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New shops add to appeal of once nearly-deserted Vintage Hills centerAn ice cream shop, jewelry store and day spa are the newest tenants in the recently-renovated Vintage Hills Shopping Center...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2009Last comment by P-Town Mama, on Jul 27, 2009 at 1:34 pm | 23 comments | 4598 Views
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Why were two topics REMOVED by Weekly? CENSORSHIP?Why were tow topics concerning Phillip Garrido's and the kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard REMOVED by the weekly? Too hard to...
Original post made by Posts Removed? on Aug. 30, 2009Last comment by unclehomerr.., on Sep 6, 2009 at 6:43 pm | 23 comments | 2700 Views
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Charity CollectionsBe aware, whilst walking earlier today my friend told me a woman had rummaged through and then taken the bags which she...
Original post made by resident on Sep. 16, 2009Last comment by dear, on Sep 19, 2009 at 3:07 pm | 23 comments | 3616 Views
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Sorting Trash - My CompactorI have a compactor in the kitchen. If I throw my recyclables in the compactor (except for glass) and then compact it to save...
Original post made by Tim on Sep. 16, 2009Last comment by Irritated, on Sep 29, 2009 at 9:17 am | 23 comments | 3801 Views
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RatsHi, I remember reading awhile back some posts regarding problems with rats that other Pleasanton residents have had. I...
Original post made by Karen on Jan. 13, 2010Last comment by Karen, on Jan 16, 2010 at 8:31 am | 23 comments | 10986 Views
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With 14 weeks to go, Pleasanton's election is already heating upPleasanton's municipal election is still 14 weeks off, but already it's shaping up as a humdinger. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2010Last comment by Rae, on Aug 9, 2010 at 1:07 pm | 23 comments | 5747 Views
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One in Seven Americans Living in Poverty-Wake up PleasantoniansThis topic is not a GOP or Dem bashing platform, it's a wake up call. 1 in 7 Americans in poverty in 2009, census says...
Original post made by What a Shame on Sep. 17, 2010Last comment by Ironic, on Sep 21, 2010 at 10:23 am | 23 comments | 2637 Views
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Contract Should Be RenegotiatedThe current Pleasanton PCEA employee contract should be renegotiated for several reasons. First, the contract would mean...
Original post made by Bart Hughes on Feb. 5, 2011Last comment by jacob and alma, on Feb 8, 2011 at 7:36 am | 23 comments | 3943 Views
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Pleasanton resident helps nab mail thievesPleasanton police are thanking an alert resident on Independence Drive for her help in catching thieves responsible for stealing...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2011Last comment by More of the Pursuit story, on Apr 9, 2012 at 10:05 am | 23 comments | 5962 Views
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Old Nob Hill=New Walmart GroceryIs it true? Walmart trying to open one of their grocery only stores in the Nob Hill sight? Got an email with a link to a...
Original post made by Alicia on Sep. 5, 2011Last comment by Steve, on Sep 8, 2011 at 1:14 pm | 23 comments | 4002 Views
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Teen charged in First Street attack admitted stabbing one victim, court records showThe 16-year-old charged in a mid-September attack near Village High School admitted stabbing one of his alleged victims,...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2011Last comment by Carol, on Feb 18, 2012 at 10:39 pm | 23 comments | 4363 Views
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ALISAL parents parking in doctor lotstoday as I sat at the red light at the intersection of Santa [email protected] right before the little darlings of Alisal school...
Original post made by Lisa on Dec. 12, 2011Last comment by Just sayin', on Dec 15, 2011 at 7:34 am | 23 comments | 5888 Views
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Critics of high-speed rail take their arguments to SacramentoCalifornia's contentious drive to build a high-speed-rail system between San Francisco and Los Angeles sped ahead last week,...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2012Last comment by Bill, on Jul 16, 2012 at 1:06 pm | 23 comments | 6455 Views
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Matt Sullivan Voice of Pleasanton When you think like MattI was watching the City Council & Mayoral debate on TV last night, and found Matt Sullivan's comment/question to the candidates...
Original post made by lessismore on Oct. 24, 2012Last comment by June, on Oct 31, 2012 at 9:15 pm | 23 comments | 4552 Views
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Did Not Appreciate Thorne's ROBO Chamber call for NarumOur Family did not appreciate Thorne's Robo Call for Narum. We understand the Chamber PAC is paying for this on behalf of...
Original post made by Voter on Apr. 23, 2013Last comment by The Man, on Apr 30, 2013 at 11:50 pm | 23 comments | 3258 Views
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TRUNK signs... Bernal PlazaAfter seeing this sign GROWING OUT OF THE TRUNK of a car Parked at Bernal Plaza on the CORNER OF VALLEY AND BERNAL, for the...
Original post made by Claudette McDermott on May. 8, 2013Last comment by Thanks for working on this...., on May 9, 2013 at 8:29 pm | 23 comments | 3014 Views
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Leaf Blowers at 7 AM on Weekends -- REALLY???Dear thoughtless neighbor, You have your yard service come out at 7 AM on every Saturday and I have put up with the endless...
Original post made by quiet resident on May. 12, 2013Last comment by ccwc, on May 14, 2013 at 7:39 pm | 23 comments | 13297 Views
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New Leaf grocery storeI just went to New Leaf, it's beautiful. It's exactly like Whole Foods. They have everything, I was like a kid in a candy...
Original post made by Sarah on Jun. 1, 2013Last comment by naive, on Jun 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm | 23 comments | 12019 Views
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Pension reforms bode well for Pleasanton's futureThe Pleasanton City Council is likely to ratify a new three-year agreement Tuesday with the union representing 220 regular...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2013Last comment by Arnold, on Jun 3, 2013 at 6:06 pm | 23 comments | 12528 Views
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Ruby Hill conflict goes to city commission tonightThe owners of a newly-built multi-million-dollar home in Ruby Hill will square off tonight before the Pleasanton Planning...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2013Last comment by AngryContractors, on Oct 6, 2014 at 4:44 pm | 23 comments | 13176 Views
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