AROUND TOWN Health Care Reform Protesters Gather In Danville Friday Night (Danville, California)
The health care reform debate has finally come to my town. Tonight Senator Barbara Boxer, (D-CA), held a book discussion and signing at Rakestraw Boo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Mark Curtis, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Aug 14, 2009 at 8:47 pm There have been 50 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 25, 2009 at 11:39 pm.
AROUND TOWN Vets Hall plan nears final approval Plans for the renovated Veterans Hall are entering the final stretch in the approval process. At a joint meeting Tuesday, members of the Town Planning Commission and the Herit... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 14, 2009 at 4:17 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 17, 2009 at 8:43 pm.
AROUND TOWN Town stimulus plan fine-tuned Danville has shifted funds within its Retail Incentive program to put move money into the most successful area, grants to help businesses implement marketing strategies.
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AROUND TOWN Why neighborhoods should have audit teams at the August 13, 2009 AIA meeting Over fifty years ago, the Alamo Improvement Association (“AIA”) was formed to serve as a community planning voice in government actions that impact our region. That requireme... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by For your information, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Aug 12, 2009 at 1:12 pm
AROUND TOWN Regional Planning Commissions denied extension A pair of regional planning commissions tasked with dealing with development in the unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County will cease to exist, following the decision by ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 11, 2009 at 6:09 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 13, 2009 at 9:06 am.
AROUND TOWN Supervisors approve Alamo MAC The ongoing debate over whether a Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) was coming to Alamo reached its end Tuesday as members of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 11, 2009 at 5:02 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2009 at 7:26 pm.
AROUND TOWN Alamo woman attacked, car stolen Deputies from the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department are investigating a home break-in in Alamo today, in which a resident was attacked and her vehicle stolen. The suspect atta... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 10, 2009 at 5:59 pm There have been 26 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 19, 2009 at 1:45 pm.
AROUND TOWN Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley to meet on Wednesday The Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley is hosting Carol Jensen, a local author and historian, who will discuss Byron Hot Springs, a WWII interrogation center, at our next meeti... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Steve Mick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Aug 10, 2009 at 7:38 am
AROUND TOWN Alamo MAC to be decided Tuesday The future of Alamo will be a topic of discussion at this Tuesday's meeting of the Contra Costa county Board of Supervisors. Members will be considering a resolution put forth... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 9, 2009 at 12:06 pm There have been 51 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 12, 2009 at 3:18 pm.
AROUND TOWN CCC-BOS agenda, August 11, 2009 Dear Dolores,
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AROUND TOWN Diablo Views: Hurt people hurt people Did you know babies will sleep with their eyes open if there is violence in their home? It's a survival mechanism.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 6, 2009 at 12:04 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 6, 2009 at 12:04 pm.
AROUND TOWN Town considers construction recycling ordinance An ordinance aimed at keeping construction and demolition waste out of area landfills is being considered by the Danville Town Council. At their July 21 meeting, council membe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 4, 2009 at 4:14 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 4:14 pm.
AROUND TOWN Journaling for Caregivers You Want Me to Do What? Journaling relieves the stress of care giving. Come put your truths on paper and share them if you like. Bring a pen and notebook. Instructor is Lynn G... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:41 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:41 am.
AROUND TOWN Danville chef auditions for the Food Network Award winning chef Rodney Worth, who owns Danville's The Peasant and the Pear restaurant, is hoping to be "The Next Food Network Star." The popular national cable TV network h... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 1, 2009 at 9:02 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 9, 2009 at 4:05 pm.
AROUND TOWN Alamo residents lobby Danville to support Regional Planning Commission Concerns over the possible loss of the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission prompted four Alamo residents to attend the July 21 meeting of the Danville Town Council t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jul 28, 2009 at 5:46 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:09 am.
AROUND TOWN Fresh fruit in the garden and what to do with it This year I beat the deer and the birds to the apricots. Well, not all of them but enough to eat my fill and make one pie. My tree isn't terribly prolific but since I'm the on... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jul 20, 2009 at 8:50 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 20, 2009 at 8:50 pm.
AROUND TOWN Hot Summer Nights Car Shows Hot Summer Nights Car Shows
Danville's Hot Summer Nights Car Shows combine classic cars and camaraderie to create an evening of summer celebration from 4-9 p.m., Thursdays, J... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by JGREESEUSN, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Jul 20, 2009 at 2:23 pm
AROUND TOWN Trail Crossings to get facelift Crews from the Town of Danville's Public Works department will be working on an update to two street crossing systems at intersections of the Iron Horse Trail. The $79,000 pro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jul 14, 2009 at 10:05 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 24, 2009 at 12:02 pm.
AROUND TOWN Fourth of July Parade a two-hour-plus extravaganza The Kiwanis Fourth of July Parade this morning was headed up by hundreds of children in keeping with the theme, "Celebrating Our Youth." From the kids on scooters to the E Cla... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jul 5, 2009 at 12:07 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 8, 2009 at 1:27 pm.
AROUND TOWN Fourth of July parade I live in Pleasanton and attended the Danville Fourth of July parade for the first time today, with my visiting grandsons. We thought we were lucky to have been able to get "... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Fran Hirst, a resident of another community, on Jul 4, 2009 at 11:01 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 6, 2009 at 4:59 pm.
AROUND TOWN Remember Those Who Served this July 4th (Danville, California)
Happy 4th of July! For the third straight year I had the honor of being one of the official announcers for the Town of Danville parade, hosted by the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Mark Curtis, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Jul 4, 2009 at 3:55 pm
AROUND TOWN Gotcha! Danville Weekly photographer Stan Wharton was out at the Danville Kiwanis Fourth of July Parade this morning capturing the fun and excitement of the event.
Read the full stor... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jul 4, 2009 at 2:21 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 6, 2009 at 5:40 pm.
AROUND TOWN Community lacking character? This morning I headed downtown with my kids in tow to set up our chairs for the parade. We were so excited anticipating one of our favorite holidays! When we got downtown ar... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Alison, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Jul 3, 2009 at 10:00 pm There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 8, 2009 at 11:16 am.
AROUND TOWN Starman remembered as an inspiration The only thing missing from the celebration of life for Phil Hellsten this afternoon at Peace Lutheran Church in Danville was the Starman himself, although many felt his spiri... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jul 2, 2009 at 1:13 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 3, 2009 at 6:41 pm.
AROUND TOWN It's official - coast redwoods off protected list The ongoing saga of whether or not coast redwoods would remain protected trees came to an end at the last Danville Town Council meeting when members approved an update to the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jul 1, 2009 at 11:59 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 1, 2009 at 12:16 pm.