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City of Pleasanton seeks next Poet Laureate
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, October 12, 2012, 12:00 AM |
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on Oct 13, 2012 at 4:29 am by franco, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
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PLEASANTON MAYORAL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Jerry Thorne
By Jerry Thorne
It has been my honor and privilege to serve you as your Council member and three terms as vice mayor since I was first elected in 2005. You honored me by reel... |
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on Oct 12, 2012 at 3:31 pm by Concerned, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Pleasanton schools post gains in meeting 'No Child Left Behind' goals
Pleasanton schools are making progress in teaching English language learners and economically disadvantaged students, according to an accountability report presented to the sc... |
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on Oct 11, 2012 at 11:18 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Local Campaign Finances
The City has an electronic system for reporting campaign finances on the city website. I found it quite interesting to look at DeMarcus' donations. 96 donations but 62 were ... |
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on Oct 11, 2012 at 9:44 pm by Wondering, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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CVS planning two new drug stores in Pleasanton
CVS Pharmacy, one of the country's largest drug store chains, plans to build two new retail outlets in Pleasanton with stores in the Safeway Gateway Center and the Rose Pavili... |
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on Oct 11, 2012 at 8:22 pm by george, a resident of Dublin |
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PLEASANTON MAYORAL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Cheryl Cook-Kallio
by Cheryl Cook-Kallio
Twenty-five years ago I chose to raise my family in Pleasanton because it was a safe, vibrant city with excellent schools and a strong sense of communit... |
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on Oct 9, 2012 at 2:45 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Memorial service today for Robert Lee Vannatter Jr., 91, WWII paratrooper
Robert Lee Vannatter Jr., 91, who parachuted into Europe with the 507th Paratrooper Infantry Regiment, died Aug. 27, and his life is being celebrated from 1-4 p.m. today at th... |
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on Oct 8, 2012 at 5:07 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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To the cyclist that was a good Samaritan on Saturday
Last Saturday morning I went to the Farmer's market. As I was juggling my various packages, wallet, keys and purse, I dropped my wallet in the street. I went home none the wis... |
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on Oct 8, 2012 at 8:29 am by Kathy Felton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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TV30 to broadcast Pleasanton Weekly's candidates forum tonight
A 90-minute candidates forum hosted by the Pleasanton Weekly and featuring those seeking election as mayor and to the City Council will broadcast by Tri-Valley Community Telev... |
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on Oct 7, 2012 at 4:09 pm by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online |
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PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Karla Brown
By Karla Brown
I am a Pleasanton businesswoman and 20 year resident of Pleasanton. Together with my husband Tim, we have raised three daughters in Pleasanton. I earned a Busi... |
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on Oct 6, 2012 at 10:39 am by karla supporter, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Homemade granola keeps Karen active
There are at least two reasons to stop at the Sunday Morning Bakery booth at Farmers Market tomorrow. One is to try some of the best tasting homemade granola ever, and the sec... |
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on Oct 6, 2012 at 5:51 am by Carla, a resident of another community |
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At-risk missing adult located by Pleasanton police
The Pleasanton Police Department has located Diane Taylor who was reported missing on Oct. 4.
Read the full story here Web Link=... |
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on Oct 5, 2012 at 3:42 pm by k, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
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Vintage Hills Shopping Center???
I drove by the vintage hills shopping center and noticed that they are doing some construction on the old Romleys/Flair supermarket. Does anybody have any idea what's going to... |
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on Oct 5, 2012 at 2:57 pm by Milo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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FREECYCLE Yahoo Group
Does anyone use this group? I had a friend join this past year and she has been able to get rid of things she didnt need and acquire things that she was in need of. BUT rece... |
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on Oct 4, 2012 at 1:13 pm by Kris, a resident of Livermore |
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grass fire?
There is a very strong smell of grass/wildfire on the west side of town this evening, around 9:15pm. I really hope not, but does anyone have information? |
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on Oct 3, 2012 at 10:43 pm by Tango , a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood |
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Two local organizations endorse Thorne for Pleasanton mayor, Pentin, DeMarcus for City Council
The political action committee of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Friday endorsed City Councilman Jerry Thorne for mayor in the upcoming municipal election on Nov. 6 and Pl... |
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on Oct 2, 2012 at 11:03 pm by Justin, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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Suicides: more common than murder
Seventeen-year-old Tricia Martin may be Pleasanton's latest casualty in an ongoing trend that claims nearly 34,000 people every year in the United States. Martin, a senior at ... |
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on Oct 2, 2012 at 2:40 am by Jean, a resident of the Rosewood neighborhood |
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Lockout ends: Castlewood workers will return to work Oct. 16
The lockout of Castlewood workers is over. Workers will return to their old jobs at the country club Oct. 16 under terms of their old contract, according to a news release fro... |
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on Oct 1, 2012 at 6:12 pm by Daniel Bradford, a member of the Foothill High School community |
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Everything on sale at Domus as popular Main Street store shuts down, again
Domus, the popular kitchen and home accessories retailer on Pleasanton's Main Street, is now open with a store-wide sale and deep discounts on everything including fixtures as... |
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on Oct 1, 2012 at 6:04 pm by No deals there, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Alternatives to parking at Bart at Stoneridge Mall?
Several times a month I have to take BART into the city on business. The past few times I have tried, there are no parking spaces left. The first time I was running late so I ... |
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on Sep 28, 2012 at 11:01 am by BART tried to sell the Livermore Lot, a resident of Livermore |
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Livermore man arrested in fatal road rage stabbing
Livermore police arrested a man suspected of fatally stabbing another driver during a road rage incident Wednesday afternoon, police officials said.
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on Sep 27, 2012 at 4:56 pm by DOG, a resident of the Heritage Oaks neighborhood |
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Do these blades scare anyone else?
Although I'm not a sailer myself, I do enjoy time on the water, and appreciate those who have their own boats.
But when parking a catamaran on the street, is it really nece... |
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on Sep 27, 2012 at 2:04 pm by Tango , a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood |
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To: Tim Hunt
"A starting firefighter makes $5,800 a month, while those at the top salary step (no. 6) make $7,405 or $88,860 annually. To make more than this, a firefighter must be promote... |
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on Sep 27, 2012 at 7:17 am by Question, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Campaign volunteer going door-to-door "representing" the Pleasanton Police and Fire Departments
This has to be illegal, and if it isn't, it certainly doesn't put the candidate in a good light. Let me preface by saying that I have no ties, nor preferences, for/to any may... |
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on Sep 27, 2012 at 6:49 am by Bonnie, a resident of the Bordeaux Estates neighborhood |
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Mayors play a bit of Jeopardy at annual public gathering together
Tri-Valley mayors played Jeopardy in front of more than 300 of their constituents at their annual Tri-Valley Mayors Summit, but it was hardly the fun and game version that's p... |
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on Sep 25, 2012 at 11:42 pm by Pete , a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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