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Raley's strike ends, pickets removed as management, striking unions settle
The strike against Raley's and Nob Hill stores ended yesterday when a tentative agreement was reached between Raley's management and two unions of the United Food and Commerci... |
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on Nov 14, 2012 at 5:46 pm by common sense, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Walnut Creek Chick-Fil-A opens its doors to crowds, protests
The Bay Area's newest Chick-fil-A restaurant opened its doors in Walnut Creek Thursday morning, ushering in hungry patrons while protesters outside continued to demonstrate ag... |
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on Nov 13, 2012 at 8:23 am by William Tell, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Striking butchers rallying in front of Pleasanton Raley's supermarket although other workers in store aren't unionized, aren't on strike
Members of the butchers union are demonstrating along the front walkways of the Raley's Supermarket on Sunol Boulevard, asking shoppers to take their business elsewhere while ... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 9:09 pm by Bryan, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Jerry Thorne elected mayor of Pleasanton
City Councilman Jerry Thorne was elected mayor of Pleasanton yesterday, defeating his challenger and fellow council member Cheryl Cook-Kallio.
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 7:45 am by Tony, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood |
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Goodguys honoring veterans today at Autumn Get-Together at Fairgrounds in Pleasanton
The Goodguys 23rd Autumn Get-Together is honoring veterans today at the Alameda County Fairgrounds where the final show of the year for this Pleasanton-based Rod & Custom Asso... |
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on Nov 10, 2012 at 2:49 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Hosterman endorses Councilwoman Cheryl Cook-Kallio for mayor
Mayor Jennifer Hosterman Friday endorsed Councilwoman Cheryl Cook-Kallio for mayor.
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on Nov 10, 2012 at 12:27 am by Middle of The Town Observer, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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Jerry Thorne plans to 'hit the ground running' when he takes office as mayor Dec. 4
City Councilman Jerry Thorne, who was elected mayor of Pleasanton Tuesday, said Wednesday that he wants to restructure council meetings by moving part of the time allotted to ... |
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on Nov 8, 2012 at 11:16 pm by Bamboozled by Jerry T, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Californians have 10th longest commute times, report says
Californians have the 10th longest commute times in the country, according to reports. Americans spend an average 23.7 minutes getting to work. More than three-quarters of the... |
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on Nov 8, 2012 at 7:24 pm by Beckie, a resident of Livermore |
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Walthers out as president of Las Positas College
Kevin Walthers, the popular president of Las Positas College, is looking for a new job just 16 months after the Chabot-Las Positas College Board of Trustees hired him in the s... |
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on Nov 8, 2012 at 3:20 pm by concerned, a resident of Livermore |
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Transportation tax measure still failing as Oakland Zoo measure loses
A measure that would double Alameda County's transportation sales tax to a full 1 cent was still narrowly trailing in updated election results released shortly after 4 p.m. We... |
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on Nov 8, 2012 at 6:45 am by Steven , a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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Union says Raley's grocery workers on strike
Thousands of unionized grocery workers walked off their jobs at Raley's supermarkets this morning, citing management's unlawful implementation of takeaways and unfair labor pr... |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 11:21 am by rob, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
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Pleasanton Weekly endorsements
For the 50% of you who haven't yet voted by mail -- saving that special privilege for Election Day Tuesday at the polling place -- many of us will be patiently joining you in ... |
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on Nov 5, 2012 at 4:28 pm by Kevin, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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I-680 southbound traffic getting by on shoulder after big rig jackknives near Stoneridge
A big-rig driver who lost control when he drifted and crashed into the Interstate 680 center divide in Pleasanton late this morning has shut down all southbound lanes and one... |
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on Nov 5, 2012 at 3:06 pm by Ptown native, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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Vote No on Props. 30, 38, B1
Of the 11 statewide propositions on the Nov. 6 General Election ballot along with two county measures and one seeking a parcel tax for the Chabot-Las Positas College District,... |
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on Nov 4, 2012 at 8:27 pm by the sales tax, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Police ID woman whose body was found in garbage can
The woman whose body was found inside a garbage can in Pleasanton in May has been identified, and police arrested her alleged killer Wednesday.
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on Nov 2, 2012 at 7:15 am by liberty cab pleasanton , a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Pleasanton Peace Foundation heading our way
Peace activist Fred Norman, a frequent speaker at Pleasanton City Council meetings where he has called for action on ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has finally won t... |
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on Nov 1, 2012 at 11:42 pm by and the debt rises, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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PUSD fails to meet 'No Child Left Behind' standards
Despite increasing its Academic Performance Index score by nine points, from 906 to 915 over the last year, and better test scores for nearly every minority group, the Pleasan... |
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on Oct 30, 2012 at 8:44 pm by Me Too, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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How much does a City Council seat cost?
Former Councilwoman Kay Ayala and community activist John Carroll, both committed council watchers and frequent speakers, showed up at the Pleasanton City Council meeting last... |
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on Oct 30, 2012 at 6:52 am by Angry, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Drug dogs to keep Pleasanton high school students on short leash
Dogs may be man's best friend, but for some Pleasanton students, in the not-too-distant future, they may be anything but.
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 7:16 pm by Tim, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Pleasanton schools fail to meet 'No Child Left Behind' standards
Despite increasing its Academic Performance Index score by nine points, from 906 to 915 over the last year, and better test scores for nearly every minority group, the Pleasan... |
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 9:20 am by john, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Rotary Club's Halloween Spirit Run on Main Street this morning
The Rotary Club of Pleasanton will hold its second annual Halloween Spirit Run this morning with proceeds to benefit the club's Wheelchairs for the Needy program, in partnersh... |
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on Oct 25, 2012 at 9:51 pm by Get a life, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Backers of Prop. 34 to repeal death penalty say current system 'too costly to keep going'
Proponents of a measure on the November ballot that would repeal the death penalty in California said Monday the state's current system is far too costly to keep going.
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on Oct 25, 2012 at 1:58 pm by Ptown native, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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East Bay gay Boy Scout delivers petitions signed by 400,000 demanding he be given Eagle Scout award
A local Boy Scout who has drawn national attention after recently being kicked out of his troop because he is gay delivered a petition with more than 400,000 signatures to tro... |
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on Oct 24, 2012 at 5:14 pm by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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City OKs new Housing Element
The Pleasanton City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to add a new Housing Element commitment to the city's General Plan, a move that ended seven years of debate, lawsuits and c... |
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on Oct 24, 2012 at 4:45 pm by Bud, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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TVCF files for liquidation bankruptcy
The Tri-Valley Community Foundation has filed for Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy with more than $153,000 in debts, and leaving some charities without funds owed them, accord... |
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on Oct 24, 2012 at 7:00 am by Concerned , a resident of another community |
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