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Governor's fact-finding panel finds BART management, unions 'far apart' on bargainingA three-person fact-finding panel appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown heard firsthand Wednesday how far apart BART and its labor...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2013Last comment by Dave, on Aug 13, 2013 at 7:47 am | 81 comments | 9349 Views
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Local Democratic Party to hold public event Sunday for candidates it endorsesThe Tri-Valley United Democratic Campaign organization will hold a public rally from 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday for local candidates...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2014Last comment by Julie, on Oct 19, 2014 at 1:10 pm | 20 comments | 9339 Views
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THE INEVITABLE PHASE OF FEAR BEFORE RECOVERYWarren Buffet was recently on TV giving his opinions on the state of union. He started by saying that we are in the middle...
Original post made by Michael on Jul. 29, 2009Last comment by Michael, on Jul 29, 2009 at 8:37 am | 3 comments | 9302 Views
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Article: "China's (High Speed) Train Wreck"So Democrats...are you happy now that your newest "big govt" project was passed? (Nevermind that it will likely push this...
Original post made by Conductor Jerry on Jul. 6, 2012Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jul 9, 2012 at 1:52 pm | 21 comments | 9287 Views
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Pleasanton council votes to initiate Stage 2 drought water ratesWater rates are set to go up in Pleasanton effective in the coming weeks after the City Council voted to activate new drought...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2022Last comment by keeknlinda, on Apr 13, 2022 at 3:40 pm | 9 comments | 9216 Views
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The President Steps UpThis one's for you, Steve of Parkside. It takes a big man to apologize to a private citizen (putting herself out there)...
Original post made by Stacey on Mar. 2, 2012Last comment by Charlie McPoyle, on Apr 17, 2014 at 10:28 am | 163 comments | 9209 Views
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This Obama-supported "Occupy" group's plans for HalloweenBe the first on your block to know what this more vocal wing of the democrat party will be doing on Halloween. http://www.wnd.com/2012/09/creepy-occupy-activists-plots-halloween...
Original post made by inform yourself on Sep. 26, 2012Last comment by Bust me up, on Sep 27, 2012 at 8:05 pm | 7 comments | 9183 Views
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Backpacking the globe: Family of five sets out for worldwide adventureThe Swenson family of five will soon don their backpacks and take off for Beijing, the first stop in a year-long quest to...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2017Last comment by Sian, on Sep 29, 2017 at 11:52 am | 3 comments | 9177 Views
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U.S. Geological Survey predicts higher temps, stronger storms due to climate changeIf worldwide carbon emissions continue at the present rate, rising temperatures could cause the Sierra Nevada to lose 80...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2012Last comment by lazzboy, on Mar 29, 2012 at 11:44 pm | 64 comments | 9163 Views
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Clean Water Act expansion not right answer, builders sayThe Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to expand the reach of the Clean Water Act will increase the cost of new homes...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2014Last comment by PW Readers Husband, on Mar 27, 2014 at 10:44 pm | 6 comments | 9097 Views
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Pleasanton: Where Teachers and Unionized Workers are Enemy #1Forget about drugs, crime, poverty,etc. According to comments on the Pleasanton Weekly TownSquare Forum and from local conservatives,...
Original post made by Sal on Nov. 8, 2012Last comment by guilty , on Jul 8, 2014 at 10:48 pm | 31 comments | 9043 Views
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The Truth behind Aidshttp://www.modernhistoryproject.org/mhp/ArticleDisplay.php?Article=FinalWarn08-5 This group of Anglo-American financiers...
Original post made by Ron on Aug. 22, 2009Last comment by mark, on Aug 23, 2009 at 10:16 am | 2 comments | 9038 Views
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Details emerge about Feb. 21 fatal crash near SunolA San Jose man died from injuries sustained in a head-on collision on Highway 84 near Sunol late last month, according to...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2020Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Mar 4, 2020 at 11:52 am | 2 comments | 9011 Views
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A Sincere (and Important) Question to Democrats ...What are the differences between the ideals of the Democrat party today and Communism? I honestly see no difference. Please...
Original post made by Bill on Mar. 27, 2010Last comment by Repleasnacrat, on Mar 30, 2010 at 9:03 am | 31 comments | 9008 Views
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BART, unions take a breather after governor prevents strikeNegotiators for BART and unions representing about 2,400 employees took a breather yesterday after Gov. Jerry Brown intervened...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2013Last comment by Dave, on Aug 12, 2013 at 10:34 pm | 26 comments | 9001 Views
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Vote NO on Measure BB -- 10 ReasonsReasons to Vote NO on Measure BB on November 4th…. 1) A Bad deal for Pleasanton! Measure BB will take over $540...
Original post made by NoOnBB on Oct. 11, 2014Last comment by AnnieJ, on Nov 6, 2014 at 12:21 pm | 25 comments | 8974 Views
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CLINTON HITS IT OUT OF THE PARKIn the old fashion method of speech giving, that is, let me speak with a drawl and explain complex issues clearly, Bill Clinton...
Original post made by Domo Dan on Sep. 5, 2012Last comment by b, on Sep 11, 2012 at 7:31 pm | 79 comments | 8973 Views
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Garamendi praises Obama speech, but wants Afghanistan war ended 'now'Democratic Congressman John Garamendi said last night that he was generally pleased with President Obama's State of the Union...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2011Last comment by Joe Crosslin, on Jan 26, 2011 at 9:22 am | 2 comments | 8922 Views
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Editorial: Re-elect Baker for Assembly, Swalwell for CongressWe reached our endorsement decisions for regional representative seats after meeting with the candidates or questioning them...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2018Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Oct 23, 2018 at 10:19 pm | 105 comments | 8895 Views
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I'll be reading this to our family before Thanksgiving dinner: "The Real Meaning of Thanksgiving"You won't learn this from our public school teachers, our textbooks, our American mainstream media. The Real Meaning...
Original post made by Brad on Nov. 21, 2011Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Dec 2, 2011 at 4:01 pm | 184 comments | 8801 Views
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