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10 in Pleasanton protest plans to cut Social Security
Ten people, largely senior citizens, showed up at the Pleasanton office of Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) last Thursday to protest proposed cuts to Social Security.
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 3:48 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley advances to 'We the People' finals in Washington, D.C. competition
Amador Valley High School advanced to the championship round of the 2013 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national finals last night in Washington, D.C., fini... |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 1:09 pm by Christina, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community |
SPORTS
Born to race
A young racer from Pleasanton Middle School has been tearing up the track lately, staging some impressive come-from-behind victories.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 11:10 am by Gordon Smith, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Reception tonight will honor 2013 Ed Kinney Patriots
Friends and family members are invited to a champagne reception from 5:30-7 p.m. today at the Museum On Main in Pleasanton to honor this year's recipients of the Ed Kinney Com... |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 9:10 am by R. Tujague, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley High Makes We The People Finals Again!
Congrats to the AVHS team and coaches for making the Top 10 and advancing to tomorrow's finals.
- ILLINOIS, Maine South High School
- CALIFORNIA, Amador Valley High Scho... |
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on Apr 28, 2013 at 7:08 pm by AvFan, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton Council to wrap up Measure PP rules at 7 p.m. meeting tonight
The Pleasanton City Council will meet tonight to wrap up its consideration of Measure PP, an ordinance that would ban residential and commercial development on steep hillside ... |
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on Apr 28, 2013 at 7:07 pm by Eyeball, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Two People Walking Late in The Preserve
Did anyone see two suspicious people walking in The Preserve at 10pm on 04/25/13. They were walking down Detjen Ct toward Blessing. One had a light grey sweatsuit and the othe... |
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on Apr 28, 2013 at 6:15 pm by Hugh Jassoh, a resident of the Canyon Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Were your kids unsupervised last night?
If you have a child who was at a party/sleepover last night in the Mohr Ave/Sutter Gate/McHenry Gate area, you may want to have a conversation with the supervising (or lack of... |
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on Apr 28, 2013 at 4:22 pm by Neighbor, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
EBRPD determined to defile the ridge with vans
I have emailed every board member and not one has had the courtesy to reply. They are arrogant in their determination to defile our ridge with Anne Kassebaum's shuttles.
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on Apr 28, 2013 at 11:20 am by dublinmike, a resident of Dublin |
AROUND TOWN
Survivor's stories
While the bulk of people who attempt suicide are suffering from depression or another treatable mental illness -- 90 percent, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illn... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 10:07 pm by Me Too, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton, other Tri-Valley cities promoting biking events this month
Pleasanton and other Tri-Valley cities will promote biking events in May with the first Bike to School Day next Friday, marking the month of Bicycle Safety and Awareness.
Rea... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 3:42 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton's Historic Preservation Task Force meets tomorrow
The Pleasanton Historic Preservation Task Force will meet starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in city facilities at 157 Main St. in conference room 3.
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 10:04 am by Mr Cheney, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County supervisors ask sheriff to halt immigrant-alert program that could lead to deportation
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Tuesday to approve a resolution calling on Sheriff Greg Ahern to stop participating in a federal program that has led to the ... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 10:00 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Swalwell applauds reversal of TSA knives policy
Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) Monday praised the decision by TSA to delay implementation of its revised prohibited items policy that would allow certain knives and spor... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 8:36 am by billy bob thornton, a resident of the Grey Eagle Estates neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Didn't like robo call from Dave Miller
Miller is running a big town type campaign for our small town. Who'd he pay to record and send 'Vote 4 Me' calls to our houses?!
We got a Independent, Republican and Democ... |
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on Apr 25, 2013 at 9:36 pm by Walt, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton police offer drug 'Take-Back' drop-off from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today
The Pleasanton Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the fourth annual Drug Take Back Program today.
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on Apr 25, 2013 at 3:29 pm by lola palozza, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
2 bills approved by State Senate committee to make prescriptions safer
Legislation authored by Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro) has passed the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee which requires p... |
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on Apr 25, 2013 at 3:22 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
Down-home touch keeps new golf/tennis business booming
Beth Logan has advice for all small business owners in Pleasanton who sometimes feel overwhelmed by the chain store and corporate retail giants who want their business: Hang i... |
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on Apr 25, 2013 at 12:37 am by a, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
TIM HUNT
45 mph or 55 mph on Stanley Boulevard...read on
When it came to the seemingly obscure subject of whether roads should be considered structures, the Pleasanton City Council was faced with a battle between neighborhoods seeki... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 8:29 pm by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
When does it open
The new Walmart grocery that is. Anyone know? It will be nice to have a grocery option close enough to walk to. |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 1:37 pm by Tom, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
East Bay Regional Park District to start Pleasanton Ridge shuttle runs May 4
People who are unable to hike all the way up and down Pleasanton Ridge will be able to get alift up to the top as part of a pilot program being offered by the East Bay Regiona... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 10:01 am by Mary, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton police searching for man missing for nearly 10 years
Pleasanton police are asking for the public's help to find a man who went missing nearly 10 years ago.
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 9:58 am by just sayin\', a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton featured in LA Times Travel section
Our great Downtown got a lovely photo essay and article about being a destination for a weekend getaway:
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 9:32 pm by Ptown Proud, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador parents, staff, students create wish list for new principal
Parents of Amador Valley High School students want a principal who can balance being an administrator and still be personable with students. And someone who'll stick around, t... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 6:21 pm by LOLcat, a resident of the Canyon Creek neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School district email did not endorse Sanwong for Pleasanton Council
In an email sent April 16 to the Pleasanton Weekly, long-time Pleasanton school district employee Lisa Lorentz took issue with a story in the Weekly's online post of April 10 ... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 12:04 pm by Johnny Echo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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