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Bring out the bagpipes: the Scottish Games are on again today
Don your plaid -- if not a kilt -- and head to the Fairgrounds today for an adventure in everything Scottish, from bagpipes to whisky.
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on Sep 3, 2012 at 9:06 am by Don, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Pleasanton Council ratifies new contract with firefighters' union
Firefighters in the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department whose pension and benefit plans have long been fully paid by both cities will start contributing 6% of their wages tow... |
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on Sep 2, 2012 at 2:55 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Woman sexually assaulted by police officer impersonator in Pleasanton
The Pleasanton Police Department and allied agencies are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect in a sexual assault and impersonation of a police officer. ... |
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on Aug 31, 2012 at 6:08 pm by WIKI, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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Like Pleasanton, San Jose imposes two-tier pension plan for new employees
The San Jose City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday that will implement a second tier pension plan for new employees.
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on Aug 31, 2012 at 5:30 pm by GX, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Former IT manager at Kaiser Permanente pleads guilty to fraud scheme
A former information technology manager for Kaiser Permanente has pleaded guilty in federal court in Oakland to charges related to a scheme to defraud the health care company ... |
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on Aug 29, 2012 at 7:02 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Oakland-based MTC, other agencies, get OK to move to San Francisco
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), am Oakland-based regional tax-supported agency which has been criticized for purchasing a new headquarters facility in San Fr... |
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on Aug 29, 2012 at 12:54 pm by Bill, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Raley's closes 2 more stores as union talks continue over wages, benefits
West Sacramento-based Raley's has announced that it will close its stores in Pittsburg and Woodland, adding to four stores the struggling supermarket chain has closed so far t... |
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on Aug 28, 2012 at 11:07 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Pleasanton-based DSRSD recognized for cost savings
The Dublin San Ramon Services District has received the "Organizational Excellence Award" from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA).
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on Aug 28, 2012 at 2:35 am by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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UPDATE: TEA party tax day event draws 400-800 to Alameda County Fairgrounds
Over the course of the day, an estimated 400 to 800 people attended Saturday's TEA party tax-day event at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Pleasanton police Officer Penelope Ta... |
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on Aug 26, 2012 at 10:28 pm by Enzo, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
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NLRB law judge finds Castlewood club wrong in locking out workers
Administrative Law Judge Clifford Anderson of the National Labor Relations Board has found that Castlewood Country Club has maintained an illegal lockout since August 10, 2010... |
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on Aug 25, 2012 at 8:13 pm by Malcolm Gee, a resident of San Ramon |
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Last day for Goodguys 26th Flowmaster West Coast Nationals
The Goodguys 26th Flowmaster West Coast Nationals ends its three-day run at the Alameda County Fairgrounds today.
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on Aug 25, 2012 at 11:40 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Police investigate Kottinger Park sexual assault and robbery
Pleasanton police are looking for help in capturing a man who sexually assaulted and robbed a local woman on Aug. 19.
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on Aug 23, 2012 at 10:27 pm by Mittens, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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City Council meets tonight to consider, possibly ratify new contract with firefighters' union
The City Council will hold a special meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight to consider and possibly ratify a new labor contract with firefighters in the Livermore-Pleasanton F... |
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on Aug 23, 2012 at 9:43 pm by GX, a member of the Foothill High School community |
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New contract with firefighters calls for hefty hike in pension contributions
Firefighters in the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department have agreed to start paying 9% of their benefit costs starting next July, but that's still not adequate for critics se... |
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on Aug 23, 2012 at 12:21 pm by GX, a member of the Foothill High School community |
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Swalwell protests against Stark for Social Security benefits being paid to his children
Dublin City Councilman and candidate for Congress Eric Swalwell said that if elected he will support closing a provision in the Social Security law that grants benefits to chi... |
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on Aug 22, 2012 at 7:24 pm by roberto, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Free concert tomorrow at Farmers Market in Dublin
Dublin holds an extensive farmers market from 4-8 p.m., every Thursday through Sept. at Emerald Glen Park, Central Parkway and Tassajara Rd., Dublin. Fresh locally grown produ... |
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on Aug 22, 2012 at 10:12 am by olfthfl, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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Primary's Tuesday, but does anybody care?
In years past, incumbent Congressman Pete Stark and challenger Eric Swalwell would have been fighting desperately by now to knock each other out in the newly formed 15th Congr... |
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on Aug 21, 2012 at 12:24 am by Enzo, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
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Holiday Fund: Valley Humane Society -- purrrfect for our community
When Valley Humane Society takes in an animal, its life is guaranteed.
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on Aug 20, 2012 at 3:12 pm by volunteer, a resident of the California Somerset neighborhood |
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Goodguys West Coast hot rod & custom car event heading to Fairgrounds next weekend
The west's largest hot rod & custom car event features over 3,000 vintage hot rods, custom cars and classics sprawled throughout the entire Pleasanton Fairgrounds. The event i... |
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on Aug 19, 2012 at 11:50 pm by CraigLinda, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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Soldiering on
To look at him, you wouldn't be able to tell that Jay Wilkerson is a decorated combat veteran who spent nearly 40 days in a coma and awoke unable to communicate or recognize h... |
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on Aug 19, 2012 at 11:42 pm by dissappointed , a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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3 lawyers sue Chevron for 'gross negligence' in causing Aug. 6 refinery fire
Three Bay Area attorneys filed a lawsuit against Chevron Wednesday, claiming the oil company was "grossly negligent" in its handling of maintenance leading up to the massive A... |
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on Aug 18, 2012 at 3:09 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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DeMarcus launches campaign for election to City Council
Transportation consultant Erlene DeMarcus launched her campaign for election to the Pleasanton City Council Wednesday, telling supporters at a campaign breakfast that she will... |
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on Aug 18, 2012 at 2:52 pm by Dangerous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Campaigns on for mayor, City Council, with no election for school board
With the deadline now past for filing for municipal and school board elections in Pleasanton, two City Council members are vying for election as the city's mayor and four are ... |
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on Aug 16, 2012 at 4:59 pm by Another Independent, a member of the Hart Middle School community |
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Take a survey on your rainwater use
Ph.D. candidate Neeraja Havaligi is asking Pleasanton residents to take an online survey for her to use with her thesis on rainwater harvesting and re-use.
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on Aug 14, 2012 at 10:21 pm by Beeky, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
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City passes, on public art piece
Does anyone doubt that art is subjective? The School Board unanimously approved artwork comprising eight panels planned for district headquarters property last month but a cit... |
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on Aug 14, 2012 at 3:18 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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