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Complaints made about 'preachers' shouting against homosexuality on downtown streets
Downtown restaurant diners and those sipping lattes outside Tully's Plaza are frequently facing chants from a religious group toting signs and speaking out against homosexuali... |
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on Oct 22, 2009 at 11:16 am by Joe, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Incomplete background check foils bid to open new childcare facility in Pleasanton
The Pleasanton City Council last night rejected for a second time a bid by a martial arts professional to operate a childcare facility for 20 children at a time in the Valley ... |
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on Jun 22, 2009 at 1:41 pm by LeraJenkins, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
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Free Speech
Pleasanton Weekly limits free speech? It is OK to edit offenisve language or other rude comments, but shutting down the community to talk about the parcel tax. Many of us wh... |
George Martin |
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on Mar 19, 2009 at 9:51 pm by Mike, a resident of another community |
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Downtown
I read the article a couple of weeks back discussing the state of OUR downtown. I agree that something has to be done immediately. It is getting worse and worse every weeken... |
Matt Skinner |
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on Feb 25, 2009 at 3:51 pm by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Prop 8 Database
Web Link
Here is a link to the database which will allow you to look up any and all individuals who donated to and against the Prop 8. Please be i... |
Lovethepeople |
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on Feb 18, 2009 at 7:53 pm by PToWN94566, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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It's over! McNerney wins re-election to a 3rd term
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) is back in Washington, now the official winner of the Nov. 2 election that saw him gain a third term in office with a full 1% lead ov... |
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on Dec 21, 2010 at 1:57 pm by Team Coco, a resident of San Ramon |
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Bicyclist, car collide on Main Street
Pleasanton police are investigating a collision between a bicyclist and a car that happened at 8 a.m. Monday in front of the Rose Hotel.
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on May 26, 2009 at 2:05 pm by san, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood |
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City Council Election being bought by deep pockets
Candidate Miller got his signs out before any other candidate, in fact BEFORE the agreed upon date.
Several Google searches of "City Council Election Pleasanton" via Googl... |
Nona |
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on Apr 4, 2013 at 7:51 am by Issues? Sure!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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McGovern campaign aide 'desperately in need of letters' of support to send to newspapers
Margo Tarver, who is handling publicity for Councilwoman Cindy McGovern's campaign for mayor, sent out an email to the candidate's supporters and others today asking that they... |
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on Oct 31, 2010 at 11:41 am by r we done yet, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Lawsuit seeks to stop Staples Ranch development, Stoneridge Drive extension
Two environmental groups and a citizens' coalition called "Safe Streets Pleasanton" have asked the Alameda County Superior Court to halt a series of multi-million-dollars deve... |
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on Apr 20, 2009 at 3:23 pm by Almost Under Water, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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East Bay Regional Park District to start Pleasanton Ridge shuttle runs May 4
People who are unable to hike all the way up and down Pleasanton Ridge will be able to get alift up to the top as part of a pilot program being offered by the East Bay Regiona... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 10:01 am by Mary, 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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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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Thorne blocks City Council consideration of downtown bank banning ordinance
Councilman Jerry Thorne temporarily blocked the City Council's consideration last night of a proposed new rule that would significantly restrict more banks from moving into Pl... |
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on Mar 27, 2012 at 1:19 pm by Bank Ban is ridiculous, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Wal-Mart market heading for Nob Hill
Wal-Mart is putting the finishing touches on design and equipment changes it plans to put in place as it prepares to open its new Neighborhood Market at the long-empty former ... |
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on Dec 19, 2011 at 5:27 pm by David, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
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Thorne to seek Pleasanton mayor's post in next year's municipal election
With Election Day still more than 14 months away, Councilman Jerry Thorne announced this weekend that he is a candidate for mayor of Pleasanton, aiming to succeed Mayor Jennif... |
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on Sep 8, 2011 at 10:07 pm by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Spiller sworn in as new Pleasanton police chief
An overflow crowd gathered at Pleasanton's City Council chamber yesterday to welcome the city's new chief of police, Dave Spiller.
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on Jun 29, 2011 at 9:00 pm by a former Peasanton res., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Say goodbye to the water slides at Shadow Cliffs?
The East Bay Regional Park District will hold a public meeting Wednesday on its plans to tear down the waterslides at Shadow Cliffs and create a more natural landscape in an a... |
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on Mar 15, 2011 at 2:58 pm by Bob Richards, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Tea Party rally at Fairgrounds urges conservatives to barnstorm for grass-roots candidates
Several thousand attended the Pleasanton-NorCal Tea Party's Golden State Rally for America, held Saturday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
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on Oct 25, 2010 at 10:31 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Council to consider response to Oak Grove lawsuit at special meeting Thursday
The Pleasanton City Council has scheduled a special meeting Thursday to review a lawsuit filed by landowners of 562 acres in the city's southeast hills who are seeking a court... |
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on Aug 26, 2010 at 11:07 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Council finalizes rezoning of 32 acres in Hacienda for more housing
The Pleasanton City Council has finalized its decision two weeks ago to rezone 32 acres of commercial properties in the Hacienda Business Park for high-density residential use... |
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on Nov 8, 2009 at 8:48 am by David, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Rally brings in more than $13,500 for Pleasanton schools
Dozens of families and school employees gathered at the "I Love Pleasanton Schools" rally Thursday night at Amador Valley High School. The fundraising event raised $13,598 for... |
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on Jun 30, 2009 at 1:45 pm by Here, here!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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City to expand recycling program for homeowners
Pleasanton homeowners could soon be recycling more of their waste materials at home than sending it all to Pleasanton Garbage Company's recycling center, joining millions acro... |
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on Apr 15, 2009 at 8:03 am by nuka george, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Local environmentalists, organizations plan court suit to stop Staples Ranch development
Two environmental groups in concert with a Pleasanton coalition that has opposed extending Stoneridge Drive to Livermore are expected to file a suit in Alameda County Superior... |
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on Mar 31, 2009 at 7:01 pm by June, a member of the Alisal Elementary School community |
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Men stabbed at downtown Shell station
Two men were reportedly stabbed at the Shell gas station at Vineyard Avenue and First Street around 6 p.m. Wednesday night.
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on Jun 23, 2008 at 10:01 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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