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'Subversion, obfuscation and deception?' Try the Lund Ranch II referendum supporters

To Matt Sullivan: Was bemused by the last paragraph of your Letter to the Editor, "Damage control by mayor," published...

Original post made by Resident of Ventana Hills on Mar. 11, 2016
Last comment by Resident of Ventana Hills, on Mar 24, 2016 at 12:16 pm | 33 comments | 2281 Views

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Supervisor Miley at Farmer's Market

Supervisor Nate Miley, Pleasanton's representative at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, will return to the Farmer's...

Original post made by Rachel on Mar. 24, 2016
There are no comments yet. 1635 Views

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School board to hear results of public poll on districtwide bond measure, tax rate

With the hope the community will be behind a schools facility bond measure, Pleasanton's school board on Tuesday will hear...

Original post made on Mar. 18, 2016
Last comment by Julie Testa, on Mar 23, 2016 at 7:47 pm | 40 comments | 5863 Views

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Fuel-cell-powered cars go on display today at AC Transit headquarters

Three fuel cell electric passenger vehicles will be on display from 1-5 p.m. today at the AC Transit headquarters in Oakland...

Original post made on Mar. 22, 2016
Last comment by webbrowan, on Mar 22, 2016 at 11:45 pm | 1 comment | 5130 Views

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Pleasanton homeowners search for answers to sinking ground; city to step in

In recent years, cracks have continually appeared in the walls and foundations of at least two dozen homes in the same Pleasanton...

Original post made on Aug. 7, 2015
Last comment by MarkSindone, on Mar 22, 2016 at 10:58 pm | 27 comments | 21344 Views

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Albertsons, Safeway name leadership team for newly-merged company

AB Acquisition LLC (Albertsons) and Safeway Inc. announced Friday the new senior leadership team and division leaders for...

Original post made on Sep. 22, 2014
Last comment by Mitch, on Mar 22, 2016 at 11:17 am | 10 comments | 16716 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

PG&E warns customers of bill scammers around Bay Area

Pacific Gas and Electric is alerting customers around the Bay Area to be aware of a recent telephone scam with callers demanding...

Original post made on Mar. 21, 2016
Last comment by Simple Citizen, on Mar 22, 2016 at 11:02 am | 2 comments | 5627 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Zone 7 postpones vote on local support for California WaterFix

Moved by pleas from constituents in a crowded meeting room, the Zone 7 Water Agency board decided to postpone a vote on a...

Original post made on Mar. 17, 2016
Last comment by ???, on Mar 21, 2016 at 8:35 pm | 6 comments | 4924 Views

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL

Zone 7 board to weigh supporting California WaterFix tonight

The Zone 7 Water Agency board will decide whether to give its sign of support for a $15 billion statewide water project at...

Original post made on Mar. 16, 2016
Last comment by Robin Hood, on Mar 20, 2016 at 1:33 pm | 2 comments | 4577 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Foothill team first in school's history to compete in We the People nationals

Foothill High's We the People team will advance to the national round of the civics competition after being selected as a...

Original post made on Mar. 16, 2016
Last comment by Amador Parent, on Mar 20, 2016 at 10:22 am | 6 comments | 7117 Views

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Anti-Costco group seeks November initiative to block big box stores on Johnson Drive

Opponents of a possible bid by Costco to build a new membership-only trail store on Johnson Drive in Pleasanton said this...

Original post made on Mar. 14, 2016
Last comment by DKHSK, on Mar 19, 2016 at 7:36 pm | 118 comments | 10010 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

PPIE to fund four instructional coaches' salaries in light of layoffs

A Pleasanton schools fundraising organization announced Monday it intends to allocate part of its annual giving fund for...

Original post made on Mar. 15, 2016
Last comment by justwondering, on Mar 19, 2016 at 11:11 am | 14 comments | 4787 Views

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CALLING OUT PATRICK GANNON PUSD COORDINATOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

January 27, 2016 the Pleasanton Weekly published "School Board moves forward with bond measure consideration". On this...

Original post made by Michael Austin on Mar. 18, 2016
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Why waste taxpayer money?

You have got to be off your rocker Mr. Mayor! You are pushing for an election that is going to cost us $350,000 and you...

Original post made by Peter S on Mar. 14, 2016
Last comment by Lugnut, on Mar 18, 2016 at 4:14 pm | 4 comments | 1809 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

'Festival of Colors' to benefit eye care abroad

A colorful springtime celebration common in India is coming to the Alameda County Fairgrounds next weekend, aiming to bring...

Original post made on Mar. 18, 2016
Last comment by Sumanth Addagarla, on Mar 18, 2016 at 10:12 am | 1 comment | 3504 Views

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Amador Valley grad's film 'Trichster' set for local screening tonight

"Trichster," the debut feature film of Pleasanton native Jillian Corsie, a 2005 Amador Valley High grad, will be featured...

Original post made on Mar. 18, 2016
There are no comments yet. 4091 Views

COMMENTS ON STORIES

Clean water specialist recognized for work on recycled water fill stations

Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) clean water specialist Stefanie Olson was honored by the state's largest water...

Original post made on Mar. 17, 2016
Last comment by Mike Cheney, on Mar 17, 2016 at 12:09 pm | 1 comment | 3515 Views

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AAA offering free tows to keep tipsy drivers off streets on St. Patrick's Day

People celebrating St. Patrick's Day today in the Bay Area by drinking alcohol can avoid a DUI arrest by getting a free tow...

Original post made on Mar. 17, 2016
Last comment by Lori , on Mar 17, 2016 at 10:59 am | 1 comment | 3362 Views

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Supervisor Miley at Farmer's Market

Supervisor Nate Miley, who represents Pleasanton at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, will be at the Pleasanton Farmer's...

Original post made by Rachel on Mar. 17, 2016
There are no comments yet. 1880 Views

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Pleasanton's city, schools leaders gather to talk bond measure, library

Pleasanton's school board and city council convened for their annual joint meeting Monday night to discuss the district's...

Original post made on Mar. 15, 2016
Last comment by no more money, on Mar 17, 2016 at 9:24 am | 24 comments | 4978 Views
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