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MOVIE REVIEW - JULIA vs. JULIAMOVIE REVIEW - JULIA vs. JULIA Last night was Date Night, so I took Mrs. Kendall to the movies, to see a chick-flick. I...
Original post made by DoUgLaS kEnDaLl on Oct. 3, 2009Last comment by AVHS Dad, on Oct 12, 2009 at 12:35 pm | 2 comments | 5816 Views
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Pleasanton schools already set with rules around gender identity and bathroomsSchools across the country are grappling with the Obama administration's request that public schools allow transgender students...
Original post made on May. 26, 2016Last comment by DKHSK, on May 30, 2016 at 9:40 am | 51 comments | 5767 Views
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Relay for Life now underway at Pleasanton Middle SchoolThe Pleasanton community is honoring cancer survivors and their families today during the annual Relay for Life now underway...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2016There are no comments yet. 5742 Views
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Drive-in movies make a come-backThe Alameda County Fairgrounds will host a pop-up series of drive-in movies this summer, starting next Friday evening (June...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2020Last comment by Rebecca K., on Jun 8, 2020 at 6:07 am | 4 comments | 5699 Views
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Slum Dog MillionaireJust a warning -- Slum Dog Millionaire is not the feel-good movie that the advertising leads you to believe. For those of...
Original post made by Sandra Ryan on Jan. 30, 2009Last comment by Anonymous, on Jun 11, 2009 at 8:11 am | 11 comments | 5604 Views
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American Drug WarsOn Saturday, November 14th, at 7:00 PM, the IBEW Hall will host a film event featuring the documentary, "American Drug Wars."...
Original post made by Paulette on Nov. 14, 2009Last comment by Paulette, on Nov 15, 2009 at 8:32 am | 2 comments | 5265 Views
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Memorial Day observance at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow outside Pleasanton Senior CenterPleasanton will observe Memorial Day Monday with an outdoor ceremony starting at 10:30 a.m. next to the Senior Center on...
Original post made on May. 30, 2016There are no comments yet. 5251 Views
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Interfaith peace ring set for Friday in PleasantonA group of faith leaders in the Tri-Valley and other community members are set to gather and join hands around the Muslim...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2017There are no comments yet. 5166 Views
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Staying Healthy: Recipes feature time-honored ingredients for nutritionAs the creator of more than 900 recipes, Tri-Valley resident Parisa Z. Ambwani obviously loves to cook. But her kitchen skills...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2017Last comment by Sue, on Jun 2, 2017 at 1:56 pm | 1 comment | 5141 Views
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Giving back: Books for Camp Fire survivorsWhen Pleasanton resident Melissa Gianotti saw her friends in Paradise lose everything in the Camp Fire last November, it...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by Steve Watty, on Jul 26, 2019 at 2:53 pm | 5 comments | 5124 Views
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Growing up in Pleasanton in the 1950sImagine walking down Santa Rita Road after school just ended and seeing kids riding their horses to the pool rather than...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2022Last comment by Calvin Moulthrop, on Oct 24, 2022 at 2:38 pm | 3 comments | 5120 Views
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Metropolitan Opera star at Las Positas College tonightOpera fans only have to go to Las Positas College to enjoy "A Night at the Met." Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2016/02/04/metropolitan-opera-star-at...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2016Last comment by noor khondokar, on Feb 25, 2016 at 8:37 am | 1 comment | 5065 Views
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Sacrificing for Success: College and careersWhen Kevin thinks about his future, he thinks about how nice it will be when he's able to afford a place for his mom and...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2016Last comment by caywen, on Feb 26, 2016 at 8:19 am | 1 comment | 5060 Views
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Two Pleasanton golf professionals win NorCal PGA awardsTwo Pleasanton golf professionals were singled out with top recognition among their peers earlier this month, taking home...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2016There are no comments yet. 5057 Views
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The wind beneath her wingsImagine you're 7 years old, your mom's had lots of surgeries and when you go to look for her, you find her sprawled on the...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 8, 2013 at 10:36 am | 4 comments | 5014 Views
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Staying Healthy: Pleasanton man's new book is plea for better patient careIf Allen Long learned one thing from working as a certified nursing assistant at an inner-city 'safety net' hospital, it...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2021There are no comments yet. 4954 Views
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Banned Books Week arrives in PleasantonSunday marked the start of Banned Books Week, an annual event launched in 1982 in response to a national increase in the...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2017Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Sep 29, 2017 at 8:31 am | 2 comments | 4731 Views
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Alameda County Board of Education selects Knowles as new presidentTrustee Aisha Knowles was appointed as president, and Trustee Eileen McDonald was appointed vice president of the board on...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2015Last comment by oldtimer, on Aug 5, 2015 at 9:09 pm | 2 comments | 4671 Views
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Comedian discusses life story, identity with equal rights-focused students at Amador ValleyBrian Copeland, a San Leandro-based comedian and author, took the stage at Amador Valley High on Thursday to discuss race,...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2015Last comment by , on Nov 22, 2015 at 8:21 pm | 1 comment | 4620 Views
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Helping Houston: Mohr Elementary School students pack meals for hurricane victimsOn Thursday Mohr Elementary School students spent the morning packing 12,744 meals to send to families in Texas affected...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2017Last comment by sidd, on Sep 19, 2017 at 1:57 am | 1 comment | 4601 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps
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.
