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Unprecedented Subsidy for CostcoI have researched Costco subsidies to cities going back for at least 10 years. I have never found one to be as great as the...
Original post made by Terry on Oct. 31, 2016Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Nov 7, 2016 at 9:39 pm | 59 comments | 2791 Views
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Teens allegedly robbed at gunpointThree teenagers were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night as they were out walking near their homes off of Vineyard Avenue, police...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2009Last comment by Red, on Nov 30, 2009 at 7:38 pm | 58 comments | 5359 Views
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Tri-Valley Women’s March sees hundreds take the streets of downtown PleasantonOn the second anniversary of the 2017 international Women’s March, hundreds of Tri-Valley residents gathered in Pleasanton...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2019Last comment by BobB, on Jan 28, 2019 at 7:52 pm | 58 comments | 10662 Views
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Ban on Paper and Plastic starts on TuesdayIs Dublin adopting the ban on paper and plastic shopping bags starting the first of the year? I ask that because if they...
Original post made by Long Time Resident on Dec. 27, 2012Last comment by Fran, on Jun 22, 2017 at 11:00 am | 58 comments | 10151 Views
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Neighbors want downtown holiday skating rink put on ice for nowAn already-announced outdoor ice skating rink at downtown's Delucchi Park for the coming Thanksgiving-to-Christmas holiday...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2009Last comment by Bait/Switch, on Aug 26, 2009 at 8:14 am | 58 comments | 5508 Views
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High density housing complex planned for Hacienda won't have 'that Pleasanton look'Agreeing that a new affordable housing project won't have "that Pleasanton look," city planning commissioners nevertheless...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2011Last comment by Anonymous, on Oct 25, 2011 at 5:33 pm | 58 comments | 5940 Views
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'Planned progress' continues with Oak GroveMy name is Kathleen Hart-Hinek. I'm a 44-year resident of Pleasanton. I will be voting Yes on Measure D at the June 8 election....
Original post made on May. 7, 2010Last comment by Hill Resident, on May 12, 2010 at 12:16 pm | 57 comments | 6406 Views
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Health Care Reform-What YOU NEED to know!Think about this when you are considering the heath Care Reform Bill and participating in the wave angry fatalist dooms day...
Original post made by Think about THIS: on Aug. 9, 2009Last comment by Dominic DiBlasio, on Aug 11, 2009 at 7:28 am | 56 comments | 3792 Views
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Public Employee Proposed Contract Falls Way ShortThe City published the proposed new PCEA (Miscellaneous Employees) last night, and it is a significant disappointment. It...
Original post made by Bart Hughes on Jan. 13, 2011Last comment by GX, on Jan 19, 2011 at 7:43 pm | 56 comments | 4819 Views
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Inactive & Returning CatholicsThe event is from 7-9 p.m. April 7 - May 12 meeting every Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Inactive...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2010Last comment by Cholo, on Apr 13, 2010 at 3:48 pm | 56 comments | 5695 Views
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Family calls 'anti-Christian disturbance' at the mall a misunderstandingFamily members of a man recently arrested for an alleged robbery and anti-Christian disturbance at Stoneridge Shopping Center...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2009Last comment by assopsPumma, on Aug 17, 2010 at 5:35 am | 56 comments | 6640 Views
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Pleasanton residents turn out en masse for downtown reopeningThousands turned out for downtown Pleasanton's grand reopening event on Friday, which saw downtown restaurants and businesses...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 1, 2020 at 7:53 pm | 56 comments | 37624 Views
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Vote against Robo Calls by David Miller 609-4894Call came in without caller ID, right during dinner. Does show as 925 609-4894. If Google that you get his web site, which...
Original post made by Vote against Robo Calls by David Miller on Apr. 30, 2013Last comment by resident, on May 4, 2013 at 10:09 am | 56 comments | 5471 Views
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Council approves plan to scuttle housing cap, open up more land for low-income housingThe City Council Tuesday approved a tentative settlement agreement with two affordable housing coalitions and the state attorney...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2010Last comment by Gary Schwaegerle, on Oct 22, 2010 at 1:05 pm | 55 comments | 16819 Views
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Oak Grove landowners vow to proceed with development despite defeat at pollsThe Oak Grove landowners who saw their plan to build 51 homes in their southeast hills property above Pleasanton's Kottinger...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2010Last comment by OMG, on Jun 16, 2010 at 9:23 am | 55 comments | 5788 Views
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Congrats to CostcoThe people have spoken, and they want Costco. There is no need to fret about increased traffic, or that your $1.50 hot dog...
Original post made by Get the Facts on Nov. 9, 2016Last comment by SHale, on Dec 5, 2016 at 7:56 pm | 55 comments | 3778 Views
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The schools and Fund Raisers REALLY upsettingO.K. I just picked up my child from elementary school with a BUNDLE of "fund raiser" catalogues! First off we pay a LOT...
Original post made by Patriot Liberal on Sep. 18, 2009Last comment by Patriot Liberal, on Sep 21, 2009 at 3:31 pm | 55 comments | 4520 Views
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City Council votes to restart East Pleasanton Specific Plan processThe city will soon begin work to draft an East Pleasanton Specific Plan after the City Council approved the project approach...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2020Last comment by Barry H. , on Mar 25, 2020 at 8:29 pm | 54 comments | 6253 Views
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Approachable art placed downtownIf you've walked down Main Street in the last few days, you may have noticed some interesting characters. Read the full...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2010Last comment by Linda Wyner, on Jun 11, 2010 at 12:18 pm | 54 comments | 7047 Views
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Teachers wages and retirement benefits 3%?Can anyone explain what a teachers benefits package looks like and if they start teaching at say 22 when are the eligible...
Original post made by Lance Ulanoff on May. 20, 2009Last comment by Stacey, on May 21, 2009 at 10:47 pm | 54 comments | 3912 Views
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