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Blankets for KidsWomen from Ridgeview Commons celebrated four years of Blankets for Kids, which has distributed nearly 10,00 blankets to abused,...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Sep 21, 2008 at 3:01 pm | 3 comments | 4445 Views
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Changing HaciendaNew development plans are changing the face and focus of Hacienda Business Park and the city's northwest side. Read the...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2008Last comment by fact checker, on Sep 21, 2008 at 11:02 am | 5 comments | 4041 Views
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Letters: Emails deleted not my own actionDear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4497 posted Friday, September 12,...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2008Last comment by For Brozosky, on Sep 20, 2008 at 7:49 am | 39 comments | 3722 Views
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What about Bob?Bob is a cat on a mission. If all went according to plan, Bob arrived in New Jersey this morning and is purring in his...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2008Last comment by burt, on Sep 20, 2008 at 12:27 am | 3 comments | 5450 Views
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Stepping downOnce an undistinguished step-sister to the fast growing neighboring cities of Pleasanton and Livermore in the last half of...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2008Last comment by Jerry, on Sep 18, 2008 at 11:54 pm | 12 comments | 4458 Views
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Does Steve Brozosky engage in Karl Rove style politics?After Steve Brozosky’s 2006 election campaign, many were left wondering if Steve Brozosky and campaign manager Dan Carl...
Original post made by Ryan on Sep. 12, 2008Last comment by Fred, on Sep 17, 2008 at 2:40 pm | 12 comments | 4377 Views
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Take Haggerty up on Stoneridge Drive offerDear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4464 posted Friday, September 5,...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2008Last comment by beenThere, on Sep 15, 2008 at 7:58 am | 16 comments | 6495 Views
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Ice rink on Staples wins commission's OKThe city's Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 Thursday night to recommend that the City Council approve a master plan...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2008Last comment by Nicole, on Sep 13, 2008 at 8:06 pm | 15 comments | 7089 Views
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Talking PointsAt least twice a month I end up in a conversation about the "media's liberal bent" with friends and family, and I staunchly...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2008Last comment by MainStreetDiva, on Sep 13, 2008 at 7:58 pm | 6 comments | 4584 Views
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Pleasanton schools are still on topThe results are in and Pleasanton continues to excel among other schools in the state, according to data recently released...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2008Last comment by Emily West, on Sep 11, 2008 at 1:45 pm | 2 comments | 4822 Views
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Minors banned from First Wednesday beer gardenPeople wanting to knock back a beer or sip a glass of wine while listening to The Houserockers band during the August First...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2008Last comment by aaron, on Sep 11, 2008 at 1:39 pm | 30 comments | 4209 Views
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Remembering Grandpa SchlerethWhen Howard E. Schlereth died last week at the age of 89--almost 90--there was no funeral, no flowers, no service, not even...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Sep 9, 2008 at 10:39 am | 2 comments | 4645 Views
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Longs Drug Store sold to CVS Caremark for $2.9 billionLongs Drugs' Rosewood Pavilion store could soon have a name change Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=790...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2008Last comment by Joe, on Sep 6, 2008 at 3:46 pm | 2 comments | 5277 Views
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Military momsSunday marks an especially meaningful Mother's Day for Sherry Yonker and her family. After being split by an ocean and many...
Original post made on May. 15, 2008Last comment by Jocelyn Yonker, on Sep 5, 2008 at 10:30 pm | 4 comments | 4878 Views
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Hosterman Contradictions - Bias at the Weekly???Interesting that the 'Hosterman Contradictions' blog has mysteriously disappeared. Is this the Weekly Playing politics?...
Original post made by iwastheretoo on Sep. 2, 2008Last comment by DeDeDee, on Sep 3, 2008 at 6:15 pm | 11 comments | 3905 Views
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Letters: No kids allowed is unfairDear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4373 posted Friday, August 15,...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2008Last comment by aaron, on Aug 27, 2008 at 1:50 pm | 5 comments | 4220 Views
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Crowds jam Smart & Final's Pleasanton store openingSmart & Final opened its newest Bay Area store Tuesday with grocery specials on the inside and kiosks outside serving hamburgers,...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 26, 2008 at 5:23 pm | 4 comments | 4534 Views
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As campaigns get under way, council's a bit testyWith political campaigns under way for mayor and two seats on the City Council, along with two competing ballot initiatives...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:08 pm | 19 comments | 2943 Views
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Oak Grove Appeal Dismissed For Failure To File Opening BriefThe headline is not mine, but recorded by the 1st Appellate Court in the case of Lin et al. v. City Clerk of the City of...
Original post made by frank on Aug. 11, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Aug 26, 2008 at 9:43 am | 20 comments | 4491 Views
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Talking PointsI have a motto that if half the readers aren't ticked off at us, we're not doing our job. We can't please everyone, nor do...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2008Last comment by anonymous, on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:30 am | 14 comments | 4601 Views
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