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Plans for new Safeway store return to Planning CommissionNearly a year and a half after South Bay Development Company introduced its plans for a new Safeway supermarket at Valley...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2009Last comment by Where is Safeway?, on Jul 5, 2010 at 9:43 am | 24 comments | 25427 Views
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Where were you when the Loma Prieta quake struck?In light of tonight's earthquake near Pleasanton, the Great California Shakeout that will be held Thursday across the state...
Original post made by Janet Pelletier on Oct. 13, 2009Last comment by 2ME4U, on Oct 15, 2009 at 9:00 am | 24 comments | 3497 Views
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Fiahlo's FiascoThe ice rink was proposed for Round Table or Domus in the parking lot. Great idea. When those deals allegedly fell through,...
Original post made by resident on Nov. 13, 2009Last comment by mdp, on Nov 18, 2009 at 5:56 pm | 24 comments | 2847 Views
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Democratic Party strategists launch ads targeting GOP's Meg WhitmanA group of California Democratic strategists have debuted several radio ads charging that Republican gubernatorial candidate...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2010Last comment by Gary Schwaegerle, on Oct 22, 2010 at 1:16 pm | 24 comments | 3889 Views
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PG&E Smart metersIt seems the new smart meter they installed is not generating bills for me. Oh lucky me. Knowing that eventually it would...
Original post made by Earl on Apr. 1, 2010Last comment by REMOTE control, on Apr 13, 2010 at 3:29 pm | 24 comments | 4411 Views
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Pleasanton Tea Party Founder Calls For Boycott Of SFSee article link: http://www.ktvu.com/news/23314147/detail.html Bridget Melson, founder of the Pleasanton Tea Party...
Original post made by Sal on Apr. 30, 2010Last comment by Kay, on May 2, 2010 at 7:27 pm | 24 comments | 2850 Views
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CHP, local police planning Bay Area crackdown today on drivers using cell phonesBay Area residents who text while driving are in for a wake-up call on Wednesday when authorities plan to crack down on the...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2010Last comment by pay up, on Nov 2, 2010 at 12:16 am | 24 comments | 4865 Views
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1st Wednesday Night Street Party for Teens??Did anyone else attend last nights street party? This is the 2nd year in a row that I have noticed an increase of teenagers...
Original post made by Gina on May. 5, 2011Last comment by resident, on May 18, 2011 at 11:07 am | 24 comments | 3447 Views
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New Safeway and Gas SalesI read in a forum post that the City Council had denied Safeway the ability to sell gasoline at the new store at Bernal/680....
Original post made by Paul on Jul. 31, 2011Last comment by Reason, on Aug 2, 2011 at 12:49 pm | 24 comments | 4541 Views
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What does the new Safeway add to Pleasanton?I went there today (Dec. 17) for the first time. Around 10 am. Pretty empty, especially for the weekend before Christmas....
Original post made by mystified about the new safeway on Dec. 17, 2011Last comment by A. Fan, on Dec 31, 2011 at 12:45 am | 24 comments | 9248 Views
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Hosterman cites city's progress in her last 'State of City' addressMayor Jennifer Hosterman delivered her last "State of the City" address yesterday, and what a way to go out. Read the full...
Original post made on Feb. 23, 2012Last comment by Shaking in my shoes, on Feb 23, 2012 at 11:55 pm | 24 comments | 5076 Views
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Everything on sale at Domus as popular Main Street store shuts down, againDomus, the popular kitchen and home accessories retailer on Pleasanton's Main Street, is now open with a store-wide sale...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2012Last comment by No deals there, on Oct 1, 2012 at 6:04 pm | 24 comments | 7496 Views
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PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Erlene DeMarcusErlene DeMarcus is a recognized transportation expert who has spent a career working for the betterment of our community. Read...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2012Last comment by to Question, on Nov 6, 2012 at 2:41 pm | 24 comments | 7836 Views
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Another business closing in downtownFirst was Domus, then Amelia's and Cupids Tooth-Closing tomorrow November 30 is the little cafe on First Street across from...
Original post made by Sandy on Nov. 29, 2012Last comment by Steve, on Dec 3, 2012 at 5:20 pm | 24 comments | 12971 Views
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4 candidates in race to fill City Council seat in special May 7 electionThe special election scheduled for May 7 to fill an empty seat on the Pleasanton City Council became a bit more interesting...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2013Last comment by Janis, on Apr 2, 2013 at 3:52 pm | 24 comments | 8088 Views
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Pleasanton set to start negotiations tonight with employees unionThe City Council will open negotiations with the Pleasanton City Employees Association (PCEA) at its meeting tonight in...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2013Last comment by Ptown native, on Feb 21, 2013 at 5:37 pm | 24 comments | 7453 Views
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Mercedes dealershipWhat's up with the Mercedes dealership. Appears to be empty. Are they closed? At one time I heard they were building a new...
Original post made by Earl on Mar. 18, 2013Last comment by Leo , on Mar 23, 2013 at 3:37 pm | 24 comments | 3998 Views
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High density, multi-story apartment project OKd for Pleasanton's California CenterA new multi-story, high density apartment project and adjoining retail center was approved last week by the Pleasanton City...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2013Last comment by eyeball, on Apr 29, 2013 at 6:23 pm | 24 comments | 8886 Views
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Who Monitors "Free" Electric Vehicle Charging Stations?The so called 'free' electric vehicle charging stations are being used not by patrons of the shopping centers, but by owners...
Original post made by Ben Johansen on Jun. 19, 2013Last comment by Senior lady, on Sep 21, 2013 at 2:02 pm | 24 comments | 6919 Views
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Pleasanton Council OKs high density apartment complex on Bernal at StanleyWith only one objector at a two-hour public hearing, the Pleasanton City Council Tuesday approved construction of a 345-unit...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2013Last comment by XYZ, on Aug 12, 2013 at 3:45 pm | 24 comments | 7853 Views
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