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Pleasanton schools already set with rules around gender identity and bathroomsSchools across the country are grappling with the Obama administration's request that public schools allow transgender students...
Original post made on May. 26, 2016Last comment by DKHSK, on May 30, 2016 at 9:40 am | 51 comments | 5833 Views
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President Trump impeached by HouseU.S. President Donald Trump was impeached Wednesday by the U.S. House of Representatives led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2019Last comment by DKHSK, on Dec 23, 2019 at 11:00 am | 45 comments | 3231 Views
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See for yourself...2016:Obama's AmericaA new movie opened this past weekend at the Regal Cinemas in Dublin. Buy your tickets early because it sells out quickly!...
Original post made by Paul on Aug. 20, 2012Last comment by Bernie, on Aug 25, 2012 at 2:21 pm | 43 comments | 7576 Views
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Pleasanton not Pleasantville...If you have ever seen the movie Pleasantville than you know their town was perfect. It was a small town with little to no...
Original post made by moviebuff on Dec. 19, 2007Last comment by AVHS Dad, on May 15, 2009 at 12:19 pm | 39 comments | 8826 Views
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Towne Center Books stuck upI could NOT believe that Towne Center Books won Best of Pleasanton. Do you only give award to shops that advertise in the...
Original post made by Tired of smug jerks on Sep. 22, 2007Last comment by exactly right, on Jul 12, 2012 at 8:15 am | 32 comments | 14392 Views
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Barbara Walters and PleasantonBarbara Walters has a new memoir, Audition, and on page 476 she writes, "...when the court sent him (Michael Milken) to...
Original post made by Laurene on Feb. 23, 2009Last comment by 80's small timer, on Jan 6, 2012 at 8:31 pm | 20 comments | 19721 Views
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Review: 'Lincoln'To many, British-born actor Daniel Day-Lewis represents the pinnacle of thespian prowess. Director Steven Spielberg is considered...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2012Last comment by William Tell, on Nov 21, 2012 at 10:57 am | 13 comments | 9722 Views
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Sick Movie Poster at Regal HaciendaI was in Dublin at the movies last night, and I saw a poster for The Haunting in Connecticut. The poster evokes the...
Original post made by Andrea on Feb. 22, 2009Last comment by paul, on Jun 18, 2009 at 8:17 pm | 12 comments | 29788 Views
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Why no movie theater in PleasantonWhy does Pleasanton not have a movie theater? It's amazing what Dublin has done yet we can't even support a couple screens?...
Original post made by Bob on Dec. 9, 2009Last comment by Optimistic, on Dec 15, 2009 at 8:52 am | 12 comments | 7393 Views
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Brown signs bill that requires online retailers to pay state sales taxesApproving a landmark legislative compromise that creates jobs and ensures that online retailers do not receive an unfair...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2011Last comment by Stacey, on Sep 28, 2011 at 10:54 am | 11 comments | 9063 Views
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Do All Tyrants Have Huge Egos? Obama Pitches His Own BookAt today’s Google+ “fireside hangout” with President Obama, the president was asked to recommend a book that would...
Original post made by Tea Party Proud on Feb. 14, 2013Last comment by Serious Gina, on Feb 17, 2013 at 4:37 pm | 11 comments | 6567 Views
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Slum Dog MillionaireJust a warning -- Slum Dog Millionaire is not the feel-good movie that the advertising leads you to believe. For those of...
Original post made by Sandra Ryan on Jan. 30, 2009Last comment by Anonymous, on Jun 11, 2009 at 8:11 am | 11 comments | 5641 Views
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Jazzed About PetsJefferson Starship guitarist Craig Chaquico will perform at Valley Humane Society's "Jazzed About Pets," from 7 to 10:30...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2008Last comment by Funtime, on Mar 2, 2008 at 10:20 pm | 10 comments | 7750 Views
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This Pleasanton kitchen is a 'Gujarati Kitchen'All her children wanted for Christmas was her recipes so they could savor a taste of home while away at college, recalled...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on Sep 11, 2012 at 11:06 pm | 10 comments | 12528 Views
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Rallies planned today at UC Berkeley, other campuses to protest budget cutsToday is shaping up to be a day of rallies, walkouts and strikes on Bay Area higher education campuses as groups from public...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2009Last comment by m, on Sep 25, 2009 at 1:54 pm | 8 comments | 23598 Views
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Pleasanton author pens allergen-conscious cookbookPleasanton resident Christina Gray decided she needed to learn all she could about food allergies, and she spent the next...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2015Last comment by Lisa C, on Jan 31, 2015 at 12:57 am | 7 comments | 8272 Views
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Two Good Movies: Why We Fight & The Ground TruthTwo Good Movies: Why We Fight & The Ground Truth I recently saw both of these films and found them to be enlightening. Anyone...
Original post made by Tanya Schwenk on Feb. 25, 2007Last comment by mac, on Jun 19, 2009 at 3:01 pm | 7 comments | 6548 Views
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Pleasanton resident needs your votes online – book competitionI am a finalist in a nationwide children’s picture book competition. The winner will be chosen by internet voting and...
Original post made by Tracy Mesuda on Sep. 29, 2009Last comment by olfthfl, on Oct 4, 2009 at 8:44 am | 7 comments | 6164 Views
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Can you dig it?Fresh out of college, Jennifer Less arrived in Israel ready to dig. She was part of an international crew from Italy, France...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2012Last comment by Jennifer Amiel, on Sep 19, 2012 at 8:49 pm | 7 comments | 8212 Views
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SOUTH PARK & RADICAL MUSLIMSSomething very interesting is about to happen. A radical Muslim group has warned the creators of "South Park", Trey Parker...
Original post made by Miguel on Apr. 21, 2010Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Apr 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm | 7 comments | 6867 Views
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Transgender controversy played out at Dublin High track meet
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Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)
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2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
