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Pension bill loophole enables more spiking !
Our predictably lousy Legislature is ramming through a socalled 'reform' bill, under the pretense of righting wrongs. Instead, a missing word would actually enable more spikin... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Anti-union, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 31, 2012 at 10:25 am
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 4, 2012 at 5:05 pm.

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This WILL "make my day". Clint Eastwood to speak to RNC tonight
Rumors are swirling, the RNC has a speaking slot tonight, right before FL Senator Marco Rubio introduces Mitt Romney. The name of the speaker, officialy, is TBA The unoffic... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by stinky, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 30, 2012 at 11:21 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 2, 2012 at 4:38 pm.

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Republicans approve platform that would ban abortions
The republicans approved their socially backwards platform, one that would ban abortions. Read about it: " Republicans emphatically approved a toughly worded party platfor... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 28, 2012 at 11:18 pm
There have been 54 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 2, 2012 at 9:22 am.

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Finest Hours
The finest hours I've ever seen on TV are happening now. Since 5:00 until 8:00, on C-Span....NO ADS.... Could be recorded straight. I ony hope they will repeat a the 3 hr tim... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Informed, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 28, 2012 at 7:29 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2012 at 9:58 pm.

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Inform yourself of what the Occupy Movement has in store for the Repub Convention
This is what the Democrat party has become. Remember the words of Nancy Pelosi, "God Bless Them." (i.e. the "Occupiers") Check out what the Occupy Movement is planning ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Why, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Aug 25, 2012 at 7:59 pm
There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 2, 2012 at 3:03 pm.

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Proposition 30 to pay for out of control payroll costs
Saw this on an article in the Sacramento Bee. "California's state government had 9.3 percent more employees in 2011 than it did 10 years earlier - closely tracking overall ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Here is the Problem, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 23, 2012 at 11:46 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2012 at 1:21 pm.

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GOP's anti-abortion platform
The GOP's extreme views on abortion (no exception for rape or incest) have been confirmed: " Republicans approved platform language on Tuesday calling for a constitutional ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 21, 2012 at 11:34 am
There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 28, 2012 at 11:14 pm.

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Free stuff is great when someone else is paying for it
Two ZeroHedge entries today that caught my eye. First one highlights the fact that more people today get money from the government than give.: Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Another independent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 21, 2012 at 9:59 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2012 at 8:14 pm.

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California is the New Detroit
Excerpts from this article: Web Link "Like Detroit, California now has one party rule. The Democrats of Califor... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by New Detroit, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Aug 18, 2012 at 7:21 am
There have been 39 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 20, 2012 at 8:42 pm.

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2 More soldiers killed today in Afghanistan
The AP reports today that two more soldiers were killed yesterday, bringing this week's total to 9 U.S. deaths. See the AP story here: Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by liberalism is a disease, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Aug 17, 2012 at 10:34 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 1, 2012 at 9:33 pm.

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TEA Partier arrested after shooting at GLSEN offices in DC
If my headline was yesterday's headline, do you suppose NBC Nightly News would devote just 17 seconds to the story? Do you suppose CBS Evening News would offer 20 seconds on t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by jimf01, a resident of another community, on Aug 16, 2012 at 4:16 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 20, 2012 at 11:10 am.

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Romney picked Paul Ryan
Romney announced his VP pick: Paul Ryan. Did the GOP not learn anything in 2008? So Ryan will help Romney win support from the extreme right, but he will also help alie... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 11, 2012 at 7:37 am
There have been 127 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 19, 2012 at 9:18 pm.

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Landing on Mars
Watching the newest man-made rover, Curiosity, land on Mars was a marvel to watch this evening. When people can get together and make things happen, it's inspirational. Wha... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by dublinmike, a resident of Dublin, on Aug 5, 2012 at 11:16 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 7, 2012 at 2:52 pm.

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Obama Campaign Sues to Restrict Military From Voting!
So, those "military loving" Obama campaign team members are "showing their love" for our military by suing to restrict their voting rights. Article >>> Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Respect for Military, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Aug 2, 2012 at 2:33 pm
There have been 26 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 6, 2012 at 12:26 pm.

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"You Did Not Earn Those Olympic Medals!"
Remember "athletes"..."you did NOT earn those medals!" Forget all your hard work! Yes, there were many people along who helped you along the way. BUT, what about all those ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Democrat Mindset, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Aug 1, 2012 at 10:29 am
There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 19, 2012 at 7:11 pm.

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Juveniles arrested on suspicion of phone thefts on BART
Two juveniles suspected of "grab and go" thefts from unsuspecting customers on BART trains were arrested by San Francisco police officers July 18 and booked by BART police for... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 1, 2012 at 9:32 am
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 12, 2012 at 12:32 pm.

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Ca 500-plus 'special' funds;, Jerry wants more
CA has over 500 'special' funds....sort of 'slush' funds. Last week we learned of over $53 million in hidden state parks. Now we learn there are over 500 'special funds' ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Taxpayer, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 29, 2012 at 6:41 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 7, 2012 at 8:52 am.

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Oakland's Pensions time bomb
Oakland has a generous pension plan. The 1,086 current retires, get raises to match 2/3 of pay of current workers, ++ Oakland has now closed this plan to new employees, and p... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Anti-PUBLIC unions, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 29, 2012 at 5:00 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2012 at 10:13 am.

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Obama and the Democrat Party vs. the American Dream
"You didn't build that!" The real Obama who hates business, hates private sector, hates everything that has made America great...should be now more apparent. Remember h... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by I Built It, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Jul 29, 2012 at 7:39 am
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 2, 2012 at 11:40 am.

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Measure B Perpetual Tax
In 2000 Alameda County voters approved a 1/2% sales tax to fund transportation related projects. The revenue from this was projected to be 1.4 billion dollars over 20 years. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Bill, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 26, 2012 at 11:53 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 28, 2012 at 7:22 am.

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Court to reconsider law allowing DNA collection from criminal suspects
A federal appeals court in San Francisco agreed Wednesday to take another look at whether a California law requiring police to collect DNA samples from anyone arrested on susp... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 26, 2012 at 7:40 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 26, 2012 at 2:27 pm.

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Obama makes a stop in Oakland as part of Bay Area campaign swing
President Barack Obama landed back in the Bay Area Monday to attend several fundraising events in the East Bay with about 100 demonstrators marching through downtown Oakland s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 24, 2012 at 8:20 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 24, 2012 at 1:35 pm.

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Proposed New Driver Tax -" VMT"
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission(MTC)has proposed yet another tax. Drivers would be required to install a tracking device that would measure how far they drive then ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jason, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, on Jul 23, 2012 at 9:33 pm
There have been 104 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 31, 2012 at 11:40 am.

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Unemployment up in Bay Area, down slightly in state
The state's unemployment rate decreased slightly last month while many Bay Area counties saw slight spikes in unemployment numbers, according to Friday's report by California ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 23, 2012 at 6:24 am
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 26, 2012 at 1:30 pm.

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UC regents urge voters to pass Brown's tax plan or tuition will rise by $2,400
The University of California Regents have voted to endorse the governor's tax plan, and contingent on its passing, to freeze next year's undergraduate tuition costs, as well... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 19, 2012 at 9:38 am
There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 21, 2012 at 1:44 pm.

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