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Beware the bomb bay
I have never considered myself an adventurous person. I favor turn signals, never go anywhere without a map and a cell phone, and I've made it all the way to 23 without taking... |
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on May 23, 2013 at 3:05 pm by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Unemployment rates keep dropping in Bay Area, state
The California unemployment rate fell to 9.0 percent in April, down from 9.4 percent in March and well below a year ago when it stood at 10.7 percent, according to the Califor... |
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on May 23, 2013 at 11:31 am by Darrin, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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SummerHill Homes project moves to next stage of development
In a 5-1 vote, with Commissioner Paul Radich opposing, the Commission approved the Magee Ranch/SummerHill Homes project --a 410-acre development at the southeast corner of Dia... |
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on May 22, 2013 at 3:56 pm by Nim Beigh, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Suspicious package prompts downtown Livermore evacuation
Festivities surrounding the Amgen Tour of California Race were brought to a temporary halt by a bomb scare in downtown Livermore yesterday afternoon.
Read the full story her... |
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on May 20, 2013 at 8:55 am by Julia, a resident of another community |
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Charges reduced for Pleasanton financier William Hogarty
What started out as an attempted murder charge wound up as a misdemeanor assault conviction for William Hogarty, the CEO of a now defunct mortgage consulting firm, O.F. Lendin... |
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on May 20, 2013 at 8:44 am by Julia, a resident of another community |
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Town officials concerned about San Ramon backing out of lobbying alliance
San Ramon recently opted out of a contract with Jordan Associates, a consultant group that arranged the Tri-Valley mayors' lobbying trip to Washington every January. The move ... |
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on May 15, 2013 at 6:40 am by Waste of Tax dollars, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Attend the AAUW Garden Tour and support women scholars
The 13th Annual AAUW Garden Tour will be held on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at five superb gardens located in Alamo and Danville. All proceeds g... |
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on May 9, 2013 at 11:02 pm by Lynn, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Planning Commission tables Magee Ranch proposal
After over four hours of testimony at its Tuesday meeting, Danville's Planning Commission did not recommend that the [Web Link... |
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on May 8, 2013 at 10:22 am by miSFit, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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Please attend Tuesday, May 17 7:30 p.m. Planning Commision meeting on SummerHill Homes development
Please attend the Danville Planning Commission's Tuesday, May 14th, 7:30 P.M. hearing at the Danville Community Center (in front of the public library) on SummerHill Homes 69... |
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on May 7, 2013 at 10:25 am by Netizen, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Thanks For The Devil Mountain Run Revival
Hats off to Marty Breen from Forward Motion and Katalyst Productions for all the effort put into bringing back this town tradition last Sunday morning. Thanks as well for all... |
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on May 7, 2013 at 9:44 am by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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Pet of the Week: Uno
Meet Uno, the sweetest little Daschund mix you would ever want to meet. Uno is estimated to be about 4 years old and came into the shelter as a stray. Uno is a little quiet wh... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 12:43 pm by slm, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Contra Costa Meals on Wheels issues urgent funding appeal, may have to drop 200 seniors
Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa launched an urgent appeal for more donations, saying that a funding shortage could force it to drop 200 people from its roster of 1,200 seniors... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 10:00 am by Conservator, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Unemployment rates continue to drop
The California unemployment rate fell to 9.4 percent in March, down from 9.6 percent in February and well below a year ago when it stood at 10.7 percent, according to the Cali... |
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on Apr 27, 2013 at 9:07 am by Diane, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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More than 4,000 residents sign preservation initiative
A grassroots ballot initiative has made its way to the county as a citizens groups aims to strengthen voter rights on future development. The county department of elections ha... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 6:23 pm by Derek , a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Age well and drive smart
Are you interested in becoming a better, safer and more alert driver in an interactive, fun, and dynamic setting? The "Age Well Drive Smart" class is designed to help Senior d... |
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on Apr 25, 2013 at 9:57 am by C. R. Mudgeon, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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SUMMERHILL PROJECT PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD, 7:30 P.M., DANVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
The Danville Planning Commission hearing on the Final Environmental Impact Report for SummerHill's 69+ home project is Tuesday, April 23rd, 7:30 P.M. at the Danville Community... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 9:19 am by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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Landslide mitigation work under way at KB Homes development
During the approval process for Quail Ridge, geotechnical reports identified an area south of the planned development that showed the potential for a landslide that could affe... |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 12:24 pm by JT, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Mr.Gilette: Why is Fort Ugly So Heinous?
Question for Geoff to respond to....as a communication outlet to all of us, seriously, what is up with the prison walls? Our Planning Commission is asleep at the wheel. Afte... |
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on Apr 14, 2013 at 11:36 am by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Dublin mayor enters race for State Assembly
The race for 16th Assembly District in 2014 looks to be a heated race among local mayors, as Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti officially announced his candidacy. Sbranti is the third ... |
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on Apr 11, 2013 at 7:55 am by Sara, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Another Hideous Scar on the West Hills
As I was heading back northward on 680 from a errand this morning, I saw a huge crane digging what looked like a road cut into the side of our beautiful green hills. This horr... |
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on Apr 7, 2013 at 6:16 pm by Sarah, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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What's the update with the Danville Hotel Project
It seems like Castle Companies was in such a hurry to start tearing down the backside of the Danville Hotel and eliminating some of it's tenants. Has the project come to a sc... |
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on Apr 5, 2013 at 6:36 am by Annonymous, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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LAST CHANCE TO SIGN OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION INITIATIVE PETITION!
Please come to the Farmers' Market on Saturday, April 6th, between 10-12, or to Lucky's on Friday, April 5th, between 4-6, and Saturday, April 6th, between 10:30-12:30 to sign... |
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on Apr 4, 2013 at 8:56 am by SOS-DANVILLE, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Mayor highlights successful partnerships, programs in State of the Town address
The town of Danville remains successful and financially solvent despite ongoing crises at the state level, Mayor Newell Arnerich told a group of local business professionals ... |
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on Mar 29, 2013 at 10:48 am by PSMacintosh, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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General Plan passes unanimously
After years of study and several months of public discussion, Danville's Town Council unanimously passed its controversial 2030 General Plan, sustainability action plan and en... |
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on Mar 28, 2013 at 5:43 pm by truth in advertising, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Supreme Court justices appear to favor cautious approach, narrow ruling on Prop 8
U.S. Supreme Court justices pondering the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 appeared to favor a cautious approach to what Justice Anthony Kennedy called "unchart... |
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on Mar 28, 2013 at 11:49 am by Marrushi, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |