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19-year-old driver arrested in fatal Foothill Drive crashKatie McKewon, the 19-year-old driver of a Ford Mustang that was involved in a head-on collision that killed her friend Laurel...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2007Last comment by everyones to blame, on Nov 13, 2007 at 9:07 am | 321 comments | 15710 Views
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Future school funding looks bleakWhile awaiting a report for the Legislative Analysts Office, the state budget update at Tuesday night's school board meeting...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2009Last comment by Steve N, on Nov 25, 2009 at 1:42 pm | 261 comments | 10079 Views
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Where Are The "ME TOO" People?There are no "ME TOO" anywhere with the Joe Biden sexual assault charge. They were everywhere during the Kavanaugh senate...
Original post made by Michael Austin on May. 17, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on May 28, 2020 at 9:51 pm | 248 comments | 3768 Views
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Parcel tax measure defeatedWith Measure E, Pleasanton's parcel tax measure suffering a narrow defeat Tuesday, supporters of the tax are promising the...
Original post made on May. 3, 2011Last comment by Jeb Bing, on May 6, 2011 at 7:41 am | 240 comments | 11452 Views
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Bauer-Kahan scores triple legislative victory in SacramentoThree bills written by Tri-Valley Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) were signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2019Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Aug 13, 2019 at 10:29 am | 226 comments | 7873 Views
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Church leaders support 'redeemed' priest; others want him outChurch leaders are speaking out in support of a newly-designated parish leader for the Catholic Community of Pleasanton after...
Original post made by Gina Channell-Allen on Nov. 15, 2007Last comment by Gina Channell-Allen, on Nov 22, 2007 at 9:02 am | 219 comments | 20247 Views
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Guest Opinion: Tri-Valley Haven stands in support of Dr. Christine Blasey FordWe stand together with communities across the nation in supporting Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Ms. Deborah Ramirez and all...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2018Last comment by Sober As A Judge?, on Oct 1, 2018 at 10:05 am | 215 comments | 7143 Views
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Germain's bail set at $1,080,000Judge Hugh Walker set Henry John Germain's bail at $1,080,000 for 15 counts of alleged child molestation today. Five women...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2008Last comment by knowledge, on Oct 25, 2008 at 11:39 pm | 196 comments | 12454 Views
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Council OKs Stoneridge Drive extension to LivermoreThe City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday night to approve the extension of Stoneridge Drive as a four-lane thoroughfare to El Charro...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2009Last comment by NO STONERIDGE, on Mar 25, 2009 at 9:35 am | 193 comments | 11707 Views
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Pleasanton Council reinstates penalties for excess water usersThe Pleasanton City Council last night reinstated stiff monetary penalties for businesses and residents who fail to reduce...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2015Last comment by kmary1, on Apr 24, 2015 at 1:53 pm | 158 comments | 16512 Views
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Pleasanton council gets an earful at its pension reform workshopEmotions ran high last night at a four-hour-long public workshop on city pension reforms hosted by the Pleasanton City Council. Read...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2011Last comment by two cents, on Feb 11, 2011 at 11:30 am | 151 comments | 9325 Views
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Investigation continues into Sunday's accident that killed Dublin cyclist on Pleasanton's Foothill RoadPleasanton police are investigating the circumstances of an accident Sunday afternoon when a motorist struck and killed Diana...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2013Last comment by anon, on Jun 14, 2013 at 12:49 pm | 144 comments | 13845 Views
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Pleasanton council OKs Walmart grocery store, but union appeal likelyNew grocery stores have opened in Pleasanton in recent years without much fanfare, and more are coming. Read the full story...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2012Last comment by Walmart will sue the city, on Feb 16, 2012 at 10:39 pm | 141 comments | 9358 Views
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Man arrested for trying to stab congressional candidate PetersA man has been arrested on suspicion of felony assault and other charges for allegedly trying to stab Livermore Republican...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2018Last comment by Doug, on Sep 20, 2018 at 3:26 pm | 140 comments | 7539 Views
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Pleasanton students rally for gun reform on National School Walkout DayAbout 1,000 Foothill students joined others around the Tri-Valley and the country in walking out of class Wednesday morning...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2018Last comment by SHale99, on Mar 22, 2018 at 10:12 am | 139 comments | 8495 Views
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PUSD board backs parcel taxAfter months, two surveys and hours of discussion, the Pleasanton school board has voted unanimously to approve a resolution...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2011Last comment by concerned parent, on Feb 8, 2011 at 10:28 pm | 138 comments | 7262 Views
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Pleasanton households told to cut water usage by 25%The Pleasanton City Council last night voted 4-0 to require all households and businesses in the city to reduce water consumption...
Original post made on May. 7, 2014Last comment by rayven, on May 27, 2014 at 4:51 pm | 137 comments | 21457 Views
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Castlewood to talk to union today about 2-month lockout of 61 workersCastlewood Country Club management is scheduled to meet today with representatives of a union that represents 61 workers...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2010Last comment by Dark Corners of Town, on May 5, 2010 at 10:36 pm | 134 comments | 7320 Views
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District outlines 'possible reductions' to balance budgetIn a document released Thursday afternoon, the Pleasanton Unified School District outlined the budget challenges they face...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2010Last comment by "old tenured" 30yr old, on Jan 13, 2010 at 12:12 am | 127 comments | 7136 Views
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Assembly election: Bauer-Kahan jumps ahead by 2,170 votesDemocrat challenger Rebecca Bauer-Kahan has leapfrogged Republican incumbent Catharine Baker to take a 2,170-vote lead in...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2018Last comment by BobB, on Nov 22, 2018 at 10:02 am | 124 comments | 9539 Views
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