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Public Employee Proposed Contract Falls Way Short
The City published the proposed new PCEA (Miscellaneous Employees) last night, and it is a significant disappointment. It looks like elevated entitlement expenditures will co... |
Bart Hughes |
1980 |
56 |
on Jan 19, 2011 at 7:43 pm by GX, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Off The Grid at AVHS
I just saw food trucks in the AVHS parking lot (4pm, Tuesday, 7/24/12)
Why is there an Off The Grid in Pleasanton? |
Luann |
1979 |
7 |
on Jul 26, 2012 at 12:24 pm by Shawn, a resident of the Siena neighborhood |
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Pleasanton featured in new issue of Family Circle magazine!
Check out the January 2010 issue of Family Circle. In the "My Hometown" column on page 38, there's a nice little write-up about our very own Pleasanton. They mention Meadowlar... |
Tyler |
1979 |
14 |
on Dec 20, 2009 at 7:41 am by Homeowner, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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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 |
1978 |
35 |
on Jun 27, 2012 at 11:33 am by Steve, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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Woman accused of taking $900K from Pleasanton company
Pleasanton police arrested a resident of Walnut Creek Wednesday for embezzling $900,000 from a Pleasanton company over the past two years where she had previously been employe... |
Editor |
1978 |
19 |
on Jun 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm by Rob, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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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 |
1976 |
36 |
on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:34 am by T.H., a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
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Weekly endorses Cook-Kallio for mayor; Pentin, Brown for City Council
The Pleasanton Weekly Friday endorsed Cheryl-Cook-Kallio for mayor and Planning Commission chairman Jerry Pentin and businesswoman Karla Brown for election to the City Council... |
Editor |
1975 |
15 |
on Oct 30, 2012 at 7:25 am by Can\'t wait to see an investigative report, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood 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... |
Editor |
1973 |
0 |
on Oct 7, 2012 at 4:09 pm by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online |
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Affordable housing in Pleasanton
Like it or not, affordable housing is coming to Pleasanton, and with it, as is nearly always the case, come questions about four issues: crime, schools, housing values and tra... |
Editor |
1973 |
80 |
on Feb 21, 2012 at 9:21 pm by Sally, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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What's with the flag?
Amid a mix of jeers and cheers from passing cars, Pleasanton resident Joe Onate, dubbing himself the "Lonestar Liberal," waves the French flag Monday at the intersection of Ho... |
Editor |
1971 |
7 |
on Nov 13, 2008 at 11:37 pm by Mason Wright, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Is McNerney Dodging His Constituents?
Is Congressman McNerney dodging his constitituents while he is home during the Congressional recess? Calls to his office and the District Events page on his website show that... |
Ptown Paul |
1970 |
92 |
on Aug 10, 2009 at 2:53 pm by Alison, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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My Favorite Apple Turnover Recipe. It is mighty tasty!
Here is my favorite Apple Turnover recipe. I hope at least a few people enjoy it. Please give me your critique.
Apple Turnovers
With apple turnovers, the biggest deci... |
Paul |
1969 |
3 |
on Apr 6, 2009 at 5:30 pm by FOOOOOD, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Handyman service anyone??
Does anyone know of a good handyman service here in Pleasanton? If so do you also know what their hourly rates are? I need some stuff done around the house and would love to h... |
Help Needed |
1968 |
13 |
on Dec 7, 2009 at 7:35 pm by steve, a member of the Lydiksen Elementary School community |
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New sidewalk/curb cuts in Vintage Hills
Has anyone noticed the sidewalk work being done in Vintage Hills this week? I think it's terrific that the sidewalks will now be accessible to all with the cuts/ramps that ar... |
Vintage hills resident |
1964 |
26 |
on Aug 13, 2009 at 2:04 am by Tango, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
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Fire on Mohr?
We walked by the old ranch on Mohr (between Santa Rita and Martin Avenue), and it looked like it burned down. It is being torn apart - does anyone know what happened - it was... |
Member |
1959 |
0 |
on Jul 1, 2007 at 9:13 pm by Member, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood 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 |
1956 |
31 |
on Aug 22, 2012 at 7:54 pm by Ari, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Local child molesters-Public Information
AIKIN,DAVID MCINTYRE
More Info Specific address not subject to disclosure PLEASANTON 94566 ALAMEDA
BUHRE,ROBERT HENRY
More Info 2577 VIA ESPADA PLEASANTON 94566 ALAMED... |
Megans Law |
1956 |
3 |
on Aug 30, 2010 at 1:23 pm by Frances, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood 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... |
Arnold |
1953 |
16 |
on Sep 27, 2012 at 7:17 am by Question, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Thanks Pleasanton PD
The Pleasanton Police Department does such a great job and it doesn’t get recognized nearly enough. We all realize the great work being done by the employees over there by liv... |
Pro Law |
1953 |
3 |
on Jan 10, 2008 at 5:26 pm by anon, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Caltrans to widen and straighten Niles Canyon -- info!
Hi!
This post is regarding Caltrans' plans to, IMHO, waste $80 million in taxpayer dollars to ruin Niles Canyon. (I posted on this topic last week - pls excuse typos!)
... |
Nancy |
1952 |
14 |
on Mar 8, 2011 at 12:31 pm by Bill, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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PLEASE VOTE "NO" ON "PROPOSITION 98" & "YES" ON PROP. 99"
We need to keep this information going...so posting it again.
Please read the information that is being sent...its misleading!
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU VOTE IN THE "DIREC... |
Walter |
1951 |
11 |
on Aug 15, 2008 at 9:41 pm by seegermanhou, a resident of the Bridle Creek neighborhood |
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New direction of Town Square Forum
Just did a quick scan of the Town Square Forum headlines and only 2 of the top 25 were related to Pleasanton. I don't remember it being this way in prior visits. I do appre... |
Huh? |
1949 |
7 |
on Aug 12, 2009 at 10:18 am by 2ME4U, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Driving around town
I'm always amazed by the rude behavior some drivers exhibit around town. Most are courteous, but when I encounter these displays of rudeness, it kind of makes one wonder... T... |
Courtesy rules |
1948 |
17 |
on Dec 6, 2010 at 4:35 pm by nancy s., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Permit parking Only?
Why can't us people living across from he fairgrounds have permit parking only on the street? with the good guys coming next week, means I canot leave my house with my truck u... |
D. Ragon |
1947 |
30 |
on May 31, 2012 at 5:47 pm by Stella, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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New Safeway and Gas Sales
I read in a forum post that the City Council had denied Safeway the ability to sell gasoline at the new store at Bernal/680. Interested in the truth behind this...starting wi... |
Paul |
1946 |
24 |
on Aug 2, 2011 at 12:49 pm by Reason, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |