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Vranesh removed as Walnut Grove principalIn a marathon closed session that lasted nearly eight hours, the Pleasanton school board decided to replace Jon Vranesh as...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2013Last comment by eat, on Dec 19, 2013 at 5:03 pm | 12 comments | 8559 Views
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Whatever happened to Pleasanton's “Central Park” on the Bernal Property?Remember all that big talk 10 years ago regarding the development of a large “central park” on the Bernal Property? This...
Original post made by Protect Ptown History on Feb. 1, 2014Last comment by Don, on Feb 7, 2014 at 10:02 am | 12 comments | 5566 Views
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Q. Is AT&T going to fix Dead Spot, near Santa Rita and Valley?Just got an orange postcard from City of Pleasanton. Says Radha Sharma/AT&T (P13-2069) wants to "construct a wireless facility...
Original post made by AT&T poor reception on Apr. 19, 2014Last comment by Just Ditch AT&T, on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:27 pm | 12 comments | 4840 Views
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No Beer/Wine but all the Dogs You Can StandChanges to First Wed -- per the PDA site, " We have decided to no longer serve beer and wine during 1st Wednesdays. Instead...
Original post made by no More 1st Wed for me on Apr. 22, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Apr 26, 2014 at 11:13 am | 12 comments | 2844 Views
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Bernal Park sports fields, woodland projects to start next yearDesign work is nearing completion on a $16.5 million second phase at Pleasanton's Bernal Community Park with construction...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2014Last comment by Jack, on Jul 10, 2014 at 8:20 am | 12 comments | 11620 Views
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Free workshop Saturday on adapting landscape to drought conditionsA water conservation expert will hold a free workshop for Pleasanton residents and business representatives from 10 a.m....
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Jul 19, 2014 at 5:52 pm | 12 comments | 5659 Views
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4 now in race for Pleasanton City CouncilFour candidates are now in the race for election to the Pleasanton City Council, along with two others seeking election as...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2014Last comment by lll, on Aug 12, 2014 at 7:53 pm | 12 comments | 7299 Views
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Pleasanton police 3-year contract approved by City CouncilThe City Council voted 4-0 last night to accept a new three-year contract with the Pleasanton Police Officers' Association,...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2015Last comment by Damon, on Mar 28, 2015 at 10:00 am | 12 comments | 2692 Views
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Convert church land to more houses in Pleasanton? Say no.I just read this in another newspaper and was surprised the Weekly is not covering the story. Trade a church site for more...
Original post made by Fred Monroe on Oct. 1, 2015Last comment by Montessori Mom, on Oct 2, 2015 at 4:19 am | 12 comments | 2097 Views
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LettersIncident with Dublin police Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2016/01/08/letters posted...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2016Last comment by Bill, on Jan 14, 2016 at 9:29 am | 12 comments | 5512 Views
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Lund Ranch II "Gang of Four"Question: What do you get when you combine: (1) an ultra-pro-growth city council, (2) a handful of angry, self-interested...
Original post made by Dan on Jan. 29, 2016Last comment by Saved by Grace, on Feb 3, 2016 at 3:42 pm | 12 comments | 2068 Views
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Lies, Damn Lies, and Viral Content-Debunking the Myth of Measure PP prohibiting roadsCraig Silverman, who's affiliated with the Tow Center for Digital Journalism, a part of the Columbia Journalism School, recently...
Original post made by Resident of Ventana Hills on May. 12, 2016Last comment by BobB, on May 14, 2016 at 9:47 am | 12 comments | 1799 Views
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NO on Measure K - Stop the liesMeasure K is about 43 more multi-million dollar houses in the southern hills of Pleasanton. I am voting NO. We have thousands...
Original post made by NO on K..NO on any more houses on Jun. 6, 2016Last comment by Voted Yes, on Jun 8, 2016 at 12:32 am | 12 comments | 2452 Views
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No on RR - No cash for BARTI'm voting No on Measure RR, which would provide $3.5 billion for BART. It's a tax, estimated to last 48 years. It needs...
Original post made by Registered Joe on Oct. 13, 2016Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Oct 29, 2016 at 9:20 pm | 12 comments | 2185 Views
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Group plans to protest narrowing of Owens Drive at tonight's City Council meetingThe Pleasanton City Council will host a reception at 6:30 tonight for incoming and outgoing members of various city committee...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2017Last comment by ptrox, on Jan 19, 2017 at 10:18 am | 12 comments | 5014 Views
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Owens Drive lane reduction remains in place, for nowA stretch of Owens Drive across from the BART station appears on track to stay at one lane, at least in the short-term, after...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2017Last comment by Sachin B, on Mar 11, 2017 at 7:05 pm | 12 comments | 6159 Views
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Ex-employee files racial discrimination suit against Pleasanton construction companyA former project manager for a Pleasanton construction company filed a lawsuit against the company and its owners today accusing...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2017Last comment by NotAJournalist, on Jun 10, 2017 at 10:03 am | 12 comments | 6607 Views
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Shadow Cliffs welcomes new solar carport systemThe East Bay Regional Park District celebrated a major district-wide energy efficiency project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2017Last comment by Curious, on Jun 26, 2017 at 9:40 am | 12 comments | 5011 Views
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Zone 7 initiates eminent domain, hit with new claim in Verona Reach creek erosionThe Tri-Valley may be in the midst of dry summer months, but issues resulting from the record rainy season still linger. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2017Last comment by Sam, on Jul 7, 2017 at 12:40 pm | 12 comments | 6601 Views
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CHP: Body of transient man found near I-580 ramp in PleasantonA body found in Pleasanton near an on-ramp to eastbound Interstate Highway 580 was that of a 76-year-old transient man, according...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2017Last comment by Lou Stuhle, on Aug 8, 2017 at 10:55 am | 12 comments | 5599 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
