Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Democrat Eric Swalwell talked with MSNBC political reporter Chuck Todd on Monday morning. The interview starts at about the 3:20 mark of the video.
In an interview with MSNBC's Chuck Todd Monday morning, Eric Swalwell talked about why he believes voters shouldn't value Rep. Pete Stark's experience and how he will keep up with his opponent on the fundraising front. On the morning show "The Daily Rundown," Swalwell told Todd there isn't anything wrong with experience but that Stark has become "disconnected" and "ineffective" as a congressman. A rhetorical line Swalwell has used a number of times in the campaign. Todd asked Swalwell if he'll be able to keep up with Stark financially if the race stretches until November. The Dublin City Councilmember responded that he has raised the same amount of money as Stark since he entered the race in September and his campaign has raised over $280,…
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Learn more about Chris Pareja, a candidate for the open seat in the 15th Congressional District.
Join San Ramon Patch Editor Patrick Creaven at 1 p.m. Monday for a live online chat with Chris Pareja, a conservative running for Congress in the 15th Congressional District. Pareja will answer questions from Creaven, and readers will be able to comment and post questions as well. You can also submit questions ahead of time via the comments section below. On Friday, Patch live chatted an interview with Eric Swalwell, which you can read here.
Friday, May 11, 2012
President Obama told ABC News that his thinking has "evolved" on the subject of same-sex marriage. How do you feel about his decision?
President Obama told ABC's "Good Morning America" earlier this week that he now supports same-sex marriage. The president—who still supports states deciding the issue on their own—said his personal views had gone through an "evolution" based on conversations with family and friends and the views of his own daughters. "They are much more comfortable with it," the president told Robin Roberts in an interview on “Good Morning America” Thursday. ”You know, Malia and Sasha, they have friends whose parents are same-sex couples," Obama said in the interview. "There have been times where Michelle and I have been sitting around the dinner table and we’re talking about their friends and their parents and Malia and Sasha, it wouldn’t dawn on them …
Join now to submit questions for Patch's interview with Swalwell, who is campaigning to represent the 15th Congressional District.
Join San Ramon Patch Editor Patrick Creaven now until 4 p.m. for a live online chat with Eric Swalwell, Dublin City Council member and candidate for the 15th Congressional District. Swalwell will answer questions from Creaven on the campaign, his political philosophy and local and national issues. Readers will also have an opportunity to ask Swalwell questions. On Monday, Patch will live chat an interview with congressional candidate Chris Pareja at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Sign up now for an email reminder to join Patch's live online interview with Congressional candidate Eric Swalwell.
Join San Ramon Patch Editor Patrick Creaven at 3 p.m. Friday for a live online chat with Eric Swalwell, Dublin City Council member and candidate for the 15th Congressional District. Swalwell will answer questions from Creaven, and readers will be able to comment and post questions as well. You can also submit questions ahead of time via the comments section below. On Monday, Patch will live blog an interview with candidate Chris Pareja at 1 p.m.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Councilman Matt Sullivan appealed a Planning Commission decision to allow the grocer; council will hear his arguments tonight at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center.
The City Council will vote tonight once and for all on whether Walmart can open up a controversial grocery store inside the long-empty Nob Hill supermarket spot on Santa Rita Road. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center on Railroad Avenue. The last meeting drew 150 people — more than the City Council chamber on Old Bernal Road can accommodate, and the same is expected tonight. The Pleasanton Planning Commission in March voted to allow Walmart to open up one of its Neighborhood Markets. That decision wasn't an endorsement of the project — it was simply in support of the city's zoning administrator, who ruled that the market would be consistent with rules in place since 1982 that allowed Nob Hill to operate there as a …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Stark made false accusations and statements throughout the week.
The most talked about issue in the 15th Congressional District campaign hasn't been national security, health care or the economy. Instead, the focus has turned to what's the latest, strange statement from Rep. Pete Stark. It began last month, when Stark, who has been in Congress since 1972, accused his opponent and fellow Democrat Eric Swalwell of taking bribes while on the Dublin City Council. A week later, Stark apologized and said he misspoke. Earlier this week, Stark met with editors and reporters at the San Francisco Chronicle. Stark claimed a Chronicle writer, Debra J. Saunders, had contributed to Swalwell's campaign. When asked to provide evidence of the accusation, Stark wasn't able to and apologized. In the same meeting at the …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Bring a your mom, a picnic and enjoy a French-themed day of fun.
The Dublin Heritage Park & Museum invites you to May Fair for Mother’s Day. On Saturday, May 12 from noon to 5:00 p.m., you can enjoy music, wine, and food along with vendors and booths of all kinds. Bring a blanket and a picnic so you and your mom can relax and enjoy all of the events they have to offer. There will be live music, hay and tractor rides and crafts. They will have May pole dancing. Don't forget to get your picture with your mom at one of the many picturesque photo-op spots. The Heritage Park Museum, 1856 Murray Schoolhouse and the 1911 Craftsman Bungalow will be open that afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn a bit of French while at May Fair? Oui! French lessons will be given by the Dublin High School French Club. …
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The Eden Area League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum on Monday for the county's District 4 supervisor seat.
In an hour-long candidate forum for the county's District 4 supervisor seat, incumbent Nate Miley and his challenger Tojo Thomas debated on several topics ranging from the county budget to criminal justice realignment to redevelopment and incorporation. Put on by the Eden Area League of Women Voters, moderator Earl Hamlin gave each candidate five minutes to make opening statements and talk about their agendas for the district, which includes Castro Valley, Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, El Portal Ridge, Pleasanton, East Oakland, and Montclair. Thomas, a Fairview resident and 11-year deputy probation officer for the county, said he decided to run this year because of his concern for stronger public safety among the district. Thomas' agenda …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Minutes after claiming a Chronicle writer was contributing to Eric Swalwell's campaign, Rep. Pete Stark retracted the accusation.
Congressman Pete Stark visited with San Francisco Chronicle reporters and editors on Tuesday and claimed one writer, Debra J. Saunders, was contributing to his opponent's (Eric Swalwell) campaign. When people in the room demanded he prove this, Stark looked at the papers in front of him and after an awkward few moments, retracted the accusation. The Chronicle posted the video (above) of the incident on their Politics blog Tuesday. This comes on the heels of Stark making another retraction, after accusing Swalwell of taking bribes while on the Dublin City Council from a prominent real-estate family in exchange for votes on zoning issues. Stark couldn't prove the charge and apologized for the bribery accusation. Stark, Swalwell (both …
Tim
3:31 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Oh and by the way, this should make your day "Frank"... http://www.scpr.org/blogs/news/2012/05/16/6154/authorities-raid-medical-marijuana-dispensary-font/ How's that Obama "Hope and Change" working out for you LMAO! more ›