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HYPERBOLE MELTDOWN
It dawned on me as I was reading one of the posts today, that many of the controversial concepts people put forward actually have ma lot of value. The problem is in the "Hyper...
 
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on Mar 23, 2010 at 9:40 am by M, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Obama's top advisor slams FNC, swallows her words in the next sentence
Of all people, a CNN host causes Obama's adviser to spit a Fox News Channel attack and swallow her words, almost in the same breath --> Web Link...
 
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on Oct 29, 2009 at 8:45 am by jimf01, a resident of another community
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Jerry Thorne plans to 'hit the ground running' when he takes office as mayor Dec. 4
City Councilman Jerry Thorne, who was elected mayor of Pleasanton Tuesday, said Wednesday that he wants to restructure council meetings by moving part of the time allotted to ...
 
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on Nov 8, 2012 at 11:16 pm by Bamboozled by Jerry T, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Police on facebook?
Does Pleasanton police have a page like this one? Much better than the text only police blotter. Web Link
 
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on Jun 15, 2012 at 10:33 am by pTownResident, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood
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Zone 7 Out-of-Control Rate Increases
Given the recent complaints regarding the Zone 7 water rate increase, I contacted Zone 7 to gain a better understanding of their historical rate increases. To put it simply, ...
 
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on Nov 11, 2011 at 2:20 pm by GX, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Memorial service for 36 year Pleasanton resident- Jean Lois Bell
Memorial services are planned for beloved mother, Grandmother, sister and friend - Jean Lois Bell. See link Web Link
 
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on Dec 8, 2011 at 11:11 pm by Kay, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood
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"Help Is On The Way" in Nevada and...
Help is on the way in ... Nevada...and California too. Web Link
 
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on Jul 9, 2010 at 9:28 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Volunteer for the CHP senior program
The California Highway Patrol's Senior Volunteer Program provides seniors an opportunity to make definitive contributions toward improving public safety and service. Learn mor...
 
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on Jun 12, 2010 at 4:15 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore
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Hillary and Walter Cronkite – For World Government
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on Sep 5, 2009 at 5:13 pm by mark, a resident of another community
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Free LED holiday light exchange under way today in Hacienda Crossings
The city of Dublin is hosting a free LED holiday lights exchange from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina located at Hacienda Crossings. Read the fu...
 
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on Dec 10, 2012 at 7:55 am by MT, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Email system crash forces PUSD to go analog
The Pleasanton school district's email system was down for nearly a week, between Oct. 16 and 22, but the district has moved to the clouds to get a new system up and running. ...
 
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on Oct 27, 2012 at 8:19 pm by The dog ate my email, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Local candidates can start filing for council, school board elections Monday
Candidates can start filing Monday for election as Pleasanton mayor as well as for Pleasanton City Council and school board positions. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
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on Jul 13, 2012 at 11:35 am by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Tim Hunt writes about battling a new Walmart concept
Tim Hunt writes about battling a new Walmart concept. See [Web Link his latest blog]. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
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on Feb 16, 2012 at 12:13 pm by JJ, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sorry, 'Nuncrackers' a sell-out hit for its entire run
If you were looking forward to a night with the nuns of Mount Saint Helen's in the current Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre's show of "Nuncrackers," you're out of luck. The show's...
 
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on Dec 16, 2011 at 1:09 pm by Shane FitzMaurice, a resident of the Pleasanton Village neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Stand Down at Fairgrounds serving those who served
Pleasanton has a village inside its borders today with a population that may top 2,000. The biannual East Bay Stand Down at the Alameda County Fairgrounds has drawn more than ...
 
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on Aug 19, 2010 at 10:15 pm by PFC Hodges, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood
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McNerney to hold 11th District-wide student art competition
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) has announced that this year's Congressional Art Competition will be held at Tracy's Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, located at 71...
 
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on Apr 14, 2010 at 10:15 pm by Joe, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Movie Review
Christopher Guest knows a good spoof when he sees one. Unfortunately he's seeing them in every conceivable nook and cranny, and his shtick is getting stale. Read the full st...
 
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on Oct 22, 2009 at 10:38 am by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board approves smaller classes for first-graders
The Pleasanton school board has approved class size reductions for first-graders. Read the full story here Web Link posted...
 
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on May 18, 2013 at 3:29 pm by Kelly French, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Planning Commissioner Jerry Pentin to seek election to City Council
Pleasanton businessman and city Planning Commissioner Jerry Pentin has announced that he will seek election to the City Council in the Nov. 6 municipal election. Read the ful...
 
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on May 6, 2012 at 2:43 pm by Jim Ott, a resident of the Heritage Valley neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Belmont couple killed Sunday in small plane crash on hillside near Livermore
A Belmont couple in their 70s was killed Sunday when their small plane crashed into a hill near Livermore in rainy weather, a Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office lieutenant s...
 
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on May 10, 2010 at 8:14 am by Sue, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood
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Greenpeace Founder "need many nuclear plants"
Listen to scientist Dr. Patrick Moore, Founder of GreenPeace speak on the US need for many nuclear power plants ASAP...to save the country. Dr Moore long has disassociated hi...
 
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on Feb 8, 2010 at 11:00 pm by Joe, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood
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Obama's Presidency - the First Year
Here is a look at the status of President Obama's campaign promises after one year of his presidency: Web Link...
 
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on Jan 19, 2010 at 5:15 pm by Lovely Lady, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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THE GOVERNMENT CAN
We're from the government and we're here to help! Web Link
 
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on Oct 15, 2009 at 9:43 am by mark, a resident of another community
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police log: Sketch released of suspect who held up man at gunpoint at Shell Station
Pleasanton police detectives along with a forensic composite artist have created a sketch of the unidentified male who robbed another man Jan. 16 as he was filling his tires w...
 
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on Feb 3, 2013 at 5:39 pm by Trish, a resident of the West of Foothill neighborhood
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton bank robbed Wednesday afternoon
The US Bank branch office at 5870 Stoneridge Mall Road was robbed yesterday afternoon by a man who demanded money from the teller. No weapon was seen. Read the full story her...
 
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on May 13, 2012 at 3:26 pm by steven, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood
 

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