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Raises eyed tonight for Pleasanton school boardThe Pleasanton School Board will consider giving itself a raise at its meeting tonight. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2013/11/12/raises-eyed-tonight...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2013Last comment by Gina T, on Nov 14, 2013 at 9:20 am | 20 comments | 30168 Views
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Some new BART cars expected to be in service by SeptemberNew BART cars are expected to start carrying passengers in late September following final testing this summer, BART officials...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2017Last comment by FrequentWalkerMiles, on Jul 31, 2017 at 11:33 am | 3 comments | 30160 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton residents turn out en masse for downtown reopeningThousands turned out for downtown Pleasanton's grand reopening event on Friday, which saw downtown restaurants and businesses...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 1, 2020 at 7:53 pm | 56 comments | 30131 Views
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School district email did not endorse Sanwong for Pleasanton CouncilIn an email sent April 16 to the Pleasanton Weekly, long-time Pleasanton school district employee Lisa Lorentz took issue...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2013Last comment by Johnny Echo, on Apr 23, 2013 at 12:04 pm | 13 comments | 30060 Views
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Real Estate Matters: Cash offers have advantage for sellers in housing marketAs a company that is at the forefront of marketing to the Mandarin-speaking community, we love the high level of emphasis...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2013Last comment by Recent Buyer, on Jul 4, 2013 at 4:39 am | 15 comments | 29935 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
BART considers 20-cent TransBay tube surcharge to spare employee layoffsAt the end of a lengthy hearing on their transit agency's $25 million budget deficit, BART directors ultimately opted not...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2010Last comment by reader, on Jan 20, 2010 at 5:44 pm | 4 comments | 29218 Views
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Third coronavirus case confirmed in Alameda CountyA third case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Alameda County was confirmed on Friday afternoon, according to Pleasanton city...
Original post made on Mar. 6, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Mar 9, 2020 at 10:12 am | 25 comments | 28945 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Driving during 1st yearI've heard so many versions of this I just wanted to check with all out there. My soon to be 16 year old will be getting...
Original post made by Mom of new driver on Dec. 10, 2009Last comment by lyndalu, on Dec 13, 2009 at 9:01 am | 11 comments | 28906 Views
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Registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans in Pleasanton and the gap is only growingFor years registered Republicans widely outnumbered registered Democrats in the City of Pleasanton. Those days are long gone....
Original post made by Delta Tim on Mar. 29, 2012Last comment by Resident, on Apr 2, 2012 at 10:00 am | 52 comments | 28713 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Sick Movie Poster at Regal HaciendaI was in Dublin at the movies last night, and I saw a poster for The Haunting in Connecticut. The poster evokes the...
Original post made by Andrea on Feb. 22, 2009Last comment by paul, on Jun 18, 2009 at 8:17 pm | 12 comments | 28568 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
BART unions back at it over contract disputeUnion officials slammed BART management Saturday, calling a move to scuttle a tentative contract deal and go back to the...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2013Last comment by john, on Nov 26, 2013 at 1:46 pm | 69 comments | 28545 Views
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Bay Area shelter-in-place order being extended through MayThe public health officers of six Bay Area counties, including Alameda and Contra Costa, announced on Monday that they will...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Apr 28, 2020 at 9:33 pm | 64 comments | 28080 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Letter: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 8Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4592 posted Friday, October 3,...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2008Last comment by Concerned Citizen, on Oct 24, 2008 at 5:23 pm | 118 comments | 27629 Views
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Texas firm wins Alameda County contract to provide ambulance service hereThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday to replace the county's current ambulance service provider with...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2010Last comment by mmedic50, on Oct 30, 2011 at 6:32 pm | 40 comments | 27508 Views
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Pleasanton-based Safeway sued over tainted eggsA San Francisco woman is suing Safeway over tainted eggs, according to a class-action suit filed on Wednesday. Read the...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2011Last comment by Stop The Crooks, on Mar 13, 2011 at 6:07 pm | 6 comments | 27400 Views
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Commute QuestionMy family is considering relocating to Pleasanton from the East coast. I was recently hired by a firm in north San Jose and...
Original post made by Scott on Sep. 9, 2010Last comment by Pete, on Oct 30, 2014 at 6:17 pm | 38 comments | 26977 Views
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Starbucks 'Evening' to open in downtown PleasantonStarbucks will open one of its new stores this spring on Pleasanton's Main Street, offering not only its daily fare of teas,...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2014Last comment by Map, on Oct 12, 2014 at 9:19 pm | 47 comments | 26574 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Movement to Imprison Barack Obama Heats Up: It's a Matter of Defending the Constitution, Says Senator Ted CruzAppearing on Fox News’ America Live this afternoon, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) blasted the Department of Justice, the Internal...
Original post made by Liberty Preservation Project on May. 30, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 9, 2013 at 3:04 pm | 5 comments | 26451 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
2 accidents tie up Pleasanton intersectionsPleasanton police pulled a driver out of his overturned vehicle on Sunol Boulevard during the evening rush hour Thursday. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2013Last comment by Strawman, on Dec 1, 2013 at 8:50 am | 12 comments | 26358 Views
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Alameda County to allow outdoor dining, all retail; Pleasanton closing Main Street on weekends to helpOutdoor restaurant dining, larger religious services and all retail stores are on track to be allowed again in Alameda County...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2020Last comment by Dave O, on Jun 23, 2020 at 3:17 pm | 20 comments | 26284 Views
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