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New laws focus on in-car texting, red light cameras, party buses
Texting while driving, red-light cameras and party buses are among the targets of new driving-related laws that took effect yesterday in California.
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on Jan 7, 2013 at 10:36 am by Don, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood |
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U.S. Appeals Court overturns order requiring Wells Fargo to pay back debit card customers
A federal appeals court in San Francisco Wednesday overturned a lower court order requiring Wells Fargo Bank to pay its California debit card customers $203 million restitutio... |
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on Jan 6, 2013 at 9:09 am by consumer without debt, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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It's 'Spare the Air Day' again today
A second Spare the Air Day has been called for today, banning the burning of wood and solid fuel, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
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on Jan 3, 2013 at 6:04 pm by Truth, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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S.F. shopper arrested for shoplifting at Stoneridge Mall also charged with having counterfeit money
A San Francisco woman was arrested for four felonies and one misdemeanor after a Dec. 19 shoplifting incident at Nordstrom, according to police reports.
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on Jan 2, 2013 at 2:22 pm by Libertarian, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Special election set for May 7 to fill vacant Pleasanton Council seat
Voters will be asked to choose a candidate for the Pleasanton City Council May 7 in a special election that will be by mail-in balloting only.
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on Jan 1, 2013 at 2:41 pm by Freedom has a cost, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Upscale, high-density apartment project planned for Bernal-Stanley corner
A 16-acre site at the southeast corner of Bernal Avenue and Stanley Boulevard where Home Depot once proposed to build a second Pleasanton store is now likely to be developed w... |
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on Dec 31, 2012 at 12:50 pm by john, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Bird watchers fan out for annual Audubon Society count
Bird enthusiasts fanned out across the Bay Area yesterday to take part in the Golden Gate Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count.
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on Dec 29, 2012 at 12:28 pm by Judy, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Road to the Rose Bowl: Stanford starts festivities at Disneyland for today's game
Stanford's charter plane touched down in sunny Los Angeles at 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday. But the Cardinal did not truly arrive for the Rose Bowl Game until that afternoon when c... |
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on Dec 28, 2012 at 7:46 pm by Sue, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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CHP reports drop in Bay Area DUI arrests over Christmas holiday period, but increases statewide
Over the Christmas holiday weekend, DUI arrests were down, but fatal collisions were up in the Bay Area from a year ago, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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on Dec 28, 2012 at 6:46 pm by Different Times, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Good Samaritan pays for kids' haircuts in memory of Newtown massacre
Twenty youngsters received free haircuts Christmas Eve thanks to a good Samaritan who said he wanted to do something nice in memory of the 26 children and adults killed in the... |
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on Dec 27, 2012 at 9:21 am by S S, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
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Stanford's Stephens declared ineligible to play in Rose Bowl
Stanford's Terrence Stephens was declared ineligible to participate in the Rose Bowl Game due to a secondary violation of NCAA rules regarding his rental of off-campus housing... |
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on Dec 26, 2012 at 4:35 pm by Suzie, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Glide Memorial Church, other charities providing hot meals for needy on Christmas Day
Many people in need in San Francisco will have the opportunity to have a hot meal during the holiday.
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on Dec 25, 2012 at 8:29 am by Thomas, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
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Air Quality district urges residents to avoid fireplace fires--on Christmas Day!
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is asking Bay Area residents to skip the fire in the fireplace on Christmas Day to keep neighborhood air quality healthy on this h... |
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on Dec 24, 2012 at 12:10 pm by Truth, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Luck sets rookie passing record in Colts' 20-13 win
Stanford grad and current Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck set the record for yards passing by a rookie when he threw for 123 in the first half of Sunday's game agai... |
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on Dec 24, 2012 at 10:04 am by Member, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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Local Native American tribe seeks identity
The Muwekma Ohlones, whose ancestral lands are in Pleasanton and throughout the Bay Area, have lost a federal lawsuit seeking recognition of their tribe by the United States, ... |
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on Dec 24, 2012 at 7:29 am by Educated Indian, a resident of another community |
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2 in custody after shots fired at Livermore bank
Two Livermore schools were locked down Friday afternoon and two suspects detained after shots were fired into an occupied vehicle.
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on Dec 23, 2012 at 12:19 am by Realist, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton school leaders: Schools are safe
In the wake of last week's school shooting in Connecticut, the Pleasanton school district and school administrators are doing their best to let both parents and students know ... |
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on Dec 22, 2012 at 2:01 pm by Daniel Bradford, a member of the Foothill High School community |
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State rules PG&E can charge ratepayers for part of $2.2 billion needed for pipeline upgrades
The California Public Utilities Commission Thursday approved a plan that will allow PG&E to charge ratepayers for more than half of a $2.2
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on Dec 21, 2012 at 1:27 pm by Daniel Bradford, a member of the Foothill High School community |
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Livermore church presenting live nativity production through tonight
Trinity Church Livermore is presenting its 22nd annual Live Drive-Through Nativity production of the story of Jesus' birth "Through Mary's Eyes" through tonight.
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on Dec 20, 2012 at 7:38 am by Steverino, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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Amador Valley High helping needy students
Counselors at Amador Valley High School will accept gift cards from the public today to give to students and their families who are less fortunate this time of year.
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on Dec 18, 2012 at 2:40 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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There's still time to have the Taylor Foundation wrap your gift to help children
This time of year, just about every place you look, there's a person ringing a bell, exchanging the cheery ring and greeting for a donation. A local group is just as happy to ... |
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on Dec 18, 2012 at 12:25 pm by Paula, a resident of the Walnut Hills neighborhood |
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Counselors stationed at all Pleasanton elementary schools today to help students cope with Sandy Hook tragedy
The Pleasanton school district will have a counselor or a psychologist at every elementary school today to help students who may be having a hard time dealing with last Friday... |
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on Dec 18, 2012 at 8:54 am by William, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton school board set to promote top administrator to deputy superintendent at $188,864 annual salary
Pleasanton school board members tonight will consider a contract that will promote Luz Cazares, currently assistant superintendent of business services, to a new position of d... |
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on Dec 13, 2012 at 8:33 am by Concerned parent, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community |
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County property taxes due by today
Alameda County property owners have until today to pay the first installment of their 2012-2013 property taxes that officially came due on Nov. 1. Payments postmarked after De... |
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on Dec 10, 2012 at 8:20 pm by steve, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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Free LED holiday light exchange under way today in Hacienda Crossings
The city of Dublin is hosting a free LED holiday lights exchange from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina located at Hacienda Crossings.
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on Dec 10, 2012 at 7:55 am by MT, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |