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Contra Costa County starts taking control of state prisoners
State and local officials have worked together for months preparing for the transfer to local government of funds and a range of responsibilities, including supervising parole... |
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on Oct 5, 2011 at 8:10 pm by Chemene Haws, a resident of San Ramon |
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BART protesters march through the streets, no service distruptions reported
About two-dozen anti-BART protesters marched along San Francisco's Market Street this evening in the fifth consecutive Monday rush-hour
demonstration organized by the hacker... |
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on Sep 14, 2011 at 1:11 pm by Jessica Lipsky, a resident of San Ramon |
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Religion and Politics II, Domestic Policy
A high school classmate recently surfaced on my Facebook. He is currently the minister to a �subversive� Lutheran congregation in the east. When I inquired about the adject... |
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on Aug 24, 2011 at 11:58 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of Danville |
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What's the worst that could happen?
Sound familiar? Our elected state officials have passes a law that NO teachers can be laid off. Wow what's next. If I have ever seen a ballot issue this is it. almost extortio... |
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on Aug 19, 2011 at 12:25 pm by James von Halle, a resident of San Ramon |
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Moving Vietnam Veterans Wall will be in Fremont
DeVry University will host the moving Vietnam Veterans Wall from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 10-13, on there campus, 6600 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont. The moving Viet... |
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on Jul 30, 2011 at 5:08 pm by Mirabelle, a resident of another community |
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San Ramon Planning Commission approve Climate Action Plan
A rewrite of San Ramon's Climate Action Plan (CAP) a standalone document that's part of the city's overall 2030 General Plan was approved unanimously Tuesday night. The CAP ha... |
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on Jul 21, 2011 at 12:01 pm by Charlie Peters, a resident of San Ramon |
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McNerney set to vote today either FOR or AGAINST our individual freedom (Re: Light Bulb Repeal Act)
So how will McNerney vote this week (maybe even today)?
Will he vote FOR our individual freedom (i.e. in favor of allowing "his lowly subjects" to be free to choose whether... |
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on Jul 14, 2011 at 9:46 am by Trader, a resident of San Ramon |
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Lunar eclipse tonight
Druids rejoice. Tonight, the night of the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, the moon will be eclipsed by the earth. The eclipse, in which the earth's shadow will... |
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on Jun 15, 2011 at 7:12 pm by Kristina, a resident of San Ramon |
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McNerney urges governor to reconsider cuts to veterans programs
U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) has asked Gov. Jerry Brown to reconsider proposed cuts he has made for programs that serve veterans. The $9.9 million cuts would elimin... |
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on Feb 16, 2011 at 10:04 am by Westerner, a resident of San Ramon |
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McNerney discusses State of the Union, promises to advocate for job-growth policies
Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) issued a statement Wednesday regarding the president's State of the Union address, and focused on comments regarding the economy. "There's n... |
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on Jan 28, 2011 at 7:50 am by Just Joe, a resident of Danville |
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Editor's Blog: The end of an era
My heart is breaking.
As of 10 this morning, KUSF 90.3 FM was unexpectedly taken off the air. Broadcasting new music, cultural programs and news out of the University of Sa... |
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on Jan 18, 2011 at 2:18 pm by Jessica Lipsky, a resident of San Ramon |
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Jerry Brown sworn in as governor, Harris, Newsom to follow
A triumvirate of Democratic Bay Area politicians assumes the reins of the leadership of California today and in the coming days. Oakland's Jerry Brown was inaugurated as gover... |
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on Jan 4, 2011 at 8:26 am by Just Joe, a resident of San Ramon |
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McNerney wins re-election but opponent won't concede
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) has clearly won his re-election bid against Republican challenger David Harmer, finishing a full 1% ahead of Harmer with almost all a... |
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on Dec 4, 2010 at 8:00 pm by sick of liberal whining, a resident of San Ramon |
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McNerney declares victory as counties continue to count votes
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) declared victory yesterday in his bid for re-election to a third term in Congress even as thousands of ballots are still being counte... |
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on Nov 15, 2010 at 11:56 am by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Breaking News!!! McNerney wins District 11 election
Dublin, CA � Today, with nearly all the votes tallied in California�s 11th Congressional District, Congressman Jerry McNerney has won re-election.
�Congressman Jerry McNern... |
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on Nov 10, 2010 at 7:06 pm by chet, a resident of Danville |
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Did you hear that McNerney voted for ObamaCare?
Well Jerry never heard that either, or at least he would like you think that. But the unfortunate reality is that HE DID vote for ObamaCare and, never mind what the majority o... |
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on Nov 4, 2010 at 8:51 am by Dave, a resident of Dublin |
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We need a business approach to government
We need a business approach to government which is why I support David Harmer, Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina. This is not a Republican v Democrat issue � this is an issue abou... |
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on Oct 28, 2010 at 10:00 am by Steve, a resident of another community |
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Letter: McNerney is the voice of reason
"And now when the when the right is talking about a complete dismantling of public institutions (e.g. public schools), Jerry McNerney is a voice of reason who is fighting to k... |
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on Oct 22, 2010 at 10:45 am by Longtime Resident, a resident of San Ramon |
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Note: Jerry McNerney voted for ObamaCare
Yep, it's true. McNerney voted for ObamaCare. This posting is to remind him of that fact since he seems to have forgotten all about it. The real point here is that he voted a... |
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on Oct 21, 2010 at 8:50 am by Rick Pshaw, a resident of Danville |
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Tea Party rally a bust.
No crowds of thousands as they had expected and advertised. Here is the news from the rally. This was supposed to be a huge rally.
Republican politicians flocked to the Al... |
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on Oct 17, 2010 at 9:25 pm by Rick Pshaw, a resident of Danville |
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Teen video contest to get the word out about prescription drug abuse
The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse is looking for creative young filmmakers in the Bay Area to participate in a contest to bring to light the dangers of ab... |
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on Oct 14, 2010 at 4:29 pm by James Kennedy, a resident of another community |
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David Harmer Op-ed for the SF Chronicle in 2000: "Abolish Public Schools" (With link to op-ed )
[post removed for lack of original commentary] |
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on Oct 14, 2010 at 8:27 am by Nelson, a resident of another community |
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Breaking News: McNerney Votes for Obama-Care!
Actually this really isn't breaking news, it can be more accurately described as broken news. Broken news is news that McNerney wishes would just get broke and disappear. It'... |
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on Oct 5, 2010 at 10:47 pm by Rick Pshaw, a resident of Danville |
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Scoop! Scoop! McNerney Votes for Health Care Bill
Well, I guess this really isn't a news scoop since McNerney voted for the Obama-care bill a while ago. However, I have some concern about McNerney's short-term memory since he... |
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on Sep 24, 2010 at 8:26 pm by Rick Pshaw, a resident of Danville |
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Karl Rove
Dear Karl Rove,
WRT Christine O'Donnell, STFU. |
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on Sep 15, 2010 at 8:39 pm by Raymond, a resident of San Ramon |