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Climate Change and Energy ConservationClimate change has forced us to adapt to a new normal of extreme weather events. However, extreme weather doesn’t impact...
Original post made by James Collins on Sep. 27, 2023There are no comments yet. 30 Views
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AB28 will save livesAs a mother and grandmother, I was shocked to learn that since 2020, the number one cause of death of American children...
Original post made by Laurie Herbert on Sep. 22, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Sep 26, 2023 at 8:40 pm | 5 comments | 761 Views
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons Names Dr. Steven Williams PresidentBoard-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in California honored to take on new role making history as first African...
Original post made by Tri Valley Plastic Surgery on Aug. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 190 Views
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Glazer won't run for reelection to State Senate, doesn't want to test term limit gray areaTri-Valley State Senator Steve Glazer has announced his current term in the seat through next year will be his last, paving...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Becky, on Aug 22, 2023 at 10:07 am | 1 comment | 3269 Views
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CPUC Selling You Out AgainIt’s a bad sign when the CPUC is moving to block churches from building solar on their own roofs, during an energy crisis....
Original post made by Alan Marling on Aug. 19, 2023There are no comments yet. 634 Views
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Thousands of American military graves lie forgotten and lost abroad.We don't know how many Americans who were killed in action while serving during wartime are buried on foreign soil. Why?...
Original post made by Michael Austin on May. 27, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 29, 2023 at 1:35 pm | 3 comments | 591 Views
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Public Frauds Torts Law NeededPublic Frauds Deterrence Needed How is it possible that “dirty tricks” intending to dupe the American public to tilt...
Original post made by Pierre Bierre on May. 21, 2023Last comment by Andrew Blidy, on May 28, 2023 at 12:38 pm | 6 comments | 558 Views
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Omnibus bill, how our legislative government works5 minutes that sums up our government: Listen to Scott Adams podcast, December 22, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_agwPGCefw&t=2s Can...
Original post made by Nicki on Dec. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 488 Views
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Corrupt CommissionersThe California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) will soon vote on a proposal which will kill our rooftop solar industry....
Original post made by Alan Marling on Nov. 23, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Nov 28, 2022 at 9:37 am | 1 comment | 975 Views
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Price overtakes Wiley in latest district attorney election updateCivil rights attorney Pamela Price took her first lead in the Alameda County district attorney race after previously trailing...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2022Last comment by Bill Brasky, on Nov 19, 2022 at 6:06 am | 4 comments | 5808 Views
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Razor thin: Pleasanton Unified's Measure I is now 0.061% away from passingMeasure I, Pleasanton Unified School District's proposed $395 million general obligation bond, has climbed to within 0.061%...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2022Last comment by Jake Waters, on Nov 17, 2022 at 9:25 am | 2 comments | 4239 Views
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Your questions about California's gas rebate answeredTo help with the high price of gas -- and the rising cost of living -- California started sending payments ranging from $200...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2022Last comment by Karl A, on Oct 25, 2022 at 1:32 pm | 2 comments | 4092 Views
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Murray Elementary starts school year with newly constructed classrooms, offices and facilitiesStudents of Murray Elementary School in Dublin started the 2022 academic year with updated campus facilities and classrooms...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2022There are no comments yet. 2213 Views
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What a Week: Reflecting on 9/11Rather than rehash familiar stories of 9/11, I wanted to individualize and share the experience this year. So I pulled my...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2022Last comment by Deborah, on Sep 9, 2022 at 11:04 am | 1 comment | 3680 Views
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Passage of major climate legislation is victory for future generationsAll of us working to preserve a livable world for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren can find much to celebrate...
Original post made by Ann Brown on Aug. 17, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Aug 19, 2022 at 7:04 pm | 6 comments | 1131 Views
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Joe Biden Trashed Americas EconomyThe stock market has lost all gains it made since Joe Biden was sworn into office. S&P is down 151 points below where...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Jun. 29, 2022Last comment by MichaelB, on Jul 13, 2022 at 7:23 am | 24 comments | 957 Views
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LettersRead the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2022/07/08/letters posted Friday, July 8, 2022, 12:00...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2022Last comment by Rich K., on Jul 8, 2022 at 5:23 pm | 1 comment | 1498 Views
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Supreme Court overturns federal abortion rightsThe Supreme Court reversed the court's Roe v. Wade decision granting women the federal right to an abortion in the U.S.,...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by Kevin, on Jun 28, 2022 at 7:58 pm | 20 comments | 8222 Views
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PG&E warns of possible heat-related outages; CASIO says no plans for Flex AlertPG&E is encouraging customers around the Bay Area to prepare for excessive heat Friday that could contribute to power outages,...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2022Last comment by Erlinda , on Jun 10, 2022 at 3:42 pm | 1 comment | 1699 Views
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'If you don't pray, you learn how to pray'Now, at 97 years old, Danville resident Joe Alvarez can look back at what was gained and what was lost personally and in...
Original post made on May. 27, 2022Last comment by Wendee Heinrich, on May 28, 2022 at 2:04 pm | 2 comments | 4061 Views
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