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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, 2015
Last comment by Montessori Mom, on Oct 2, 2015 at 4:19 am | 12 comments | 2202 Views

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Letters

Incident 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, 2016
Last comment by Bill, on Jan 14, 2016 at 9:29 am | 12 comments | 5688 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, 2016
Last comment by Saved by Grace, on Feb 3, 2016 at 3:42 pm | 12 comments | 2163 Views

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Lies, Damn Lies, and Viral Content-Debunking the Myth of Measure PP prohibiting roads

Craig 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, 2016
Last comment by BobB, on May 14, 2016 at 9:47 am | 12 comments | 1897 Views

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NO on Measure K - Stop the lies

Measure 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, 2016
Last comment by Voted Yes, on Jun 8, 2016 at 12:32 am | 12 comments | 2543 Views

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No on RR - No cash for BART

I'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, 2016
Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Oct 29, 2016 at 9:20 pm | 12 comments | 2288 Views

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Group plans to protest narrowing of Owens Drive at tonight's City Council meeting

The 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, 2017
Last comment by ptrox, on Jan 19, 2017 at 10:18 am | 12 comments | 5169 Views

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Owens Drive lane reduction remains in place, for now

A 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, 2017
Last comment by Sachin B, on Mar 11, 2017 at 7:05 pm | 12 comments | 6333 Views

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Ex-employee files racial discrimination suit against Pleasanton construction company

A 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, 2017
Last comment by NotAJournalist, on Jun 10, 2017 at 10:03 am | 12 comments | 6819 Views

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Shadow Cliffs welcomes new solar carport system

The East Bay Regional Park District celebrated a major district-wide energy efficiency project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...

Original post made on Jun. 21, 2017
Last comment by Curious, on Jun 26, 2017 at 9:40 am | 12 comments | 5210 Views

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Zone 7 initiates eminent domain, hit with new claim in Verona Reach creek erosion

The 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, 2017
Last comment by Sam, on Jul 7, 2017 at 12:40 pm | 12 comments | 6771 Views

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CHP: Body of transient man found near I-580 ramp in Pleasanton

A 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, 2017
Last comment by Lou Stuhle, on Aug 8, 2017 at 10:55 am | 12 comments | 5780 Views

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Homeless Man Sleeps in Pleasanton Library

Homeless Man sleeps in Pleasanton Library in Magazine/newspaper area. Beware as he could be leaving body lice on seat. The...

Original post made by Ellen on Oct. 29, 2017
Last comment by Sam, on Nov 5, 2017 at 10:59 pm | 12 comments | 2755 Views

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Letters

<B>Pot: The brain-altering weed Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2018/01/05/letters...

Original post made on Jan. 7, 2018
Last comment by resident, on Jan 9, 2018 at 8:49 am | 12 comments | 3105 Views

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Pleasanton PD issues 20 citations to drivers in pedestrian crossing sting

"Pedestrians Don't Have Armor." That's the headline of a recent social media post by the Pleasanton Police Department highlighting...

Original post made on Sep. 19, 2018
Last comment by boopiejones, on Dec 9, 2018 at 6:19 pm | 12 comments | 8505 Views

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Swalwells welcome baby daughter, Kathryn

Pleasanton's U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) and wife Brittany celebrated the birth of their second child last month,...

Original post made on Nov. 28, 2018
Last comment by Linda Cappitti , on Jan 4, 2019 at 3:42 pm | 12 comments | 11459 Views

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Guest Opinion: Response to 'Downtown Planning: Are developers now making the decisions?'

As President of the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA), I would like to respond to Jeb’s recent article titled “Downtown...

Original post made on Apr. 15, 2019
Last comment by Laura , on May 14, 2019 at 1:57 pm | 12 comments | 4401 Views

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Pleasanton council endorses Downtown Specific Plan updates

The City Council has signed off on updates to the Downtown Specific Plan and associated policy documents with city regulations...

Original post made on Aug. 21, 2019
Last comment by Sell public land = Fired city manager, on Aug 22, 2019 at 6:47 pm | 12 comments | 6034 Views

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Tri-Valley Women's March returns Jan. 18

The Tri-Valley Women's March returns for its second year in Pleasanton next Saturday (Jan. 18). This year, Students for Social...

Original post made on Jan. 10, 2020
Last comment by DKHSK, on Jan 15, 2020 at 10:06 am | 12 comments | 4452 Views

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Pleasanton: City Council still concerned about Senate Bill 50

The Pleasanton City Council had plenty to say Tuesday night about one of the most controversial housing legislation proposals...

Original post made on Jan. 23, 2020
Last comment by sjd, on Feb 1, 2020 at 5:45 pm | 12 comments | 5304 Views
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