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Guest opinion: End the lockout of Castlewood workersby Matt Sullivan We are in one of the worst recessions in our nation's history. Many people have lost their jobs, their...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2010Last comment by steve, on Apr 14, 2010 at 9:05 am | 44 comments | 6183 Views
AROUND TOWN
Metering Light is Causing GridlockWhy is Caltrans allowed to turn on freeway metering lights when doing so causes gridlock on city streets? Today was the worst...
Original post made by Bill on Feb. 3, 2014Last comment by Driver, on Feb 12, 2014 at 7:15 pm | 44 comments | 8519 Views
AROUND TOWN
Costco uses Lies in Recent Information on MMCostco stoops to new low in a recent email saying "funding for the necessary traffic improvements will be paid for by Costco,...
Original post made by Dave J. on Oct. 21, 2016Last comment by M. Jensen, on Nov 1, 2016 at 9:22 pm | 44 comments | 2502 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton: Council delays environmental consultant contract for mall apartments projectThe Pleasanton City Council on Tuesday held off on hiring an environmental consultant to review the proposal from Simon Property...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2019Last comment by DKHSK, on Sep 15, 2019 at 6:48 pm | 44 comments | 6117 Views
AROUND TOWN
Police: Teens arrested in string of smash-and-grabs from Pleasanton carsThree teenagers were arrested on suspicion of smashing the windows of at least a dozen cars and stealing items from inside...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2019Last comment by BobB, on Sep 19, 2019 at 3:10 pm | 44 comments | 8267 Views
RESTAURANTS
Cafe MainThis restaurant, which used to be Coffee Beans and Bistro, has high-quality food and coffee. I am impressed, my expectations...
Original post made by Joanna on Jul. 9, 2009Last comment by Michael Leonard, on Jul 31, 2009 at 10:27 am | 44 comments | 6001 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
It's over! McNerney wins re-election to a 3rd termCongressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) is back in Washington, now the official winner of the Nov. 2 election that saw...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2010Last comment by Team Coco, on Dec 21, 2010 at 1:57 pm | 44 comments | 5738 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton's State Senator DeSaulnier suggests law to block BART strikesAs BART's unions agreed to postpone a scheduled strike against the transit system, one California lawmaker is suggesting...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2013Last comment by Dave, on Aug 13, 2013 at 8:00 am | 44 comments | 19508 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Backers of measure to stop Lund Ranch development face Feb. 5 deadlineBackers of a proposed referendum to overturn the City Council's approval of a housing development on Lund Ranch will be at...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2016Last comment by fradycove, on Feb 11, 2016 at 4:13 am | 44 comments | 7524 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Around Pleasanton: July 4 fireworks halted at fair, this time for goodThe popular and long-traditional Independence Day fireworks show at the Alameda County Fair has been canceled, and this time...
Original post made on May. 23, 2018Last comment by MostlyanewbietoPtown, on May 28, 2018 at 5:55 pm | 44 comments | 15885 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton face mask mandate failsTo increase community awareness and encourage more people to wear face masks in public, the Pleasanton City Council voted...
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2021Last comment by been there, on Mar 1, 2021 at 10:00 am | 44 comments | 8428 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Negotiations still up in the air for Pleasanton Unified and teachers unionPleasanton Unified School District and the Association of Pleasanton Teachers, which represents certificated staff members,...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2021Last comment by Truth, on Oct 11, 2021 at 10:00 pm | 44 comments | 12658 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Another anti-Prop 8 vandal at work....What a learning experience for my children this morning as I was taking them to school. As we were going down West Las Positas...
Original post made by Concerned Parent on Oct. 30, 2008Last comment by yomama, on Nov 4, 2008 at 9:22 am | 44 comments | 4834 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
UC Davis sophomore from the Tri-Valley charged with attempted rape at UC DavisPierce Hunter, a 19-year-old Tri-Valley sophomore has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, according to reports...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2010Last comment by NBA fan, on May 7, 2010 at 1:28 pm | 44 comments | 8500 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
More Israeli slaughter of humanitariansAmerican tax dollars hard at work for Israel. The amount of money and weapons that the US government gives Israel every year...
Original post made by mark on May. 31, 2010Last comment by Letsy, on Jun 7, 2010 at 11:54 am | 44 comments | 4525 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Local leaders urge restraint when verdict is announced in Mehserle trialBay Area police and community leaders including those in the Tri-Valley are hoping for calm when a verdict is announced...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2010Last comment by Cholo, on Jul 13, 2010 at 9:24 pm | 44 comments | 6343 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Editorial: What we need is more gun controlGun ownership is a right in this country. A few recent incidents close to home prompt us to remind gun owners about the responsibility...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2017Last comment by Mike, on Nov 11, 2017 at 12:01 am | 44 comments | 8845 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Looking for daycare for infantsI am expecting in July and am looking for daycare available for infant starting October. Any tips on where I can find a...
Original post made by Expectant Mom on Apr. 20, 2009Last comment by A Pleasanton Mom, on Apr 26, 2009 at 10:03 pm | 43 comments | 5095 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
13 Pleasanton students, one staff member tested for H1N1 virus, results not back yetPleasanton Unified School District spokeswoman Myla Grasso said Friday afternoon that students and a district staff member...
Original post made on May. 1, 2009Last comment by Katie, on May 8, 2009 at 11:58 am | 43 comments | 6188 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
8:09 results so far on GMeasure G - Pleasanton USD Completed Precincts: 23 of 42 YES 6,199 58.42% NO 4,412 41.58%...
Original post made by so far... on Jun. 2, 2009Last comment by So Far...it's over!, on Jun 2, 2009 at 10:48 pm | 43 comments | 4031 Views
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