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Can legal residents, but not US citizens, serve on a jury?It came to my attention that a non-citizen (but legal resident) served on a jury in Contra Costa County recently. That sent...
Original post made by just wondering on Aug. 15, 2018Last comment by Sara, on Aug 16, 2018 at 9:20 am | 1 comment | 3955 Views
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Swalwell bill aims to prevent U.S. president, family from profiting off foreign powersThe Tri-Valley's U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin), one of Congress's more vocal critics of President Donald Trump and many...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2018Last comment by Juanita G., on Jul 30, 2018 at 10:15 am | 81 comments | 5316 Views
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Swalwell, Peters holding meet-and-greets SaturdayTri-Valley residents will be able to meet with each candidate for the 15th Congressional District at public events this Saturday. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2018Last comment by Samantha, on Jul 20, 2018 at 11:21 pm | 1 comment | 1930 Views
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Tri-Valley congressional candidates meet with constituentsResidents of the Tri-Valley and the rest of the 15th Congressional District got the opportunity to hear from both general...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2018Last comment by Robert Adam, on Jul 20, 2018 at 9:29 pm | 27 comments | 4432 Views
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Congressman Swalwell coming to PleasantonTri-Valley residents will be able to meet with local U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) to talk about issues affecting them...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2018Last comment by SeanR, on Jul 6, 2018 at 11:16 pm | 14 comments | 5118 Views
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Tim Talk: The state's changing water landscapeGov. Jerry Brown and the Legislature have declared a permanent state of drought in the Golden State. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2018Last comment by tim, on Jul 3, 2018 at 3:57 pm | 4 comments | 3402 Views
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Tragedy in Maryland newsroom strikes too close to homeThe tragedy in a Maryland newsroom strikes too close to home for journalists and readers alike. Over the past few months,...
Original post made by Linda Kelly on Jun. 29, 2018There are no comments yet. 1597 Views
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News Digest: Ed Kinney series, Waldo scavenger hunt & Zone 7 mapIn the latest installation of Museum on Main's Ed Kinney Speaker Series, tickets are now on sale to spend the evening with...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2018Last comment by Linda Kelly, on Jun 29, 2018 at 11:37 am | 1 comment | 2767 Views
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Tri-Valley continues exploring potable water reuseTri-Valley water agencies recently reviewed results of a feasibility study on the prospect of bringing a potable water reuse...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2018Last comment by BobB, on Jun 13, 2018 at 5:58 pm | 27 comments | 5588 Views
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Memorial Day 2018: From somber observances to weekend of funPleasanton and the Tri-Valley are among the best places to spend this Memorial Day weekend. Pleasanton will observe Memorial...
Original post made on May. 24, 2018Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on May 24, 2018 at 10:38 pm | 2 comments | 4278 Views
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Pleasanton: City settles lawsuit over 2015 fatal police shooting for $285,000The city of Pleasanton has settled the federal lawsuit filed by the family of a young San Jose man who was shot and killed...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2018Last comment by Just the facts, on May 4, 2018 at 8:58 am | 31 comments | 11816 Views
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School board focusing on capacity issues, solutions in special workshopThe Pleasanton school board is set to collectively discuss facilities planning, enrollment and new K-8 program options during...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2018Last comment by gross incompetence, on Apr 11, 2018 at 10:24 am | 11 comments | 3988 Views
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President Trump Transgender PolicyDuring the 80's & 90's I traveled in Asia on business. I was in Beijing often. Many of my business contacts in Beijing were...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Mar. 23, 2018Last comment by Michael Austin, on Mar 24, 2018 at 7:31 pm | 2 comments | 1473 Views
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National Guard aviators training coming to DublinNational Guard aviation units from western and southwestern states are coming to Dublin for the next few weeks for their...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2018Last comment by Patriot , on Mar 13, 2018 at 9:27 am | 1 comment | 3851 Views
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Never Covered by the MSM: The Town that REQUIRES Gun OwnershipFunny how Kennesaw, Georgia is never discussed in the mainstream media. In 1982, Kennesaw passed a law that requires its...
Original post made by Formerly Opposed to 2nd Amendment on Mar. 11, 2018Last comment by Grumpy, on Mar 12, 2018 at 5:18 pm | 1 comment | 1619 Views
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Cal High: Removal of anthem from pep rally sparks controversy, national attentionSan Ramon's California High School has been cast into the national spotlight in the past week after a decision by the school's...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2018Last comment by BobB, on Feb 21, 2018 at 1:53 pm | 34 comments | 5996 Views
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Valley Humane Society Not Affiliated with National GroupIn light of recent controversy affecting the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Valley Humane Society feels it important...
Original post made by Valley Humane Society on Feb. 2, 2018Last comment by Tyagiji, on Feb 9, 2018 at 6:33 am | 4 comments | 2113 Views
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Congressman Swalwell on Tucker Carlson showOur congressman on today's memo release. Starts at 33:28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHooTuWLG3o ...
Original post made by Scooby on Feb. 2, 2018Last comment by What's new?, on Feb 6, 2018 at 2:40 pm | 7 comments | 1943 Views
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Glazer proposal on rainwater capture systems headed to statewide voteWith the water supply still on many minds across California, local State Senator Steve Glazer has authored a proposal that...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2018Last comment by Silly Idea, on Feb 5, 2018 at 11:46 pm | 9 comments | 4655 Views
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TimeIt truly saddens me to see that our federal government is at the brink of another shutdown yet AGAIN due to our dysfunctional...
Original post made by Horace Townsend on Jan. 19, 2018Last comment by Voter, on Jan 22, 2018 at 7:06 pm | 31 comments | 2619 Views
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Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
