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Competing hillside initiatives head to Nov. 4 ballot boxCouncilman Matt Sullivan Tuesday criticized three of his colleagues on the council, including Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, of...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2008Last comment by frank, on Jul 19, 2008 at 9:54 pm | 10 comments | 5123 Views
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Dublin growth gives local Realtors an earfulPleasanton Realtors and those in related fields sat wide-eyed and alert last week as Dublin's Economic Development Director...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2008Last comment by SAV, on Jul 19, 2008 at 1:42 pm | 19 comments | 5061 Views
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Hosterman clarifies climate protection action at mayors' conferenceIn a story online June 25 that also ran in our print edition June 27 the Pleasanton Weekly credited Mayor Jennifer Hosterman...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2008Last comment by Carbon Footprint, on Jul 18, 2008 at 8:14 pm | 6 comments | 4593 Views
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Weekly's first president Bob Thomas diesBob Thomas, who was instrumental in launching the Pleasanton Weekly nearly nine years ago, died Saturday at his home in Burlingame...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2008Last comment by Mike, on Jul 16, 2008 at 3:53 pm | 1 comment | 5691 Views
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It's only Thursday but blankets are readyIt's only Thursday afternoon and already Candy Sheldon and others are claiming blanket space at Lions Wayside Park for the...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2008Last comment by Leslie, on Jul 14, 2008 at 7:28 am | 14 comments | 5946 Views
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ColumnTime will tell if the four mayors who voted to ax TV30's "Live at 4" news show, the Tri-Valley's only local television news...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2008Last comment by N. Nona Miss, on Jul 8, 2008 at 9:19 pm | 4 comments | 4107 Views
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Hope Hospice Shoppe gets ready to close its doorsFor the past 18 years, the Hope Hospice Shoppe, located at Main and Angela streets, has sold used clothing, books and other...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2008Last comment by Grace, on Jul 8, 2008 at 6:24 pm | 7 comments | 3935 Views
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School district files objections to Signature case rulingThe school district has filed objections to a judge's recent ruling in favor of Signature Properties over the construction...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2008Last comment by Cover Up, on Jul 7, 2008 at 10:45 am | 7 comments | 4207 Views
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New hands-free law enforceable todayTwo years since the state law was ratified, new laws will take effect today that only allow drivers to talk on a cell phone...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2008Last comment by Leigh, on Jul 1, 2008 at 1:55 pm | 2 comments | 4621 Views
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Fireworks dazzle hundreds as Alameda County Fair opensA gala Main Street parade will start at 11 a.m. today to officially open the 2008 Alameda County Fair, where earlybirds at...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2008Last comment by Joey Gardner, on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:35 pm | 5 comments | 7059 Views
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Funeral set for WWII Navy vet Joe Wolfenberger, 86A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Augustine Catholic Church for Joe Wolfenberger, a well-known long-time...
Original post made on May. 20, 2008Last comment by Heather, on Jun 27, 2008 at 6:37 pm | 4 comments | 5343 Views
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Safeway plans new 'Lifestyle' market hereA new complex of office buildings, retail stores and state-of-the-art Lifestyle Safeway Supermarket is being proposed for...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2008Last comment by Groceryboy, on Jun 26, 2008 at 1:47 pm | 7 comments | 5730 Views
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City on lookout for new parks directorJim Wolfe has a clock in his office that counts down the days, hours and minutes to retirement. That time will be running...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2008Last comment by Jack Hovingh, on Jun 26, 2008 at 7:41 am | 4 comments | 6001 Views
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Citizens' initiative cleared for Nov. 4 ballotThe City Council Tuesday accepted a ballot box initiative for voters to consider on the Nov. 4 that would block some steep...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 25, 2008 at 2:53 pm | 35 comments | 6082 Views
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Alameda County sheriff turns to gamblers' Web site for help in solving murdersThe son of a Pleasanton couple that was killed in their Castlewood community home three months ago is now being investigated...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2008Last comment by 5.0, on Jun 23, 2008 at 12:42 pm | 7 comments | 5666 Views
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Men stabbed at downtown Shell stationTwo men were reportedly stabbed at the Shell gas station at Vineyard Avenue and First Street around 6 p.m. Wednesday night....
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 23, 2008 at 10:01 am | 42 comments | 8222 Views
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DA finds school board member within lawSchool board trustee Pat Kernan appears to be off the hook, for now, after recently being accused of maintaining a primary...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2008Last comment by JT, on Jun 22, 2008 at 11:46 pm | 10 comments | 4904 Views
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Guest OpinionAssemblyman Bill Maze introduced legislation this session that could potentially affect how you transport your dog(s). If...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2008Last comment by Grace, on Jun 19, 2008 at 9:51 pm | 1 comment | 4266 Views
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DeniedCalling an agreement between the school district and a developer to build Neal Elementary School "ambiguous," a judge this...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2008Last comment by Concerned dad of two PUSD students, on Jun 19, 2008 at 3:12 pm | 1 comment | 4843 Views
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TV30 exec quits after being cleared on harassment chargesGlenn Davis, executive director of TV30 since July 2005, has resigned, leaving the station with a shrinking staff with only...
Original post made on Mar. 6, 2008Last comment by CB, on Jun 17, 2008 at 9:39 pm | 8 comments | 8589 Views
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