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Special Olympics Track Meet needs VolunteersSignups are now in progress for Volunteers for the Annual Special Olympics Pleasanton Games for Track and Volleyball, hosted...
Original post made by Ken mano on Apr. 9, 2016There are no comments yet. 1763 Views
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CostcoI support Costco 12,000 car sounds far fetch.I shop Costco a lot never been in a traffic jam sure the parking in full on...
Original post made by WINDOW BOB on Apr. 8, 2016There are no comments yet. 1922 Views
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Leukemia survivor holding 3rd swimathon Sunday to help other young patientsA fundraiser promoted by 14-year-old leukemia survivor Sarah Banholzer will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2016Last comment by JATIN, on Apr 7, 2016 at 6:59 pm | 1 comment | 5038 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
World Bipolar Day On March 30, 2016On March 30, 2016 the world will be celebrating the "World Bipolar Day", which falls on the birthday of the well-known postÂ...
Original post made by MoodSurfing Admin on Apr. 7, 2016There are no comments yet. 2238 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSDI was wondering if there was any update to this? http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2015/10/30/pleasanton-schools-may-face-layoffs-this-spring...
Original post made by Wondering on Feb. 22, 2016Last comment by payitback?, on Apr 7, 2016 at 8:12 am | 5 comments | 2735 Views
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THIS IS NOT THE TIME FOR A BOND MEASUREThere is general agreement that PUSD has a need for infrastructure improvement and upgrades in technology resources. The...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Apr. 2, 2016Last comment by Exemption, on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:31 pm | 41 comments | 2605 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Citation of $2120 for Castlewood violation... really?!About a month ago, I was driving to work. I usually take 680 South or the frontage road to take the Canyon. There must have...
Original post made by Are you kidding me?! on Jul. 31, 2015Last comment by Jtjh, on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:07 pm | 24 comments | 5888 Views
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Dublin mayor calls public meeting over hike in burglariesDublin Mayor David Haubert has scheduled a general Town Hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Amador Elementary School to...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2016Last comment by Lou Stuhle, on Apr 6, 2016 at 9:09 pm | 5 comments | 5592 Views
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Anti-School Bond Measure Country Song (Lyrics)I'm back folks. Here is a little country song I wrote about not paying for a school bond measure and about good old American...
Original post made by Buford on Apr. 5, 2016Last comment by Norris, on Apr 6, 2016 at 9:01 pm | 2 comments | 1721 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Rotarians give Marine a honeymoon he never hadThanks to Jim Ott, an English teacher at Las Positas College who also heads the school's veterans' writing program, former...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2016Last comment by Lorena Lopez, on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:37 am | 3 comments | 5146 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Democrats' Continuing to Destroy Jobs - Now Pushing $15/hr. Minimum WageThis move toward passing a $15/hour minimum wage will be devastating to local businesses and those seeking entry-level jobs,...
Original post made by Ordinary Joe on Mar. 30, 2016Last comment by DKHSK, on Apr 5, 2016 at 8:13 am | 16 comments | 2597 Views
SPORTS
Foothill wins three cheer national titlesFoothill cheerleaders completed a clean sweep at the United Spirit Association (USA) Spirit Nationals in Anaheim two weekends...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2016Last comment by Rick, on Apr 4, 2016 at 2:14 pm | 1 comment | 5852 Views
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To head off more dry years, water agencies explore toilet-to-tapThe cities of the Tri-Valley and their water agencies are searching for a way to avoid more punishing drought years. But...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2016Last comment by Why Not Catch Run Off, on Apr 4, 2016 at 1:33 pm | 10 comments | 5573 Views
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Pleasanton changing speed limits on Laurel Creek Way, portion of Bernal AvenueSpeed limits are being changed on Laurel Creek Way and a section of Bernal Avenue in Pleasanton at the recommendation of...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2016Last comment by Deborah , on Apr 2, 2016 at 3:28 pm | 7 comments | 5643 Views
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2 new traffic lights OK'd for Amador Valley High's parking lot on Santa RitaTwo new traffic lights will be installed this summer on Santa Rita Road in front of Amador Valley High School's main student...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2016Last comment by Susan, on Apr 2, 2016 at 2:41 pm | 9 comments | 6747 Views
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Supervisor Miley at Farmer's MarketStop by and say hi to Supervisor Nate Miley, who represents Pleasanton at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors....
Original post made by Rachel on Mar. 31, 2016Last comment by Michael Austin, on Apr 2, 2016 at 1:52 pm | 1 comment | 1524 Views
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New interim vice principal named at Amador ValleyRetired Pleasanton Middle School principal John Whitney joined Amador Valley High's leadership team as an interim vice principal...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2016Last comment by Dan, on Apr 1, 2016 at 9:49 am | 2 comments | 5136 Views
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Pleasanton teen earns second place at regional Scripps spelling beeA Hart Middle School student came in second place in the regional round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and now he...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2016Last comment by Olfthful, on Mar 31, 2016 at 9:36 pm | 5 comments | 4398 Views
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All the helicopters?Its close to 3:00 p.m. and helicopters are all over my area and downtown. Anyone know what is up?...
Original post made by Chris on Mar. 31, 2016There are no comments yet. 1738 Views
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Civic leader Dave Walden dies at age 69Dave Walden, a well-known Pleasanton civic leader and real estate mortgage and sales training professional, died last Friday...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2016Last comment by Jerry Pentin, on Mar 31, 2016 at 1:02 pm | 18 comments | 7936 Views
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