...
 
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on Sep 12, 2012 at 9:29 am by GO GIANTS, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood
 

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