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More ScareCrows...Vote or just come Check them Out :)
If you're heading to Downtown Pleasanton enjoy the Efforts put out by your local Merchants with their Scarecrows! Voting is on now for your Very Favorite or Favorites as there...
 
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on Oct 22, 2009 at 1:20 pm by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood
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Memorial Day observances start at 11 a.m. today outside Pleasanton Senior Center
Memorial Day observances will get under way at 11 a.m. this morning at the outdoor garden of the Pleasanton Senior Center. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
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on May 29, 2012 at 9:09 am by Karla, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood
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Interested in joining a chess club?
Local residents are trying to start a Pleasanton Chess Club, primarily for kids. Anyone interested can email PleasantonChess@yahoo.com. Please provide email address, name, pho...
 
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on Jan 17, 2012 at 9:11 am by Maithili , a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
McNerney's telephone town hall is rescheduled
Congressman Jerry McNerney's (Pleasanton, 11th) telephone town hall to talk about Medicare that was originally planned for today, Tuesday, June 21, has been postponed to 11:30...
 
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on Jun 21, 2011 at 12:26 pm by Bill, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
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Support a great cause while attending the 'Cupcake Battle'
Bakers, warm your ovens! Attend the first ever Cupcake Battle from 7-9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, at Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson Dr. If you are interesting in battling, sub...
 
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on Oct 8, 2010 at 10:37 am by Benjamin, a resident of the Gatewood neighborhood
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Judicial council votes to continue monthly court closures
Members of the state Judicial Council have voted to continue the budget-tightening measure of monthly court closures, saying there were no better options. Read the full story...
 
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on Jan 26, 2010 at 5:44 pm by sad daysfor CA, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood
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Schwarzenegger agrees to cut state prison population by 40,000 inmates
The administration of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, yielding to a court order, has given a judicial panel a plan to reduce the number of state inmates by more than 40,000 within...
 
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on Nov 18, 2009 at 1:16 pm by Concerned resident, 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...
 
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on May 17, 2013 at 9:57 am by Kyle, a resident of another community
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New transit fare card now good on most Bay Area systems
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission and several major Bay Area transit operators--but not the Wheels bus system locally-- have unveiled a re-branded, all-in-one transit...
 
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on Jun 25, 2010 at 12:55 pm by Larry, a resident of the Amador Estates 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...
 
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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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Census questionnaires go in mail today
Households throughout the Bay Area can expect to receive questionnaires for the 2010 census as early as today. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
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on Apr 1, 2010 at 6:07 pm by Rae, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood
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Singing and sliding with Springsteen
It's not easy to upstage the Boss, but that's exactly what a 9-year-old from Pleasanton did -- with a little help from his dad -- at a recent Bruce Springsteen concert at the ...
 
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on May 5, 2012 at 11:43 am by nancy s., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Problems in Walnut Creek Bars and Nightlife
The news recently surrounding the problems that Walnut Creek is having with bars and drunks and all the problmes after hours makes me once again grateful for our downtown here...
 
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on Jan 31, 2012 at 8:20 am by Chris, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood
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Westbound I-580 lanes open as walkway installed to new BART station from Dublin side
All westbound lanes on I-580 alongside the new West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station near Foothill/San Ramon roads re-opened at 9 a.m. Sunday morning as scheduled after crews in...
 
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on Jun 21, 2010 at 10:28 am by Curious, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood
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Downtown welcomes its newest mural
The wall on the side of Valley Plumbing's Home Center, at Peters and Rose avenues, is the new home for Pleasanton's latest mural. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
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on Mar 29, 2010 at 7:23 am by Jamie, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Feature Film Casting still seeking a few good men- LAST DAY!
FEATURE FILM CASTING CALL *LAST CHANCE FOR ADDITIONAL MALES* *paid extras, very few positions still available in following catagory: *male age 25-45 *clean cut busin...
 
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on Mar 23, 2012 at 10:35 am by Casting Director, a resident of another community
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Volunteers needed for Sandra J. Wing's Healing Therapy Foundation
Volunteers are needed for Sandra J. Wing's Healing Therapies annual fundraiser that will be held March 2 at the Palm Event Center. Proceeds from the event will benefit local c...
 
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on Jan 9, 2012 at 6:08 pm by volunteer, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood
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Pleasanton Council, Housing Commission meet tonight on affordable housing issues
The Pleasanton City Council will hold a workshop meeting at 7 p.m. tonight with the its Housing Commission to discuss the city's affordable housing policies and ways to encour...
 
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on May 2, 2013 at 5:38 pm by Research first, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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What has become of Pleasanton?
I read the wonderful article on Valley care turning 50. However the following comments were awful. What has become of the people that post on the weekly? They take nice story ...
 
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on Feb 6, 2013 at 8:52 am by steve, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Free concert in the park tonight
"Tommy and the 4 Speeds" will perform oldies tonight at Concerts in the Park from 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, July 23, at Lions Wayside Park (corner of First and Neal Street). Come b...
 
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on Jul 23, 2010 at 1:13 pm by love the concerts, but..., a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood
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Boy Scouts recycling Christmas trees Jan. 5
For $5-10, residents can discard their Christmas trees, support Boy Scouts and help the earth all at the same time. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
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on Mar 20, 2010 at 2:49 pm by Drew Perkins, a resident of another community
AROUND TOWN
City-wide arts celebration taking place May 11
More than spring is in the air in Pleasanton -- the arts are in the air as folks all over town prepare for a city-wide celebration taking place May 11 -- the Big Draw. Read t...
 
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on May 2, 2013 at 5:52 pm by Ravikumar HK, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood
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Anyone know where to get a really good Napoleon
Looking for recommendations for bakeries that make Napoleons. Trying to plan ahead for Father's Day.
 
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on May 15, 2012 at 6:14 am by Tracey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood
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Can you recommend a good sod installer?
Hello. I just moved into the area and my lawn is in need of replacement. Its full of patches, weeds, grubs, and all sorts of other fun things. Can you recommend a company t...
 
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on Mar 24, 2010 at 1:49 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore
AROUND TOWN
Tri-Valley mayors team up to bring back federal money
Four Tri-Valley mayors are joining forces to gain federal funding for local projects during the U.S. Conference of Mayors that ends today in Washington, D.C. Read the full st...
 
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on Jan 19, 2012 at 10:04 am by Another junket?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
 

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