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Letters: Weekly shouldn't 'advertise' gay marriage

Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4529 posted Friday, September...

Original post made on Sep. 19, 2008
Last comment by fyi, on Oct 22, 2008 at 7:17 pm | 75 comments | 6000 Views

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Foothill teacher out on bail after drug arrest

A Foothill High School teacher is out on bail after being arrested Oct. 26 on drug charges Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=8099...

Original post made on Nov. 9, 2011
Last comment by Former Falcon, on Nov 23, 2011 at 11:49 am | 74 comments | 8909 Views

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Perplexed by book critics, women share own tales of pushy parents

Despite national headlines drawn to Pleasanton after vicious reactions to "Tales from Swankville," the 40 or so women gathered...

Original post made on Nov. 16, 2011
Last comment by Good Read, on Aug 15, 2014 at 7:57 pm | 74 comments | 19451 Views

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Governor says state expects to reopen economy in phases

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that the state expects to begin reopening the economy in phases in a handful of weeks...

Original post made on Apr. 28, 2020
Last comment by BobB, on May 4, 2020 at 9:34 am | 74 comments | 6815 Views

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Faculty at Cal State East Bay votes to strike next Thursday

California State University faculty members have voted to stage a one-day strike next Thursday, Nov. 17, to protest Chancellor...

Original post made on Nov. 8, 2011
Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Nov 15, 2011 at 9:44 am | 73 comments | 39347 Views

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Germain pleads no contest to molestation charges, faces 15 years in state prison

Henry Germain, the 62-year-old former Castlewood Country Club tennis pro, appeared in court today and changed his plea to...

Original post made on Apr. 28, 2009
Last comment by Victim of Henry, on May 24, 2009 at 10:56 am | 73 comments | 6600 Views

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L.A. law firm hired to defend Pleasanton against Oak Grove developers' lawsuit

Fresh off a settlement agreement that cost taxpayers nearly $2.5-million in legal fees, the city of Pleasanton is back in...

Original post made on Sep. 8, 2010
Last comment by monicabrownom9, on Mar 23, 2011 at 11:30 pm | 73 comments | 7050 Views

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'Abused by Priests' group urges church to reverse local parish appointmernt

A priest who allegedly committed an indecent act in front of an Oakland police officer at a park frequented by children shouldn't...

Original post made on Nov. 19, 2007
Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Nov 27, 2007 at 10:33 am | 73 comments | 10452 Views

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Pleasanton college student among 3 charged with drug manufacturing, house fire in Chico

Three Chico State University students, including a 2008 graduate of Amador Valley High School, were arrested last weekend...

Original post made on Apr. 9, 2012
Last comment by Jennifer, on May 16, 2012 at 7:21 am | 72 comments | 9321 Views

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Same-sex marriage rights group to announce today on moving ballot measure to 2012

Courage Campaign, a statewide group that supports same-sex marriage rights, is due to announce today if it will continue...

Original post made on Aug. 13, 2009
Last comment by Cholo, on Jan 18, 2014 at 9:50 am | 71 comments | 6368 Views

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Employee entitlements putting Pleasanton in financial jeopardy

The financial strain of escalating public employee entitlement costs is a growing public concern. Ten entitlement reform...

Original post made on Dec. 4, 2010
Last comment by John, on Dec 20, 2010 at 10:21 pm | 71 comments | 8031 Views

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Point-Counterpoint: Johnson Drive EDZ roadwork financing deal

With the Pleasanton City Council set to give final direction on the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone (JDEDZ) road...

Original post made on Sep. 7, 2017
Last comment by Joe, on Nov 25, 2017 at 10:01 pm | 70 comments | 6181 Views

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Public meetings under way on how Bay Area should look in 2040

Two regional planning agencies will hold a public meeting Wednesday in Dublin to seek comments on a blueprint-in-the-making...

Original post made on Jan. 5, 2012
Last comment by TOS (The Other Steve), on Jan 10, 2012 at 5:45 pm | 69 comments | 10072 Views

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BART unions back at it over contract dispute

Union officials slammed BART management Saturday, calling a move to scuttle a tentative contract deal and go back to the...

Original post made on Nov. 17, 2013
Last comment by john, on Nov 26, 2013 at 1:46 pm | 69 comments | 29912 Views

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Councilwoman wants smoking banned in downtown Pleasanton, also in apartments

City Councilwoman Karla Brown wants to ban smoking in downtown Pleasanton and in all multi-family apartment and condominium...

Original post made on Sep. 9, 2015
Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jun 9, 2017 at 9:04 pm | 69 comments | 8553 Views

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Tempest in a tea cup

Taxed Enough Already was the theme at the Tea Party held from 2-7 p.m. Thursday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. It was...

Original post made on Apr. 16, 2010
Last comment by Kelly, on Apr 27, 2010 at 8:02 pm | 69 comments | 7560 Views

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Drug dogs may be headed to Pleasanton high schools

Teens, teachers and parents, leave your pot at home if you're headed to any of the city's three high schools after January....

Original post made on Dec. 22, 2011
Last comment by Parent to Parent, on Dec 31, 2011 at 10:12 am | 69 comments | 7557 Views

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Lund Ranch referendum petitions due at 5 p.m. tonight

Proponents of placing a measure on the June ballot to overturn the City Council's approval of a 43-home development in Lund...

Original post made on Feb. 5, 2016
Last comment by Alexis B, on Feb 8, 2016 at 9:05 pm | 68 comments | 5633 Views

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Haubert, Marchand among mayors to call for Senate action on gun safety laws

Two Tri-Valley mayors were among the more than 20 from the Bay Area and 250 nationwide who have signed a letter addressed...

Original post made on Aug. 12, 2019
Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Aug 15, 2019 at 3:02 pm | 68 comments | 3881 Views

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Bay Area shelter order extended through May 3 with new restrictions, clarifications

Health officers in several Bay Area counties and cities on Tuesday extended a shelter-in-place order through May 3 to try...

Original post made on Apr. 1, 2020
Last comment by Annie, on Apr 10, 2020 at 4:17 am | 68 comments | 10130 Views
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