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New Iron Horse Trail segmentI like the idea of the Iron Horse Trail. It seems amazing to me that it cost $1.6 million dollars to build that 1 mile segment....
Original post made by Bob on Mar. 31, 2008Last comment by Mark, on Apr 8, 2008 at 7:51 pm | 4 comments | 4500 Views
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Getting the best value in a today's marketThe current real estate market presents great opportunities for anyone shopping for a home in the Bay Area. Read the full...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2008Last comment by Aaron, on Apr 8, 2008 at 5:08 pm | 7 comments | 4310 Views
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Dear Concerned Pleasanton VoterIn today's Independent, Bill Rasnick's letter to the editor got published expressing his opinion on the Oak Grove lawsuit....
Original post made by Stacey on Apr. 3, 2008Last comment by Shelley, on Apr 8, 2008 at 8:23 am | 29 comments | 4694 Views
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Pleasanton bucking trend in housing crisisWith better financing options now available, interest rates down and housing prices stabilizing, this could be an opportune...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2008Last comment by Homeowner - D.I., on Apr 7, 2008 at 4:35 pm | 10 comments | 6027 Views
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City hosts thousands for events over 3 consecutive weekendsWhen it comes to fun-filled weekends, it doesn't get much better than this. Thousands are descending on Pleasanton for rallies,...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2008Last comment by 5.0, on Apr 6, 2008 at 9:29 pm | 6 comments | 5399 Views
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Talking PointsMy grimacing at incorrect word usage on restaurant menus and groaning over split infinitives on school newsletters has caused...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2008Last comment by Leslie, on Apr 3, 2008 at 5:18 pm | 5 comments | 5503 Views
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More than 100 gather for peace vigilAbout 100 people gathered at the Museum On Main Street downtown Wednesday night on the fifth anniversary of the War in Iraq...
Original post made on Mar. 20, 2008Last comment by A Grateful Citizen, on Apr 2, 2008 at 2:36 pm | 21 comments | 7932 Views
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Home SalesThis week's data represents homes sold during February 2008 Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3719...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2008Last comment by Tyler, on Apr 1, 2008 at 5:07 pm | 3 comments | 4566 Views
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Goodguys rolls into town this weekendThe Goodguys 26th All American Get-Together is back this weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Area gearheads and...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2008Last comment by Sharon, on Mar 31, 2008 at 6:37 pm | 6 comments | 5952 Views
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Friends, family pay tribute to slain couple at Mormon serviceSeveral hundred relatives, friends and neighbors gathered Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2008Last comment by San Ramon Citizen, on Mar 26, 2008 at 3:00 pm | 2 comments | 11229 Views
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Talking PointsDarn. I had National Grammar Day marked on my calendar March 4 but was so busy working, it completely slipped my mind. Read...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2008Last comment by get real, on Mar 19, 2008 at 9:16 am | 2 comments | 6556 Views
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Blog Bashing 101Okay, I want to address and issue people seem to have on this blog site. Each time a post is made it seems like people...
Original post made by a fellow writer on Dec. 20, 2007Last comment by Stacey, on Mar 18, 2008 at 6:15 pm | 9 comments | 4822 Views
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Pleasanton hires Vallejo development director to head expanded planning group hereBrian Dolan, most recently the director of development services for Vallejo, has been hired as Community Development Director...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2008Last comment by frank, on Mar 15, 2008 at 7:32 pm | 5 comments | 8127 Views
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Council tables Oak Grove hearing until judge rulesThe Pleasanton City Council Tuesday postponed indefinitely a possible public hearing on a citizens' coalition's request for...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2008Last comment by think big, not small, on Mar 9, 2008 at 9:42 pm | 7 comments | 5466 Views
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EditorialCalifornia cities are watching closely the outcome of the legal battle in Alameda County Superior Court over a referendum...
Original post made on Feb. 29, 2008Last comment by Susan, on Mar 6, 2008 at 10:45 pm | 8 comments | 5834 Views
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Hosterman can keep her hawkMayor Jennifer Hosterman won her 15-month battle to keep her red-tail hawk Ariel in a backyard cage at her Vintage Hills...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2008Last comment by Yeah Hosterman!, on Mar 1, 2008 at 6:54 am | 11 comments | 10418 Views
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Thirteen young women vie for Miss Alameda County crownThe Miss Alameda County pageant is back after a 20-year-or-so hiatus. Thirteen young women from all over the county--including...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Feb 29, 2008 at 4:24 am | 25 comments | 7030 Views
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TV30 facing financial fight for its lifeThe four Tri-Valley mayors who have taken control of TV30, the area's pioneer and only independent community television system,...
Original post made on Jan. 11, 2008Last comment by Lou, on Feb 28, 2008 at 6:10 pm | 7 comments | 6766 Views
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City Council sets Oak Grove hearings for March 4The City Council last night agreed to schedule a series of public discussions March 4 on the controversial Oak Grove project,...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Feb 28, 2008 at 12:12 pm | 9 comments | 6303 Views
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Letter: Radical left contemptDear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3621 posted Friday, February 22,...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Feb 23, 2008 at 5:06 pm | 5 comments | 4854 Views
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