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Prop 8 does discriminate
Danville Mayor Candace Andersen's Letter to the Editor printed in the paper Oct. 3 stating "Under California state law the rights and privileges are essentially the same" bet... |
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on Oct 30, 2008 at 12:49 pm by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Community divided by Prop 8
A number of issues on the November ballot have sparked debate and discussion, but none has been as polarizing as Proposition 8, the California Marriage Protection Act. Here in... |
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on Nov 25, 2008 at 11:09 am by Someone, a resident of another community |
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McNerney, Garamendi join Democrats to pass historic health care reform
A bill reforming America's health care system, what one Bay Area congressman called "a critical step," was approved Sunday night by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Read th... |
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on Mar 31, 2010 at 12:26 am by Rainman, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Court blocks broadcast of same-sex marriage trial
The U.S. Supreme Court by a 5-4 vote today blocked a proposed limited broadcast of a federal trial in San Francisco on the constitutionality of California's ban on same-sex ma... |
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on Jan 20, 2010 at 10:53 am by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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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... |
Rick Pshaw |
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on Nov 5, 2010 at 8:58 pm by jrm, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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A man of Peace??
So Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize. There is no greater evidence needed to confirm that this award is totally political and is presented without any recognition of reality. C... |
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on Oct 14, 2009 at 1:35 pm by cardfark, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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Letter: McNerney will create jobs
"I write with rage and confusion to ask what David Harmer proposes to do when 'government exits the business of running and funding schools' (SF Chronicle op. ed. 2000). My ra... |
Editor |
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on Oct 26, 2010 at 8:16 pm by askidoo, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Ban 4th of July Parades!
These 4th of July parades are just conservative-supporting, RightWing, pro-American displays and are not reflective of Democrat principles!
Article on Harvard report suppo... |
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on Jul 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm by Bob Landy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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State calls Anthem Blue Cross rate increases 'excessive and unreasonable'
California's Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said yesterday that his department has found the latest rate increase by Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are... |
Editor |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 1:44 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Justice vs Fear...and Justice, for this moment, prevails
My faith in the American judicial system is, for this moment, restored. Equal rights for ALL is the foundation of our country, and I am particularly proud that today our coun... |
Caroline |
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on Sep 4, 2010 at 7:32 pm by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Joan Buchanan: Resign your Assembly seat
Joan Buchanan: Resign your Assembly seat. Quoting from your campaign for the State Assembly: "California's budget is a mess!" "Performance Not Politics." "Joan Buchanan is re... |
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on Jul 7, 2009 at 4:23 pm by ED COSGROVE, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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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 1, 2010 at 10:56 pm by Chet, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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McNerney introduces bill to fight outsourcing
U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D., 11th District) has introduced a bill to stop outsourcing by cracking down on what he calls "tax loopholes" that let companies move jobs abroad.
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on Jul 9, 2010 at 3:15 pm by DaveB, a resident of another community |
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Both McNerney, Harmer in Washington as Congressional vote count continues
Both 11th District Congressional candidates from the Nov. 2 election are now in Washington, D.C. While McNerney has declared victory, Harmer has not conceded.
Read the full... |
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on Nov 21, 2010 at 9:58 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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State Senate committee hears arguments on stronger gun control laws
Voices on both sides of the gun control debate were heard Tuesday in Sacramento, as the Senate Committee on Public Safety discussed a package of new laws that could place new ... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 11:38 pm by Raul, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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9th Circuit rules state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
A federal appeals court in San Francisco today ruled that Proposition 8, California's ban on same-sex marriage, is unconstitutional.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Feb 13, 2012 at 9:16 am by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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A terrible waste of State money
Many Californians are upset about how much money the State wastes each year. Many residents of San Ramon were upset by City Manager, Herb Moniz's high salary. Yet hardly anyon... |
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on Sep 22, 2011 at 7:19 pm by the dogfather, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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McNerney's veterans care bill becomes law
A bill said to improve health care for veterans was signed into law today as part of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act. Signed by Congressman Jerry McNer... |
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on May 12, 2010 at 8:39 am by Louise, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Protesters call for end of oil subsidies, more jobs at Chevron headquarters
Several activist groups will join together outside of Chevron headquarters in San Ramon for two days of protest against subsidies for oil companies. Part of a national week of... |
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on Oct 19, 2011 at 10:15 pm by Mike, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Streetwise: How should we solve our federal budget deficit problem?
With the clock ticking toward the potential of government default, some Danville residents have their own ideas about how to reduce the budget deficit. This week, roving repor... |
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on Jul 27, 2011 at 12:52 pm by n, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Global warming and social Engineering
The average temperature in January 2011 was 30.0 F. This was -0.8 F cooler than the 1901-2000 (20th century) average, the 37th coolest January in 117 years. Source: Web Link... |
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on Feb 22, 2011 at 10:36 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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We should be proud of California election results
We in California are very proud of the 2010 election results in California. We rejected the fear and miss-information being promoted by GOP, Cons, Tea Party, Rush, Beck and Fo... |
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on Nov 8, 2010 at 6:55 pm by TL Nelson, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Bin Laden dead
Osama Bin Laden, the "face of evil," is dead. Tell us, where were you when you first learned of the 9/11 attacks? And what are your thoughts about the death of its mastermind ... |
Gina Channell-Allen |
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on May 5, 2011 at 11:12 pm by Inman, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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McNerney, area mayors discuss regional issues
Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11), Mayor Karen Stepper and three other Tri-Valley mayors met in Washington, D.C. Wednesday to discuss regional priorities for the area. Above,... |
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on Jan 29, 2011 at 6:35 pm by psmacintosh, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Streetwise: Favorite presidents
With the election just days away, "Who will be the president for the next four years?" is the question on many minds. This week, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton walked along Rail... |
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 9:10 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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