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Should our city council be debating Iraq?Does anyone else think the city council talking about Iraq is a monumental waste of their time? While I'm all for people...
Original post made by Ron on Feb. 6, 2007Last comment by a reader, on Nov 29, 2010 at 12:34 pm | 22 comments | 7834 Views
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Linking to the beyondIrma Slage considers herself to be a human telephone--connecting the living to departed spirits. It all began one day...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Mar 13, 2008 at 8:53 am | 22 comments | 6016 Views
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I hope Brozosky continues to take the high road.It is obvious that the Hosterman camp has started their campaign of negetive smear letters. I hope Brozosky continues to...
Original post made by Mike on Sep. 12, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Sep 16, 2008 at 1:59 pm | 22 comments | 3559 Views
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Something Free from COMCAST ?Just received a letter and a recorded phone call from COMCAST telling me that by March 9th they would be going all digital...
Original post made by Kiko on Feb. 18, 2009Last comment by Jim, on Mar 6, 2009 at 7:12 pm | 22 comments | 4555 Views
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Who is Cholo?Cholo, Would you mind filling us in here? A) I assume you may be of Mexican Heritage? B) Are you employed? C)...
Original post made by Question? on Aug. 20, 2009Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 23, 2009 at 8:21 pm | 22 comments | 3025 Views
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Ridiculous Compensation For Public EmployeesRead this article from the Contra Costa Times. Can you still justify raising taxes for any reason? Taxes should be cut...
Original post made by CEASAR on Aug. 30, 2009Last comment by steve, on Sep 7, 2009 at 8:30 pm | 22 comments | 3108 Views
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Court to rule early next year on validity of Pleasanton housing capIn a three-hour hearing in Alameda County Superior Court Friday, Judge Frank Roesch sparred repeatedly with Pleasanton's...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2009Last comment by Stacey, on Dec 22, 2009 at 10:34 pm | 22 comments | 10585 Views
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Mahalo Grille ClosedAccording to the information on Yelp, supposedly validated as provided by the owner of Mahalo, they are permanently closed....
Original post made by downtown diner on Dec. 28, 2009Last comment by JVD, on Jan 3, 2010 at 7:48 pm | 22 comments | 4747 Views
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Mexican MarketI am fairly new to Pleasanton and wonder if anyone can tell me where I might find a mexican market. The grocery stores carry...
Original post made by Jillian on May. 18, 2010Last comment by Paul Morgan, on Dec 3, 2010 at 6:12 pm | 22 comments | 6443 Views
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Hubbs due in court Monday to enter plea on sexual assault chargesThe Livermore woman recently arrested for having sex with two boys is due in Pleasanton Superior Court on Monday to enter...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2010Last comment by Eve, on Aug 31, 2010 at 7:19 pm | 22 comments | 5234 Views
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What is the party affiliation of local candidates?We just moved here recently and I have a difficult time assessing the local candidates without knowing their party affiliation....
Original post made by Jean on Sep. 18, 2010Last comment by Julia, on Sep 20, 2010 at 7:04 pm | 22 comments | 3082 Views
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HARMERS Trail Of DESTRUCTIONYes, this came in my mail box and yes this has all been verified! To those who have mentioned they would vote for this guy,...
Original post made by Very Concerned on Sep. 25, 2010Last comment by jacob and Alma, on Sep 27, 2010 at 9:10 pm | 22 comments | 3165 Views
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Day 6 of 680 Southbound Toll Lane CrisisJournal Entry September 27, 2010 I'm writing this in case I do not make it. My family and the world need to know how...
Original post made by Bill on Sep. 27, 2010Last comment by Avoiding SB680, on Sep 29, 2010 at 8:34 am | 22 comments | 3498 Views
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Isn't traffic bad enoughI fully support the right of all persons getting their political message across, but did Kay, Karla and Cindy (and some supporters)...
Original post made by Susan on Oct. 21, 2010Last comment by Resident, on Oct 26, 2010 at 3:37 pm | 22 comments | 4347 Views
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Joan Laursen's stickerOne thing I will give to Joan Laursen, she has a very WELL funded campaign. Did anyone notice Joan Laursen's sticker on...
Original post made by Cathy S. on Oct. 24, 2010Last comment by Suzanne, on Oct 27, 2010 at 10:07 pm | 22 comments | 3205 Views
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Simplified tax codeIs there a reason why we cannot have a flat type tax on more of a sliding scale?No deductions or write offs.Something simple...
Original post made by Hoops on Oct. 23, 2011Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Oct 24, 2011 at 7:02 pm | 22 comments | 2906 Views
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Vintage Hill Market?Everyone is so into the Walmart Market, that we forget we are supposed to get a market in the Vintage Hills area. So what's...
Original post made by Tango on Apr. 6, 2012Last comment by Chris, on Apr 15, 2012 at 10:32 pm | 22 comments | 5561 Views
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Downtown sizzleAn 11-member task force is recommending that rules governing entertainment in Pleasanton's downtown be eased to encourage...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2012Last comment by Pete, on Apr 25, 2012 at 9:03 am | 22 comments | 4843 Views
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Pentin launches campaign for City Council seatPleasanton businessman and city Planning Commission Chairman Jerry Pentin launched his campaign this week for election to...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2012Last comment by Manuel, on Jun 13, 2012 at 12:08 pm | 22 comments | 6483 Views
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Two local organizations endorse Thorne for Pleasanton mayor, Pentin, DeMarcus for City CouncilThe political action committee of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Friday endorsed City Councilman Jerry Thorne for mayor...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2012Last comment by Justin, on Oct 2, 2012 at 11:03 pm | 22 comments | 6082 Views
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