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Pleasanton: Court rejects citizen group's appeal in lawsuit over proposed Costco storeA state appellate court panel has denied a citizen group's challenge of the public approval process for the proposed Costco...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Apr 5, 2022 at 8:53 am | 24 comments | 43358 Views
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FALSE ADVERTISING BY STRAW HAT ON HOPYARDLast week, a full page, color ad came out advertising a 50 year celebration at Straw Hat, where they were rolling the prices...
Original post made by Upset in P-Town on Jul. 6, 2009Last comment by deedee, on Jan 27, 2010 at 9:47 am | 24 comments | 5864 Views
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Well-liked former Amador teacher, coach diesCharles Joseph Volonte, a beloved former Amador Valley High School teacher and swim coach, died yesterday at his home with...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2008Last comment by Curt Altschul, on Apr 6, 2015 at 9:59 am | 24 comments | 10099 Views
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Pleasanton teen killed in snowboarding accident MondayServices are slated for tomorrow with funeral home visitation starting at 5 p.m. today for a Pleasanton teen who died Monday...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2009Last comment by Dari , on Jun 12, 2015 at 6:42 pm | 24 comments | 13975 Views
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Rough road ahead?A rift that's been brewing for years between mountain bikers and the East Bay Regional Park District hit a boiling point...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2009Last comment by bluenos, on Apr 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm | 24 comments | 6432 Views
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Pleasanton girl suffers major injuries in off-roading accidentA 17-year-old Pleasanton girl is facing major injuries following an off-roading accident that occurred yesterday around 1:30...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2009Last comment by AVFamily, on Jun 25, 2009 at 1:00 am | 24 comments | 5440 Views
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Santa Claus now at Stoneridge Mall as Christmas holiday shopping season beginsSanta Claus and the holiday dancers filled the main court at Stoneridge Shopping Center this weekend as hundreds gathered...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2009Last comment by kim, on Dec 16, 2015 at 9:58 pm | 24 comments | 10224 Views
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Lackluster attendance seen at forum for superintendent searchThe community was represented by three people seeking to give input to the superintendent search firm Wednesday evening....
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2010Last comment by Parent, on Jan 11, 2010 at 9:24 am | 24 comments | 4387 Views
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TEA PARTY MEMBERS MAKE RACIST STATEMENTS AT DEMONSTRATION ON 580 OVERPASS IN PLEASANTON (WITH VIDEO)So you think Tea Party members are being unfairly targeted as racists? If that is the case, you need to take a look at...
Original post made by Zone 7 on Jul. 30, 2010Last comment by mark, on Aug 5, 2010 at 1:54 am | 24 comments | 4422 Views
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Tully's Plaza developer set to do it again on south Main StreetSouth Main Street is about to get a major face lift with new retail stores and a restaurant in an empty building abandoned...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2010Last comment by Lock, Stock, and Barrel, on Nov 25, 2010 at 9:43 pm | 24 comments | 4683 Views
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Raising money one door at a timeWhen a woman showed up at Lissa Anderson's door soliciting money to help troubled young people who'd gotten too old for the...
Original post made on May. 20, 2011Last comment by duped??, on May 8, 2013 at 10:25 am | 24 comments | 14209 Views
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Court upholds gay judge's ruling on Proposition 8A federal judge in San Francisco Tuesday denied a bid by the sponsors of Proposition 8 to have him nullify a decision that...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2011Last comment by Gina Channell-Allen, on Jun 19, 2011 at 2:30 pm | 24 comments | 4140 Views
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Employee pension crisis endangers San Jose's future, mayor saysSan Jose Mayor Chuck Reed said Monday that his city is left with limited and difficult choices on how to manage and reduce...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2011Last comment by Concerned, on Aug 29, 2011 at 10:04 pm | 24 comments | 5438 Views
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Two suspects injured in I-580 crash yesterday after chase from Stoneridge MallTwo auto burglary suspects sustained minor injuries after a car chase that led from the Stoneridge Shopping Center onto I-580...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2011Last comment by Greg, on Dec 24, 2011 at 5:07 am | 24 comments | 6202 Views
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Pleasanton Council puts Club NEO on probation, cuts number of patrons allowed by nearly one-thirdThe Pleasanton City Council placed the troubled Club NEO on probation Tuesday, ordering the Gateway Square nightclub to cut...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2012Last comment by law and order, on Apr 7, 2012 at 11:02 pm | 24 comments | 6593 Views
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Crowds cheer Thorne at rally for his election as Pleasanton mayorCity Councilman and candidate for mayor Jerry Thorne told more than 100 supporters at his recent fundraising reception that...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2012Last comment by Ditto, curious too, on Aug 6, 2012 at 12:26 am | 24 comments | 7346 Views
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Guest opinion: No school board election this November -- what does it mean?One might argue that no challengers mean that the community is mostly satisfied with the performance of its school board....
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2012Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Sep 10, 2012 at 11:45 am | 24 comments | 5847 Views
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BART management, unions continue contract talks as new strike loomsBART management met with union leaders again Tuesday to try to reach an agreement before the contract for the transit agency's...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2013Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Aug 1, 2013 at 5:01 pm | 24 comments | 14345 Views
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BART parking to cost $2 at Pleasanton stationsBesides BART fare increases imposed New Year's Day, the cost to park at the two Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations will rise...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2014Last comment by Diane, on Jan 9, 2014 at 6:26 pm | 24 comments | 12739 Views
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Penalties for excess water use could be reinstated by City Council tonightThe Pleasanton City Council will be asked tonight to reinstate monetary penalties for businesses and residents who's use...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2015Last comment by Lynn, on Apr 23, 2015 at 10:58 am | 24 comments | 6750 Views
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