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Guest Opinion
Here in the Bay Area, many of us realize that achieving true sustainability takes more than protecting our hills and open space. It also takes wise development within our citi... |
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on Mar 30, 2009 at 4:46 pm by Jon Harvey, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood |
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Pleasanton officers depart for Oakland police funeral
Eight Pleasanton motorcycle officers from the department's traffic division left early this morning for Oracle Arena, where thousands are expected to gather to mourn the death... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 10:27 pm by Garry, a member of the Fairlands Elementary School community |
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Firefighters, police salute along Interstate 580
Members of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department and local police saluted along Interstate 580 overcrossings this morning and again this afternoon as the funeral procession... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 9:32 pm by Phyllis, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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UPDATE: Pleasanton community remembers slain Oakland police officer
Longtime Pleasanton resident and former Mayor Frank Brandes Jr.'s heart sunk when he learned one of the three Oakland police officers slain Saturday was Sgt. Mark Dunakin. Dun... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 12:00 pm by Debbie, a resident of another community |
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Thursday's weather forecast for Pleasanton, Tri-Valley
Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley are expected to be partly cloudy and have fog this morning, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. High temperatures in the lower 70s and northw... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 10:32 am by Janet Pelletier, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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U.S. Attorney's Office arrests Vassallo in Ponzi scheme
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced it has charged Anthony Vassallo for his role in a massive investment fraud scheme.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 8:48 am by Ray, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Teens to get job help Saturday
Getting a job in this economy can be difficult, but teens can get the edge by attending Saturday's job fair.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Mar 26, 2009 at 9:10 am by TC, a resident of the Civic Square neighborhood |
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Environmental groups claim City Council erred in approving land-use plan for multi-million-dollar Staples Ranch project
The Center for Biological Diversity, Alameda Creek Alliance and an organization named "Safe Streets Pleasanton" delivered a detailed letter to Pleasanton city officials yester... |
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 12:58 pm by AVHS Dad, a resident of the Stoneridge Park neighborhood |
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Council OKs Stoneridge Drive extension to Livermore
The City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday night to approve the extension of Stoneridge Drive as a four-lane thoroughfare to El Charro Road and Livermore, completing one of its final ... |
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 9:35 am by NO STONERIDGE, a member of the Harvest Park Middle School community |
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Letter: Socialism won't lift people out of poverty
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 6, 2009, 12:00 AM |
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 12:41 am by Julie, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Parks district to hold meeting Wednesday on Pleasanton Ridge
The East Bay Regional Parks District will hold a meeting this coming Wednesday for anyone interested in learning about the current trail system at the Pleasanton Ridge and som... |
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 5:04 pm by Scott, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood |
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Home Sales in PW?
Just curious why the last couple Pleasanton Weeklys have not included recently sold homes? It is always interesting to see what is selling and for how much. |
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 2:36 pm by Moxley, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Registering to Comment
Postings on the parcel tax have been opened by citizens and by this paper's staff. But as soon as a posting disagrees with the position of the school district or this paper's... |
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on Mar 21, 2009 at 6:33 pm by neighbor, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Free Speech
Pleasanton Weekly limits free speech? It is OK to edit offenisve language or other rude comments, but shutting down the community to talk about the parcel tax. Many of us wh... |
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on Mar 19, 2009 at 9:51 pm by Mike, a resident of another community |
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Taylor Family Foundation postpones big fundraiser
The largest fundraiser for the Taylor Family Foundation, Day in the Park, which was scheduled for August, has been postponed. In past years, several restaurants would offer fr... |
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on Mar 19, 2009 at 9:47 pm by Joe, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund checks totaling $138,715 given to 7 nonprofits
Checks totaling $138,715 were distributed this week to seven local nonprofits that were beneficiaries of the 2008-09 Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund, an annual community fundra... |
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on Mar 19, 2009 at 2:43 pm by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Feds may buy state bonds to relieve cash-flow shortfall, jump-start local projects
The leaders of the five Tri-Valley cities are in Washington, D.C., today meeting with members of the California congressional delegation and other government leaders in hopes ... |
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on Mar 17, 2009 at 7:57 pm by abdulla, a resident of the Kolb Ranch Estates neighborhood |
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$80-million in federal earmarks heading our way
A $410 billion federal spending bill that President Obama signed Wednesday will bring more than $80 million to the Bay Area for projects that include transit, port and harbor ... |
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on Mar 17, 2009 at 11:29 am by Sue, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Fire on angela street???
I live on E. Angela st and pass by the burned down house on a daily basis! I'm certain that I am not the only curious neighbor as to the outcome of this tragic event. It's bee... |
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on Mar 16, 2009 at 11:12 pm by fyi, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton's 'master craftsman'
Charles Bruce's client list reads like a who's who of Pleasanton yore. Considered the city's most prolific builder, Bruce built between 30 and 40 homes in the downtown region... |
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on Mar 16, 2009 at 5:54 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Commentary: Ponderosa project a benefit to seniors, local economy
Ponderosa Homes is "shovel-ready"--the current buzz-word--to start construction within the next few months of its multi-million-dollar, 110-home gated residential community fo... |
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on Mar 16, 2009 at 1:14 pm by Moxley, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Huge crowds jam streets in Dublin for 26th annual St. Pat's Day festival
Dublin ended its three-day celebration of St. Patrick's Day today with music, food, vendor booths, Irish dancers and more filling the Civic Center plaza.
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on Mar 16, 2009 at 8:37 am by dublinmike, a resident of Dublin |
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Parcel tax measure is a go
Registered voters, mark your calendars for another special election June 2.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday,... |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:47 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Editorial
Save Pleasanton Schools
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 13, 2009, 12:00 AM |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:46 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Letter: Counselors are important, support parcel tax
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 6, 2009, 12:00 AM |
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on Mar 14, 2009 at 4:32 pm by IMO, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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