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Measuring Measure WW
The East Bay Regional Parks District was formed during the Great Depression, so it's no secret that despite the similarly fragile state of the economy, its members are hoping ... |
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on Nov 3, 2008 at 2:44 pm by Juley Hull, a resident of San Ramon |
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Amador marching band takes first twice
The Amador Valley High School Marching Band and Colorguard nabbed first place in the Class 5A division at the Western Band Association (WBA) competition at Gilroy High School ... |
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on Nov 2, 2008 at 3:57 pm by Mary, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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Pleasanton Election Debate
Jerry of Oakhill,
(This is sort of my response to you from the thread on "Letters: Council majority hasn't listened to people" Web Link.... |
Stacey |
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on Nov 2, 2008 at 6:40 am by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Your Lawn Mower
I was walking my dog today and saw a man start up a gas powered lawn mower to mow his small lawn. The noise was deafening. When I went home two blocks away, the noise was ... |
Ellie |
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on Oct 30, 2008 at 8:42 am by Dennis, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Prop 8 -what are they saying at your church?
I am curious what different churches in the P-town community are saying or not about the Prop 8 debate? In the Mercury News, churches in San Jose area are running full page ad... |
Curious George |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 3:31 pm by PJ, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Look at who is paying for QQ--builders!
Before I vote for a proposition, I always take a look at who is supporting it. The other day I got a fancy 4-page flyer for Yes on QQ and it had a pretty impressive list of pe... |
Mary |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 9:52 am by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Election 2008: Brozosky is back
After losing to Jennifer Hosterman by only 189 votes in the mayor's race two years ago, businessman Steve Brozosky will try again on Nov. 4, responding, as he said, to hundred... |
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on Oct 27, 2008 at 4:38 pm by Josh, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
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Hometown hall of fame hero
Pleasanton's John Madden to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday,... |
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on Oct 27, 2008 at 10:42 am by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Pleasanton's Traffic Signals Get Coordinated
Traffic in Pleasanton has been a concern for many residents in recent years. Anyone who has tried to drive across town has stories about getting stopped at every light or sitt... |
Stacey |
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on Oct 26, 2008 at 10:22 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Firefighters' quick response saves $2-million Golden Eagle home
Fire caused significant damage to a $2-million home at 8044 Golden Eagle Way Saturday night, gutting part of the attic and kitchen and a backyard deck.
Read the full story he... |
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on Oct 26, 2008 at 10:56 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Easing Gridlock
Relief is finally coming for motorists who have been waiting years for some relief from traffic gridlock they encounter, although they may regret what they wished for, at leas... |
Editor |
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on Oct 21, 2008 at 6:55 pm by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Livermore Airport Noise Complaints
Saw this recently...
"Airport Statistics for August 2008"
Regarding noise complaints
"46.7% of the total complaints were filed by two Pleasanton households."
How abo... |
Stacey |
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on Oct 20, 2008 at 6:43 pm by Sam, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood |
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Finding charity items are being stolen in Vintage Hills
Dear neighbors in Vintage Hills,
Is anyone else finding that their items put out for charities are being stolen?
Last month the charity left a note saying there was no... |
Lisa-Touriga Drive |
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on Oct 20, 2008 at 1:39 am by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
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Empty storefronts an eyesore
Watching the efforts this week to rescue the country's beleaguered financial system, I sensed a similar need on a much smaller--but still important--scale here in Pleasanton. ... |
Editor |
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on Oct 18, 2008 at 5:43 am by Another Gatetree Resident, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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Election 2008: Jerry Pentin wants to bring new blood to City Council
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jerry Pentin decided to run for one of two open seats on the City Council to put his experience and knowledge of city processes to work and a... |
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on Oct 17, 2008 at 5:27 pm by Wanda, a resident of the Las Positas neighborhood |
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Valley Times Endorses Measure PP and Says No to Measure QQ
Sounds like the Valley Times is smart enough to figure out that Measure QQ is a complete sham measure and that representatives who failed to enact a ridgeline ordinance since ... |
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on Oct 17, 2008 at 1:15 am by Fletch, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Foos Family Finds a Way to Make Things Fit
Ginny Foos, a substitute teacher in the Pleasanton Unified School District, is different. Her job as an educator isn’t confined to the classroom. It’s her life’s work. This Pl... |
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on Oct 16, 2008 at 4:00 pm by Danielle Savage, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Disappearing Yard Signs
Why are signs related to the upcoming election being STOLEN from people's front yards??
Any ideas? |
A Concerned Voter |
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on Oct 13, 2008 at 4:54 pm by tolerance seeker, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood |
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Chamber endorses Hosterman for mayor, Pentin for council
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Wednesday endorsed Mayor Jennifer Hosterman for re-election in the Nov. 4 municipal race and businessman Jerry Pentin for one of the two sea... |
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on Oct 12, 2008 at 8:26 pm by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
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Stacey's Guide to the PW Town Square Forum
1) Cholo from Livermore is not a Mexican or illegal immigrant
2) Jerry from Oak Hill likes popcorn
3) Posts are not authenticated which means the author might not be who the... |
Stacey |
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on Oct 12, 2008 at 7:05 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Where's the News on our Winning Little League Team?
This should be a huge story in the Pleasanton Weekly but instead I see it nowhere.
For the first time ever, a Pleasanton Little League team has made it to the Little League... |
Brian |
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on Oct 9, 2008 at 9:06 pm by Frankie Ferrari Hillborough little league player, a resident of the Southeast Pleasanton neighborhood |
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Neal School litigation Sinks High School Gym Expansions
School Superintendent John Casey has informed residents that the long over due gym expansion at Foothill and Amador High Schools are on hold due to lack of funds.
A closer ... |
Ceaser |
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on Oct 9, 2008 at 8:44 pm by Karen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Letters: Brozosky has compassion, vision, enthusiasm
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, September 26, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Oct 7, 2008 at 10:18 pm by Fred, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood |
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RE: editorial, "City Union Workers Watch Out"
It is regretable that Pleasaton needs to reign in over-spending by creating a two tiered pay and benefit system -- however, consider why that has become necessary.
Firefighte... |
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on Oct 6, 2008 at 4:09 pm by common sense, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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No bail set for Castlewood tennis coach facing molestation charges
No bail has been set for Henry John Germain, the director of tennis programs at Castlewood Country Club, who was arrested Monday on charges of alleged child molestation.
A... |
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on Sep 30, 2008 at 7:36 am by apparent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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