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Say goodbye to the water slides at Shadow Cliffs?The East Bay Regional Park District will hold a public meeting Wednesday on its plans to tear down the waterslides at Shadow...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2011Last comment by Bob Richards, on Mar 15, 2011 at 2:58 pm | 42 comments | 6730 Views
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Thorne to seek Pleasanton mayor's post in next year's municipal electionWith Election Day still more than 14 months away, Councilman Jerry Thorne announced this weekend that he is a candidate for...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2011Last comment by Arnold, on Sep 8, 2011 at 10:07 pm | 42 comments | 5452 Views
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Wal-Mart market heading for Nob HillWal-Mart is putting the finishing touches on design and equipment changes it plans to put in place as it prepares to open...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2011Last comment by David, on Dec 19, 2011 at 5:27 pm | 42 comments | 4511 Views
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Drug dogs to keep Pleasanton high school students on short leashDogs may be man's best friend, but for some Pleasanton students, in the not-too-distant future, they may be anything but. Read...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2012Last comment by Tim, on Oct 29, 2012 at 7:16 pm | 42 comments | 8452 Views
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Jerry Thorne elected mayor of PleasantonCity Councilman Jerry Thorne was elected mayor of Pleasanton yesterday, defeating his challenger and fellow council member...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2012Last comment by Tony, on Nov 12, 2012 at 7:45 am | 42 comments | 9272 Views
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Traffic congestion affecting I-580, Isabel, many side streets as shoppers try to reach Paragon OutletsTraffic was backed up yesterday and for most of the three-day holiday weekend on I-580 as shoppers tried to reach and exit...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2012Last comment by Local, on Nov 23, 2012 at 9:37 am | 42 comments | 36701 Views
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East Bay Regional Park District to start Pleasanton Ridge shuttle runs May 4People who are unable to hike all the way up and down Pleasanton Ridge will be able to get alift up to the top as part of...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2013Last comment by Mary, on Apr 24, 2013 at 10:01 am | 42 comments | 7483 Views
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East Side's future will be decided by Pleasanton voters Nov. 3In a surprise move, the Pleasanton City Council voted 3-1 to skirt the multiple choices under consideration Tuesday night...
Original post made on May. 20, 2015Last comment by BobB, on May 23, 2015 at 10:01 am | 42 comments | 8261 Views
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Congressman Swalwell reflects on priorities for new termHis third term in the House of Representatives is already shaping up to look quite different for Eric Swalwell. 2017 brings...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2017Last comment by Carema, on Mar 1, 2017 at 5:52 pm | 42 comments | 9426 Views
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New elementary school discussed at council/PUSD board joint meetingDevelopment was a predominant subject at a special joint meeting of the Pleasanton City Council and the school board Tuesday...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2017Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Apr 16, 2017 at 4:18 pm | 42 comments | 7167 Views
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Guest Opinion: Acquiescence to corruption - Crony capitalism and Costco's big payday"The city of Pleasanton is picking our pockets and paying large corporations for the honor of coming to town and is not being...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2018Last comment by Freida, on Feb 6, 2018 at 6:26 pm | 42 comments | 6430 Views
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Government Shutdown A Blessing in DisguiseIn 2017 American businesses created 2.2 million jobs. last year 2018 American businesses American businesses created 2.6...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jan. 22, 2019Last comment by DKHSK, on Feb 3, 2019 at 9:13 pm | 42 comments | 2389 Views
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Plans for Livermore marijuana farm moving forwardPastoral fields just outside Livermore could sprout the Tri-Valley’s first legal marijuana farm, if officials approve plans...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2020Last comment by Wow , on Jan 14, 2020 at 5:55 am | 42 comments | 10920 Views
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Pleasanton: Nordstrom store in Stoneridge Shopping Center permanently closingNordstrom is closing its department store in Pleasanton's Stoneridge Shopping Center, corporate officials confirmed to the...
Original post made on May. 7, 2020Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on May 13, 2020 at 6:17 am | 42 comments | 74960 Views
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Livermore Farmers' Market manager resigns amid LGBTQ+ Pride Flag controversyCFMA has stepped down as manager of the Livermore Farmers' Market after an argument between its representative and members...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by AnonJudge, on Jun 22, 2020 at 11:51 am | 42 comments | 14254 Views
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Editorial: Setting the record straight on Leadership PleasantonAcknowledging mistakes takes maturity and humility, but it can teach valuable lessons to the people and news organizations...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2021Last comment by RobertD., on Aug 18, 2021 at 6:51 pm | 42 comments | 10746 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
2 bodies found in Castlewood home in possible double homicideThe Alameda County Sheriff's office is investigating the deaths of two individuals found this afternoon in a home on Castlewood...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Mar 18, 2008 at 5:04 pm | 42 comments | 9070 Views
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How about a moderated forum regarding the double homicideThere are at least a few of us that would like to discuss this in a rational manner. Can we have a moderated forum? That...
Original post made by Pleasanton Resident-QWERTY on Mar. 18, 2008Last comment by Snoopers57, on Apr 2, 2008 at 11:52 pm | 42 comments | 7936 Views
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Way to help stop Graffiti VandalizingMy name is Lindsay Wright and I am Village High School graduate. Incase there are people out there who don’t know what...
Original post made by Lindsay Wright on Dec. 3, 2008Last comment by Doo Doo, on Feb 18, 2009 at 1:09 pm | 42 comments | 5735 Views
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Death Penalty for Rapists/Child MolestersI am for the death penalty for rapists and child molesters. Rape is a crime that devastates humans and the traumatic effects...
Original post made by Paula on Sep. 2, 2009Last comment by 2ME4U, on Sep 13, 2009 at 7:02 pm | 42 comments | 6529 Views
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