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2008 Election
Steve Brozosky
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on Oct 19, 2008 at 12:34 am by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
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New $34-million elementary school being considered in Pleasanton
The Pleasanton school board will have to decide whether to build a new elementary school at an estimated cost of $34 million or spend an equal amount to expand other schools, ... |
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on Dec 4, 2012 at 12:50 am by Take your pick, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Utility, beautification improvements planned for Stanley Boulevard
Alameda County has big plans for a stretch of Stanley Boulevard between the Pleasanton and Livermore city limits--to the tune of $15.5 million.
The unincorporated east-west r... |
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on Sep 24, 2012 at 5:06 pm by marty, a resident of Livermore |
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Police report: Foothill teacher was busted in drug sale stakeout
The Foothill High School teacher arrested on drug charges in October was caught smoking oxymorphone, a narcotic, in her car, court records show.
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on Jan 12, 2012 at 4:31 am by 925, a member of the Foothill High School community |
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Big bong battle
Walk into any convenience store, and you'll probably find drug paraphernalia behind the counter in the form of rolling papers and cigar wrappers, more commonly known as "blunt... |
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on Dec 20, 2011 at 12:07 pm by Sandi, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Support group for depression and bipolar meets on Wednesdays
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, DBSA, is a support group for people who live with depression, bipolar and other disabilities. They can help each other navigate the ups an... |
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on Nov 29, 2011 at 6:10 pm by Family member, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Hayashi, represented by attorney, skips court appearance
A state assemblywoman accused of shoplifting at a Neiman Marcus store in San Francisco's Union Square in October did not appear in court for a hearing yesterday and was excuse... |
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on Nov 17, 2011 at 10:20 am by Gina Channell-Allen, president of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Supervisors propose boundary changes to split Pleasanton into 2 districts
Two Alameda County supervisors took a plan for redrawing their district boundaries to Dublin last night in a public hearing that generated little interest and opposition only ... |
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on Jun 4, 2011 at 9:36 pm by common sense, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Budget concerns, pension reform highlight meetings in San Francisco, San Jose, Sonoma County
The San Jose City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with an analysis of a proposal from Mayor Chuck Reed to rein in retirement costs, amid vehement opposition from city em... |
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on May 31, 2011 at 1:03 pm by Concerned, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Scherer found guilty
The jury has found Ernest Scherer III guilty of charges that he killed his parents in March 2008, after ending their deliberations today.
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on Apr 5, 2011 at 6:57 pm by Anon, a resident of another community |
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Lawsuit against ValleyCare Health System headed to trial
A lawsuit filed by a patients' rights group against ValleyCare Health System appears to be headed to trial.
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on Feb 26, 2011 at 10:56 am by Physician, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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See you at the parade tonight!
With the award-winning bands from Foothill and Amador Valley High schools providing Christmas music with a marching beat, Pleasanton's annual Hometown Holiday parade will step... |
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on Dec 7, 2010 at 9:25 pm by observation, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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McNerney's lead over GOP's Harmer continues to increase
The Secretary of State's office yesterday reported that Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) is now leading his Republican challenger David Harmer by 628 votes.
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on Nov 11, 2010 at 10:33 pm by dublinmike, a resident of Dublin |
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Governor calls removing flag mural 'unconscionable'
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday he's unhappy that the California Department of Transportation has painted over a mural of an American flag on a concrete slab near the S... |
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on Jul 7, 2010 at 10:13 pm by james, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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City Council votes to negotiate settlement on court-ordered housing cap ban
The Pleasanton City Council last night unanimously agreed to negotiate a settlement with opponents of the city's 29,000-unit housing cap who won a court decision last month th... |
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on May 3, 2010 at 3:44 pm by Steven J. Raff, a resident of the Castlewood Heights neighborhood |
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Prop. 8 sponsor warns same-sex marriage could lead to 'social moral decay'
An official sponsor of Proposition 8 testified in federal court in San Francisco Thursday that he believes same-sex marriage would lead to "social moral decay."
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on Feb 2, 2010 at 9:46 pm by Go Canucks Go, a resident of another community |
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Skip Mohatt, long-time Amador Valley High teacher, coach dies in Auburn
Long-time Amador Valley High School teacher and coach Everett (Skip) Mohatt died Saturday night in Auburn, where he had lived with his wife Joyce since retiring in 1996.
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on Dec 10, 2008 at 11:17 pm by Andrew Finn, a resident of another community |
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Deadline today to run for City Council, Pleasanton mayor
With the deadline for filing election papers set for 5 p.m. today, the mayoral and City Council races are down to the wire, with Mayor Jennifer Hosterman expected to face chal... |
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on Aug 11, 2008 at 10:36 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Thirteen young women vie for Miss Alameda County crown
The Miss Alameda County pageant is back after a 20-year-or-so hiatus. Thirteen young women from all over the county--including three from Pleasanton--will compete at 7 p.m. Fe... |
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on Feb 29, 2008 at 4:24 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Attorneys threaten 'costly' lawsuit against Pleasanton if Measure PP becomes law
Years of effort to restrict residential and commercial development on Pleasanton hillsides ground to a halt this week after attorneys from Oakland and San Francisco threatened... |
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1 hour ago by Fred M, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood |
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Raising money one door at a time
When a woman showed up at Lissa Anderson's door soliciting money to help troubled young people who'd gotten too old for the foster care system, Anderson had some reservations,... |
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on May 8, 2013 at 10:25 am by duped??, a resident of another community |
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Miss California competition starts tomorrow for 'Miss Pleasanton'
Foothill High 2010 grad Danielle Alvari, aka Miss Pleasanton, will represent her city and the Bay Area this weekend in a pageant being held in Palm Desert to choose Miss Calif... |
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on Feb 3, 2013 at 7:58 am by Carolyn, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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How much does a City Council seat cost?
Former Councilwoman Kay Ayala and community activist John Carroll, both committed council watchers and frequent speakers, showed up at the Pleasanton City Council meeting last... |
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on Oct 30, 2012 at 6:52 am by Angry, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: No school board election this November -- what does it mean?
One might argue that no challengers mean that the community is mostly satisfied with the performance of its school board. There is probably some truth to this. While there may... |
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on Sep 10, 2012 at 11:45 am by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
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Crowds cheer Thorne at rally for his election as Pleasanton mayor
City Councilman and candidate for mayor Jerry Thorne told more than 100 supporters at his recent fundraising reception that he will put his 40 years of business experience to ... |
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on Aug 6, 2012 at 12:26 am by Ditto, curious too, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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