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Walmart to open San Ramon Neighborhood Market, five others today
San Ramon's Walmart Neighborhood Market will open at 7:30 a.m. today in the grocery space vacant since 2010 at the Country Club Village Shopping Center at 9100 Alcosta Blvd., ... |
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on Oct 23, 2012 at 2:56 pm by Matthew, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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What is going on @ Muirwood & W. Las Positas?
Does anyone know the purpose of the construction at the corner of Muirwood and W. Las Positas? It is really messing up the morning commute time! |
Stuck in Traffic |
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on Oct 2, 2011 at 5:09 pm by common sense, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Purple potty making the rounds
A special purple-painted toilet is making the rounds and it's all in the name of fighting cancer. To the casual observer, a "purple potty" as it's known, doesn't exactly corre... |
Editor |
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on May 26, 2008 at 11:01 pm by Nancy, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Where has all the fun gone?
When I was growing up in the South Bay, the fun and recreation opportunities seemed endless. We had ice and roller skating rinks within biking distance of my house, three bow... |
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on Apr 16, 2012 at 9:43 am by Curious, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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CA Real Estate PAC dumps $23,000 to support Thorne
Wowza. In a report filed this week with the Pleasanton City Clerk, California Real Estate PAC spent $23,000 to support Mayoral Candidate Jerry Thorne. Big money, that is mor... |
Fact Checker |
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on Nov 15, 2012 at 4:53 pm by Owned by Chamber, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
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Arco on Stanley - Video and blaring audio-infomercials
I happened into the Arco station @ Stanley and Del Valle for gas. They have a new feature. On the top of every pump are 2-20" video screen and annoying audio play continuous... |
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on Jan 2, 2008 at 2:45 pm by Don, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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PG&E Smart meters
It seems the new smart meter they installed is not generating bills for me. Oh lucky me. Knowing that eventually it would catch up with me and I would get a huge bill I called... |
Earl |
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on Apr 13, 2010 at 3:29 pm by REMOTE control, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Is a locally filled initiative newsworthy?
I find it interesting that a citizens initiative was filed in the City of Pleasanton last Tuesday called "Save Pleasanton’s Hills & Housing Cap" but there has been no mention ... |
Steve Brozosky |
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on Oct 27, 2007 at 9:53 am by Tired of Steve B, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Contract Should Be Renegotiated
The current Pleasanton PCEA employee contract should be renegotiated for several reasons. First, the contract would mean that Pleasanton retirement costs continue to rise fas... |
Bart Hughes |
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on Feb 8, 2011 at 7:36 am by jacob and alma, a resident of the Las Positas neighborhood |
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Pleasanton Police Citizens Academy
Enrollment is continuing for the Fall Pleasanton Police Citizens Academy. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 9:30pm beginning on September 6th and will r... |
Sgt. Mike Tryphonas |
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on Aug 28, 2007 at 12:14 pm by Sgt. Mike Tryphonas, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Alleged high school drug dealer arrested again
Paul Harold White, who was arrested earlier this month for furnishing drugs to high school students, has been arrested again.
The latest arrest was made Thursday afternoon ... |
Editor |
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on Mar 1, 2011 at 11:11 am by samantha, a resident of the Apperson Ridge neighborhood |
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Dishwasher Film
Heard through the grapevine...
Everyone is experiencing a white film on the dishes after a run through the dishwasher. We've had a little bit of this ourselves. Apparentl... |
Stacey |
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on Feb 16, 2009 at 6:26 pm by Mr. Cheney, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Where are the bicycle riders?
It's high time we parents set an example and start riding our bikes around town. When the time is right, get your kids out there riding to sports practices and games and schoo... |
Two Wheeling |
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on Jul 31, 2008 at 2:34 pm by Ohforfsake, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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Permit parking only at Trader Joe parking lot
Does anyone know why the row of spots next to the street at Trader Joes is only for cars with permits? It's bad enough that lot does not have enough spots for all the busines... |
Lisa |
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on Dec 13, 2011 at 1:35 pm by FnSuite, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Vintage Hills Shopping Center - Sushi Restaurant Grand Opening
Yeah!! Finally something is opening in the newly remodeled (in progress) Vintage Hills Shopping Center.
Kokoro Sushi is having their Grand Opening on August 5,6,and 7th.... |
Karen |
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on Aug 4, 2008 at 4:09 pm by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
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Found: Silver Bracelet
We found a silver bracelet near downtown on Saturday, 11/3. If it's yours, please call 925.462.1218, and describe it. |
Annette |
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on Nov 15, 2007 at 10:15 am by Amador parent, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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Stoneridge extension
Is the Stoneridge extension scheduled to be done?? |
hoops |
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 6:35 pm by Icantbelieveit, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood |
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Thank you from The Trash Can Cleaning Specialists
We would like to thank the residents of Pleasanton and Dublin for their positive response to our new service. We had been alerted to the current posts on this forum from a few... |
VIP Bin Cleaning USA |
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on Sep 6, 2007 at 9:14 pm by VIP Bin Cleaning USA, a resident of another community |
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BOY, that was some Earthquake
5.6 2007/10/30 20:04:54 37.432N 121.776W 9.2 8 km ( 5 mi) NNE of Alum Rock, CA
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Anne |
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on Nov 8, 2007 at 2:24 pm by mac, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood 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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Why is Pleasanton Garbage Service so slow in switching out cans?
I called Pleasanton Garbage the other day to inquire when I'll be getting a smaller garbage can -- I ordered one back in October! Can you believe that they're still haven't pr... |
A resident |
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on Jan 25, 2010 at 12:22 pm by Tony F., a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
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An Oak Grove Myth Put to Rest
I've seen various comments around here characterizing the trails of the park in Oak Grove as being between the ridgelines while the homes will be on top of the ridgelines and ... |
Stacey |
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on Dec 10, 2007 at 5:23 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Historic trees cut down on Bernal Avenue by fairgrounds
I was horrified to see a tree crew cutting down historic walnut trees along the fence outside the fairgrounds along Bernal Avenue. I've lived in Pleasanton for 51 years and t... |
Disappointed |
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on Jul 31, 2010 at 11:41 pm by jw, a resident of the West of Foothill neighborhood |
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Pre-Dawn Walkers and Runners
I leave early for work to beat the traffic. I'm generally in my car around 630 - 645. Several mornings I see a runner who runs along Sunol right at the entrance ramps to 680... |
Early morning driver |
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on Jan 2, 2012 at 11:29 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Pleasanton schools post gains in meeting 'No Child Left Behind' goals
Pleasanton schools are making progress in teaching English language learners and economically disadvantaged students, according to an accountability report presented to the sc... |
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on Oct 11, 2012 at 11:18 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |