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Homeless on Valley AveToday I noticed a homeless man near the corner of Valley and Santa Rita - Safeway side, by the gas station. He had a cardboard...
Original post made by Curious on Sep. 1, 2013Last comment by franco, on Sep 3, 2013 at 8:31 pm | 24 comments | 3848 Views
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With just 3 days to go, BART-unions say they're making progress to avert Friday morning strikeWith three days remaining before a 60-day cooling off period expires, negotiators for BART management and its labor unions...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2013Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Oct 7, 2013 at 6:21 am | 24 comments | 5815 Views
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Stoneridge Drive, Stoneridge Creek open todayCity, civic and business and regional leaders from Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and Alameda County will cut a ribbon at...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2013Last comment by El Loco, on Nov 4, 2013 at 8:55 pm | 24 comments | 25399 Views
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It's flashing yellow, can I turn?The city of Pleasanton has changed the traffic light at Hopyard Road and Parkside Drive to a four-phase signal that motorists...
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2013Last comment by Gail, on Dec 30, 2013 at 7:36 pm | 24 comments | 12078 Views
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'New' Stoneridge Drive now 40 mphThe speed limit on the newly extended section of Stoneridge Drive has been raised to 40 mph despite objections from City...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2014Last comment by Cluelessness, on Jan 26, 2014 at 11:45 pm | 24 comments | 12390 Views
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Hacienda Housing Park or China TownHacienda Business Park is the biggest mistake in Pleasanton history. All we can do now is build housing and schools. They...
Original post made by Jim on Feb. 1, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Feb 5, 2014 at 5:25 pm | 24 comments | 3004 Views
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Things I Love in PleasantonThe Beautiful day we're having, The Dairy, The Farmers Market. Out cultural diversity, Numerous beautiful parks and...
Original post made by Love, too on Mar. 18, 2014Last comment by On the Road, on Jun 12, 2014 at 7:32 pm | 24 comments | 4442 Views
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Council votes to move forward on East Side development planningFollowing through on their campaign pledges, newly-elected and re-elected members of the Pleasanton City Council voted last...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2014Last comment by To Bill, on Dec 22, 2014 at 10:25 pm | 24 comments | 8954 Views
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School board approves 2015-16 calendarThe Pleasanton school board approved the dates for the 2015-16 instructional calendar Tuesday evening, with a start date...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2015Last comment by caywen, on Mar 2, 2015 at 7:11 am | 24 comments | 9697 Views
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Whole Foods opens to huge crowds in DublinCrowds filled the sidewalks and part of the parking lot Wednesday for the grand opening of Whole Foods' 43rd Bay Area market...
Original post made on May. 21, 2015Last comment by Skysky, on May 27, 2015 at 6:20 pm | 24 comments | 12590 Views
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PLEASANTON COUNCIL MEMBER KARLA BROWN IS WRONGKarla Brown wants to reduce senior water and sewer discounts from 20% to 15% because seniors are "multi-millionaires that...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jul. 25, 2015Last comment by BobB, on Jul 28, 2015 at 1:12 pm | 24 comments | 3036 Views
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What happened to our new libraryI just read in this morning's Tri-Valley Times, that Dublin library will get a 1400 square foot, high-tech expansion. Their...
Original post made by Helen on Aug. 6, 2015Last comment by Christian, on Aug 13, 2015 at 11:33 am | 24 comments | 2582 Views
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1 dead, 5 injured after SUV crashes into Livermore gymPedal confusion led to a fatal crash this morning at a Livermore gym when an SUV crashed through the doors of the building...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2015Last comment by Franco, on Sep 25, 2015 at 5:51 pm | 24 comments | 9407 Views
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Tara's Ice Cream has closedWas driving down Main Street this morning and noticed that Tara's Ice Cream store looked dark and empty. It looks like they...
Original post made by Damon on Nov. 21, 2015Last comment by Damon, on Nov 30, 2015 at 5:18 pm | 24 comments | 4903 Views
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Referendum opponents complain to City Council about strong-arm tactics of signature gatherersOpponents of placing a measure on the June ballot to overturn the City Council's approval of a 43-home development in Pleasanton's...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2016Last comment by Me Too, on Feb 3, 2016 at 10:46 pm | 24 comments | 6001 Views
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Pleasanton's city, schools leaders gather to talk bond measure, libraryPleasanton's school board and city council convened for their annual joint meeting Monday night to discuss the district's...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2016Last comment by no more money, on Mar 17, 2016 at 9:24 am | 24 comments | 4985 Views
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City Documents Released on CostcoThe City has released documents to The Pleasanton Citizens for Responsible Growth. Some attachments were not included and...
Original post made by Mike W. on Sep. 28, 2016Last comment by Alisa, on Oct 2, 2016 at 1:04 pm | 24 comments | 2546 Views
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Ax-throwing lounge approved in PleasantonThe Tri-Valley could see its first ax-throwing lounge opening this winter after the Pleasanton Planning Commission signed...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2019Last comment by Bill, on Aug 20, 2019 at 10:39 pm | 24 comments | 13811 Views
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Chamber Chairman Randy Brown launches bid for Pleasanton City CouncilLocal real estate professional Randy Brown, who is serving this year as chairman of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Board...
Original post made on May. 16, 2020Last comment by Karen F, on May 21, 2020 at 5:16 pm | 24 comments | 6947 Views
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Opinion | Nate Miley: Getting vaccinated is a community responsibilityAs supervisor of a district heavily impacted by COVID, I am deeply concerned that despite overwhelming evidence of vaccine...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2021Last comment by BobB, on Apr 22, 2021 at 6:50 pm | 24 comments | 5101 Views
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