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Supreme Court justices appear to favor cautious approach, narrow ruling on Prop 8
U.S. Supreme Court justices pondering the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 appeared to favor a cautious approach to what Justice Anthony Kennedy called "unchart... |
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on Mar 28, 2013 at 2:27 pm by Nosy Neighbors, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Passover at sundown continues a special week that includes Easster next Sunday
Passover began at sundown today, commemorating the exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt.
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on Mar 25, 2013 at 6:49 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Revisiting 1963
The year 1963 was something only in the history books for Foothill High School students until Oakland-based author, columnist and pastor Byron Williams spent an hour talking a... |
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on Mar 25, 2013 at 1:03 pm by Steve, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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Niles Canyon Railway kicks off its spring season on Saturday
The Niles Canyon Railway kicks off its spring season with an all steam weekend April 6 and 7. Two trains will run between Sunol and Niles (Fremont) through scenic and historic... |
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on Mar 25, 2013 at 8:41 am by Bill Rudolph, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Bankruptcy proceedings continue for local charity
The Tri-Valley Community Foundation still owes more than $2.7 million to creditors, bankruptcy court records show, with nearly half owed to one large contributor.
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on Mar 24, 2013 at 11:39 pm by MrsJjhh, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
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Goodguys 31st All American Get-Together continues today at Fairgrounds
The Goodguys 31st All American Get-Together presented by Specialty Sales Classics of Pleasanton continues today at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, wrapping up a two-day run.
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on Mar 22, 2013 at 12:07 am by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online |
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Blatant Disregard for Community Protocols
In response to David Miller's putting up campaign signs in violation of the suggested protocol-- Yesterday, my husband and I were walking around noon in front of Alisal Elemen... |
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on Mar 19, 2013 at 9:16 pm by To: excuse me, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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'Paper or plastic?' Neither after next Jan. 1
Starting next Jan. 1, shoppers in Pleasanton will have to use their own bags for groceries and other merchandise or pay for ones stores will have to provide.
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on Mar 19, 2013 at 3:54 pm by Gary S., a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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S.F. City College in danger of losing accreditation
Hundreds of City College of San Francisco students, faculty, staff and their supporters held a large rally in Civic Center Plaza last week to
demand more input as the school... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 4:35 pm by Mike, a resident of the Charter Oaks neighborhood |
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Zone 7 water agency inches toward independence
Would an independent Zone 7 water agency result in higher or lower rates for residents?
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 11:33 am by Fact Checker, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Centerpointe Presbyterian leaders meet with preschool parents over child abuse charges
Representatives of Pleasanton's Centerpointe Presbyterian Church met behind closed doors with parents of children enrolled in its independently-operated Christian preschool la... |
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on Mar 13, 2013 at 12:19 pm by Chemist, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Stoneridge Drive improvements OK'd in advance of October opening of roadway's extension to Livermore
Construction will start next month on a $1.3-million intersection improvement project at Santa Rita Road and Stoneridge Drive in Pleasanton, another in a series of multi-milli... |
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on Mar 13, 2013 at 7:28 am by Max, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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Police log: Berkeley man arrested for burglary near Amador Valley High
A 35-year-old Berkeley resident was arrested Feb. 26 on two counts of felony burglary after a report of a suspicious man in dark clothing near Amador Valley High School.
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on Mar 10, 2013 at 10:07 pm by Pete (retired), a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Bay Bridge glistens as 25,000 LED lights turned on for 2-year-long show
About 25,000 LED lights were turned on last week as part of an impressive light sculpture on the western span of the Bay Bridge.
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on Mar 8, 2013 at 8:39 pm by vincent, a resident of another community |
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Zone 7 meets tonight on bid to separate from Alameda County control
The Zone 7 board of directors will make a presentation tonight to separate the agency from Alameda County control.
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on Mar 5, 2013 at 2:05 pm by local, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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No more waterslides for Shadow Cliffs
What a ride it has been but the popular waterslides opened in 1981 at Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area will not be refurbished or rebuilt.
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on Mar 4, 2013 at 9:25 pm by Sonya Olson, a resident of San Ramon |
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BART votes to continue slightly increasing fares every two years
The BART Board of Directors voted Thursday to continue its fare increase program, which is based on inflation and goes to pay for new trains and other system improvements.
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on Mar 4, 2013 at 5:15 pm by Libertarian First, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Safeway's new gas station now open in Pleasanton
Safeway opened its new self-service gas station in Pleasanton this weekend with first-day customers snaking their way through parking lot and station lanes with the help of at... |
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on Mar 4, 2013 at 4:41 pm by Morning commuter, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Foothill High cracks down on lateness, closes parking lots at lunch
Foothill High students are finding it a bit tougher to be slackers.
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on Mar 4, 2013 at 7:44 am by Michael L., a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
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Angel wings for Newtown
Dec. 14 began like any other, filled with all the hurries and worries of the pre-Christmas rush -- until the holiday music, weekday talk shows and Internet home pages were int... |
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on Mar 2, 2013 at 3:23 pm by Kerrie Chabot, a resident of Dublin |
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Local labs sponsoring 'Expanding your horizons' conference today
The 34th annual Tri-Valley Expanding Your Horizons Conference is being held today in the Las Positas College Gymnasium, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore.
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on Mar 2, 2013 at 11:37 am by A Neighbor, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Swalwell to host Town Hall meeting in Pleasanton at 10 a.m. today
Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) will host his first town hall meeting in Pleasanton at 10 a.m. this morning at Harvest Park Middle School.
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on Mar 2, 2013 at 10:49 am by Jack, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood |
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Woman arrested after Macy's clerk finds credit card being used wasn't hers
A San Leandro woman was arrested for several felonies at Macy's in the 1400 block of Stoneridge Mall Road when a clerk called the owner of a credit card being used.
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on Mar 2, 2013 at 10:05 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Buddhist Boot Camp at Pleasanton's Towne Center Books today
The idea behind Buddhist Boot Camp is simple: "Boot Camp" is a training method, and Buddhism is all about training the mind. Many people claim they don't have time to meditate... |
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on Feb 28, 2013 at 10:28 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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New nightclub goes before Pleasanton Planning Commission tonight
The Pleasanton Planning Commission tonight will consider granting a conditional use permit for a new restaurants, bar and night club in the Gateway Shopping Center on Hopyard ... |
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on Feb 27, 2013 at 2:00 pm by DOA - 9Mos, a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood |