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Judge strikes down Defense of Marriage Act provision in state employees' case
A federal judge ruled in Oakland that the state's public-employee pension system must make long-term care insurance equally available to same-sex spouses and partners.
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on May 25, 2012 at 3:45 pm by Equalityworks, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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San Ramon art and wind festival opens at 10 a.m. Sunday, Monday
The San Ramon art and wind festival is a family friendly festival that features professional kite flying demonstrations, over 200 arts & crafts booths, entertainment on three ... |
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on May 24, 2012 at 9:28 am by not a fan, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Just say No to Measure B3
If you like higher taxes, stay here. You're in the right city, the right county and the right state for paying more, and probably forevermore.
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on May 22, 2012 at 7:46 pm by hmmm, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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School board meeting tomorrow to discuss May revise, management salaries
The Pleasanton Unified School District board will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow to consider, among other issues, a report on the proposed state budget's "May revise" announced last ... |
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on May 21, 2012 at 10:16 am by Meghan, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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COMMENTARY: Keep the Tri-Valley coalition together
Just as the coalition of Tri-Valley cities is enthusiastically backing a new marketing campaign by the Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau to attract more visitors to our ... |
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on May 21, 2012 at 8:49 am by Mary, a resident of Livermore |
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Total number of jobs decreases in Alameda County, but so does unemployment rate
Bay Area jobless numbers dropped in April after a small uptick in March, part of a statewide and national trend, according to state employment officials.
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on May 20, 2012 at 5:00 pm by Beware, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton park mugging solved with help of police dog
A mugging at a park -- a rarity in Pleasanton -- was quickly solved with the help of a police dog, according to a police report.
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on May 20, 2012 at 1:48 pm by steven, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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Safeway board approves 21% increase in quarterly dividend
Safeway Inc. announced Tuesday that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend, reflecting a 21% increase from $0.145 per share to $0.175 per share ... |
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on May 20, 2012 at 9:24 am by Ted, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
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Peter Sagan repeats sprint to finish to take Stage 3 in 2012 Amgen Tour
Young Slovakian cycling sensation and overall 2012 Amgen Tour of California race leader Peter Sagan (SVK) of Liquigas-Cannondale crossed first at the finish line in Livermore ... |
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on May 19, 2012 at 12:03 am by Sam, a resident of Livermore |
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Allegiant Air to launch non-stop service between Stockton-Honolulu-Maui in November
Allegiant Travel Co. will launch new nonstop air service between Stockton and Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii in November.
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on May 17, 2012 at 10:04 pm by Michelle, a resident of the Laguna Oaks neighborhood |
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Pleasanton college student among 3 charged with drug manufacturing, house fire in Chico
Three Chico State University students, including a 2008 graduate of Amador Valley High School, were arrested last weekend after their house caught fire in Chico.
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on May 16, 2012 at 7:21 am by Jennifer, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Park district get active! Teen art contest
The East Bay Regional Park District invites creative teens to enter the District's first Get Active! Youth Art Contest, now through May 15. Create posters, rap, spoken word/po... |
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on May 14, 2012 at 12:46 pm by Fair Fun, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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BART awards $896-million contract for 410 new rail cars to Canada's Bombardier
After a lengthy and testy hearing, the BART board has voted 6-2 to award a contract to build a fleet of new rail cars to Bombardier, a Canadian rail car manufacturer.
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on May 14, 2012 at 10:44 am by Hope the Interiors don\'t burn, a resident of Livermore |
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Investigation continues in Pleasanton shooting deaths
The two victims in last Monday night's fatal shooting in Pleasanton were shot once in the head, according to the Alameda County Coroner's Office.
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on May 14, 2012 at 8:30 am by wondering, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
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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.
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on May 13, 2012 at 3:26 pm by steven, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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15-year-old critically injured in Boulder Court accident Saturday morning
A 15-year-old boy was critically injured Saturday morning when a heavy piece of machinery he was helping his father move fell on him.
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on May 11, 2012 at 7:41 pm by Mary, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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13-year-old skateboarder killed in Livermore accident last night
Nathan William Strube, 13, was killed in a collision with a pickup truck in Livermore Tuesday evening.
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on May 9, 2012 at 3:49 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Mom asks for return of stroller
Pleasanton police are investigating the case of the stolen stroller.
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on May 9, 2012 at 9:40 am by Christine Smith- Womens Bible Cafe, a resident of another community |
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Human skull found on conveyor belt at Pleasanton recycling center
A human skull was found at a Pleasanton recycling center Friday morning as workers were separating recyclables on a conveyor belt, according to Pleasanton police.
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on May 8, 2012 at 10:45 pm by Oh My, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Walmart Market goes to Pleasanton Council for final vote tonight
The Pleasanton City Council will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. tonight to make a final decision on whether Walmart can open one of its Neighborhood Markets in the long-vacan... |
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on May 8, 2012 at 1:39 pm by Mr. Mittens, a resident of another community |
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Today is Comic Book Day downtown Pleasanton
Today is "Comic Book Day" across the country and Pleasanton's Heroes & Villains' comic book store will celebrate with a day of festivities that should keep its Main Street sto... |
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on May 5, 2012 at 5:09 pm by Leland, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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Supervisors accept resignation of embattled colleague Nadia Lockyer
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to accept the resignation of their embattled colleague Nadia Lockyer, who has been in a substance abuse treat... |
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on May 3, 2012 at 10:46 am by Tony, a resident of the Carlton Oaks neighborhood |
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BART directors discuss $1.5-billion rail car contract with Canadian firm
BART directors held a three-hour hearing Thursday on a staff proposal to award a $1.5 billion contract to build a fleet of new rail cars to Bombardier, a Canadian rail car man... |
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on May 1, 2012 at 9:55 am by Bad Parking - Bardt vs. Integrity, a resident of Livermore |
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Deadline at 6 a.m. tomorrow to vote for Mother-Daughter Lookalikes
The 10 finalists in the Pleasanton Weekly Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest are now posted, and you can [Web Link... |
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on May 1, 2012 at 9:51 am by Cindy, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
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Voters to decide Nov. 6 if state's death penalty to continue
If it passes in November, the SAFE California Act will replace California's death penalty with life in prison with no chance of parole.
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on Apr 27, 2012 at 1:49 pm by Dave, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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