AROUND TOWN A cooler summer for Danville kids The water features at Danville parks will be turned on July 1 since EBMUD has lifted restrictions on water usage that have been in effect for a year. Water rationing that bega... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 29, 2009 at 11:01 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 29, 2009 at 11:01 am.
AROUND TOWN Phil Hellsten, 1952-2009 : A personal remembrance Destiny, dharma, kismet, calling—whatever you might want to call it—Phil Hellsten's determination to complete his magnum opus on the roof of 524 Hartz Avenue was r... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 27, 2009 at 10:47 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 10, 2009 at 8:13 am.
AROUND TOWN Danville icon passes away at 57 Phil Hellsten, 57, artist and "Starman," whose daily routine included a lot of walking around downtown Danville, was found dead in his home early Tuesday afternoon, having app... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 24, 2009 at 3:46 pm There have been 33 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 14, 2009 at 1:36 pm.
AROUND TOWN Vets Hall design is ready for public review After 12 meetings stretching out over the first half of 2009, the Veterans Building Steering Committee has finalized its plans for a renovated Veterans Hall and started it on ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 24, 2009 at 10:07 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 24, 2009 at 11:08 am.
AROUND TOWN Should the Alamo Business District be its own special district? Dear Dolores,
I would hope your readers would consider Alamo's business district as a regional destination for retail, commercial, and hospitality. At present, with vacant... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Hal Bailey, CDSI Research, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Jun 22, 2009 at 8:10 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 30, 2009 at 7:41 pm.
AROUND TOWN Council approves lean spending plan The Danville Town Council OK'd a $25.3 million operating budget Tuesday, reflecting large scale losses of revenue from previous years and forecasting few gains in the next fiv... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 19, 2009 at 8:32 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 20, 2009 at 5:00 pm.
AROUND TOWN Presenting the Past: The Howard Ranch and White Gate Farm When the San Ramon Valley Historical Society put historical plaque No. 4 at the White Gate house in Green Valley, they recognized two families from the 19th and 20th centuries... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 18, 2009 at 5:30 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 19, 2009 at 6:22 pm.
AROUND TOWN Turnover at the Rose Garden Patrons arriving at the Burke Williams Day Spa last week were surprised to find locked doors, as the health care establishment shut down after less than a year in operation at... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 15, 2009 at 9:22 am There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 17, 2009 at 10:55 am.
AROUND TOWN The lack of definition ONCE AGAIN Dear Dolores,
No comment from district 3 and no coverage from media. Curious?
A MAC undefined by district 3 is the repeated reality of our local politics. Even though ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Community courtesy, a resident of another community, on Jun 13, 2009 at 7:24 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 18, 2009 at 11:25 am.
AROUND TOWN Danville goes to the dogs From Chihuahuas to Pyranees, the dogs were in downtown Danville this evening, as were those services that support them. Doggie Night was sponsored by Discover Danville and hel... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 12, 2009 at 7:42 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 12, 2009 at 7:42 am.
AROUND TOWN Alamo petition toward incorporation begins The feeling in the air was "rah-rah sis-boom-bah!" for enthusiastic supporters of Alamo's cityhood last week, as the Alamo Incorporation Movement kicked off its petition launc... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 7, 2009 at 2:37 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 24, 2009 at 2:30 pm.
AROUND TOWN EBMUD: arbitrary allocation methods & penalties A message to our region's neighbors from EBMUD:
"Thank you for your efforts in conserving water. I know how difficult it is, especially in hotter climate. If your circums... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Community courtesy, a resident of another community, on Jun 5, 2009 at 1:02 pm
AROUND TOWN 'Small gym' being demolished at SRVHS The gymnasium next to the parking lot on Danville Boulevard at San Ramon Valley High School is being torn down today. Known as the "small gym" and in previous years as the "gi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 5, 2009 at 8:27 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 15, 2009 at 6:44 am.
AROUND TOWN Rose Garden wants more 'personal services' The Danville Planning Commission approved a parking variance request last week that will mean a wider variety of businesses will be able to take up residence at the Rose Garde... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 2, 2009 at 9:50 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 8, 2009 at 8:59 am.
AROUND TOWN Disincorporation: what are the advantages?? Dear Dolores,
Let me suggest that Dawn's message this morning under the ACE story should be discussed separately:
Posted by Dawn, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood,
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Community courtesy, a resident of another community, on May 27, 2009 at 9:57 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2009 at 7:05 pm.
AROUND TOWN Town sees Fresh and Easy opening in spring Danville's Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market is on track to open this spring, town staff says. But getting the British grocery store chain's Bay Area distribution center up a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 21, 2009 at 11:37 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 15, 2010 at 12:02 pm.
AROUND TOWN 'Salute to Blue' gets green light The Danville Town Council gave its go ahead to a large scale downtown fundraiser May 31 to benefit the family of slain Oakland Police Officer Sgt. Irvin Romans, called "Salute... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 20, 2009 at 8:57 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2009 at 1:19 pm.
AROUND TOWN Alamo getting a MAC, says Piepho If the failure to incorporate Alamo into a city in March left residents with questions about the future, Supervisor Mary N. Piepho may have given them their answer. Yesterday ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 15, 2009 at 6:31 pm There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 13, 2009 at 8:01 pm.
AROUND TOWN DANVILLE THRIFT STATION THE THRIFT STATION SHOULD BE LISTED FOR "BEST OF EVERYTHING". IN THIS ECONOMY, THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE TO SHOP, FROM NEW TO "GENTLY USED", THEY HAVE EVERYTHING. IT GIVES YOU ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Billie Cronen, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on May 15, 2009 at 5:08 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2009 at 5:56 pm.
AROUND TOWN Mark Curtis talking to Exchange Club Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley is hosting Mark Curtis at its meeting from noon-1 p.m., today, May 13, at Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. Cost is $16 for members; ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 13, 2009 at 3:48 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 7, 2009 at 11:40 am.
AROUND TOWN Stop signs raise residents ire More than a dozen residents turned out at Tuesday's meeting of the Danville Town Council to protest plans by the town to put stop signs at several side streets along Del Amigo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 11, 2009 at 7:25 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 17, 2009 at 7:02 pm.
AROUND TOWN Teen crashes on Blackhawk Road A 16-year-old male Monte Vista student crashed his 1998 Acura into a tree on Blackhawk Road at 7:50 a.m. this morning about two miles north of the Camino Tassajara junction in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 7, 2009 at 3:12 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2009 at 6:09 pm.
AROUND TOWN Spinning a yarn Sixty-five sheep had their annual haircut at the sixth annual Sheep Shearing event April 25 at Forest Home Farms in San Ramon. Some were very young, born this February, but st... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 6, 2009 at 7:36 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 6, 2009 at 7:36 pm.
AROUND TOWN Acupuncture can help with cancer treatment The Wellness Community will host a workshop on how acupuncture can complement cancer treatment, with Dr. Amy Matecki from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, at the Wellness Community, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 4, 2009 at 4:38 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 4, 2009 at 4:38 pm.
AROUND TOWN Orchard owner Armand Borel passes away Armand Borel, owner of the last orchard in Danville, died peacefully April 19 at the age of 80. The Danville Weekly ran a story on Mr. Borel and his orchard on April 6, 2007. ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 4, 2009 at 1:16 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2009 at 7:39 am.