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Teen charged in First Street attack admitted stabbing one victim, court records showThe 16-year-old charged in a mid-September attack near Village High School admitted stabbing one of his alleged victims,...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2011Last comment by Carol, on Feb 18, 2012 at 10:39 pm | 23 comments | 3988 Views
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ALISAL parents parking in doctor lotstoday as I sat at the red light at the intersection of Santa [email protected] right before the little darlings of Alisal school...
Original post made by Lisa on Dec. 12, 2011Last comment by Just sayin', on Dec 15, 2011 at 7:34 am | 23 comments | 5639 Views
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Critics of high-speed rail take their arguments to SacramentoCalifornia's contentious drive to build a high-speed-rail system between San Francisco and Los Angeles sped ahead last week,...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2012Last comment by Bill, on Jul 16, 2012 at 1:06 pm | 23 comments | 5917 Views
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Matt Sullivan Voice of Pleasanton When you think like MattI was watching the City Council & Mayoral debate on TV last night, and found Matt Sullivan's comment/question to the candidates...
Original post made by lessismore on Oct. 24, 2012Last comment by June, on Oct 31, 2012 at 9:15 pm | 23 comments | 4347 Views
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Did Not Appreciate Thorne's ROBO Chamber call for NarumOur Family did not appreciate Thorne's Robo Call for Narum. We understand the Chamber PAC is paying for this on behalf of...
Original post made by Voter on Apr. 23, 2013Last comment by The Man, on Apr 30, 2013 at 11:50 pm | 23 comments | 3052 Views
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TRUNK signs... Bernal PlazaAfter seeing this sign GROWING OUT OF THE TRUNK of a car Parked at Bernal Plaza on the CORNER OF VALLEY AND BERNAL, for the...
Original post made by Claudette McDermott on May. 8, 2013Last comment by Thanks for working on this...., on May 9, 2013 at 8:29 pm | 23 comments | 2795 Views
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Leaf Blowers at 7 AM on Weekends -- REALLY???Dear thoughtless neighbor, You have your yard service come out at 7 AM on every Saturday and I have put up with the endless...
Original post made by quiet resident on May. 12, 2013Last comment by ccwc, on May 14, 2013 at 7:39 pm | 23 comments | 12498 Views
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New Leaf grocery storeI just went to New Leaf, it's beautiful. It's exactly like Whole Foods. They have everything, I was like a kid in a candy...
Original post made by Sarah on Jun. 1, 2013Last comment by naive, on Jun 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm | 23 comments | 11777 Views
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Pension reforms bode well for Pleasanton's futureThe Pleasanton City Council is likely to ratify a new three-year agreement Tuesday with the union representing 220 regular...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2013Last comment by Arnold, on Jun 3, 2013 at 6:06 pm | 23 comments | 12177 Views
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Ruby Hill conflict goes to city commission tonightThe owners of a newly-built multi-million-dollar home in Ruby Hill will square off tonight before the Pleasanton Planning...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2013Last comment by AngryContractors, on Oct 6, 2014 at 4:44 pm | 23 comments | 12629 Views
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Pleasanton's Arby's robbed last nightArby's restaurant located at 5900 Owens Dr. was robbed last night by a man who approached the counter and demanded money. Read...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2014Last comment by Big Yawn, on Jan 25, 2014 at 9:32 am | 23 comments | 6690 Views
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OPINION: Council makes right decision on east side planningThe Pleasanton City Council's decision to continue the work of the East Pleasanton Specific Plan task force even after learning...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2014Last comment by Stop the ProGrowth Mayor and Council, on Mar 20, 2014 at 9:25 am | 23 comments | 6081 Views
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yet another arrogant Tesla ownerJust saw yet another Tesla owner today showing off his new gray colored Tesla near home depot around 7 pm 4/27/2014 by NOT...
Original post made by yApR - yet another Pleasanton resident on Apr. 27, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on May 8, 2014 at 4:01 pm | 23 comments | 4119 Views
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Firefighters battle blaze at Hopyard Road apartment complexA two-alarm fire destroyed a second-floor apartment and damaged at least one other last night in a building at an eight-unit...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2014Last comment by P-town Ghetto, on Aug 11, 2014 at 8:36 pm | 23 comments | 9282 Views
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Safeway shareholders approve Albertsons mergerIn a move that could have far-reaching implications for Pleasanton, Safeway shareholders voted overwhelmingly Friday to approve...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2014Last comment by Citizen Paine, on Jul 31, 2014 at 7:21 am | 23 comments | 11099 Views
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Public hearing next Tuesday on city's long-term housing planThe City Council will hold a public hearing next Tuesday evening to consider approving its new Housing Element, a part of...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2014Last comment by liberalism is a disease, on Sep 3, 2014 at 12:37 pm | 23 comments | 7248 Views
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Pleasanton ranks #4 on national list of best U.S. citiesPleasanton ranks No. 4 in a recent survey of America's 50 Best Cities to Live In conducted by 24/7 Wall Street, a nationally...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2014Last comment by Michael Austin, on Sep 19, 2014 at 3:38 pm | 23 comments | 17046 Views
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Aren't city streets public?Since when are city street private property? I am a ACE train user both doing the week and even today for the 49e game....
Original post made by Jerry on Sep. 28, 2014Last comment by Horace Schimdt, on Oct 29, 2014 at 1:18 pm | 23 comments | 4108 Views
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Homeowners win and lose at City HallIt's been said that in Pleasanton, homeowners who object to changes in their neighborhoods win when they take their complaints...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2014Last comment by Michael Austin, on Nov 30, 2014 at 7:34 am | 23 comments | 5288 Views
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James Tong, ex-Pleasanton campaign contributor, Oak Grove housing backer guilty of fraudJames Tong, owner of Charter Properties and a long-time investor and contributor to political and land issue campaigns in...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2015Last comment by David, on Dec 25, 2015 at 10:35 am | 23 comments | 11387 Views
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