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Items being collected for soldiers overseas
The Parkview Assisted Living Community of Pleasanton is collecting items to send monthly "care packages" to our soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Read the full stor... |
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on Jul 30, 2009 at 8:55 am by Reader, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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What does fairness mean to you?
When you think of fairness, what comes to mind? Aside from the definition, what do you think it entails and consists of? Where does the concept come from and why do we feel ... |
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on Jul 29, 2009 at 7:50 pm by LawStudent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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"Going To Market"
Poetry On Canvas is GOING TO MARKET with Fine Art Themes - "Market Day" New paintings, Originals by Local Artists at the Berry Patch. Saturday mornings during Farmers Market y... |
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on Jul 29, 2009 at 1:34 pm by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Safeway Decides to Understaff at Night-Too Bad for You
At around 9:30-10 pm if you feel like getting some ice cream, or want to do your weekly shopping at Safeway, be aware that the managers don't care if you have to wait 25 minu... |
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on Jul 28, 2009 at 11:07 pm by Jim, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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putting down people because of their political affiliation or any belief system is FUTILE!
Some of the post I read on this forum really make me embarrassed!
We moved here from Palo Alto a few years ago and the Weekly is owned by Embarcadero Publishing Company in ... |
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on Jul 28, 2009 at 5:58 pm by m, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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City inks deal with Sharks group for downtown holiday ice rink
Pleasanton officials yesterday inked a deal with a subsidiary of the San Jose Sharks to operate an outdoor ice skating rink at Delucchi Park in downtown Pleasanton, with skati... |
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on Jul 28, 2009 at 5:29 pm by Resident, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood |
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I have just about it with my own conservative Republican base!
Posted by Spencer, a resident of the Grey Eagle Estates neighborhood, 0 minutes ago
I have just about it with my own conservative Republican base, as have quite a few of ou... |
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on Jul 28, 2009 at 2:18 pm by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Please read my policies and agenda concerning family:
Ten days after taking office, the President established a White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families, led by Vice President Biden. The Task Force is focused on ra... |
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on Jul 28, 2009 at 1:16 pm by Obama, a resident of another community |
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We all need to take a step back and try and respect one another as fellow citizens
Of all people me, Mr. left Winger himself, need to express to you that it is time to let go, or at least work towards letting go.
The County is in a financial crisis,... |
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on Jul 27, 2009 at 6:13 pm by Sallie, a resident of the Civic Square neighborhood |
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Just F.Y.I. if your car's AC isn't working...
My car’s AC isn’t working and the heat is coming so it was time to bring it to a shop. Ray’s in Dublin wanted $150 to just check it out and Autotron in Pleasanton wanted $140.... |
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on Jul 27, 2009 at 3:31 pm by Trying to save a buck, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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New shops add to appeal of once nearly-deserted Vintage Hills center
An ice cream shop, jewelry store and day spa are the newest tenants in the recently-renovated Vintage Hills Shopping Center and the plaza's owners want residents to know they'... |
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on Jul 27, 2009 at 1:34 pm by P-Town Mama, a member of the Valley View Elementary School community |
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Weekly Forum Terms Of Service:
Pleasnanton Weekly does track IP addresses just so YOU are aware of this!
I suggest YOU read the Term Of Service before posting!
Terms of Use
PleasantonWeekly.com pr... |
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on Jul 26, 2009 at 3:08 pm by resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Great News For Our Children:
This (below)is the sum of what we Pleasantonians who choose to debate issues on line via the local news paper are focused on.
I wonder what school aged children who can go on... |
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on Jul 26, 2009 at 1:06 pm by Jon, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood |
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Tesla Vintners Wine and Salmon Pairing
The winery will host a wine and salmon pairing event from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, July 25, at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd., Livermore. Cost is $5. Salmon will be available for p... |
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on Jul 25, 2009 at 3:14 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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"Jesus Freaks Down Town" have published this for two years on video site!!
Cholo pointed out a ling in the origina "Jesus Freaks" thread that has two years worth of these street preachers vidoes posted on line.
Pleasanton and the residents are on ... |
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on Jul 24, 2009 at 6:33 pm by Alan, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
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a A picture of just how radical the Right Wing has become.
From the fringe domestic terrorists to the pundits that spurred them on, recent events have painted a picture of just how radical the Right Wing has become.
When I s... |
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on Jul 24, 2009 at 6:30 pm by Dan, a resident of the Civic Square neighborhood |
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500 spend the night watching the 'yellow brick road' at Delucchi Park
At least 500 sat on blankets, chairs and some even stood last night to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz" at another in a series of Thursday... |
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on Jul 24, 2009 at 10:04 am by Laurie K, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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City's free Movies in the Park feature tonight is 'Wizard of Oz'
Pleasanton will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1929 classic 'The Wizard of Oz' at its Thursday night Movies in the Park series starting at about 8:30 p.m. tonight (suns... |
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on Jul 23, 2009 at 5:05 pm by Cynthia, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Beware - Fundraising Ripoff
I just received a call from a fundraising group asking for donations that would be used to send CARE packages to our Servicemen and Servicewomen serving in Afghanistan and Ira... |
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on Jul 23, 2009 at 10:55 am by SteveP, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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Favorite water/splash parks
Just wondering if there are any we haven't been to in the area. We've been to the one off Valley and Hopyard and the newer one over off Stoneridge and 680. Thank you in adva... |
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on Jul 22, 2009 at 2:34 pm by lucy, a resident of the Deer Oaks/Twelve Oaks neighborhood |
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Camaro enthusiast testifies about video purportedly showing Scherer's car in Castlewood
Two days after investigators believe Ernest Scherer Jr. and Charlene Abendroth were killed in their Castlewood Country Club home, their son Ernie Scherer III purchased four ne... |
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on Jul 22, 2009 at 10:38 am by AVHS Dad, a resident of the Stoneridge Park neighborhood |
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State court rules in favor of Ayala, citizens group in bid to block Oak Grove development
Former City Councilwoman Kay Ayala and the citizens group she organized won their petition in the State Court of Appeal today that n effect gives them the right to seek a reve... |
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on Jul 21, 2009 at 10:32 pm by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
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Wonderful Community Theatre - Peter Pan
If you are looking for a delightful afternoon or evening's entertainment, go see Peter Pan at the Bankhead theater. The Tri-Valley Repertory Theater group is putting on a gre... |
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on Jul 21, 2009 at 8:06 pm by M, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
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Pleasanton murder suspect was mad at his father, grandfather says
A professional poker player accused of murdering his parents at their country club home just outside Pleasanton in March 2008 was upset that his father initially hadn't helped... |
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on Jul 21, 2009 at 3:18 pm by Bill, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Readers Choice Numbers
Did I read the numbers right in todays paper? It said it had over 39,000 confirmed votes from readers. Yet it said that the Blue Agave won the contest for the "Best Place to h... |
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on Jul 21, 2009 at 1:42 pm by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |