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Haven't Been Separating Garbage, Help!
I haven't started separating recyclables out of my garbage. Do 'they' expect us to have started doing that for this week's garbage pickup? They pick up garbage on Thursday... |
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on Oct 8, 2009 at 7:35 pm by stillhavequestions, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
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Council OKs downtown ice rink for holidays
The City Council Tuesday night approved a five-year contract with a subsidiary of the San Jose Sharks to operate an outdoor ice skating rink near downtown during the Christmas... |
Editor |
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on Apr 27, 2009 at 9:23 am by Al. Bronzini, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Man dies during arrest at Stoneridge Mall
Pleasanton police are investigating the death of a 32-year-old male Fresno resident who became unresponsive during a shoplifting arrest. The man, who has not been identified y... |
Editor |
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on Apr 9, 2008 at 2:39 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Grocery bags
Clerk at RiteAid this morning told me that beginning July 1 they would be charging for bags if you do not bring your own.
I said I thought that went into affect Jan 1 and she... |
Kaye |
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on Jun 27, 2012 at 11:33 am by Steve, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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680 Toll Lane Frustrations
I've been wanting to write something about this for a long time--so here it goes:
I *love* the toll lane on Highway 680. However, I have a giant pet peeve that is driving m... |
John F. |
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on Jun 9, 2012 at 12:32 pm by Scott Horsly, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Police investigating two weekend armed holdups
Two separate armed robberies took place in Pleasanton over Presidents Day weekend, and police say they have "excellent leads" in both. One took place in broad daylight in the ... |
Editor |
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on Mar 7, 2012 at 7:27 am by Bob, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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City Council to vote Wednesday on high-density housing plan
The Pleasanton City Council will hold back-to-back meetings starting next Wednesday to consider and likely approve a detailed plan to rezone 73 acres of available properties i... |
Editor |
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on Jan 2, 2012 at 7:15 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Letter: Don't destroy ridgelines
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 14, 2010, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on May 19, 2010 at 4:11 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Tri-Valley sees 14 home foreclosures in latest report
Four home foreclosures were announced this week in Pleasanton, with another five foreclosures reported in Livermore, three in San Ramon and two in Dublin.
Read the full story... |
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on May 16, 2010 at 8:42 pm by wooden, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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Pleasanton's newest supermarket opens today in Rose Pavilion
Pleasanton's newest super market--99 Ranch Market—opens at 9 a.m. today in the Rose Pavilion at Santa Rita Road and Rosewood Drive.
Read the full story here Web Link.... |
Editor |
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on Apr 28, 2010 at 10:58 am by r, a resident of Dublin |
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For the biker who nearly died today . . . . . .
I was driving north on Main St today at 5:30 AM, just approaching Stanley. My traffic light was, and had been, green but I was traveling at less than 25 MPH in expectation th... |
driver and biker |
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on Aug 26, 2009 at 9:37 pm by Resident, a member of the Lydiksen Elementary School community |
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Layoffs at my company, would like parcel tax solution
My company recently went through a merger. It was announced today that there will be up to 450 layoffs, some of these from our office in Pleasanton.
Since this is a phar... |
Steph |
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on Mar 21, 2009 at 9:11 pm by T, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Negativity towards Town Square
Around town, whenever the Pleasanton Weekly blogs are mentioned, the response isn't so positive. Of course, it is just a perception and not all topics are "mean" and some of t... |
Emily West |
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on Feb 26, 2009 at 9:56 am by Scott Walsh, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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No bail set for Castlewood tennis coach facing molestation charges
No bail has been set for Henry John Germain, the director of tennis programs at Castlewood Country Club, who was arrested Monday on charges of alleged child molestation.
A... |
Editor |
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on Sep 30, 2008 at 7:36 am by apparent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Rock out in the park
Dust off your blankets and pull out your lawn chairs, because it's time for the first installment of the Concerts in the Park. From June 6 through Sept. 5, bands will rock out... |
Editor |
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 5:31 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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The Pleasanton City Council needs strong, unwavering, conservative leadership!
When my family and I first moved to Pleasanton in 1986, it was a growing, world-class place to raise a family. Neighbors were friendly, people pitched in, and Judeo-Christian ... |
Gail |
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on Apr 30, 2013 at 10:17 am by KC, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
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The Right choice for city council
Ballots are starting to arrive for Pleasanton’s special City Council election. I’ve read each candidate’s statements in the sample ballot. I have also looked at each candidate... |
Kevin |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 5:40 pm by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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El Balazo restaurant couple sentenced for tax evasion, other charges
Marino Sandoval and his wife Nicole, the Pleasanton couple who owned and ran the El Balazo restaurants in Pleasanton, Danville, San Ramon and in three additional East Bay loca... |
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on Jan 5, 2013 at 7:34 pm by Jimmy McGill, a resident of Livermore |
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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... |
Editor |
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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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Commute Question
My family is considering relocating to Pleasanton from the East coast. I was recently hired by a firm in north San Jose and I was wondering if anyone who does the Pleasanton t... |
Scott |
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on Aug 16, 2012 at 7:07 am by Palo alto commuter, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Should epileptic drivers be allowed to drive?
Let's start by stating driving is a privilege and not a right. If someone has epilepsy should they be able to drive? If they have a seizure and kill someone what are the con... |
Truth |
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on Jul 18, 2012 at 11:34 am by Some Dude, a resident of the Bridle Creek neighborhood |
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Kansas City mayor praises Hosterman for work at U.S. mayors conference
Mayors from throughout the country are gathered at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Oklahoma City, including Pleasanton's Mayor Jennifer Hosterman who is being publicly praise... |
Editor |
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on Jun 17, 2010 at 4:07 pm by curious, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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"No on D" guy in front of Amador Valley High School
There seems to be a big effort from the people who oppose measure D.
On my way to Amador this morning, I saw a lot of NO on D signs, and then I saw a guy standing between ... |
Wondering |
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on May 27, 2010 at 8:52 pm by DB, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Seward Johnson Sculptures Coming to Downtown Pleasanton
The sculptures will be on display from April 1 through June 30. City of Pleasanton will welcome an interactive art exhibit by internationally-known sculptor J. Seward Johnson ... |
Editor |
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on Apr 9, 2010 at 8:32 am by Auburn IN, a resident of another community |
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Water Meter Error - Pleasanton residents
I am interested in comments from those residents (or city officials) who received a letter this month from the City of Pleasanton correcting a water meter charge error.
In... |
Resident |
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on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:34 am by T.H., a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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