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Free workshop Saturday on adapting landscape to drought conditionsA water conservation expert will hold a free workshop for Pleasanton residents and business representatives from 10 a.m....
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Jul 19, 2014 at 5:52 pm | 12 comments | 5547 Views
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4 now in race for Pleasanton City CouncilFour candidates are now in the race for election to the Pleasanton City Council, along with two others seeking election as...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2014Last comment by lll, on Aug 12, 2014 at 7:53 pm | 12 comments | 7113 Views
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Pleasanton police 3-year contract approved by City CouncilThe City Council voted 4-0 last night to accept a new three-year contract with the Pleasanton Police Officers' Association,...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2015Last comment by Damon, on Mar 28, 2015 at 10:00 am | 12 comments | 2626 Views
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Convert church land to more houses in Pleasanton? Say no.I just read this in another newspaper and was surprised the Weekly is not covering the story. Trade a church site for more...
Original post made by Fred Monroe on Oct. 1, 2015Last comment by Montessori Mom, on Oct 2, 2015 at 4:19 am | 12 comments | 2032 Views
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LettersIncident with Dublin police Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2016/01/08/letters posted...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2016Last comment by Bill, on Jan 14, 2016 at 9:29 am | 12 comments | 5406 Views
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Lund Ranch II "Gang of Four"Question: What do you get when you combine: (1) an ultra-pro-growth city council, (2) a handful of angry, self-interested...
Original post made by Dan on Jan. 29, 2016Last comment by Saved by Grace, on Feb 3, 2016 at 3:42 pm | 12 comments | 2013 Views
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Lies, Damn Lies, and Viral Content-Debunking the Myth of Measure PP prohibiting roadsCraig Silverman, who's affiliated with the Tow Center for Digital Journalism, a part of the Columbia Journalism School, recently...
Original post made by Resident of Ventana Hills on May. 12, 2016Last comment by BobB, on May 14, 2016 at 9:47 am | 12 comments | 1732 Views
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NO on Measure K - Stop the liesMeasure K is about 43 more multi-million dollar houses in the southern hills of Pleasanton. I am voting NO. We have thousands...
Original post made by NO on K..NO on any more houses on Jun. 6, 2016Last comment by Voted Yes, on Jun 8, 2016 at 12:32 am | 12 comments | 2389 Views
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No on RR - No cash for BARTI'm voting No on Measure RR, which would provide $3.5 billion for BART. It's a tax, estimated to last 48 years. It needs...
Original post made by Registered Joe on Oct. 13, 2016Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Oct 29, 2016 at 9:20 pm | 12 comments | 2110 Views
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Group plans to protest narrowing of Owens Drive at tonight's City Council meetingThe Pleasanton City Council will host a reception at 6:30 tonight for incoming and outgoing members of various city committee...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2017Last comment by ptrox, on Jan 19, 2017 at 10:18 am | 12 comments | 4910 Views
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Owens Drive lane reduction remains in place, for nowA stretch of Owens Drive across from the BART station appears on track to stay at one lane, at least in the short-term, after...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2017Last comment by Sachin B, on Mar 11, 2017 at 7:05 pm | 12 comments | 6038 Views
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Ex-employee files racial discrimination suit against Pleasanton construction companyA former project manager for a Pleasanton construction company filed a lawsuit against the company and its owners today accusing...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2017Last comment by NotAJournalist, on Jun 10, 2017 at 10:03 am | 12 comments | 6457 Views
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Shadow Cliffs welcomes new solar carport systemThe East Bay Regional Park District celebrated a major district-wide energy efficiency project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2017Last comment by Curious, on Jun 26, 2017 at 9:40 am | 12 comments | 4887 Views
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Zone 7 initiates eminent domain, hit with new claim in Verona Reach creek erosionThe Tri-Valley may be in the midst of dry summer months, but issues resulting from the record rainy season still linger. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2017Last comment by Sam, on Jul 7, 2017 at 12:40 pm | 12 comments | 6463 Views
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CHP: Body of transient man found near I-580 ramp in PleasantonA body found in Pleasanton near an on-ramp to eastbound Interstate Highway 580 was that of a 76-year-old transient man, according...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2017Last comment by Lou Stuhle, on Aug 8, 2017 at 10:55 am | 12 comments | 5512 Views
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Homeless Man Sleeps in Pleasanton LibraryHomeless Man sleeps in Pleasanton Library in Magazine/newspaper area. Beware as he could be leaving body lice on seat. The...
Original post made by Ellen on Oct. 29, 2017Last comment by Sam, on Nov 5, 2017 at 10:59 pm | 12 comments | 2607 Views
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Letters<B>Pot: The brain-altering weed Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2018/01/05/letters...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2018Last comment by resident, on Jan 9, 2018 at 8:49 am | 12 comments | 2847 Views
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Pleasanton PD issues 20 citations to drivers in pedestrian crossing sting"Pedestrians Don't Have Armor." That's the headline of a recent social media post by the Pleasanton Police Department highlighting...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2018Last comment by boopiejones, on Dec 9, 2018 at 6:19 pm | 12 comments | 8181 Views
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Swalwells welcome baby daughter, KathrynPleasanton's U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) and wife Brittany celebrated the birth of their second child last month,...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2018Last comment by Linda Cappitti , on Jan 4, 2019 at 3:42 pm | 12 comments | 10791 Views
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Guest Opinion: Response to 'Downtown Planning: Are developers now making the decisions?'As President of the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA), I would like to respond to Jeb’s recent article titled “Downtown...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2019Last comment by Laura , on May 14, 2019 at 1:57 pm | 12 comments | 4058 Views
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