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Pleasanton Stands Out in the News
Last night on the CBS channel 5 news, they showed a news segment about Pleasanton Real Estate and how hot the market is here, even in this economy. Check it out:
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on May 13, 2009 at 7:15 am by Carl, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
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Twas the Week Before Christmas (aka Pleasanton Revolts)
Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the town
Not a councilman was stirring, not one could be found
the contract was signed and tucked safe away
The payback was... |
PeasantUprising |
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on Dec 23, 2010 at 12:09 pm by Rae, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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Fireworks maybe? Anyone else hear all the noise?
The neighbors are all out. Anyone know what's going on? It sounds like a really long grand finale. |
Lily |
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on Sep 24, 2012 at 9:14 pm by Definitely cool and informative, but..., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton PD Supports Public Drunks at Concerts
The PD has inordinately strict rules for drinking during the First Wednesdays and wine strolls. In fact, drinkers are roped off in a crowded area by the band on Wednesdays an... |
what\\\'s wrong with this picture |
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on Jun 9, 2010 at 3:41 pm by I\'m with what\'s wrong with this picture, a resident of the Jensen Tract neighborhood |
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PUSD broke but offering Pre K
PUSD constantly broke, asking for funds from parents, however suggesting:
Pleasanton Unified School District pre-registration for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten for the ... |
WTF |
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on Mar 9, 2012 at 2:49 pm by Janene, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Don't miss the biggest Pleasanton political event of 2012
April 14th, 12noon - 4pm at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds, the Golden State Tax Day TEA Party - 2012 - Free Admission! The biggest TEA Party in CA, thousands will turn out!
Co... |
jimf01 |
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on Apr 17, 2012 at 10:49 am by Herman, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: Wal-Mart comes at a high price for Pleasanton
Your Jan. 27 editorial "Wal-Mart's Neighborhood Market good for Pleasanton" made me wonder if the Pleasanton Weekly is a newspaper or a PR mouthpiece for Wal-Mart and the Cham... |
Editor |
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on Feb 18, 2012 at 9:52 pm by Florence Tarkington, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
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Pleasanton History
Pleasanton used to host three Naval Outlying Fields (NOLFs) that were attached to the Naval Air Station (NAS) in Livermore, which later became the lab. This information is ta... |
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on Dec 10, 2007 at 10:37 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Prop 30 passage avoids cuts to Pleasanton school year
The passage of Proposition 30 won praise from district staff and school board at its meeting Tuesday night.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Nov 19, 2012 at 9:50 pm by Be Positive, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton's Pension Obligations
According to Steve Brozosky the City has a present value of 120 million in pension obligations owed to city workers and only 40 million set aside.
The school district owes a... |
Ceaser |
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on Nov 16, 2008 at 10:21 pm by Boomer, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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No Hooters in downtown Pleasanton, though sign said so
Anyone downtown over the weekend probably did a double-take when they saw a sign on the fence of the old Kolln Hardware Store that is now being renovated. In very authentic co... |
Editor |
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on Nov 21, 2007 at 11:29 am by Lighten Up Ptown, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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Evacuations, SWAT Teams, and road closures
We were evacuated from our house at 3am (Thursday June 21st)and not allowed back until 9:30 am. We were not told anything or notified when we could come back. We are trying to... |
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on Jun 25, 2007 at 2:07 pm by Emily Atwood, a resident of another community |
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Plastic bag ban now in effect in Pleasanton grocery stores
Pleasanton and other Alameda County grocery stores and retailers selling packaged foods or alcohol are now required to stop giving out single-use bags at checkout.
Read the... |
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on Jan 7, 2013 at 11:25 am by Claudette , a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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One Community...
I was raised in Pleasanton and am in the process of moving back. I recently spent several days in town and found it to be every bit the lovely, warm, well-heeled community I r... |
Dennis Jones |
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on Jul 12, 2010 at 1:29 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Mayor and Council Votes Itself A Raise
The Pleasanton Mayor and City Council is voting itself a gigantic pay raise up from $600 to $1050 a month for the mayor and from $500 to $950 a month for the council members..... |
Jack Hovingh |
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on Oct 10, 2007 at 3:55 pm by Sharon, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Danville's mayor files papers to run for State Assembly
Danville mayor Newell Arnerich filed papers Friday to run for the 16th State Assembly District as the second official candidate in the 2014 election.
Read the full story here... |
Editor |
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on Feb 12, 2013 at 6:30 pm by June, a member of the Alisal Elementary School community |
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How many "No On D" signs can one city handle LOL?
So I was coming home from Mother's day shopping last weekend when low and behold, I see one Kay Ayala planting "No On D" signs through out one of the local neighborhoods. Taki... |
trying to understand D |
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on May 14, 2010 at 11:23 am by sknywench, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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Obama as Hitler at the Post Office
I went to the post office several times in the last week and there were people set up next to the driveway with signs of Obama looking like Hitler.They were supporters of Lynd... |
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on Dec 13, 2011 at 4:59 pm by hoops, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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When will 99 Ranch Market open?
Anybody know when the 99 Ranch Market is due to open in the Rose Pavilion? I can't wait! I love their seafood. |
Mah |
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on Oct 4, 2009 at 4:10 am by Miranda, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Pleasanton leaders, vets welcome home Army Specialist Eith from Afghanistan
Nearly 100 well-wishers turned out Sunday afternoon to welcome home Army Specialist Kyle Eith to Pleasanton.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Feb 14, 2013 at 12:47 pm by Marsha Buck, a resident of another community |
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Traffic Lights Around Town
Does anybody else notice the lenght of time when it comes to certain traffic signals? The ones' that stick out in my mind are Santa Rita/West Las Positas (by the hostpital) an... |
Rob |
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on Oct 27, 2007 at 12:16 am by Carol, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood |
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ELECTION RESULTS: Voters reject southeast hills development plan
A plan by landowners' Frederic and Jennifer Lin to build 51 custom homes in Pleasanton's southeast hills was scuttled yesterday when voters rejected the Measure D referendum t... |
Editor |
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on Jun 13, 2010 at 1:14 am by Nimby, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood |
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Public Pensions - Problem Continues to Grow
More perspectives on the reality of our significant public employee pension issue. Pleasanton is faced with the exact same issue. The only thing that is saving us right now ... |
Awakening |
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on Mar 4, 2011 at 1:03 am by Consensus seeker, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Brown, Pentin win seats on City Council
Karla Brown and Jerry Pentin won election to Pleasanton City Council handily, with Brown garnering 8,919 votes -- about 37% -- and Pentin winning with 7,577 votes -- about 31.... |
Editor |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 11:38 am by Gary Schwaegerle, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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'Countdown 2012' so-called Rave event forced to flee fairgrounds
An event that had some residents worried about potential problems was booted from the Alameda County Fairgrounds after an investigation by Pleasanton police.
Read the full st... |
Editor |
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on Jan 2, 2012 at 1:37 pm by Peace&Love, a resident of another community |
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