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Obama loses again!Looks like the result of to much exposure is really beginning to takes its toll. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091002/ap_on_an/oly_obama_olympics_analysis...
Original post made by Rita on Oct. 2, 2009Last comment by Michael, on Oct 5, 2009 at 6:46 pm | 23 comments | 3068 Views
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Media seeks right to televise Prop. 8 proceedings in SF federal courtroom next monthA coalition of television networks and newspapers asked a federal judge in San Francisco Monday for permission to televise...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2009Last comment by Cholo, on Jan 11, 2010 at 12:00 pm | 23 comments | 4478 Views
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Obama's Short Coat TailsWith the election of Republican Senator Scott Brown to the formerly held & much coveted senate seat of the late Ted Kennedy,...
Original post made by Nosy Neighbors on Jan. 19, 2010Last comment by Nosy Neighbors, on Jan 26, 2010 at 11:35 am | 23 comments | 2721 Views
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The Tea Party Is All About RaceBob Cesca of the Huffington Post has written a thoughtful and honest article about why the Tea Party movement is all about...
Original post made by Nelson on Mar. 3, 2010Last comment by Pathetic Lot, on Mar 13, 2010 at 4:23 am | 23 comments | 3738 Views
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Is Bridget Melson bad for Pleasanton?Perhaps no one person has done more to make Pleasanton look like a haven for right-wing bigotry and intolerance than Bridget...
Original post made by Arthur Y. on Apr. 30, 2010Last comment by Real Republican, on Dec 2, 2011 at 4:33 pm | 23 comments | 9700 Views
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VP Biden sneaks into Oakland to help Jerry McNerneyA 9AM Democrat fundraiser today in the Oakland area featured Vice-President Joe Biden at an undisclosed location. Jerry McNerney's...
Original post made by jimf01 on Oct. 1, 2010Last comment by Issues please, on Oct 4, 2010 at 11:00 am | 23 comments | 3278 Views
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Nothing wrong with DADTI just saw a post about urging senators to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Personally, I don't see anything wrong with...
Original post made by Resident on Dec. 1, 2010Last comment by mooseturd, on Dec 18, 2010 at 3:28 pm | 23 comments | 3292 Views
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Lifeguards make over $100,000Not only do the lifeguards in Newport Beach make between $100,000 and $200,000 per year but they are also members of the...
Original post made by Rita on May. 20, 2011Last comment by Teach Part Time, on May 22, 2011 at 9:35 pm | 23 comments | 3261 Views
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The Coming Fall of the Teachers Unions...I found this article to be a very good read. Enough so that I'll purchase the book ... "Special Interest: Teachers Unions...
Original post made by NoToUnions on Jun. 21, 2011Last comment by Leland, on Jul 2, 2011 at 7:39 am | 23 comments | 3757 Views
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Plan to pay for high-speed rail draws fresh scrutinyThe California High-Speed Rail Authority's new business plan, which shows the price tag of the controversial project nearly...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2011Last comment by Triple, on Dec 7, 2011 at 10:13 pm | 23 comments | 6353 Views
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Cindy Cross’ false pretenseCindy Cross’ false pretense The PW’s blogger ripped in to the Tea Party audience at the CNN Republican Presidential...
Original post made by jimf01 on Sep. 13, 2011Last comment by Amy, on Sep 15, 2011 at 4:44 pm | 23 comments | 4527 Views
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CA Teachers' Union spends $20,961,399 on its "No on 32" campaignThe CA Teachers' Union has spent $20,961,399 of its members' union dues on its "No on 32" campaign as of Oct. 27. CA teachers...
Original post made by Joe on Nov. 2, 2012Last comment by None of the Above, on Nov 6, 2012 at 12:30 pm | 23 comments | 6601 Views
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Congress must 'find a bipartisan way out' of shutdown, Swalwell saysAccording to Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin), Congress has been "taken hostage" by a handful of Republicans who want...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2013Last comment by Chemist, on Oct 14, 2013 at 5:19 pm | 23 comments | 7601 Views
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EBMUD implements new watering restrictionsThe San Ramon Valley's primary water provider told its customers Tuesday afternoon to comply with new statewide mandatory...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 19, 2014 at 11:56 am | 23 comments | 7968 Views
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Time to put a halt to global warming hysteria in CaliforniaThe recognized global authority on "climate change", the IPCC has changed their story, now saying warming induced by a doubling...
Original post made by jimf01 on Sep. 14, 2013Last comment by jimf01, on Sep 21, 2013 at 11:59 am | 23 comments | 6318 Views
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The top Democrats in DC decry what happened in the Senate todayThe President, the Vice-President, and the Democratic leader of the Senate have come out very strongly against what happened...
Original post made by jimf01 on Nov. 21, 2013Last comment by Right, on Nov 24, 2013 at 12:28 pm | 23 comments | 8461 Views
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State Assembly race tightens; Baker’s lead shrinks to 764 votesThe race to represent Pleasanton in the State Assembly has narrowed to a 0.6% lead for Republican incumbent Catharine Baker...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2018Last comment by @Sueme, on Nov 17, 2018 at 4:04 am | 23 comments | 6875 Views
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City, school officials talk about state response to housing crisisPleasanton city officials led a presentation at the school board's regular meeting Tuesday evening to discuss state and local...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2019Last comment by John r, on Feb 19, 2019 at 7:33 pm | 23 comments | 6493 Views
AROUND TOWN
Should Pleasanton allow medical marijuana dispensaries?The City Council is expected to approve a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in the city. Should dispensaries be allowed...
Original post made by Janet Pelletier on Apr. 3, 2007Last comment by Angry, on Sep 18, 2009 at 10:56 pm | 23 comments | 7421 Views
AROUND TOWN
Zero Tolerance for PanhandlersPlease do not encourage the Panhandlers which have been working the corner of Trader Joe's and MacDonald's parking lots (at...
Original post made by Missy on Dec. 20, 2008Last comment by PToWN94566, on Dec 31, 2008 at 10:55 pm | 23 comments | 4413 Views
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