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The results are in on Posts by comment number...
As an informal poll I checked the number of comments by category for the five most recent posts on the PW Town Square Forum. Results are...
Top categories by number of commen... |
TumbleWeed |
1147 |
8 |
on Jun 26, 2009 at 10:10 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Jim passed away and Gene is now homeless.. Jerry The "Mayor"
Sadly "Jim" who would often be downtown by Tully's coffee has passes away at age 50.
A quiet and kind of grumpy guy at times, will be missed by many regulars.
RIP Jim...
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Donald |
884 |
1 |
on Jun 26, 2009 at 8:32 am by mac, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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City Council votes on Botox BAN
The City Council will be voting on a proposed special election, to BAN any further Botox Spa's in Pleasanton!
Stay tuned! Now, this will really cause a stir with the mother... |
Julie |
974 |
6 |
on Jun 25, 2009 at 3:11 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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California AG Brown sues Pleasanton over housing cap
Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. Wednesday sued the City of Pleasanton to remove its "draconian and illegal" limit on new housing, a significant cause of traffic congestio... |
Carlos C |
1131 |
19 |
on Jun 25, 2009 at 8:48 am by Martin, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
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Appeal on Oak Grove development OK goes to court today
Opponents of a developer's plan to build 51 multi-million-dollar estate homes in the city's southeast hills will have their day in court this morning as the state Court of App... |
Editor |
996 |
17 |
on Jun 24, 2009 at 8:29 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Sports Park Lights
What possible reason could there be for those very bright lights at the ball field being on at 2:30 AM???
They stay on most of the night.
Surely this city could find better... |
Millie |
1157 |
15 |
on Jun 23, 2009 at 11:08 pm by FYI, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Friday's weather forecast for Pleasanton, Tri-Valley
Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley are expected to be mostly sunny today. High temperatures in the
mid 90s and west winds of 5 mph to 20 mph are anticipated
Read the full story ... |
Editor |
814 |
2 |
on Jun 19, 2009 at 2:16 pm by What..., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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State charges Target Corp. with dumping hazardous wastes in local landfills
California Attorney General Jerry Brown and 20 district attorneys filed a lawsuit against Target Corp. in Alameda County Superior Court yesterday accusing the retailer of ille... |
Editor |
1070 |
5 |
on Jun 19, 2009 at 8:56 am by The Jackal, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
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Pleasanton council to adopt 2010 budget tonight
The Pleasanton City Council is expected to approve a downsized $87.3 million operating budget for fiscal 2009-10 when it comes to a vote tonight.
Read the full story here htt... |
Editor |
968 |
17 |
on Jun 19, 2009 at 8:48 am by The Jackal, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
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So what do you think about your new garbage bill and options?
So if you have read your garbage bill you know what is happening. If not cost is going up and cans are getting smaller, with an additional recyling can. As you already may kno... |
Oscar the Grouch |
1048 |
13 |
on Jun 19, 2009 at 12:49 am by Oscar the Grouch, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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The Father's Day do-it-yourself gift
I relaxed in the backyard yesterday watching the wife
and daughter #2 struggling to assemble a swinging outdoor chair/hammock thing from WalMart, that is to be my Father’s Da... |
Douglas Kendall |
1152 |
5 |
on Jun 16, 2009 at 6:04 pm by MRs. Smith, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
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Who's responsible for cleanup around DMV?
As beautiful as our town is, it's hard to see the DMV landscaping so unkempt. Weeds are growing everywhere and branches, leaves and weeds are all over the sidewalk and curbs.... |
E. Resare |
968 |
3 |
on Jun 16, 2009 at 3:07 pm by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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The New Berry Patch Store
shopped and purchased an item for a bridal shower today The store was nice but kinda sparse as far as merchandise goes. I thought they would have gift wrap or at least a cut... |
longtime resident |
863 |
2 |
on Jun 16, 2009 at 12:26 pm by Liz at the berry patch, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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new motto for PLEASANTON hi-tech professionals...
Carpe Diem - seize the day!
Carpal Diem - seize the mouse every day!
Carpal Tunnel Diem - seize the mouse too many days!
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D... |
Douglas Kendall |
927 |
6 |
on Jun 15, 2009 at 8:26 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Callippe earns spot on Golfweek Magazine's list of best municipal courses
Callippe Preserve Golf Course has for the first time been named to Golfweek Magazine's list of the Best Municipal Golf Courses in the nation for 2008-2009.
Read the full stor... |
Editor |
925 |
6 |
on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:08 am by anon, a resident of another community |
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Letter: Recycling changes good lesson for kids
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 1, 2009, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
932 |
3 |
on Jun 14, 2009 at 6:23 pm by Resident, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
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Bosco, downtown's mascot, dies
Bosco, downtown Pleasanton's mascot for years, died last week at the age of 13-1/2.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Fr... |
Editor |
1105 |
5 |
on Jun 12, 2009 at 12:36 pm by Pat, a resident of the Verona neighborhood |
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Services Sunday for woman killed in motor scooter crash
Services for Donna M. Bain-St. Germain, who was killed Saturday in a motorized scooter accident, will be held this Sunday.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
1691 |
9 |
on Jun 12, 2009 at 12:16 pm by Person, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton teen injured in off-roading accident near Sunol
Pleasanton teen injured in off-roading accident near Sunol
Sophia Kazmi
Valley Times
Posted: 06/11/2009 05:24:01 PM PDT
Updated: 06/11/2009 06:28:01 PM PDT
SUNOL — A ... |
Ann |
1058 |
3 |
on Jun 12, 2009 at 9:38 am by Ann Martin, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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Bosco, downtown's Labrador mascot, dies at age 13-1/2
Bosco, downtown Pleasanton's mascot for years, died Tuesday at the age of 13-1/2.
Read the full story here Web Link posted ... |
Editor |
992 |
4 |
on Jun 10, 2009 at 4:46 pm by Ex P-town Resident, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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Artful Fundraiser at the Museum "Paint Your Town"
As one of the Artists that participated in the recent Fundraiser "Paint Your Town" I have to say I really enjoyed it. This was their first attempt and I think they did a great... |
Claudette McDermott |
744 |
0 |
on Jun 10, 2009 at 9:56 am by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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McNerney hosting office hours to assist with DTV switch
The local office of Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) will host briefings tomorrow and again on Thursday in advance of Friday's nationwide switch from analog to digita... |
Editor |
904 |
17 |
on Jun 9, 2009 at 9:45 am by Tony, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
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Treasures of Main Street
It's easy to excite a kid. That's probably because they notice little things in life that mostly go unnoticed by adults. There are at least 10 fun treasures on Main Street tha... |
Editor |
985 |
6 |
on Jun 8, 2009 at 11:50 pm by Nancy, a resident of another community |
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Potential Virus Attack
If you get an e-mail entitled "Nude photos of Sarah Palin" don't open it, it could contain a virus. If you get an e-mail entitled "Nude photos of Nancy Pelosi" don't open it, ... |
Jarhead |
864 |
3 |
on Jun 8, 2009 at 6:53 pm by Johnny, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
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Pleasanton Home Sales May 2009
It is great to see Pleasanton home sales are still holding strong in numbers. Here is a link to home sales in Pleasanton for last month.
Web Link... |
Moxley |
886 |
0 |
on Jun 7, 2009 at 9:50 am by Moxley, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |