COMMENTS ON STORIES Alamo resident arrested for homicide Michael Littman was taken into custody on Aug. 30 by Contra Costa Sheriff's Office detectives at his home on the 3000 block of Stonegate Drive in Alamo. Littman, 59, was arres... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 31, 2012 at 7:53 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 10, 2012 at 4:58 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Donate to the school supply drive for foster kids In an effort to help California's foster kids feel prepared and confident this school year, Sleep Train is hosting its annual School Supply Drive for Foster Kids through Sept.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 30, 2012 at 9:53 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2012 at 9:53 am.
BOOKS & MOVIES Attend a special reading of 'Nda Ku Ona: I See You with My Heart' Join VoiceFlame for a special reading of "Nda Ku Ona: I See You with My Heart," presented from 6:45-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Read Booksellers and VoiceFlame (3630 Blackh... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 30, 2012 at 9:48 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2012 at 9:48 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Their akin-breakin' hurt Back from a brief hiatus, Tom Cushing discusses the fallout from Senate candidate Todd Akin's interview on a St. Louis television station. In this week's [Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 30, 2012 at 8:51 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2012 at 8:51 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Police ask for public's help in finding missing teen Las Lomas High School student Larissa Huntsman, 16, was last seen leaving the school campus on foot shortly after 1 p.m. Friday. Police said the teen appears to have left scho... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 30, 2012 at 8:03 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 7, 2012 at 10:04 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Attend local Republican National Convention house parties Bring a dish and bottle of wine to share while you meet and chat with fellow Republicans at the Contra Costa Republican Party's Republican National Convention house parties o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 29, 2012 at 10:00 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 31, 2012 at 8:30 pm.
AROUND TOWN Breaking away: Is San Ramon pulling away from the Tri-Valley alliance? The city near the center of the Tri-Valley is at the center of a debate about cooperation among the five cities that have worked together for years -- Pleasanton, Livermore, D... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 29, 2012 at 6:37 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 29, 2012 at 6:37 am.
AROUND TOWN Possible Fraud????? How many times have you seen that group which sits outside TJs(Danville or Concord), Whole Foods, soliciting your donations?
The "Crossroads Christian Church" for a long ti... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by frankly, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Aug 29, 2012 at 6:32 am
AROUND TOWN Woman sexually assaulted by police officer impersonator in Pleasanton The Pleasanton Police Department and allied agencies are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspects in two sexual assaults that occurred earlier this month. T... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 28, 2012 at 11:08 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 31, 2012 at 12:15 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Fire district's life-saving app getting more popular PulsePoint, the app developed by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection district to help save victims of sudden cardiac arrest, is spreading both locally and across the country.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 28, 2012 at 8:03 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 29, 2012 at 5:37 pm.
SPORTS Danville celebrates hometown heroes Over 100 people gathered at Oak Hill Park on Saturday afternoon to welcome home two "hometown heroes" -- Olympians Jessica and Maggie Steffens. The USA Women's Water Polo def... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 27, 2012 at 1:33 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2012 at 3:23 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Streetwise: Are you ready for school? San Ramon Valley students are taking in the last days of summer before the 2012-13 school year begins on Aug. 28. This week, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton asked residents along... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 24, 2012 at 9:09 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2012 at 9:27 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Alleged gang member arrested after bringing gun into Wendy's A suspected gang member was arrested Wednesday afternoon after bringing a concealed gun into a Wendy's restaurant in Walnut Creek, police said.
Read the full story here http:... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 23, 2012 at 4:18 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2012 at 2:46 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES SRVUSD students excel at exit exam The California Department of Education released results from the California High School Exit Examination Wednesday afternoon that showed increasing passing rates among local s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 23, 2012 at 2:22 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 4, 2012 at 1:45 pm.
RAUCOUS CAUCUS Their Akin-Breakin’ Hurt I thought I was taking a late summer hiatus, based on a combination of annual dog days reveries, overseas athletic distractions, and an utterly uninspiring domestic political ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Aug 23, 2012 at 12:30 pm There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 31, 2012 at 5:39 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Unionized Castlewood workers ask City Council to support labor agency's rule to end lockout Union members, who said they are among those who were locked out of their jobs two years ago in a wage and benefit dispute at Castlewood Country Club, asked the Pleasanton Cit... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 23, 2012 at 6:18 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2012 at 2:28 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Danville students head back to school, transitional kindergarten offered for second time As San Ramon Valley students gear up for another school year, which begins on Aug. 28 for SRVUSD, Tuesday will also mark the first time in more than a century that a new grade... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 22, 2012 at 9:17 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 4, 2012 at 1:52 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Prospective residents camp out for new homes Several families took weeks-long camping trips in the San Ramon Valley recently, but not to enjoy the great outdoors. Instead, approximately eight hopeful home buyers pitched ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 22, 2012 at 9:26 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2012 at 10:42 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Cancer support group meets Thursday Contra Costa Oncology will host a group that will provide a safe place to express and share thoughts, concerns and experiences for cancer patients from 10:30 a.m.-noon on the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 22, 2012 at 8:42 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 22, 2012 at 12:31 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Sheriffs conduct air search for suspect in Alamo domestic disturbance The Contra Costa County Sheriff conducted an air search for an at-risk subject involved in a domestic disturbance, according to reports.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 20, 2012 at 8:43 pm
DOING COLLEGE We Are Losing Our Minds We Are Losing Our Minds: A Mass Exodus of California Students
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD
Once upon a time, California public schools ranked nationally as among the best. ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Aug 20, 2012 at 7:25 pm
AROUND TOWN Pedestrian safety project improves road near Alamo Elementary While the crosswalk lights are currently being tested, a ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by District 2 Supervisor Candace Andersen held a ribbon cutting ceremony for an imp... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 20, 2012 at 10:50 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 20, 2012 at 10:50 am.
AROUND TOWN Fire in Alamo hills was 'human caused' The fire was first reported at 4:52 p.m. at the end of Hemme Drive in Alamo, which backs to Las Trampas Regional Wilderness. Crews from CalFire, San Ramon Valley Fire and the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 20, 2012 at 6:48 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 22, 2012 at 3:30 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES 3 lawyers sue Chevron for 'gross negligence' in causing Aug. 6 refinery fire Three Bay Area attorneys filed a lawsuit against Chevron Wednesday, claiming the oil company was "grossly negligent" in its handling of maintenance leading up to the massive A... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 20, 2012 at 6:33 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 20, 2012 at 6:33 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Thousands gather to honor former sheriff Rupf at memorial service Several hundred law enforcement officers from throughout the Bay Area were among thousands of people who turned out Thursday morning to honor former Contra Costa County Sherif... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 17, 2012 at 9:35 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 17, 2012 at 9:35 am.