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Teen drug abuse is rampant say cops, counselors
It could happen to your child and your family. That was the message Tuesday morning at a Hart Middle School meeting to discuss drug abuse by students. Parents and teachers see... |
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on Jun 16, 2011 at 10:33 pm by George, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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Snowboard accident lands Foothill grad in intensive care
A snowboard jump at Northstar-at-Tahoe last Sunday landed Foothill High grad Eric Cavalli, 18, in Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, undergoing emergency surgery for a to... |
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on Mar 3, 2011 at 2:45 pm by john, a resident of another community |
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Federal judge's ruling against state's same-sex marriage ban on hold as Prop. 8 backers plan appeal
A federal judge in San Francisco Wednesday struck down Proposition 8, California's ban on same-sex marriage, saying that it violated the U.S. Constitution's guarantees of due ... |
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on Aug 9, 2010 at 8:49 pm by why the H8???, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Popular downtown Chinese eatery Panda Restaurant to close
Panda Restaurant, a popular Chinese restaurant on West Angela Street, will be closing its doors later this month after the owners decided to sell the restaurant.
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on Feb 27, 2010 at 12:51 pm by Karen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Fatal accident blocking eastbound I-580
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash that is blocking multiple lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Pleasanton this afternoon, according to the California Highway... |
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on Jun 11, 2013 at 4:23 pm by Jill, a resident of another community |
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Pleasanton school board ponders plan to restore $2.7 million in jobs
The Pleasanton school district is considering adding some jobs that were cut in 2008, including a lead trainer for technology and restoring some jobs on a one-time basis.
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on Feb 20, 2013 at 2:38 pm by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood 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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Teen killed in I-680 crash near Sunol Boulevard
An early morning crash on Interstate 680, just south of Bernal Avenue, has claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl.
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on Dec 16, 2011 at 5:16 pm by Alvaro, a resident of another community |
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Six clerks cited in alcohol sting
An underage alcohol sting led to citations being issued to clerks at six local businesses for selling alcohol to minors after a decoy operation Thursday night.
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on Oct 15, 2011 at 1:45 am by Jack Fuller, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood |
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Unions, BART staff, Urban Habitat join hands in rallying against cuts in federal funding for transportation
Representatives of BART, Urban Habitat, ACCE, Genesis, the Transportation Justice Working Group and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 192 rallied togetherTuesday in what w... |
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on Sep 22, 2011 at 10:41 am by Question, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Council signs off on agreement to scuttle housing cap, build more affordable housing
The Pleasanton City Council agreed last night to pay $1.9 million in legal fees to two affordable housing coalitions in a 4-0 vote that also scuttled the city's voter-approved... |
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on Feb 9, 2011 at 6:52 pm by Mackenzie, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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Pleasanton's outdoor holiday ice rink is history—at least for this year.
The City Council at its meeting tomorrow night is expected to agree with a recommendation by City Manager Nelson Fialho and his staff to put the outdoor holiday skating rink o... |
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on Sep 21, 2010 at 8:32 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Guest Opinion
During the 17 years my daughters have attended Pleasanton schools, I have volunteered over 1,000 hours in classrooms, computer labs, sports, dances and senior activities. I sp... |
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on May 3, 2009 at 11:59 pm by Carolyn, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
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Hosterman opposes Arctic oil drilling, action against Iran at mayors' conference
The 76th annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors wrapped up Tuesday at the Miami InterContinental Hotel where Mayor Jennifer Hosterman joined others in endorsing or si... |
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on Oct 28, 2008 at 2:24 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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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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Alleged child pornographer arrested in Pleasanton
A Nebraska man already under federal indictment for child pornography is facing new charges involving an underage California girl following a traffic stop by Pleasanton police... |
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on Jul 19, 2012 at 9:26 am by Been there too, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Alameda County Supervisor Nadia Lockyer resigns
Embattled Alameda County Supervisor Nadia Lockyer told her colleagues in a letter Friday that she is resigning from office effective immediately.
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on Apr 26, 2012 at 10:37 am by Watson, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Prop 8 supporters seek to nullify ruling that struck down measure
The sponsors of California's Proposition 8 filed papers in federal court in San Francisco yesterday seeking nullification of a ruling that struck down the ban on same-sex marr... |
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on May 2, 2011 at 8:56 am by Rita, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Prop. 8 opponents end testimony in SF federal court case
After nine days of trial, two same-sex couples who want to overturn Proposition 8 presented their final witness in federal court in San Francisco Friday, clearing the way for ... |
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on Jan 31, 2010 at 11:52 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Divorce ban sponsor says measure a follow-up to Proposition 8
A Sacramento Web designer who launched a satirical initiative to ban divorce in California said today the effort feels like "having caught a tiger by the tail."
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on Dec 22, 2009 at 5:27 am by Atrontanodo, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
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Saturday vigil to honor slain horses
A candlight vigil for Choctaw and Lucky, two horses killed on a private Livermore ranch in October, hopes to bring attention to the ongoing investigations for the person(s) re... |
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on Dec 25, 2008 at 1:07 pm by jkleitsch, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
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Hosterman political signs placed in downtown park
Several callers to the Pleasanton Weekly Saturday questioned the appropriateness of political campaign signs for Mayor Jennifer Hosterman's re-election that were placed in Del... |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 11:37 pm by Are you kidding?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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3-year-old injured after hit by truck on Muirwood Drive
A 3-year-old girl who was struck by a pickup truck in Pleasanton this afternoon is expected to survive her injuries, according to the Police
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on Oct 27, 2008 at 5:14 pm by Jason, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
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Minors banned from First Wednesday beer garden
People wanting to knock back a beer or sip a glass of wine while listening to The Houserockers band during the August First Wednesday Street Party may have noticed a change to... |
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on Sep 11, 2008 at 1:39 pm by aaron, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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County supervisors ask sheriff to halt immigrant-alert program that could lead to deportation
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Tuesday to approve a resolution calling on Sheriff Greg Ahern to stop participating in a federal program that has led to the ... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 10:00 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |