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Deserving the PensionsPlease tell me how or why these gov't workers deserve these huge pensions.Lets see....they are overpaid while they are working,sit...
Original post made by hoops on Nov. 11, 2011Last comment by Arnold, on Nov 18, 2011 at 3:13 pm | 64 comments | 4171 Views
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Readers sound off on possible Lund Ranch referendumLetters, phone calls and Town Square postings on the Pleasanton Weekly's website have been coming fast and furiously since...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2016Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Feb 8, 2016 at 4:23 pm | 64 comments | 7558 Views
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Costco and the MayorMayor Jerry Thorne disclosed at the start of a public hearing July 19 that he owns shares of Costco Corp. stock. Read...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2016Last comment by BobB, on Aug 30, 2016 at 12:54 pm | 63 comments | 6394 Views
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Sales tax measure is back, and just might passThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week to place a transportation sales tax increase measure...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2014Last comment by enough already, on Jul 16, 2014 at 10:37 am | 63 comments | 9733 Views
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Council puts anti-Costco initiative on Nov. 8 ballotThe Pleasanton City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to place an initiative on the Nov. 8 ballot that would in effect ban...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2016Last comment by PLSN Resident, on Jul 23, 2016 at 6:36 pm | 62 comments | 8399 Views
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Chick-fil-A planning Pleasanton restaurantChick-fil-A, a national restaurant chain known for its lineup of grilled chicken entrees, plans to open a restaurant with...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2014Last comment by Rogue ill, on Dec 5, 2014 at 1:43 pm | 62 comments | 26193 Views
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Pet Law at downtown RestaurantsDoes anyone have information on the law banning pets from the sidewalk restaurants on Main street? I understand there...
Original post made by Rick on Jun. 25, 2013Last comment by Face Face, on Jun 28, 2013 at 9:07 pm | 62 comments | 6116 Views
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Council to decide tomorrow on Costco ban petitionThe Pleasanton City Council will decide Tuesday on whether to place an initiative on the Nov. 8 General election ballot that...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2016Last comment by Bob QP, on Jul 20, 2016 at 1:47 pm | 62 comments | 7443 Views
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Tri-Valley Community Foundation in deep debt, looking to closeThe Tri-Valley Community Foundation is more than $3 million in debt, and is looking to close and file liquidation bankruptcy...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2012Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jan 22, 2013 at 2:22 pm | 61 comments | 19600 Views
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Guest opinionWe are in one of the worst recessions in our nation's history. Many people have lost their jobs, their health insurance,...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2010Last comment by Joe, on Apr 9, 2010 at 9:45 am | 61 comments | 5550 Views
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Fr. Jim Sullivan @ CCOPDoes anyone know the REAL reason that Fr. Jim is leaving? It seems there has to be more going on "behind the scenes". We...
Original post made by Concerned on Jun. 22, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:28 am | 61 comments | 11657 Views
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Downtown going down?What has happened to the standards for our downtown? I just drove down to First Avenue to see a banner for "Cigarette City"...
Original post made by Concerned Citizen! on Feb. 3, 2010Last comment by Maria S., on Mar 7, 2011 at 4:37 pm | 61 comments | 8912 Views
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Pleasanton woman killed in scooter accident on Foothill Road SaturdayA 40-year-old Pleasanton woman died after crashing her scooter into a tree on Foothill Road just south of the Castlewood...
Original post made on May. 18, 2009Last comment by Me, on Feb 11, 2011 at 7:11 pm | 61 comments | 6432 Views
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Downtown rally urges officials to 'reopen Livermore' amid COVID-19 restrictionsDozens of people turned out downtown on Saturday morning to rally in support of their desire to have restrictions on businesses...
Original post made on May. 16, 2020Last comment by Wow , on May 21, 2020 at 8:49 am | 61 comments | 6624 Views
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Why so many Haters of Ruby Hill?One thing I've noticed in my short time on the PW Town Square Forum is that so many contributors seem to have this intense...
Original post made by maja7 on Jun. 30, 2010Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Jul 3, 2010 at 7:17 am | 61 comments | 23185 Views
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Walmart grocery needed for empty Nob Hill - why be against it?I don't understand why the mayor and city council would be against Walmart putting a smaller sized grocery store in the EMPTY...
Original post made by foodshopper on Jul. 22, 2011Last comment by jesus, on Aug 22, 2011 at 7:07 pm | 60 comments | 5885 Views
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To "Some" Dog Owners........I have noticed an increased number of dog owners who walk their dogs past my home and allow the dogs to urinate/poop on my...
Original post made by Frustrated! on Mar. 1, 2010Last comment by ron, on Mar 4, 2010 at 6:56 pm | 60 comments | 15004 Views
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Street Preachers Alter Weekend R & RThis topic has been discussed before, but not in recent months. A group of street preachers go into the different towns...
Original post made by mac on Sep. 7, 2009Last comment by Cholo, on Sep 11, 2009 at 10:10 am | 60 comments | 4913 Views
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Letter: School dollars from D?Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=6896 posted Friday, April 16, 2010,...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2010Last comment by Sharon, on Apr 26, 2010 at 9:01 am | 60 comments | 6060 Views
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State court rules in favor of Ayala, citizens group in bid to block Oak Grove developmentFormer City Councilwoman Kay Ayala and the citizens group she organized won their petition in the State Court of Appeal today...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2009Last comment by Jerry, on Jul 21, 2009 at 10:32 pm | 59 comments | 5935 Views
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