COMMENTS ON STORIES Doctor pleads not guilty in connection with death of San Ramon student Dr. Hsui-Ying "Lisa" Tseng pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder Friday after several of her patients, including a Cal High grad, died from prescription drug overdoses.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Oct 1, 2012 at 11:09 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 3, 2012 at 10:09 pm.
ART SPACE 'Painting, Pictures, Puns'
The Art on hARTz studio, of which I am a member, is preparing for an exhibition of the group's work at the Diablo Valley College library on the Pleasant Hill Campus. Entit... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Sep 30, 2012 at 5:46 pm
COMMENTS ON STORIES Raeside out as Tri-Valley Convention Bureau chief The Tri-Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announced that Grant Raeside resigned from his position as president and chief executive officer effective Sept. 10.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 28, 2012 at 7:01 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 28, 2012 at 7:01 am.
DOING COLLEGE The Truth About The College Essay In August the 2012-13 edition of the Common Application was released. At the same time or soon after, many schools released updated supplements, several of which request at le... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Sep 27, 2012 at 5:30 pm
COMMENTS ON STORIES Replace your thirsty lawn If you're ready to reduce or remove your lawn, then come learn how your "American dream landscape" doesn't have to be a nightmare of water consumption and fertilization. This ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 27, 2012 at 9:09 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 27, 2012 at 9:09 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Get kilted to kick cancer tonight Attend a fundraiser for Kilted to Kick Cancer, a prostate cancer awareness group, at That Bar (148 E. Prospect Avenue, Danville) at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26. The fundrais... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 26, 2012 at 12:54 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 26, 2012 at 12:54 pm.
RAUCOUS CAUCUS College-level Math 1, Electoral edition As the campaigns take shape in late September and the so-called “low-interest” voters (who may decide the outcome – what a comfort that is!) finally tune-in to them, it’s time... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Sep 26, 2012 at 11:29 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 28, 2012 at 10:25 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Three lanes closed on southbound I-680 after fatality Several lanes of southbound Interstate Highway 680 in unincorporated Walnut Creek were closed for hours after a man jumped to his death from an overpass Tuesday morning, a she... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 26, 2012 at 6:40 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 26, 2012 at 11:09 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Danville man raises funds to give Fremont 6-year-old new insulin pump Danville resident Jonathan Rigby, an Ironman triathlete and lifelong diabetic, has been raising funds to provide a 6-year-old Fremont girl with a tubeless, wireless insulin pu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 25, 2012 at 10:39 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 27, 2012 at 5:00 pm.
AROUND TOWN San Ramon Unified School Taxes Are Out of Control I just received my property tax bill from the County, and all of the following are the CURRENT taxes I pay for our local school district:
$144-SRVUSD CLTax09-C
$143.61- Sa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Taxed Out, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Sep 25, 2012 at 5:21 pm There have been 81 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 16, 2012 at 3:12 pm.
AROUND TOWN Kraft, Samsung move to San Ramon Bishop Ranch announced two high-profile tenants Monday, Kraft Foods and Samsung Electronics, totaling 32,000 square feet. Kraft relocated two regional sales offices to Bishop... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 25, 2012 at 6:04 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 25, 2012 at 6:04 am.
AROUND TOWN Walnut Creek man gets 25 years to life for sexually abusing child Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge John Kennedy sentenced Mexican national Oscar Juarez, 28, to the lengthy term Friday morning, a month after a jury convicted Juarez of... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 24, 2012 at 10:15 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 25, 2012 at 10:55 pm.
AROUND TOWN Mayors talk pensions, economic development, taxes at summit Tri-Valley mayors got themselves into Jeopardy in front of more than 300 of their constituents Wednesday. David Stark, government affairs director of the Bay East Association ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 24, 2012 at 10:02 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 26, 2012 at 10:58 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Local executive convicted in mortgage fraud scheme A San Ramon bank executive was convicted of six counts of mail fraud by a Federal Grand Jury Wednesday, according to reports. This is the second trial of Joel Blanford, 44, wh... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 21, 2012 at 10:52 pm
AROUND TOWN Endeavor! Wow -- That was exciting! Nothing like the shuttle to turn me into a compleat, if somehwat wizened, fanboy. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Sep 21, 2012 at 11:07 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 26, 2012 at 5:11 pm.
AROUND TOWN Con Fire is overfunded already The new tax asked for by our comfortable living Supervisors will hurt everyone who is barely making it. Supervisors sold $129,000,000 million dollars in bonds for the fire dis... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Taxed to Death, a resident of another community, on Sep 20, 2012 at 8:07 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 15, 2013 at 9:37 am.
AROUND TOWN Cheers and checks at Walmart grand opening A large crowd of eager shoppers gathered early Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of San Ramon's first Walmart Neighborhood Market, which filled a vacant storefront at... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 20, 2012 at 2:47 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 20, 2012 at 7:42 pm.
RAUCOUS CAUCUS Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... Anything I could write about the current state of the Presidential campaign would feel like piling-on, and the major issue in the US Senate derby seems to be whether the Repub... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Sep 19, 2012 at 11:00 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 1, 2012 at 11:49 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Local attorney linked to 'dirty DUI' case A San Ramon attorney has been indicted after being linked to the "dirty DUI" case that led to the arrest of police officers across Contra Costa County and the disbanding of th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 19, 2012 at 9:37 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 19, 2012 at 12:10 pm.
AROUND TOWN Walmart grand opening scheduled for Wednesday The Bay Area's first Walmart Neighborhood Market will officially open on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 9100 Alcosta Boulevard (inside the Country Club Village Center). The store is l... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 18, 2012 at 3:24 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 21, 2012 at 6:01 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Son of moneyball In this week's [Web Link Raucous Caucus], Tom Cushing takes a break from the political back-and-forth to discuss the Oakland A... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 18, 2012 at 2:51 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 19, 2012 at 11:59 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Shape the future of waste and recycling services Central Conta Costa Solid Waste Authority and the town of Danville will host a public workshop to gather feedback on current and future services in Danville, Diablo, Blackhawk... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 18, 2012 at 2:02 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 18, 2012 at 4:44 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Officer is kilted to kick cancer Two years ago, Danville Police motor officer Jason Hoschouer was relaxing at the Scottish Games in Pleasanton with San Francisco Fire Department paramedic Justin Schorr. As th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 18, 2012 at 12:54 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 20, 2012 at 8:53 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES 'Ultimate organizer' honored as Alamo citizen of the year Rotary Club of Alamo awarded its 28th citizen of the year award Sunday, honoring a long-time Alamo resident who has served on various councils and committees for over 20 years... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Sep 17, 2012 at 10:54 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 17, 2012 at 10:54 am.