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Aerial Spraying of Pesticides over populated areas.The state is scheduled to start spraying 'Checkmate" to irradicate a moth that is threatening several agriculture crops in...
Original post made by Rick on Feb. 28, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Mar 13, 2008 at 11:21 pm | 33 comments | 6413 Views
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To Munich and back for $273I'm just back from a six-day "long weekend" trip to Munich, a quick turn-around visit with some of my family that included...
Original post made on Feb. 29, 2008Last comment by I was there too, on Mar 1, 2008 at 7:15 pm | 3 comments | 8066 Views
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Local nonprofit helping AfghanistanA local nonprofit organization that was organized following the 9/11 terrorists attacks in the U.S. will soon open a medical...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2008Last comment by ACarr, on Feb 4, 2008 at 12:22 pm | 2 comments | 3885 Views
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Local nonprofit helping AfghanistanA local nonprofit organization that was organized following the 9/11 terrorists attacks in the U.S. will soon open a medical...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2008Last comment by ACarr, on Feb 4, 2008 at 12:22 pm | 1 comment | 4493 Views
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Houston worthy successor to PomboThe Weekly story on Guy Houston was a nice ode to his local roots but short on substance. He would be a worthy successor...
Original post made by Pam on Mar. 6, 2007Last comment by Vote No On Houston, on Jan 18, 2008 at 4:59 am | 3 comments | 5496 Views
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EditorialWith Gov. Schwarzenegger declaring a fiscal emergency to reduce a looming $14 billion debt, this is clearly no time to vote...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2008Last comment by Amber, on Jan 17, 2008 at 1:53 pm | 2 comments | 5790 Views
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The Lesson of Half Moon BayDon't know if any of you have been following the story, but here's a new article regarding what is happening over in Half...
Original post made by Stacey on Dec. 18, 2007Last comment by Stacey, on Dec 19, 2007 at 10:29 pm | 5 comments | 5167 Views
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Beach Impeach this Sunday 10/7!There is an event this Sunday, 10/7 at the Berkeley Marina for anyone who's interested: www.beachimpeach.org As this...
Original post made by Janna on Oct. 4, 2007Last comment by Jam, on Dec 17, 2007 at 1:08 pm | 5 comments | 5437 Views
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Streetwise--California's electoral votesShould California's electoral votes be split up as the GOP has made an effort to do? Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3043...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2007Last comment by Joey, on Oct 12, 2007 at 3:43 am | 9 comments | 5641 Views
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Home builders' association chief wants action on economyBrian Catalde, president of the National Association of Home Builders, told his association's Board of Directors this week...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2007Last comment by anon, on Oct 5, 2007 at 5:11 pm | 1 comment | 5310 Views
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Two Good Movies: Why We Fight & The Ground TruthI recently saw both of these films and found them to be enlightening. Anyone interested in having a discussuion on them? ...
Original post made by Tanya Schwenk on Feb. 25, 2007Last comment by Sandy, on Oct 5, 2007 at 4:32 pm | 1 comment | 5284 Views
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Letters to the Editor<B>Labor Day Streetwise lacking wisdom Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3011...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2007Last comment by Janna, on Oct 4, 2007 at 4:30 pm | 9 comments | 6285 Views
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You went, you saw, you read!When Rhonda and Rick Hempy left for their 23-day trip through China and Tibet last July, they made sure to pack a copy of...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2007Last comment by Rick and Rhonda, on Jul 25, 2007 at 3:07 pm | 1 comment | 6055 Views
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Tauscher's Feel-good Stage 2 Aircraft BanI'd just like to write to all of those folks who think Tauscher is doing great for her move against stage 2 aircraft as if...
Original post made by Stacey on Jul. 19, 2007Last comment by Frank, on Jul 20, 2007 at 4:55 pm | 2 comments | 5611 Views
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Sheehan gives up, and who can blame her?Cindy Sheehan, the anti-war protestor whose son died in Iraq, announced yesterday she was giving up. She wrote in her online...
Original post made by Linda on May. 29, 2007Last comment by Janna, on Jun 30, 2007 at 1:29 pm | 5 comments | 5344 Views
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Tauscher: "Don't Ask Don't Tell"Thank you Rep. Tauscher for stepping up and leading the charge on this important issue! It is about time we repeal state...
Original post made by holly blash on Jun. 25, 2007Last comment by , on Jun 25, 2007 at 9:31 am | 1 comment | 5175 Views
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