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AROUND TOWN
Measure K referendum, Primary candidates fill voters' guide now in the mailWhen you receive your voter information pamphlet that was mailed out yesterday for the June 7 primary, take time to carefully...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2016Last comment by Michael Austin, on May 18, 2016 at 7:13 pm | 43 comments | 7724 Views
AROUND TOWN
WHO RUNS PLEASANTONPlease help me....I have been told by several sources that our City is run by the Chamber of Commerce. They have select committees...
Original post made by Lisa S. on Aug. 19, 2016Last comment by Lisa S. , on Sep 8, 2016 at 9:15 pm | 43 comments | 3633 Views
AROUND TOWN
City Councilwoman Karla Brown running for mayor of PleasantonPleasanton City Councilwoman Karla Brown, who is terming out of her current position this year, announced on Sunday that...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2020Last comment by Miss Vic, on Jun 23, 2020 at 3:27 pm | 43 comments | 11756 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
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 | 7680 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Lawsuit seeks to stop Staples Ranch development, Stoneridge Drive extensionTwo environmental groups and a citizens' coalition called "Safe Streets Pleasanton" have asked the Alameda County Superior...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2009Last comment by Almost Under Water, on Apr 20, 2009 at 3:23 pm | 43 comments | 5732 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
McGovern campaign aide 'desperately in need of letters' of support to send to newspapersMargo Tarver, who is handling publicity for Councilwoman Cindy McGovern's campaign for mayor, sent out an email to the candidate's...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2010Last comment by r we done yet, on Oct 31, 2010 at 11:41 am | 43 comments | 5338 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Thorne blocks City Council consideration of downtown bank banning ordinanceCouncilman Jerry Thorne temporarily blocked the City Council's consideration last night of a proposed new rule that would...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2012Last comment by Bank Ban is ridiculous, on Mar 27, 2012 at 1:19 pm | 43 comments | 18530 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
City Council Election being bought by deep pocketsCandidate Miller got his signs out before any other candidate, in fact BEFORE the agreed upon date. Several Google searches...
Original post made by Nona on Apr. 2, 2013Last comment by Issues? Sure!, on Apr 4, 2013 at 7:51 am | 43 comments | 5821 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Jon Vranesh appointed 'itinerant principal'Former Walnut Grove Principal Jon Vranesh is not out of a job, but it remains unclear what he'll be doing in his new position. Read...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2014Last comment by Sal, on Jan 31, 2014 at 9:36 am | 43 comments | 8224 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton police to get 3% raises in each of next 3 yearsThe city of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Police Officers' Association have accepted a new three-year contract, retroactive...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2015Last comment by Arnold, on Apr 20, 2015 at 10:51 pm | 43 comments | 8232 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Board expresses interest in K-8 school to address north Pleasanton overcrowdingAt a special Saturday morning school board meeting, trustees directed district staff not to move forward with planning for...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2018Last comment by Flightops, on Jan 11, 2018 at 6:52 pm | 43 comments | 6341 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
City Council endorses revised JDEDZ, advances new Costco toward approvalThe years-long effort to bring a Costco store to Pleasanton cleared another hurdle on Tuesday when the City Council unanimously...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2020Last comment by Grumpy, on Feb 12, 2020 at 11:37 pm | 43 comments | 8218 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Plea deal gives drunk driver 4 years in prisonA drunk driver who killed her friend and seriously injured another driver has agreed to a plea deal this morning that will...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Apr 16, 2008 at 6:48 am | 43 comments | 8667 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
John Deming did not have drugs in his systemArticle in the CCTimes today John Deming, the unarmed teenager who was shot to death by Pleasanton police, Did Not have...
Original post made by Diana on Sep. 10, 2015Last comment by BobB, on Sep 12, 2015 at 5:55 pm | 43 comments | 3406 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Should student enrollment at Pleasanton’s high school campuses continue to increase indefinitely?SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, January 7, 2008 5:00 p.m. District Office, Board Room 4665 Bernal Avenue Should student...
Original post made by Julie Testa on Jan. 2, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Jan 9, 2008 at 11:21 pm | 42 comments | 16242 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD budget cuts again?We all realize that the budget crisis at the state level will impact our schools. We watched the PUSD board meeting tonight...
Original post made by Stephen on Nov. 17, 2008Last comment by grammar checker, on Nov 27, 2008 at 7:29 pm | 42 comments | 6017 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Honesty in the Dollars for Parcel TaxI would like all of the school parent organizations in Pleasanton to disclose on this thread how much money was donated to...
Original post made by paula on Mar. 11, 2009Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:49 pm | 42 comments | 4021 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Voters approve San Ramon school district's Measure C, 4 other parcel taxesSan Ramon Unified High School District voters today approved Measure C with about 72 percent support. Read the full story...
Original post made on May. 5, 2009Last comment by resident, on May 6, 2009 at 11:04 pm | 42 comments | 4806 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School budget situation still uncertainWith Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger calling for more cuts to education after five of the six state propositions failed and Concord-area...
Original post made on May. 22, 2009Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jun 2, 2009 at 5:39 pm | 42 comments | 3751 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Republicans DIVIDE the Community!Yes, I hear the Right Wing Radicals crying about "more taxes" and bashing the teachers, for being compensated justly! The...
Original post made by PEACE on Jun. 4, 2009Last comment by Pete, on Jun 7, 2009 at 8:21 pm | 42 comments | 4323 Views
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