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Who's running?
Looks like Mary Roberts is going to attempt a run for Mayor and Howard Neely is going to try for a Council seat. That's good. I was worried that Hosterman was going to run u... |
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on Aug 8, 2008 at 7:10 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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2 candidates qualify for special Pleasanton City Council race May 7, 2 others may be ready to file
The special election scheduled for May 7 to fill an empty seat on the Pleasanton City Council became a bit more interesting yesterday as two candidates submitted final papers ... |
Editor |
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on Mar 4, 2013 at 9:04 pm by Fred Watson, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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Raley's union in Bay Area votes to authorize strike
Raley's employees in the Bay Area and part of the Central Valley voted Wednesday to authorize a strike against the grocery chain, a spokesman for the United Food and Commercia... |
Editor |
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on May 24, 2012 at 2:18 am by Jake Thomas, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Construction starts on $2.4 million trail between Pleasanton-Dublin
Ground was broken this week on a 794-foot project to connect trails in Pleasanton and Dublin that end abruptly at Interstate 580, frustrating folks who would like to continue ... |
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on Apr 15, 2012 at 4:19 pm by Curtis, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
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Facts regarding Pleasanton's entitlements issue
Did you know (all these are facts that can be confirmed with City Management):
- An incremental $46M has been siphoned off from city services over the past 6 years to pay f... |
GX |
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on Nov 12, 2010 at 10:52 am by sknywench, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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Recent increase in water hardness?
Recently we've been noticing a dramatic increase in hard water stains, have attached an image of a glass from dishwasher adjacent to a glass de-stained with vinegar. Wondering... |
wimchatta |
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on Oct 23, 2010 at 4:43 pm by BK, a member of the Hart Middle School community |
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Man arrested after alleged anti-Christian fueled robbery, disturbance
Police arrested 22-year-old Abdul Walid Hamid of Hayward Wednesday evening after he reportedly robbed a man and scared others at Stoneridge Shopping Center. Additionally, he h... |
Editor |
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on Nov 22, 2009 at 11:38 am by gmartinez, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Where have all the Christians Gone?
Associated Press, Today:
Christianity is plummeting in America, while the number of non-believers is skyrocketing.
A shocking new study of Americans’ religious beliefs s... |
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on Oct 3, 2009 at 6:30 am by Homeowner, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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The Weekly Promotes Anti American Sentiment
It is SO far beyond me, why and how a local news group would even allow postings like this, or the subsequent remarks and replies. This is SO far beyond freedom of speech and ... |
Patriot Liberal |
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on Oct 1, 2009 at 12:40 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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What Am I Doing? Sorting Trash
OK, has anyone figured out a clean and space saving method to handle trash with the new PGS sorting requirements? My small kitchen cannot fit 3 bins plus the rules are confus... |
Trashsorter |
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on Sep 17, 2009 at 3:07 pm by Fellow Recyler, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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First budget crisis forum slated for Jan. 26
Informative meetings about the budget crisis and its impact to the school district have been scheduled for Jan. 26 and Feb. 4. Superintendent John Casey and senior staff will ... |
Editor |
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on Jan 25, 2009 at 7:32 pm by Just Say NO To Bailouts, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Recall Jennifer Hosterman?
Is there a campaign to recall Mayor Jennifer Hosterman? I ran across a website called recall jenniferhosterman dot com (Web Link).
I know a l... |
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on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:27 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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The First Hunan Chef Wong Closing
I was so sad to hear the other night that the 1st Chef Hunan Wong (near Vic's downtown) is closing after 28 years in that location. Yolanda, Margie, and the rest of the crew ... |
Enjoyed Chef Wong |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 7:33 pm by Paul, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Hometown Holiday Parade kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Saturday
A total of 73 parade entry groups are prepping for the Hometown Holiday Parade this Saturday, to be held in downtown Pleasanton.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Dec 1, 2012 at 7:40 pm by Gina, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Presbyterians to host Pleasanton candidates forum tonight
Centerpointe Presbyterian Church will host a "Meet the Candidates Night" starting at 7 p.m. tonight at its church, which is located at the intersection of Busch Road and Valle... |
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on Sep 19, 2012 at 9:55 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Fraud in the many nail salons
A friend of mine and my daughter were working in one of the many nail salons in Pleasanton. Neither my friend or my daughter is from Vietnam, but the salon was owned and oper... |
Lisa |
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on Aug 22, 2012 at 7:54 pm by Ari, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Our mayor vs. Canada's tar sands
We don't often comment on national or global issues, but since Mayor Jennifer Hosterman is speaking out publicly on behalf of the city of Pleasanton against the Keystone Canad... |
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on Dec 1, 2011 at 9:17 am by Ngo Loon, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Muslims flock to prayer service at Fairgrounds
The mood was festive this morning as Tri-Valley Muslims, dressed in their traditional finest, poured into the Alameda County Fairgrounds to celebrate Eid, which ends the fasti... |
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on Sep 4, 2011 at 3:24 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Valley Humane Society broke, may close
The Valley Humane Society, a 25-year-old nonprofit animal welfare organization that just moved into a new $1.3-million building, announced yesterday that it is out of money an... |
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on Jul 28, 2011 at 11:32 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Pension Obligations Bankrupt Town
This is what can, and will, happen to Pleasanton if the council does not take action to reduce pension benefits NOW.
Web Link... |
resident |
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on Jan 3, 2011 at 11:28 pm by I can count, can you?, a resident of the Foothill Knolls neighborhood |
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CUT THE FAT FROM THE TOP FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS
Is it me, or is the answer to ALL the schools problems is cutting the FAT FROM THE TOP in our school district. It's the same in all levels of life. In the private world the CE... |
Main Street & Main Stream |
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on Nov 17, 2010 at 2:17 pm by A Mom, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Woman charged in multiple crashes well over legal limit, court records say
A Pleasanton woman facing multiple charges following a multiple hit and run in April had a blood alcohol content of .28 -- three-and-a-half times the legal limit for driving, ... |
Editor |
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on Jul 14, 2010 at 8:46 am by Lisa Schoof, a resident of another community |
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New metering lights leave some drivers red
On-ramp metering lights were turned on for the first time during this morning's commute along westbound Interstate 580 and the signals caused many commuters to see red in more... |
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on Mar 9, 2010 at 3:18 pm by Commuter, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Why cant more be recycled?
I just got my new recycle cart and I am at a loss why there are so many items that can be recycled that are being diverted to a landfill. What I am concerned about is the amou... |
Steven |
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on Sep 25, 2009 at 8:58 pm by bitsy, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Miller posting signs on private property without permission
David Miller is disrespecting private property owner rights and continuing to do what he wants not what he says. He has posted dozens of his yard signs on private property wh... |
Miller continues cheating |
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on Apr 16, 2013 at 8:04 pm by Lou Skunt, a resident of the Carlton Oaks neighborhood |
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