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Meet the Pleasanton city candidatesPleasanton has one of the largest and most diverse fields of candidates in city history for a 2020 general election that...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Oct 2, 2020 at 5:30 pm | 4 comments | 19605 Views
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Groundbreaking today for new courthouse, Alameda County building in DublinConstruction work on a new East County Hall of Justice is underway with a formal groundbreaking at 1 p.m. today in Dublin. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2014Last comment by Bill, on Sep 17, 2014 at 12:50 pm | 7 comments | 19563 Views
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Cancer takes life of former Pleasanton Mayor Ken MercerFormer Pleasanton Mayor Ken Mercer died early this morning after a long battle with cancer. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2014/01/14/cancer-takes-li...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2014Last comment by c d gigliotti, on Jan 25, 2014 at 12:57 pm | 48 comments | 19446 Views
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Feit out as CEO at ValleyCare Health SystemMarcy Feit, ValleyCare Health System's president and chief executive officer since 1997, quit her post suddenly Tuesday,...
Original post made on Feb. 6, 2014Last comment by furbur, on Feb 12, 2014 at 9:37 am | 29 comments | 19414 Views
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Report: Suspected spy targeted Swalwell, other politiciansNational news outlet Axios released an expose story this week after a yearlong investigation into the actions of a Chinese...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2020Last comment by oceandean4life@gmail.com, on Dec 21, 2020 at 8:11 am | 33 comments | 19376 Views
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Pleasanton's State Senator DeSaulnier suggests law to block BART strikesAs BART's unions agreed to postpone a scheduled strike against the transit system, one California lawmaker is suggesting...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2013Last comment by Dave, on Aug 13, 2013 at 8:00 am | 44 comments | 19347 Views
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Winter Wonderland is a golden projectA Winter Wonderful is returning to Main Street to put smiles on faces that may not always have a reason to smile. Read the...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2011Last comment by Just asking..., on Nov 15, 2011 at 10:15 pm | 2 comments | 19285 Views
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Planners OK 2-story building to replace Pastime PoolThe Pleasanton Planning Commission has given final approval to a developer's plan to tear down the 104-year-old Pastime Pool...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2014Last comment by curious, on May 25, 2015 at 5:54 pm | 28 comments | 19088 Views
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Lab researchers find tie in rain, global warmingA new study by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists shows that observed changes in global (ocean and land) precipitation...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2013Last comment by Sam, on Nov 13, 2013 at 10:00 am | 9 comments | 18902 Views
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New Cal State University chancellor to earn $421,500 plus $30,000 supplement from CSU FoundationTimothy White, now head of UC Riverside, will take over as chancellor of the California State University system in late December...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2012Last comment by Cholo, on Oct 14, 2012 at 7:58 pm | 8 comments | 18725 Views
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Albertsons/Safeway to sell 168 stores in 8 states as part of merger agreementPleasanton-based Safeway Inc. and Boise-headquartered Albertsons announced Friday that they have entered into agreements,...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2014Last comment by wondering, on Dec 22, 2014 at 8:19 am | 2 comments | 18583 Views
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Pleasanton Council OKs new street lights, telephone system costing $3.5 millionThe Pleasanton City Council authorized the city staff Tuesday to seek low-interest loans that will finance the installation...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2013Last comment by artlover, on Jan 18, 2013 at 1:20 pm | 20 comments | 18547 Views
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Thorne blocks City Council consideration of downtown bank banning ordinanceCouncilman Jerry Thorne temporarily blocked the City Council's consideration last night of a proposed new rule that would...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2012Last comment by Bank Ban is ridiculous, on Mar 27, 2012 at 1:19 pm | 43 comments | 18525 Views
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Presenting our Tri-Valley HeroesThe Pleasanton Weekly and its sister online publications -- Dublin Tri-Valley Views, San Ramon Express and Danville Express...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2012Last comment by Nancy Johnsen, on Dec 2, 2012 at 2:14 pm | 1 comment | 18520 Views
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2014 Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund now underwayToday marks the start of the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund campaign, a time when we ask our readers to turn their thoughts...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2014Last comment by Ptown native, on Dec 19, 2014 at 1:48 pm | 5 comments | 18492 Views
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Today's hot housing market to get even better in 2014Buyers and sellers alike know that the California housing market has heated up, and now the California Association of Realtors...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2013Last comment by Right, on Oct 21, 2013 at 5:13 pm | 5 comments | 18335 Views
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County reopens one lane of Stanley Boulevard eastbound after major trail erosionStanley Boulevard now has one eastbound lane reopened to vehicular traffic after both lanes were closed for more than a day...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Mar 14, 2023 at 11:51 am | 3 comments | 18302 Views
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Local UPS driver saves Milfleur shopkeeperA Pleasanton woman got an early Valentine gift: her life, thanks to the persistence of a UPS driver from San Ramon. Read...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2014Last comment by Donna, on Feb 21, 2014 at 1:58 pm | 23 comments | 18223 Views
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Council OKs study of east side developmentThe Pleasanton City Council agreed Tuesday to move forward on a plan to allow homes, apartment buildings, retail and commercial...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2013Last comment by Tessa , on Oct 23, 2013 at 11:23 pm | 23 comments | 18080 Views
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Today is 1st 'Spare the Air' day of seasonThe first Spare the Air alert of the winter season has been issued for today by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Dec 2, 2013 at 9:54 am | 13 comments | 18044 Views
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