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Talking Points
It was somewhat disappointing, but not surprising, that the death of actor Heath Ledger was covered on the front page of The New York Times last week.
Read the full story he... |
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on Feb 4, 2008 at 5:05 pm by Emily Atwood, Pleasanton Weekly reporter |
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Tri-Valley mayors request federal aid to help struggling homeowners
The mayors of the Tri-Valley are asking Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton)to seek $2.6 million in federal aid to help homeowners who are struggling in the downturn of t... |
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on Feb 3, 2008 at 2:38 pm by Darwinian Economist, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Economic stimulus plan will offer tax filers refunds of $600-1,200
Congressional leaders and the White House have forged a deal to stimulate the U.S. economy by offering tax filers refunds of $600-1,200.
As part of the agreement reached tod... |
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on Feb 3, 2008 at 1:39 pm by Plaudits to Frank, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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What do Americans think about the mortgage industry?
A new survey of public sentiment by the National Association of Realtors marked some distinct changes in the way people feel about the mortgage industry and a potential respon... |
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on Jan 31, 2008 at 10:18 am by Anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Lin family wins court order to block Oak Grove petition
An Alameda County Superior Court judge Tuesday blocked the Pleasanton City Council from hearing the results of a petition aimed at forcing a public vote to overturn the counci... |
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on Jan 30, 2008 at 2:12 pm by H. Guo, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Take Us Along!
From all its traveling, the Pleasanton Weekly newspaper would appear to be weathered, but it hasn't skipped a beat. Over the past eight years--yes it has been that long--Pleas... |
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on Jan 30, 2008 at 10:32 am by Sally, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
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Gym parking lots, hospitals are burglary hot spots
For the past four weeks, automotive burglaries in Pleasanton have been on the rise.
In December, police reported 67 thefts from autos and so far there have been 47 this mon... |
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on Jan 28, 2008 at 11:31 pm by james, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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Letter: City should protect citizen's rights
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, January 18, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Jan 24, 2008 at 1:26 pm by Angela, a resident of the Heritage Valley neighborhood |
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Committee oversees bicycle, pedestrian plan
"Bicycles should be equal to cars," is how Bill Rose sees it.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, January 18, 200... |
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on Jan 23, 2008 at 11:35 am by Janet Pelletier, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Woman of the Year
The myriad of projects Jill Buck is involved with speaks volumes about her--literally. She has a laundry list of accomplishments that would make anyone's jaw drop.
Read the f... |
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on Jan 20, 2008 at 11:45 am by renegade republican, a resident of another community |
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Letter: Lights leaving large carbon footprint
Dear Editor,
After seeing your story on the local Christmas lights ("Lighting up the night sky," Cover Story, Dec. 21, page 14), I'm wondering if next year the lighters wou... |
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on Jan 18, 2008 at 3:14 pm by Shelley, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Builder scuttles $10-million waterpark at Shadow Cliffs
Plans for a multi-million-dollar California Splash waterpark that could have attracted tens of thousands of water enthusiasts to Pleasanton each summer have been scuttled, the... |
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on Jan 11, 2008 at 12:20 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Van overturns in wet weather
Slick roads may have been the cause of an overturned vehicle this morning in Vintage Hills.
At approximately 10:45 a.m., a laundry delivery van owned by Harvey's Cleaners o... |
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on Jan 8, 2008 at 5:11 pm by Gene, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
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Truck kills Pleasanton pedestrian in Dublin
A Pleasanton resident was killed around 6:30 p.m. Monday when she was crossing Dublin Boulevard east of Regional Street in Dublin.
Lt. Glenn Moon of Dublin Police Services ... |
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on Jan 4, 2008 at 7:07 pm by Kim, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Home Depot loses bid for 2nd Pleasanton store
Home Depot lost its two-year-long bid Tuesday to build a second home improvement store in southeast Pleasanton as part of a major 200,000-square-foot retail development at Ber... |
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on Dec 28, 2007 at 7:14 am by Jim, a resident of the Castlewood Heights neighborhood |
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Whatever happened to Christmas?
Sure, Dec. 25 is just 18 days away. But except for a brief flash of "Merry Christmas" on Wheels Bus No. 12 that I saw Monday, the word "Christmas" seems to have metastasized i... |
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on Dec 23, 2007 at 1:34 pm by steve, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Oak Grove developers file lawsuit
Taiwan-based property owners Jennifer and Frederic Lin have filed a suit in Alameda County Superior Court against opponents of their plan to build 51 estate homes in the Kotti... |
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on Dec 22, 2007 at 6:17 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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In the spirit of the season: Gift ideas for journalists
The spirit of the season may get journalists in a bit of an awkward situation.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday... |
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on Dec 21, 2007 at 9:17 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Former councilman, Lions Club member Roger McLain dies
Former councilman and Lions Club member Roger McLain died Tuesday at a rest home. He was 77 years old.
Mr. McLain was born Sept. 2, 1930. He was a longtime resident of Plea... |
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on Dec 20, 2007 at 8:39 pm by Scott Walsh, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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Hosterman has appealed Planning Commission's hawk ruling
Mayor Jennifer Hosterman is appealing the Planning Commission's decision to deny an application to house her hawk in a backyard enclosure.
She filed the appeal Tuesday, acco... |
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on Dec 20, 2007 at 6:15 pm by Laurella Desborough, a resident of another community |
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Oak Grove backers charge opponents with deception
Supporters of the Oak Grove plan say they'll fight to give Pleasanton an open, honest debate on the issue over building 51 homes in the southeast hills above Kottinger Ranch, ... |
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on Dec 20, 2007 at 2:10 pm by \"Shelley\", a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Decking the streets
The decorators are at it again this year providing holiday displays even better than the years before. This year's decorations include synchronized light shows and real snow. ... |
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on Dec 19, 2007 at 10:40 am by Frank, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Bill Berck: Still helping others after years as superintendent
It's hard to recall all the schools and organizations former Pleasanton School Superintendent Bill Berck has served, but he's not done yet. In fact, at age 76, Berck tells us ... |
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on Dec 17, 2007 at 9:44 pm by Evelyn Borner, a resident of another community |
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Anti-Oak Grove group gains 5,266 signatures to force referendum
Opponents of a City Council-approved plan to allow the construction of 51 estate homes on the hilltop above Kottinger Ranch and Vintage Hills submitted 5,266 signatures of reg... |
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on Dec 14, 2007 at 2:53 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Residents recall Pearl Harbor day
"Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941--a date which will live in infamy--the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the empire of Japan.... |
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on Dec 9, 2007 at 10:24 pm by Janie Haile-Taylor, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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