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Jewelry worth more than $55,000 stolen from 2 nearby Pleasanton homes
Two homes less than a half mile away from each other were hit by a thief or thieves the same day and near the same time, according to police reports.
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on Oct 25, 2012 at 4:14 pm by Glenn Wohltmann, Pleasanton Weekly reporter |
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Erlene Demarcus a lobbyist for James Tong?
I received a mailer from Erlene Demarcus with a picture of her that claimed she was a regional transportation leader.
But this photograph from "Around Dublin" entitled P... |
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on Oct 25, 2012 at 9:50 am by Wondering, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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'West Side Story' doesn't miss a beat at Bankhead Theater performances
Can "West Side Story" really be 55 years old?
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 3:47 P... |
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on Oct 25, 2012 at 8:16 am by laverne, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
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Where's the money gone?
The Tri-Valley Community Foundation is in rough financial waters, facing questions of poor financial management, misapplying donations, making promises it couldn't keep and on... |
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on Oct 24, 2012 at 8:43 pm by TRI-VALLEY ?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton police cracking down on cyclists violating bike helmet laws affecting those under 18
Pleasanton students riding bicycles without wearing helmets can expect to get pulled over by police and could be issued courtesy citations.
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on Oct 24, 2012 at 1:37 pm by Kids\' police blotter , a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Tri-Valley Veterans Day parade set for Nov. 4, a week before the holiday
The Pleasanton-based Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298 and American Legion Post 237 will host the 2012 Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, Nov. 4, exactly one week ahea... |
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on Oct 24, 2012 at 12:16 pm by Erika, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
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Walmart to open San Ramon Neighborhood Market, five others today
San Ramon's Walmart Neighborhood Market will open at 7:30 a.m. today in the grocery space vacant since 2010 at the Country Club Village Shopping Center at 9100 Alcosta Blvd., ... |
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on Oct 23, 2012 at 2:56 pm by Matthew, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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Candle Light Vigil
Thursday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. Mother's With A Purpose in conjunction with the National Coalition Against Drug Abuse is hosting for the City of Pleasanton a NOPE (Narcotics... |
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on Oct 22, 2012 at 11:11 am by Kathy, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
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New Market at Vineyard & Bernal?
Hi, does anyone know what is going in at the big open space at Vineyard & Bernald (up by Cofee Ali)...what and when? we live right there and how exciting if it was a little f... |
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on Oct 21, 2012 at 7:55 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Former Pleasanton mortgage firm being sued by clients
A man accused of attacking his roommate at his mansion in unincorporated Livermore is now facing a civil case involving the company he ran in Pleasanton.
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on Oct 21, 2012 at 2:37 pm by JOANNA JENSEN , a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Park District accepting bids on waterslides at Shadow Cliffs regional park
Wanted: Experienced concessionaire to develop, maintain and operate the waterslides at Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area.
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on Oct 19, 2012 at 3:30 pm by oldtimer, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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City Council OKs new Housing Element, ending 7-year legal battle at cost of $3.9 million
The Pleasanton City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to add a new Housing Element commitment to the city's General Plan, a move that ended seven years of debate, law suits and ... |
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on Oct 19, 2012 at 12:47 pm by Loyal Resident, a resident of the Avila neighborhood |
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Another business closing in downtown
First Domus, then Amelia's and now Cupid's Tooth. What small business will be next to close in downtown Pleasanton? |
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on Oct 19, 2012 at 9:13 am by downtown shopper, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Another Misleading Measure B1 Mailer
WOW--I just received yet another mailer for Measure B1 in today's mail. This one is all feel good and no mention of the word tax or the fact that the tax will be in place FOR... |
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on Oct 18, 2012 at 8:04 pm by local, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton's downtown Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. today
The Rotary Club of Pleasanton will hold its weekly meeting starting at 12:15 p.m. today at Hap's Restaurant in downtown Pleasanton. The club, one of three Rotary clubs serving... |
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on Oct 18, 2012 at 12:40 pm by Tina Case, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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State Senator Ellen Corbett to run for Congress in 2014
State Senator Ellen Corbett (D-10th) has announced to members of the Valley Real Estate Network that she plans to seek the congressional seat now held by U.S. Rep. Pete Stark ... |
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on Oct 18, 2012 at 10:24 am by tim, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
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Fountains bring sounds of serenity
The first thing Linda Bourland asks people looking for a new fountain is, "What do you want it to sound like?"
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on Oct 18, 2012 at 7:54 am by Susan, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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New law to increase transparency in campaign financing
A State Assembly bill now signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown will go into effect in January 2013, requiring more transparency by independent expenditure committees that fund ... |
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on Oct 17, 2012 at 7:34 am by William Tell, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Misleading Measure B1 Mailer
Yesterday I received in the mail an 8 page booklet supporting Measure B1. I found it to be very misleading in how the Measure is protrayed.
It states "by renewing our lo... |
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on Oct 16, 2012 at 3:51 pm by Bill, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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does your water taste terrible?
For the past few weeks, my water has tasted terrible! The apartment folks tell me that this is a common problem throughout Pleasanton right now, but I am curious: are there ot... |
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on Oct 16, 2012 at 1:49 pm by aw, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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City Council faces full agenda tonight as current terms draw to close
It's a full agenda for tonight's meeting of the Pleasanton City Council where key housing, growth management and consideration of a public peace commission will go before the ... |
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on Oct 16, 2012 at 10:43 am by William Tell, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Say No to the Oakland Zoo countywide "Build a Theme Park" parcel tax
The City of Oakland Zoo, which already receives funding from the Hotel Tax in Oakland and pass through funds from EBRPD, plans to come to voters in November asking for a count... |
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on Oct 16, 2012 at 7:30 am by mooseturd, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: Select candidates who demonstrate independence and critical thinking
Regarding public employee pension liabilities and personnel costs, Pleasanton, like many cities, has had a failure in governance. How else would someone describe a situation w... |
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on Oct 15, 2012 at 9:39 pm by Re: Voting Patterns, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Amelia's Deli closes its downtown restaurant
Amelia's Deli, a popular downtown daytime restaurant at 55 W. Angela St., has closed after the number of patrons slackened due to weak economic conditions.
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on Oct 15, 2012 at 5:07 pm by LMK, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood |
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Lottery ticket worth $220,648 bought here last month remains unclaimed
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Pleasanton last month worth $220,648 remains unclaimed, California Lottery officials said yesterday.
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on Oct 15, 2012 at 11:02 am by Claudette , a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |