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Mother sues McDonald's for using toys to market 'Happy Meals'
A Sacramento mother and daughter sued McDonald's Corp. in San Francisco Superior Court Wednesday, accusing the company of engaging in illegal deception by using toys to market... |
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on Dec 19, 2010 at 6:02 pm by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Fiorina pledges no new taxes as she opens campaign for Senate seat
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina brought her campaign for the U.S. Senate in the June 1 California primary to Pleasanton Friday, promising that if elected she would wo... |
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on Nov 30, 2009 at 7:57 pm by Action Jackson, a resident of the Bordeaux Estates neighborhood |
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UPDATE: Controversy stems over President Obama's speech to students
Many students were greeted by President Barack Obama Tuesday morning as they were back in the classrooms from the Labor Day holiday. Despite national and local controversy ove... |
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on Sep 13, 2009 at 9:34 pm by Huh, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Council calls for quick action on downtown stimulus plan
The Pleasanton City Council last night turned its attention to creating a local economic stimulus package to help its struggling downtown retailers and to work with business a... |
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on May 15, 2009 at 2:53 pm by Ron, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Stoneridge Drive: Same Old Two Obstructionist Council Members
Watching the Special Council meeting regarding the Staples Ranch and Stoneridge Road extension tonight, the two obstructionist and feet-stuck-in-the-mud council members are be... |
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on Mar 9, 2009 at 12:58 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Oak Grove developers sue city that approved their Pleasanton project
Developers of a 600-acre tract in the southeast hills that would include 51 "estate" custom homes and provide 496 acres free of charge to the city of Pleasanton for public use... |
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on Nov 18, 2008 at 5:51 am by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Dear Concerned Pleasanton Voter
In today's Independent, Bill Rasnick's letter to the editor got published expressing his opinion on the Oak Grove lawsuit. Bill's whole argument hinges on one main point he w... |
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on Apr 8, 2008 at 8:23 am by Shelley, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Planning Commission to hear bid tonight for 7-Eleven convenience store in downtown district
The Pleasanton Planning Commission will consider a bid tonight by the owners of the Union 76 gas station at First and Ray streets to tear down the station building there now a... |
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on Jan 9, 2013 at 1:52 pm by TeacherK12, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood |
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Obituaries
William F. Burns
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, August 21, 2009, 12:00 AM |
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on Oct 17, 2012 at 11:47 pm by Mike Lady, a resident of the Stoneridge Park neighborhood |
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Guest Opinion: With Walmart vote, City Council aligns with the '1%'
In its zeal to be a mouthpiece for Walmart and the Chamber of Commerce, the Pleasanton Weekly has not only misrepresented my position but has done a disservice to the communit... |
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on May 30, 2012 at 9:19 am by Mr. Mittens, a resident of another community |
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Investigation continues in Pleasanton shooting deaths
The two victims in last Monday night's fatal shooting in Pleasanton were shot once in the head, according to the Alameda County Coroner's Office.
Read the full story here htt... |
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on May 14, 2012 at 8:30 am by wondering, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
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Union nurses strike today is unjustified
Pleasanton Weekly article regarding nurses strike is mixed with half dozen topics. I am focusing on the strike against 34 Ca hospitals ! !
A full page Sutterd hospital articl... |
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on Sep 24, 2011 at 4:17 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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911 tributes planned at Fairgrounds, Bankhead Theater on 10th anniversary of attacks
Impact for America, part of a national ministries group, will hold a special event Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds to pay tribute to those who lost their li... |
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on Aug 16, 2011 at 9:44 pm by BobB, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Democratic Party strategists launch ads targeting GOP's Meg Whitman
A group of California Democratic strategists have launched radio ads charging that Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman is using her personal wealth to avoid traditi... |
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on Oct 24, 2010 at 10:12 pm by Gary Schwaegerle, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Candidates for mayor, City Council share views on how they'd govern Pleasanton in years ahead
Candidates for Pleasanton mayor and City Council in the upcoming municipal election on Nov. 2 took to the stage for the first time Monday to publicly talk together about their... |
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on Sep 13, 2010 at 1:47 pm by John, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Police searching for suspect in armed robbery
Pleasanton police are searching for a young man in connection with an armed robbery and assault that took place around 10 p.m. last night near the intersection of Foothill Roa... |
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on Jun 18, 2010 at 4:06 am by Grey Alien, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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47 possible violations recorded on Christmas Spare the Air Day
Nowhere in the Bay Area should chestnuts have been roasting on an open fire on Christmas due to a Spare the Air alert issued for that day, but some residents still lit logs in... |
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on Jan 8, 2010 at 6:12 pm by pdullea, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Climate Conference in Denmark
Web Link
What do you all think of this issue at hand? Is Pleasanton doing enough in it's part in being green friendly with the new recycling gar... |
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on Dec 22, 2009 at 11:59 pm by Nan, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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Pleasanton to use stimulus funds to develop Climate Action Plan
Stimulus funds totaling $107,216 have been allocated to Pleasanton for use in improving energy efficiency and creating jobs locally.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Sep 29, 2009 at 8:28 pm by you\'re right!, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
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Sheriff's deputies raid marijuana camp gardens near Sunol
Alameda County sheriff's deputies found more than 22,000 marijuana plants this week at the biggest outdoor growing operation the sheriff's office has ever encountered, a serge... |
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on Jun 21, 2009 at 11:48 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Schools to receive additional $4.2M from the federal government
The Pleasanton Unified School District is slated to receive about $4.2 million from the federal government's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This would be in addition ... |
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on May 12, 2009 at 11:11 pm by Nosy Neighbors, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Weekly endorses Hosterman for mayor: Sullivan, Pentin for council
The Pleasanton Weekly reported today that it is endorsing Mayor Jennifer Hosterman for re-election and Councilman Matt Sullivan and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jerry Pen... |
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on Nov 5, 2008 at 12:05 am by Concerned for Pleasanton, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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Cashing in on Kolln
A majority on the Planning Commission went into last night's meeting convinced they wouldn't support the installation of an ATM on the historic Kolln Hardware building at Main... |
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on Nov 3, 2008 at 6:22 am by !fereurora!, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
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Letter: City needs do-over on Oak Grove vote
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, April 4, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Apr 9, 2008 at 9:06 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Lawsuit: Santa Rita Jail discriminates against people with disabilities
Advocates for people with disabilities filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Alameda County of engaging in systematic discrimination against inmates with disabilities who are inca... |
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on Nov 25, 2012 at 8:05 pm by Casanova, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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