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Assemblyman Bill Maze introduced legislation this session that could potentially affect how you transport your dog(s). If passed, Assembly Bill 2233 makes driving a motor vehi... |
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on Jun 19, 2008 at 9:51 pm by Grace, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Denied
Calling an agreement between the school district and a developer to build Neal Elementary School "ambiguous," a judge this week delivered a sweeping blow to the district, leav... |
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on Jun 19, 2008 at 3:12 pm by Concerned dad of two PUSD students, a member of the Harvest Park Middle School community |
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TV30 exec quits after being cleared on harassment charges
Glenn Davis, executive director of TV30 since July 2005, has resigned, leaving the station with a shrinking staff with only one reporter and facing major financial and organiz... |
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on Jun 17, 2008 at 9:39 pm by CB, a resident of another community |
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Monterey vegetable processor makes record-setting donation to county food bank
The Alameda County Community Food Bank has received a truckload of 5,780 cases--or nearly 70,000 cans--of diced tomatoes from SK Foods as part of one of the largest donations ... |
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on Jun 17, 2008 at 5:26 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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School board to hear public comment on court case Tuesday
Since the judge's ruling in favor of Signature Properties, the school district will hold a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the district offices, 4665 Bernal Ave.
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on Jun 17, 2008 at 2:50 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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It's mediation for residents, senior living developer
Developers who want to build a senior living facility on the northwest side of town are now headed toward mediation with neighboring residents who are concerned about their vi... |
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on Jun 16, 2008 at 9:30 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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City Council meets tonight on ice rink, public park
The Pleasanton City Council will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight to consider a master plan for a 17-acre community park on the Staples Ranch property that could in... |
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on Jun 12, 2008 at 10:38 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Voters agree to extend county utility tax
Alameda County voters decided by a 64.8 percent to 35.1 percent margin Tuesday that residents in unincorporated areas will continue to pay a utility tax that raises millions o... |
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 7:48 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Loser and Winner
H. Abram Wilson, San Ramon's mayor since 2002 and its first elected mayor, defeated three other well-known candidates to win the Republican nomination for the 15th State Assem... |
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 6:06 pm by Kevin, a resident of Livermore |
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The lap dog of luxury
Being owned by a dog is a special privilege enjoyed by those who welcome canine companions into their hearts and homes. These four-legged, furry friends become members of our ... |
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 8:55 am by Mike, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
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Rare cancer tests choral leader
What started out as a routine TB test required of all Pleasanton school district employees about every four years turned into much more than that for popular Foothill High Sch... |
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on Jun 7, 2008 at 12:23 pm by Mark Anderson, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
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Voters make final choices in 3 key races
Three races were decided in Tuesday's primary, which was also an opportunity for political parties to pick the candidates they want to see in the Nov. 4 General Election.
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on Jun 6, 2008 at 11:44 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Turning fury into funny
"I have a lot of rage," Carrie Gilbert said with a laugh.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, June 6, 2008, 12:0... |
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on Jun 6, 2008 at 11:42 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Judge gives McKewon sentence of 4 years
Kathy Williams said it took her months to get the strength to leave her home and begin doing normal things again.
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on Jun 3, 2008 at 4:24 pm by M Morgan, a resident of San Ramon |
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Experts to analyze housing market for buyers, sellers
Three experts in the local housing market will be featured speakers next Wednesday at a special town hall public meeting for prospective buyers and those who are considering s... |
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on Jun 3, 2008 at 10:26 am by Homeowner, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood |
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Planning Commission to take first look at new Safeway proposal tonight
The city's Planning Commission will meet tonight to consider a bid by South Bay Development Company for a new office building and retail complex at Bernal and Valley Avenues n... |
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on May 31, 2008 at 7:45 pm by Charles, a resident of Dublin |
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Pedestrian critical after collision with car
A 55-year-old Pleasanton woman is still listed in critical condition this evening after she was struck by a car while crossing First Street at Neal Street downtown Thursday mo... |
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on May 31, 2008 at 5:26 pm by Lani, a member of the Foothill High School community |
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Katie McKewon to be sentenced tomorrow
Katie Amanda McKewon, 20, is scheduled to be sentenced at the Hayward Hall of Justice at 8:45 a.m. tomorrow after pleading no contest to one count of gross vehicular manslaugh... |
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on May 29, 2008 at 2:35 pm by stan, a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood |
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Woman assaulted while walking downtown
Police are looking for a man who they say assaulted and attempted to stab a 29-year-old Pleasanton woman around 2:40 a.m. this morning. The incident occurred near First and Ab... |
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on May 29, 2008 at 2:15 pm by aaron, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Congratulations to the lookalike winners
Weekly readers voted and the winners of this year's Mother-Daughter Look-alike contest are Daisy Ng, and daughters Sarah and Jennifer.
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on May 29, 2008 at 11:28 am by Kathy, a resident of the Foothill Knolls neighborhood |
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Citywide Memorial Day Service starts at 11 a.m. today
With this morning's special Memorial Day service at Pleasanton's Pioneer Cemetery commemorating prisoners of war who died in captivity and soldiers still missing in action (MI... |
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on May 26, 2008 at 5:19 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Sullivan, Sierra Club join Oak Grove appeal effort
The Tri-Valley region of the Sierra Club has agreed to support an appeal by former Councilwoman Kay Ayala and her citizens' coalition of a Superior Court decision that favors ... |
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on May 21, 2008 at 6:21 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Just say no to more initiatives
We've said before that we're generally opposed to ballot box initiatives that should best be left to paid city staff to research and elected officials to enact. That, after a... |
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on May 17, 2008 at 10:08 pm by shelley, a resident of the Valley Trails neighborhood |
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Residents asked to curb water usage by 10 percent
Pleasanton's main water supplier is asking residents to cut down on the amount of water they use in light of the situation in the Delta region and a below-average snowfall sea... |
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on May 16, 2008 at 11:06 pm by Drexl, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood |
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Tightening home mortgage rules hitting self-employed hardest
In a blow to hundreds—probably thousands—of breadwinners in Pleasanton who successfully operate their own businesses, the housing credit crunch is causing lending ... |
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on May 16, 2008 at 10:49 pm by drexl, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood |
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