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There is Still Time to Register for T-Ball, Farm and Single A Little LeaguePleasanton Foothill Little League baseball registration remains open and there is still time to register for those who want...
Original post made by Mindy Long on Feb. 4, 2016There are no comments yet. 2389 Views
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Referendum opponents complain to City Council about strong-arm tactics of signature gatherersOpponents of placing a measure on the June ballot to overturn the City Council's approval of a 43-home development in Pleasanton's...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2016Last comment by Me Too, on Feb 3, 2016 at 10:46 pm | 24 comments | 6002 Views
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Myth vs Fact Lund Ranch Day 3Myth vs Fact Day 3 Myth - I signed the form and now have found out I was not told the truth about the referendum, but...
Original post made by MsVic on Feb. 3, 2016Last comment by Isn't it Ironic?, on Feb 3, 2016 at 9:49 pm | 4 comments | 1681 Views
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Lund Ranch II Puppet Master Exposed - ContinuedMore evidence is revealed regarding how profit hungry builder and puppet master Greenbriar is holding strings and providing...
Original post made by Dan on Feb. 3, 2016Last comment by Susan, on Feb 3, 2016 at 9:13 pm | 7 comments | 2095 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Police seeking gunman who robbed Arby's restaurant on Owens DrivePolice are seeking a suspect who robbed Arby's restaurant on Owens Drive near Hopyard Road at gunpoint Saturday night, making...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2016Last comment by Sam, on Feb 3, 2016 at 8:08 pm | 12 comments | 5095 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton man shot in I-680 road rage incidentInvestigators are trying to locate a driver who shot a Pleasanton man in Fremont early this morning after a highway road-rage...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2013Last comment by Sad, on Feb 3, 2016 at 5:03 pm | 8 comments | 11487 Views
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LUND RANCH HYPER IS DISGUSTINGLooking FORWARD TO THE Lund Ranch issue going away. The recent posts have developed into rubbish, gibberish, balderdash,...
Original post made by Michael Austin on Feb. 3, 2016There are no comments yet. 1751 Views
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Lund Ranch II "Gang of Four"Question: What do you get when you combine: (1) an ultra-pro-growth city council, (2) a handful of angry, self-interested...
Original post made by Dan on Jan. 29, 2016Last comment by Saved by Grace, on Feb 3, 2016 at 3:42 pm | 12 comments | 2170 Views
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Myth vs Fact Lund Ranch II Day 2Myth - Lund Ranch II development has homes that are being built on ridges or hillsides. Fact - Measure PP doesn't allow...
Original post made by MsVic on Feb. 2, 2016Last comment by Resident of Ventana Hills, on Feb 3, 2016 at 2:52 pm | 14 comments | 1792 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Allen Roberts, Karla Brown, the Lund Ranch II referendum petition & unanswered questionsPer today's (2/3/16) PW article, 'Referendum opponents complain to City Council about strong-arm tactics of signature gatherers,'...
Original post made by Resident of Ventana Hills on Feb. 3, 2016Last comment by iwasthere, on Feb 3, 2016 at 2:13 pm | 5 comments | 2225 Views
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California real estate economist to speak Friday in PleasantonLeslie Appleton Young, vice president and chief economist for the California Association of Realtors (CAR), will speak about...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2016Last comment by Member, on Feb 3, 2016 at 11:31 am | 1 comment | 4552 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Missing San Ramon 8-year-old found safe in PleasantonAn 8-year-old non-verbal autistic boy was found safe in Pleasanton yesterday, two hours after being lost near Rancho San...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2016Last comment by kbenson, on Feb 3, 2016 at 10:29 am | 1 comment | 3537 Views
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Paid Thugs are Assaulting Women and ChildrenI am the mother to two young children and I live in Mission Park. Everyday I see the dangers of the growing traffic problem...
Original post made by Alexis B on Feb. 2, 2016Last comment by MsVic, on Feb 3, 2016 at 5:39 am | 2 comments | 1922 Views
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School board moves forward with bond measure considerationAs a first step toward putting forward a bond measure for school funding, Pleasanton's school board voted to do a survey...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2016Last comment by Pete, on Feb 2, 2016 at 6:12 pm | 65 comments | 7048 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Superintendent search firm to hold final Pleasanton forum tonightThe Pleasanton school district's contracted superintendent search firm McPherson & Jacobson held four community meetings...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2016There are no comments yet. 4273 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Girl Scouts kick off 'Cookie' sales in time for Super BowlThe Girl Scouts of Northern California will kick off their cookie season early this year in time for Super Bowl 50 in Santa...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2016Last comment by daytime sleeper, on Feb 2, 2016 at 2:52 pm | 1 comment | 4042 Views
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New Leaf Community Market Pleasanton Donates 727 Lbs of Smart Chicken® Poultry to Food BankNew Leaf Community Market in Pleasanton wants to thank its customers for joining the store in supporting the Alameda County...
Original post made by Patti Bond on Feb. 2, 2016There are no comments yet. 1892 Views
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Councilmember Karla Brown and the referendumI always wondered why Councilmember Karla Brown has been steadfastly adamant in insisting that "a road is a structure," vehemently...
Original post made by Just curious on Jan. 29, 2016Last comment by Alexis B, on Feb 2, 2016 at 8:45 am | 4 comments | 1997 Views
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Service from the Post Office is UnacceptableIn October, I mailed a birthday card to a friend in Sunol. It took 13 days to arrive. In November, a rent check took 7 days...
Original post made by Fed Up with the Post Office on Jan. 28, 2016Last comment by Me Too, on Feb 1, 2016 at 7:55 pm | 18 comments | 2214 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton Police Department warns residents to not 'Be Like Bill'The Pleasanton Police Department sent out a notification Jan. 27 on social media to not "Be Like Bill" and share your personal...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2016Last comment by Me Too, on Feb 1, 2016 at 7:51 pm | 4 comments | 9037 Views
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