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Momentum Growing for Measure MMIt has been a good two weeks for proponents of "Yes on Measure MM", known by many as the "No Costco Initiative." Documents...
Original post made by Mike W. on Oct. 16, 2016Last comment by Dave J., on Nov 5, 2016 at 12:05 pm | 104 comments | 3954 Views
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Walmart Market goes to Pleasanton Council for final vote May 7The Pleasanton City Council has scheduled a public meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 7, to make a final decision on whether Walmart...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2012Last comment by Freeman, on Apr 21, 2012 at 1:57 pm | 103 comments | 7307 Views
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Pleasanton Weekly recommends No on Measure MMIn an editorial, the Pleasanton Weekly today is recommending that voters cast a No vote on Measure MM on the Nov. 8 ballot Read...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2016Last comment by BobB, on Nov 1, 2016 at 10:41 am | 103 comments | 16070 Views
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Unfunded pensionsResidents...I received this information via an email last week. Pleasanton has a reputation for responsible fiscal management...
Original post made by Concerned about hidden debt on Jan. 10, 2011Last comment by Lois Lipps, on Jul 16, 2014 at 1:46 pm | 102 comments | 8115 Views
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Not a single story about the healthcare disaster?The silence is deafening....
Original post made by Kangaroo on Nov. 5, 2013Last comment by Formerly Dan from BC, on Feb 11, 2014 at 7:52 am | 101 comments | 7214 Views
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Look at who is paying for QQ--builders!Before I vote for a proposition, I always take a look at who is supporting it. The other day I got a fancy 4-page flyer for...
Original post made by Mary on Oct. 22, 2008Last comment by anonymous, on Oct 29, 2008 at 9:52 am | 100 comments | 10465 Views
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Letter: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 8Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4658 posted Friday, October 17,...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Nov 19, 2008 at 6:32 am | 96 comments | 7481 Views
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The Hungry Dad and Kid @ Walgreens on Santa Rita RdPretty sure others saw a man and a kid standing near front entrance of Walgreens near Safeway on Santa Rita Road asking for...
Original post made by HelpTheHungry on Nov. 2, 2011Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Nov 10, 2011 at 10:30 pm | 95 comments | 7205 Views
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Angry conservatives need to chill out....You angry conservatives need to chill out, before you all get locked up in a Looney bin at worst, or ruin the chances of...
Original post made by Jen on Jul. 27, 2009Last comment by Toll, on Aug 11, 2009 at 9:52 am | 92 comments | 5264 Views
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Is McNerney Dodging His Constituents?Is Congressman McNerney dodging his constitituents while he is home during the Congressional recess? Calls to his office...
Original post made by Ptown Paul on Aug. 4, 2009Last comment by Alison, on Aug 10, 2009 at 2:53 pm | 92 comments | 7455 Views
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Country Club may owe $1.7 million to locked out workersCastlewood Country Club may have to pony up $1.7 million in back pay and benefits, plus taxes, for its locked-out employees...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2011Last comment by Malcolm gee, on Dec 18, 2011 at 8:20 pm | 91 comments | 4863 Views
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Costco: Break-EvenLet's do some simple math. We have asked the City repeatedly for the number of years it will take to break-even on our taxpayer...
Original post made by Lisa S. on Sep. 3, 2016Last comment by Val, on Sep 11, 2016 at 10:12 pm | 91 comments | 3753 Views
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City leaders to continue rezoning efforts for a Costco store on Johnson DriveA majority of the members of the Pleasanton City Council and Planning Commission agreed last night that they will continue...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2016Last comment by Susan, on Apr 26, 2016 at 4:20 pm | 90 comments | 11395 Views
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YES on K => PAID for by Developer Greenbriar Homes (developer)I want to vote NO. No more houses in ALL of Pleasanton, especially in our hills. This political spin on issues by the...
Original post made by Chris Moore on May. 16, 2016Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on May 22, 2016 at 11:26 am | 89 comments | 3281 Views
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Holiday ice rink construction starts this morning, restricting public parking at library, Civic CenterAs Pleasanton gears up to offer outdoor ice skating during the holidays near the Civic Center and library, new traffic patterns...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2009Last comment by J K, on Nov 22, 2009 at 2:27 pm | 89 comments | 5359 Views
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Dublin voters approve parcel tax extension by wide marginDublin voters have overwhelmingly approved extending a parcel tax for educational funding for another five years. Read...
Original post made on May. 8, 2014Last comment by dublinmike, on May 17, 2014 at 10:12 pm | 88 comments | 7494 Views
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Pleasanton council to discuss community policing action planThe City Council is scheduled to begin the conversation on police reform in Pleasanton on Tuesday evening by reviewing the...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2020Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Jul 16, 2020 at 7:36 pm | 85 comments | 6145 Views
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Locked out workers at Castlewood demonstrating today at club's lower golf courseNischit Hegde, head of Unite Here! Local 2850, the Oakland-based union that represents 61 unionized hourly workers at Castlewood...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2010Last comment by If I were a union member, on Apr 26, 2010 at 11:08 pm | 84 comments | 6363 Views
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Anti-Costco group files petitions for Nov. 8 vote to ban store on Johnson DriveOpponents of a possible bid by Costco to build a new membership-only retail store on Johnson Drive in Pleasanton filed a...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2016Last comment by Matt Sullivan, on Jun 16, 2016 at 9:03 pm | 82 comments | 7263 Views
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McKewon court hearing rescheduled for Jan. 9Judge Hugh Walker granted the driver involved in a head-on collision that killed 19-year-old Laurel Williams a continuation...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2007Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Dec 1, 2007 at 9:42 am | 81 comments | 6418 Views
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