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In the spirit of the season: Gift ideas for journalistsThe spirit of the season may get journalists in a bit of an awkward situation. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3348...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2007Last comment by Stacey, on Dec 21, 2007 at 9:17 am | 1 comment | 4922 Views
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Former councilman, Lions Club member Roger McLain diesFormer councilman and Lions Club member Roger McLain died Tuesday at a rest home. He was 77 years old. Mr. McLain was...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2007Last comment by Scott Walsh, on Dec 20, 2007 at 8:39 pm | 2 comments | 5893 Views
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Hosterman has appealed Planning Commission's hawk rulingMayor Jennifer Hosterman is appealing the Planning Commission's decision to deny an application to house her hawk in a backyard...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2007Last comment by Laurella Desborough, on Dec 20, 2007 at 6:15 pm | 1 comment | 5415 Views
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Oak Grove backers charge opponents with deceptionSupporters of the Oak Grove plan say they'll fight to give Pleasanton an open, honest debate on the issue over building 51...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2007Last comment by "Shelley", on Dec 20, 2007 at 2:10 pm | 8 comments | 4523 Views
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Decking the streetsThe decorators are at it again this year providing holiday displays even better than the years before. This year's decorations...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2007Last comment by Frank, on Dec 19, 2007 at 10:40 am | 8 comments | 5787 Views
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Bill Berck: Still helping others after years as superintendentIt's hard to recall all the schools and organizations former Pleasanton School Superintendent Bill Berck has served, but...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2007Last comment by Evelyn Borner, on Dec 17, 2007 at 9:44 pm | 1 comment | 4864 Views
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Anti-Oak Grove group gains 5,266 signatures to force referendumOpponents of a City Council-approved plan to allow the construction of 51 estate homes on the hilltop above Kottinger Ranch...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2007Last comment by Stacey, on Dec 14, 2007 at 2:53 pm | 19 comments | 9068 Views
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Residents recall Pearl Harbor day"Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941--a date which will live in infamy--the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2007Last comment by Janie Haile-Taylor, on Dec 9, 2007 at 10:24 pm | 1 comment | 5215 Views
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Save our pristine hills and our parkWe had planned to stay out of the debate over the Oak Grove referendum; however misinformation about the project and confusion...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2007Last comment by noMansionOwner, on Dec 9, 2007 at 5:34 pm | 87 comments | 11081 Views
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Letters<B>Make an informed decision on Oak Grove Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3264...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2007Last comment by karen, on Dec 6, 2007 at 11:49 am | 11 comments | 7811 Views
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Clock is ticking on group's effort to block Oak Grove housing, open space projectOpponents of a City Council-approved plan to allow the construction of 51 estate homes on the hilltop above Kottinger Ranch...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2007Last comment by frank, on Dec 5, 2007 at 5:52 pm | 5 comments | 7488 Views
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Mural in timeVideo of local artist Gary Winter painting the mural that now graces the side of Strizzi's restaurant on Main Street is up...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2007Last comment by southbay reader, on Dec 3, 2007 at 9:20 pm | 8 comments | 7157 Views
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'Abused by Priests' group urges church to reverse local parish appointmentA national organization whose mission is to identify abusive priests and warn congregations where they are still practicing...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2007Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Nov 28, 2007 at 2:55 am | 11 comments | 4535 Views
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Church leaders support 'redeemed' priest; others want him outChurch leaders are speaking out in support of a newly-designated parish leader for the Catholic Community of Pleasanton after...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2007Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Nov 27, 2007 at 10:40 am | 8 comments | 7011 Views
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'Abused by Priests' group urges church to reverse local parish appointmerntA priest who allegedly committed an indecent act in front of an Oakland police officer at a park frequented by children shouldn't...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2007Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Nov 27, 2007 at 10:33 am | 73 comments | 9765 Views
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Church leaders support 'redeemed' priest; others want him outChurch leaders are speaking out in support of a newly-designated parish leader for the Catholic Community of Pleasanton after...
Original post made by Gina Channell-Allen on Nov. 15, 2007Last comment by Gina Channell-Allen, on Nov 22, 2007 at 9:02 am | 219 comments | 19367 Views
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Oak Grove wins council approval in 4-1 voteThe City Council voted 4-1 to give final approval to the Oak Grove project Tuesday, which will allow the landowners to build...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2007Last comment by Concerned about Growth, on Nov 16, 2007 at 2:13 pm | 23 comments | 8429 Views
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Fall carnival benefits developmentally disabledThe Arc of Alameda County wants to invite the public to a fall carnival that will include a ring toss, cake walk, swing dance...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2007Last comment by aaron, on Nov 13, 2007 at 12:50 pm | 3 comments | 5528 Views
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19-year-old driver arrested in fatal Foothill Drive crashKatie McKewon, the 19-year-old driver of a Ford Mustang that was involved in a head-on collision that killed her friend Laurel...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2007Last comment by everyones to blame, on Nov 13, 2007 at 9:07 am | 321 comments | 15073 Views
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Spectators cheer vets, supporters in Pleasanton Veterans Day paradeA crowd estimated at well over 1,000 cheered marchers and trucksload of veterans and others Sunday at the 11th annual Tri-Valley...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2007Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Nov 6, 2007 at 9:38 am | 4 comments | 6025 Views
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