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Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Pulitzers and Sit-Coms

09/14/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Pulitzers and Sit-Coms

Lynn breaks down her new Pulitzer-only book club, while local author Mary Pols will discus her memoir-turned-sit-com this Thursday in Walnut Creek.

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Diablo's Week in Review September 5-12, 2009

09/12/09

Diablo's Week in Review September 5-12, 2009

Contra Costa's got talent, Miramonte High teacher arrested on sex charges, police in Moraga and Pleasanton investigating possible hate crimes, and Sunday school teacher faces death penalty

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09/08/09

Pleasanton parents help school counselor and some teachers get their jobs back

The Pleasanton community pulls out all the stops to raise money to save jobs and programs that seemed lost to state budget cuts.

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Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Holly Payne and Mahbod Seraji

09/05/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Holly Payne and Mahbod Seraji

Two local authors stop by Towne Center Books in Pleasanton this week

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09/05/09

Diablo's Week in Review August 29-September 5, 2009

Jaycee Dugard kidnapping case continues to fascinate--and horrify; local public districts deal with Obama school speech controversy; Walnut Creek pot club members fight to stay in town.

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Willows Theatre might have to close

09/02/09

Willows Theatre might have to close

An East Bay theater treasure is facing dire financial struggles.

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Diablo Fit: Tri-Valley 13-year-olds place second in Babe Ruth World Series

09/02/09

Diablo Fit: Tri-Valley 13-year-olds place second in Babe Ruth World Series

Local all-star team comes in second in national tournament

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Garamendi/Harmer in runoff to replace Ellen Tauscher

09/02/09

Garamendi/Harmer in runoff to replace Ellen Tauscher

Final results of Tuesday's special primary election puts the lieutenant governor and San Ramon attorney in the November 3 runoff.

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09/01/09

Parenting from the Heart: Thinking Positive Thoughts about Your Child

Staying positive about your children helps the family avoid unnecessary worry.

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08/30/09

Books, Etcetera with Lynn Carey: John Irving

Last Night in Twisted River is one of the New England novelist's best.

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