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Amador Valley High's civics champs make top 10 in nationalsAmador Valley High School's Competition Civics team was named one of the top 10 in the country last night after two days...
Original post made on May. 5, 2008Last comment by Announce To The World..., on May 10, 2008 at 5:49 am | 12 comments | 7022 Views
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Residents asked to curb water usage by 10 percentPleasanton's main water supplier is asking residents to cut down on the amount of water they use in light of the situation...
Original post made on May. 14, 2008Last comment by Drexl, on May 16, 2008 at 11:06 pm | 12 comments | 5194 Views
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It's mediation for residents, senior living developerDevelopers who want to build a senior living facility on the northwest side of town are now headed toward mediation with...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2008Last comment by frank, on Jun 16, 2008 at 9:30 pm | 12 comments | 6812 Views
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Does Steve Brozosky engage in Karl Rove style politics?After Steve Brozosky’s 2006 election campaign, many were left wondering if Steve Brozosky and campaign manager Dan Carl...
Original post made by Ryan on Sep. 12, 2008Last comment by Fred, on Sep 17, 2008 at 2:40 pm | 12 comments | 4175 Views
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Stepping downOnce an undistinguished step-sister to the fast growing neighboring cities of Pleasanton and Livermore in the last half of...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2008Last comment by Jerry, on Sep 18, 2008 at 11:54 pm | 12 comments | 4239 Views
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Pleasanton home prices start trending upward, Realtors' report showsPleasanton was among the top 10 cities in California with the highest median home prices and also one of nine cities in the...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2008Last comment by Ruby Hill, on Nov 3, 2008 at 10:43 pm | 12 comments | 5098 Views
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Election: Grant, Arkin, Hintzke win school board seatsChris Grant, Valerie Arkin and Jamie Yee Hintzke were elected to the Pleasanton school board Tuesday in what was the first...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2008Last comment by chico, on Nov 14, 2008 at 2:23 pm | 12 comments | 4194 Views
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Dire straitsDesperate times call for desperate measures. Open Heart Kitchen, which serves hot meals to people in need, will host an...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:06 am | 12 comments | 5089 Views
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Discrimination complaint filed against Dublin's new Lowe's storeAttorneys at the National Employment Law Project filed a discrimination complaint Thursday against the Lowe's Home Improvement...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2008Last comment by Ken, on Dec 2, 2008 at 2:43 pm | 12 comments | 5178 Views
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Torrico wants legislature penalties if budget is late againAssembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico (D-Newark) has introduced a good government reform package that would prohibit state...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2009Last comment by Not a Loon, on Mar 11, 2009 at 1:59 pm | 12 comments | 4325 Views
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Environmental groups claim City Council erred in approving land-use plan for multi-million-dollar Staples Ranch projectThe Center for Biological Diversity, Alameda Creek Alliance and an organization named "Safe Streets Pleasanton" delivered...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2009Last comment by AVHS Dad, on Mar 25, 2009 at 12:58 pm | 12 comments | 4804 Views
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Letter: Downtown "Belongs to Everyone"?Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=5484 posted Friday, April 17, 2009,...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2009Last comment by Al Bronzini, on May 5, 2009 at 8:26 am | 12 comments | 3116 Views
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Livermore Wine Country Festival expects 120,000 downtown this weekendA total of 120,000 people are expected to descend upon downtown Livermore this weekend for the 18th annual Livermore Wine...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2009Last comment by JakeHilfter, on Jun 8, 2009 at 4:08 am | 12 comments | 4503 Views
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Digital TV transition just 30 days awayWith 30 days to go before the final June 12 digital television transition, representatives from the Federal Communications...
Original post made on May. 12, 2009Last comment by Tony, on May 28, 2009 at 7:43 pm | 12 comments | 4397 Views
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Unique toy store opens in downtown PleasantonA new toy store that promises to be as unique in its merchandising as its owners, Dee and Rob Nitzsche, are in their concepts...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2009Last comment by Bob S., on Oct 2, 2009 at 5:35 pm | 12 comments | 5576 Views
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Job crisis being felt locallyIt seems like every day there's news of a company going under or announcing a string of layoffs, so it's no surprise that...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2009Last comment by Lee, on Jun 25, 2009 at 9:15 am | 12 comments | 4708 Views
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After pardon, two journalists could return to Bay Area in next 24 hoursTwo Bay Area journalists who have been jailed in North Korea could arrive back in California within the next 24 hours after...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2009Last comment by Dublinmike, on Aug 6, 2009 at 5:40 pm | 12 comments | 3441 Views
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Rousing welcome home for 3 Pleasanton Marines back from IraqSeveral hundred well-wishers cheered and waved banners and flags yesterday as three Pleasanton Marines came home from Iraq. Read...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2009Last comment by Sherry, on Sep 17, 2009 at 9:00 am | 12 comments | 3389 Views
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8 years after 9/11It was eight years ago today that terrorists attacked the U.S., stunning the nation and bringing an outpouring of volunteers...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2009Last comment by Censored, on Sep 14, 2009 at 12:03 am | 12 comments | 4203 Views
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'Invest in veterans; Invest in our future 'This Veterans Day, people all over the nation will be celebrating the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2009Last comment by tom, on Nov 12, 2009 at 5:42 am | 12 comments | 17262 Views
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