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Imagination brings students success
Six sophomores from Foothill High School set out to use their problem-solving, teamwork and creative skills in the Global Finals of Destination Imagination on May 23, and ende... |
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on Jun 28, 2012 at 6:52 am by steven, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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When is college debt too much?
Sometimes a college education doesn't pay.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, June 22, 2012, 12:00 AM |
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on Jun 27, 2012 at 1:21 pm by TeaPartiestForLife (Wow3), a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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'Everybody can do yoga, says studio owner'
People inquiring about yoga classes often mention stress, said Kate Coughlin, owner of Downtown Yoga on Main Street and Division. She knows that yoga will help.
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on Jun 27, 2012 at 1:16 pm by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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San Ramon cancels its popular July 4 fireworks show
San Ramon's traditional July 4 aerial fireworks display -- which grew tremendously popular year after year, especially as neighboring cities eliminated their fireworks shows, ... |
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on Jun 27, 2012 at 12:58 pm by Elizabeth, a resident of Dublin |
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San Francisco looking out to Modesto to boost its water supply
A part of San Francisco's future water supply that would be sourced from the Modesto area hangs in the balance as water district officials there consider concerns raised by lo... |
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on Jun 27, 2012 at 10:27 am by Lahommed, a resident of Dublin |
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All eyes on the Weekly at Kay Huff's 'Ladies' Day at the Races'
Several hundred women joined Pleasanton's fun-loving Kay Huff Thursday for her annual "Ladies' Day at the Races," celebrating the first day of horseracing at the 2012 Alameda ... |
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on Jun 25, 2012 at 7:36 pm by participant, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community |
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Trio attacks, shoots 20-year-old in Livermore
An apparently intoxicated 20-year-old was found stumbling along a Livermore street early Saturday morning with a gunshot wound and facial injuries,
Livermore police said.
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on Jun 25, 2012 at 2:53 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Pleasanton ending fiscal year in strong financial shape
Except for a few financial hiccups, the city of Pleasanton will close its fiscal year budget June 30 again in a strong position with the next 12 months projected to be even be... |
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on Jun 24, 2012 at 9:33 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Little League Rules do not Need to Change for Your Kid
Kathy Rheel complains that the national Little League rules need to be changed when they do not suit her. There should be gray areas to allow for things that come up during t... |
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on Jun 23, 2012 at 11:04 am by Kangaroo, a resident of another community |
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Historian, author Craig Smith at downtown Pleasanton book store today
Author Craig Smith draws upon military records, diary entries, personal interviews and his own extensive on-the-ground reporting to create a comprehensive picture of the hards... |
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on Jun 21, 2012 at 2:46 pm by kim, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
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First Spare the Air Day of the season tomorrow
Saturday has been declared the first Spare the Air day of the summer season, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
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on Jun 20, 2012 at 1:52 pm by Curious, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Hundreds turn out for Rotary's 19th annual downtown Spirit Run
More than 1,300 runners turned out Sunday for the 19th annual Father's Day Spirit Run, an event hosted by the Rotary Club of Pleasanton.
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on Jun 19, 2012 at 6:48 pm by really?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Sullivan's last stand against Walmart grocery
Pleasanton City Councilman Matt Sullivan, a long-time and outspoken foe of the business and employment policies of national retailer Walmart Corp., filed an appeal Monday agai... |
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on Jun 19, 2012 at 3:29 pm by gdanjou, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Time for an old-fashioned family tea party at Museum on Main
Children and family members are invited to an Old-Time Tea Party from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday June 16, at Museum on Main, 603 Main St., Pleasanton. Families can create their... |
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on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:54 pm by Tango , a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood |
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Foundation leaves trail of unfulfilled promises
The Tri-Valley Community Foundation seems to have been offering more hype than help to the area. As [Web Link reported earli... |
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on Jun 18, 2012 at 11:30 am by Frank, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Selling tourists on views of Mount Diablo
The executive director of the Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau is moving aggressively and successfully in promoting the region. Grant Raeside told members of the Valley... |
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on Jun 18, 2012 at 9:14 am by Merchant, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Controlled Burn
So we have spare the air days but, hey can control burn at Camp Parks. Makes good sense doesn't it? |
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on Jun 18, 2012 at 8:29 am by Tango , a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood |
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Tim Hunt: Closed door bullet train deals
In a maneuver that is arrogant and desperate, Gov. Jerry Brown and supporters of the bullet train will try to tie judges' hands if they find in favor of opponents of the contr... |
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on Jun 17, 2012 at 2:46 pm by Rosemary Ortega, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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PUSD brings back staggered reading programs
The Pleasanton school district is looking back to move ahead, re-instituting a policy of staggered starting times that it had in place 16 years ago.
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on Jun 16, 2012 at 12:33 am by Mike, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Controlled burn at Camp Parks
Don't be alarmed by smoky skies next week. Camp Parks will be conducting its annual controlled burn from June 18-22 to reduce wildfire hazards in its training areas.
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on Jun 15, 2012 at 11:21 pm by Marie, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Alameda County counsel Richard Winnie dies
Flags at county facilities were flying at half staff this week following the death Monday of Alameda County Counsel Richard Winnie.
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on Jun 15, 2012 at 2:33 pm by Bill, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Congratulations to our first Find the Fair logo ticket winner!
Congratulations to Bill Bennett, the winner of four Alameda County Fair tickets in the first week of the Find the Fair logo!
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on Jun 13, 2012 at 6:17 pm by sharon, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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Date set for trial of former head of CNET
The cop in charge of Contra Costa County's anti-drug effort has a federal court date set for the drug charges against him. Norman Wielsch, former head of CCNET -- the Contra C... |
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on Jun 13, 2012 at 3:51 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Union sues San Jose to block pension reform measure
Union representatives announced Wednesday that they have filed lawsuits against the city of San Jose to contest the legality of pension reform Measure B, which voters passed w... |
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on Jun 12, 2012 at 3:26 pm by To Angry, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Police release sketches of woman found in trash can
Drawings made by a sketch artist were released Wednesday as Pleasanton police try to determine the identity of the woman found in a trash can near Dublin Canyon Road in Pleasa... |
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on Jun 7, 2012 at 12:46 pm by Concerened , a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |