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Topic postings restricted by editor?Can someone explain why the topic "Woman hijacks highway patrol car" was closed to the general public by the editor? Many...
Original post made by Wow on Dec. 3, 2008Last comment by Mark, on Dec 10, 2008 at 9:07 am | 8 comments | 4120 Views
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Local Marine back from Iraq to festive homecomingMore than 70 well-wishers waved American flags and "Welcome Home" banners Saturday night to celebrate the return of Marine...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2008Last comment by P Ellis, on Dec 4, 2008 at 6:42 pm | 14 comments | 4754 Views
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City now collecting batteries for recyclingThe city of Pleasanton will now accept used and unwanted batteries for recycling in the name of going green. Mayor Jennifer...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2008Last comment by Janet Pelletier, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly, on Dec 4, 2008 at 2:10 pm | 6 comments | 5332 Views
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Council votes 3-2 to sign Oak Grove development agreementThe City Council voted 3-2 today against appealing a Superior Court order that City Manager Nelson Fialho sign a development...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2008Last comment by frank, on Dec 3, 2008 at 10:49 pm | 22 comments | 5133 Views
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Will the real Jim Wolfe please show his face?Jim Wolfe, Parks and Community Services director for Pleasanton, will retire Dec. 31 so members of the Parks and Recreation...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2008Last comment by Truth speaks, on Dec 3, 2008 at 9:07 pm | 10 comments | 4988 Views
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Discrimination complaint filed against Dublin's new Lowe's storeAttorneys at the National Employment Law Project filed a discrimination complaint Thursday against the Lowe's Home Improvement...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2008Last comment by Ken, on Dec 2, 2008 at 2:43 pm | 12 comments | 5182 Views
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Removing the clutterA neglected pile of mail may seem harmless, but to the many who suffer from chronic clutter, the growing stacks of paper...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2008Last comment by PToWN94566, on Nov 30, 2008 at 6:38 pm | 5 comments | 4481 Views
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City Council considering appeal of Oak Grove court orderThe Pleasanton City Council will consider what action to take at its Dec. 2 meeting in response to an order by Alameda County...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2008Last comment by Howard, on Nov 25, 2008 at 4:54 pm | 15 comments | 4249 Views
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Foothill defeats Amador 24-17They call him the come-back kid and Foothill High's quarterback Sean Mannion proved it again Friday night, leading his team...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2008Last comment by Results, on Nov 20, 2008 at 1:56 pm | 11 comments | 5332 Views
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Letters<B>Where the League stands Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4072 posted Friday,...
Original post made on May. 30, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Nov 19, 2008 at 8:19 pm | 8 comments | 4028 Views
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Alameda County court judge again rules in favor of Oak Grove developersAlameda County Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch ruled yesterday that Pleasanton City Manager Nelson Fialho must sign a develoment...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2008Last comment by Frog, on Nov 18, 2008 at 4:15 pm | 4 comments | 4609 Views
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Oak Grove developers sue city that approved their Pleasanton projectDevelopers of a 600-acre tract in the southeast hills that would include 51 "estate" custom homes and provide 496 acres free...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2008Last comment by anonymous, on Nov 18, 2008 at 5:51 am | 29 comments | 5047 Views
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Dire straitsDesperate times call for desperate measures. Open Heart Kitchen, which serves hot meals to people in need, will host an...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:06 am | 12 comments | 5091 Views
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Stirring things upRunning a catering company out of a classroom is a pretty daunting task. Yet when the culinary students at Village High School...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2008Last comment by Becky H. Ecky, on Nov 16, 2008 at 4:02 pm | 4 comments | 5669 Views
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Election: Grant, Arkin, Hintzke win school board seatsChris Grant, Valerie Arkin and Jamie Yee Hintzke were elected to the Pleasanton school board Tuesday in what was the first...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2008Last comment by chico, on Nov 14, 2008 at 2:23 pm | 12 comments | 4196 Views
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Lin Petition Was Granted Today Regarding Oak Grove Development PlanA short time ago I checked the Superior Court web site and the Petition for Writ of Mandate has been granted. Therefore,...
Original post made by frank on Nov. 13, 2008Last comment by Huh?, on Nov 14, 2008 at 1:31 pm | 6 comments | 3241 Views
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Gov. Schwarzenegger visits Livermore LabGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger toured the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Monday and said its work on laser technology...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2008Last comment by Arnold, on Nov 14, 2008 at 9:03 am | 4 comments | 4551 Views
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City Council to decide outcome of PP, QQ passagesHillside protection measures PP and QQ both came out of Tuesday night election returns with decisive victories, leaving the...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2008Last comment by Greg, on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:42 pm | 15 comments | 4699 Views
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Hosterman lists top priorities: Hunkering down as weak economy hits city, Pleasanton downtownMayor Jennifer Hosterman, re-elected to a third term Tuesday, said the City Council and city staff will start immediately...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2008Last comment by Karen, on Nov 10, 2008 at 11:16 pm | 17 comments | 4688 Views
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McNerney overwhelms Andal in 11th District Congressional raceFirst-term Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) easily defeated Republican challenger Dean Andal of Stockton Tuesday...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2008Last comment by dublinmike, on Nov 9, 2008 at 9:45 pm | 6 comments | 4465 Views
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