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Fox spotted near 680 and Stoneridge
Was excited to see a fox and a pup wandering the sidewalk at the 680 overpass and Stoneridge Dr. I hope Mrs. B does not run them over. |
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on May 23, 2013 at 2:49 pm by Jumbo, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Pleasanton memorial service planned May 25 for Jack Dove, who would have turned 90 that day
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, for Jack Dove, a well-known Pleasanton community activist and former executive with the old Montgomery Ward departme... |
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on May 23, 2013 at 9:46 am by Mike Tassano, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Is California worth the price?
For those of you have lived in other states do you think Calif is overpriced in comparison or are you happy to pay the difference if you were or are starting out today. |
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on May 23, 2013 at 8:31 am by hoops, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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Pleasanton city employees agree to higher pension contributions, but gain first wage increases in 3 years
The Pleasanton City Council approved a proposed three-year agreement last night with the union representing 220 regular city employees that will raise individual pension contr... |
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on May 22, 2013 at 9:32 pm by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton Council to discuss proposed employee union contract at meeting tonight
"Pleasanton Council to discuss proposed employee union contract at meeting tonight
by Jeb Bing
Pleasanton Weekly Staff
The Pleasanton City Council will hold a public... |
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on May 21, 2013 at 10:37 pm by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Readers Choice Pleasanton: Voting ends today
Readers Choice Pleasanton voting is under way! Cast your ballot [Web Link here]. Remember you need to confirm your vote when you... |
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on May 21, 2013 at 4:09 pm by Eddy, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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To Whom It May Concern
Hi, my name is Stanley and this is my story. How does an eight year old dog end up at the shelter? Why did my owners leave me there? I have been a good dog, I protected my ... |
Jim Telfer |
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on May 21, 2013 at 12:03 pm by Pepper, a member of the Donlon Elementary School community |
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HELP - Baby ducks in storm drain
corneer of via del cielo/ calle allegre. Police stopped by - nothing they can do, and oh don't take storm drain cover off (I was trying to coax babies into pool net). Animal... |
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on May 20, 2013 at 3:29 pm by Beth, a resident of the Laguna Vista neighborhood |
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I-580 W on-ramp work at Foothill?
What is going on with the barriers and the traffic "flow" reconfiguration on the Foothill-San Ramon overpass and the on-ramp to 580 westbound? I say "flow" because it's now e... |
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on May 20, 2013 at 2:13 pm by Grace, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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COMMENTARY: Pleasanton gets it right
Kathy Narum resigned from the Pleasanton Planning Commission last week after five years as a member and after winning election May 7 to a seat on the City Council in a robust,... |
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on May 20, 2013 at 12:13 pm by All\'s good !, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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what exactly is a heritage tree?
What makes a tree a heritage tree in downtown P-town? I have a fir I want to get rid of but was told by a neighbor I can't without the permission of the city. there is a sa... |
Stella |
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on May 18, 2013 at 10:21 am by heritage tree, a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood |
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Steve Mattos honored with memorial scoreboard
In honor of late Amador Valley High School father, coach and Athletics Boosters Club member Steve Mattos, a state-of-the-art scoreboard for the Amador Stadium will be dedicate... |
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on May 17, 2013 at 6:34 pm by nancy s., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Shoppers cheer as New Leaf Community Markets opens in Pleasanton
If crowds waiting through a near-hour-long grand opening ceremony are any indication of support, the celebration Wednesday morning at New Leaf Community Markets' dedication of... |
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on May 17, 2013 at 12:17 pm by Shopper, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Fresh and Easy.......Hmmmmm. Service in the toilet
I have gone to Fresh and Easy from time to time regularly since it opened. I remember their crew from the beginning and oh how I miss them. They seemed happy to be there and... |
LP |
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on May 17, 2013 at 9:57 am by Kyle, a resident of another community |
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DeSaulnier, other state senators ask tough questions about faulty Bay Bridge bolts
Members of the state Senate transportation committee asked tough questions Tuesday of Caltrans and Metropolitan Transportation Committee
officials about faulty anchor bolts ... |
Editor |
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on May 16, 2013 at 12:10 am by Longtimer, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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State Insurance commissioner gives homeowners tips in wake of devastating fires in Southern California
State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said Friday that homeowners' insurance policies may cover living expenses as well as property losses in fires, such as those now engulf... |
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on May 15, 2013 at 8:40 pm by Anon, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Public meeting tonight on adding toll lane on westbound I-580 through Pleasanton
Two transportation agencies will hold a public hearing from 5-7 p.m. tonight in Dublin to review plans for creating a toll express lane on westbound I-580.
Read the full stor... |
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on May 15, 2013 at 2:18 pm by kbenson, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Leaf Blowers at 7 AM on Weekends -- REALLY???
Dear thoughtless neighbor,
You have your yard service come out at 7 AM on every Saturday and I have put up with the endless leaf blowing for months. Get them a rake and a br... |
quiet resident |
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on May 14, 2013 at 7:39 pm by ccwc, a resident of the Jensen Tract neighborhood |
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Say goodbye to Jim Hansen on May 15
AMADOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL PTSA INVITES YOU TO SAY GOODBYE TO MR. JIM HANSEN on MAY 15, 2013 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at The Wine Steward 641 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 $25 at... |
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on May 14, 2013 at 10:53 am by Steve, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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Oakland searching for new police chief after Jordan announces he's stepping down
Oakland city leaders are launching a nationwide search for a new police chief following the surprise announcement by Chief Howard Jordan
that he is stepping down for medical... |
Editor |
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on May 13, 2013 at 5:47 pm by from oakland, a resident of another community |
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Good Place To Teach Teenager To Drive
My son hasn't had any lessons yet, he passed the written driver's test. I want to take him to some quiet area to give him some beginning lessons-does anyone know of a good pl... |
Sarah |
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on May 13, 2013 at 12:07 pm by Maria, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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VFW resurrects swing era at Tea Dance this afternoon
Put on your dancing shoes and head to the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. today, May 15, for an afternoon Tea Dance. The Mellotones Combo will play dance music, with ... |
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on May 13, 2013 at 9:30 am by Citizen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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As Mother's Day approaches, watch out for new Mother ducks and goslings around storm drains
As Mother's Day approaches, May is also time for new mother ducks and their newly hatched goslings to leave their nests and "hit the road."
Every year the poor goslings w... |
Lisa Lorentz |
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on May 12, 2013 at 7:29 am by Duck lover, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton Council OKs pay-off of $20-million in golf course bonds
The Pleasanton City Council Tuesday authorized dipping into available cash reserves to buy down $20.6 million in outstanding bonds used to finance the construction of Callippe... |
Editor |
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on May 11, 2013 at 3:51 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Three sought in robberies
Pleasanton police are investigating a bank robbery and two robbery attempts, all of which took place within a 24-hour period on May 7.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on May 11, 2013 at 12:08 pm by Mary, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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