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Unions urge members, Democrats to rally against Walmart market planned for PleasantonUnion leaders called on members and others at a Democratic Party rally to protest at upcoming meetings throughout the East...
Original post made on Feb. 29, 2012Last comment by ChooChooHank, on Mar 10, 2012 at 3:12 pm | 105 comments | 12158 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
East Bay Pleasanton Mom keeps kids home for presidents speech:San Jose Mecury news: In the East Bay, a few parents kept their children home from school. Bridget Melson said she...
Original post made by WoW on Sep. 8, 2009Last comment by Amy, on Sep 11, 2009 at 10:14 am | 104 comments | 5992 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Proposed New Driver Tax -" VMT"The Metropolitan Transportation Commission(MTC)has proposed yet another tax. Drivers would be required to install a tracking...
Original post made by Jason on Jul. 23, 2012Last comment by steven, on Jul 31, 2012 at 11:40 am | 104 comments | 6118 Views
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Momentum Growing for Measure MMIt has been a good two weeks for proponents of "Yes on Measure MM", known by many as the "No Costco Initiative." Documents...
Original post made by Mike W. on Oct. 16, 2016Last comment by Dave J., on Nov 5, 2016 at 12:05 pm | 104 comments | 4111 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tesla CEO Musk threatens to move plant out of Fremont, sue Alameda CountyTesla CEO Elon Musk vented on social media Saturday about Alameda County public health orders preventing Fremont's Tesla...
Original post made on May. 10, 2020Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on May 13, 2020 at 8:47 pm | 104 comments | 7520 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD board accepts teachers' union contractWhile the school board approved a contract with the teachers' union Tuesday night, one that would save the district nearly...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2010Last comment by Rat Turd, on Mar 4, 2010 at 6:36 pm | 103 comments | 9131 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Developer James Tong convicted of illegal contributions to Swalwell campaignAn East Bay real estate developer has been found guilty of funneling tens of thousands of illegal contributions to the congressional...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2019Last comment by pope john, on Oct 20, 2019 at 9:29 pm | 103 comments | 14661 Views
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Walmart Market goes to Pleasanton Council for final vote May 7The Pleasanton City Council has scheduled a public meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 7, to make a final decision on whether Walmart...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2012Last comment by Freeman, on Apr 21, 2012 at 1:57 pm | 103 comments | 7640 Views
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Pleasanton Weekly recommends No on Measure MMIn an editorial, the Pleasanton Weekly today is recommending that voters cast a No vote on Measure MM on the Nov. 8 ballot Read...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2016Last comment by BobB, on Nov 1, 2016 at 10:41 am | 103 comments | 16421 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school board rescinds modified lite calendarThe Pleasanton school board unanimously voted Tuesday night to revert back to the traditional calendar starting the 2015-16...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2015Last comment by PUSDParent, on Mar 2, 2015 at 10:20 pm | 102 comments | 19277 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: From troubled to trainwreck for Pleasanton school districtThe Pleasanton school board had an opportunity to build back the trust of the public and prove to voters they made a good...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2017Last comment by Anonymous, on Jan 20, 2017 at 1:39 pm | 102 comments | 22826 Views
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Unfunded pensionsResidents...I received this information via an email last week. Pleasanton has a reputation for responsible fiscal management...
Original post made by Concerned about hidden debt on Jan. 10, 2011Last comment by Lois Lipps, on Jul 16, 2014 at 1:46 pm | 102 comments | 8342 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sullivan pulls plug on council meeting after 3-1/2-hour hearingIn an extraordinary but not unprecendented move, Pleasanton City Councilman Matt Sullivan pulled the plug on consideration...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2009Last comment by June, on Feb 18, 2009 at 6:58 pm | 102 comments | 8118 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Palo Alto school board says parcel tax renewal is criticalAnother school district--this one in Palo Alto--will ask voters to replace its current $493-a-year parcel tax that is set...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2009Last comment by a reader, on Dec 17, 2009 at 10:25 pm | 102 comments | 6563 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
City announces tentative plan for financing road improvements near proposed CostcoPleasanton city staff and Costco officials have agreed to terms on a tentative proposal for how to fund roadway improvements...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2017Last comment by Flightops, on Aug 29, 2017 at 5:40 pm | 102 comments | 9718 Views
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Not a single story about the healthcare disaster?The silence is deafening....
Original post made by Kangaroo on Nov. 5, 2013Last comment by Formerly Dan from BC, on Feb 11, 2014 at 7:52 am | 101 comments | 7407 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board to discuss parcel tax, budget crisis tonightTonight the school board will discuss the budget crisis and take action on whether to employ a survey firm to conduct a parcel...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2009Last comment by Sandy, on May 8, 2009 at 5:59 pm | 100 comments | 7252 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Residents voice concerns to school board about proposed math program changesA group of parents and students packed Tuesday’s school board meeting to express concerns about potential changes to the...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2018Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Feb 9, 2018 at 2:32 pm | 100 comments | 19276 Views
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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...
Original post made by Mary on Oct. 22, 2008Last comment by anonymous, on Oct 29, 2008 at 9:52 am | 100 comments | 10852 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Emotions run high with school cuts on the lineWith the elimination of class-size reductions on their worry lists, parents, educators and others packed a school district...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2009Last comment by Need Credibility, on Feb 4, 2009 at 2:06 pm | 99 comments | 9221 Views
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