RAUCOUS CAUCUS
Mudbath, Redux?
Well, I was all set to write something about Executive Orders, and how there have been almost 14,000 of them -- hoping to comfort the nervous and/or trigger-happy. Those Orde... |
Tom Cushing |
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on Jan 25, 2013 at 3:46 pm by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
General Plan opponents hold meeting in advance of Planning Commission decision
A collaborative effort of local groups upset about Danville's 2030 General Plan update, the Citizens Town Hall meeting informed curious residents about the draft 2030 plan, en... |
Editor |
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on Jan 24, 2013 at 11:23 pm by Born and raised here, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Plans for new restaurant on Mudd's San Ramon property fall through
Plans for a new restaurant on the former site of Mudd's restaurant have officially fallen through, after an Oakland-based restaurateur Michael LeBlanc failed to comply with a ... |
Editor |
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on Jan 24, 2013 at 9:32 am by San Ramon Observer, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SIMPLY STERLING
Fun on Wednesday nights
I don't remember now how I learned about the Auction House. I think a friend told me. I can't remember and it's been several months but what matters is that I am totally cau... |
Simply Sterling |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 2:33 pm by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Wednesday is another Spare the Air day
Another Winter Spare the Air alert banning wood-burning has been issued for the Bay Area on Wednesday. It is the eighth time the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has i... |
Editor |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 1:55 pm by the dogfather, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SRVUSD poised to begin preliminary work on new school, Stone Valley renovation
By the end of next month, the school district should be taking the first steps toward building a $31 million elementary school and a $43.5 million renovation project at Stone ... |
Editor |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 12:37 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Development, General Plan, Downtown
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AND San Ramon Valley Drive eyesore:
Has anyone seen the incredible eyesore that is going up on San Ramon Valley Boulevard just south of town and north... |
neighborhood watch |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 12:12 pm by Sylence Dugood, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Town manager responds to General Plan update concerns
In an open letter to residents, Town Manager Joe Calabrigo discusses he draft 2030 General Plan and draft Sustainability Action Plan, which has come under heated debate by doz... |
Editor |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 9:43 am by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bullying affects more than just the victim
If bullying were a disease, it would be an epidemic in schools. National statistics from 2010 -- the latest available -- show more than a quarter of all kids have experienced ... |
Editor |
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on Jan 22, 2013 at 6:48 pm by Diane, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bullying a priority for SRVUSD
For years, bullying was seen as no big deal, and for many, a rite of passage. Freshmen were hazed by seniors, and when they became seniors those same freshmen hazed the incomi... |
Editor |
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on Jan 22, 2013 at 12:43 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Whatever happened to Afghanistan?
From an independent, bucolic country respected by its neighbors to a chaotic and corrupt war zone -- the last 50 years have seen tragedy unfold in Afghanistan. "What happened?... |
Editor |
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on Jan 22, 2013 at 7:51 am by Alamo mom, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Finding What Fits in College Admissions
As seniors start their final stretch in high school, juniors are just gearing up for college admissions. A question I hear frequently is “How do I put together a college list... |
Doing College |
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on Jan 21, 2013 at 6:09 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Valley Vista grand opening draws dozens in praise
More than 50 people attended a grand opening ceremony for Valley Vista on Wednesday afternoon, celebrating San Ramon's first Housing and Urban Development funded low-income se... |
Editor |
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on Jan 20, 2013 at 9:16 am by marie, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Cannot Pay Dick Price's Retirement Ultimate Cost
Sorry Dick, but the revelation as to what you will ultimately cost us has given me the sad feeling that the firefighters are in a path we cannot sustain. Do you not recognize... |
TAX Payer |
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on Jan 19, 2013 at 12:42 pm by San Ramon Observer, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Charlotte Wood student followed to school by men in truck
The principal of Charlotte Wood Middle School has notified parents that a student reported being followed to schools Friday morning by two men in a truck with a camper shell.
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Editor |
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on Jan 19, 2013 at 8:28 am by Diane, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Police ask for public's help in locating final jewelry store shooting suspect
San Ramon Police have issued a warrant for Manual Jovan Arroyo, the final suspect associated with the robbery of the Gold N Treasures store last summer, in which one suspect w... |
Editor |
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on Jan 18, 2013 at 3:54 pm by john , a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Seniors use canes for more than stability
You might find Robert Worthington walking around town with a wooden cane, but not necessarily because he needs help with mobility. The 77-year-old doesn't swagger, but he can ... |
Editor |
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on Jan 17, 2013 at 8:45 am by Wondering, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SIMPLY STERLING
Grateful for good health
I am always glad to see another year roll around. It means I am still here to enjoy it.
This last year I have been lucky in the health department and so has my family. All ... |
Simply Sterling |
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on Jan 16, 2013 at 11:38 pm by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Crow Canyon sound wall noise mitigation project begins
Danville residents living near Crow Canyon Road can expect to get some relief from traffic noise generated by the busy arterial street as crews begin the installation of sound... |
Editor |
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on Jan 16, 2013 at 5:33 pm by peggy, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Long-term litter resolution
In this week's [Web Link Simply Sterling], Linda Stolow Sterling discusses a long time resolution to "pick up as much litt... |
Editor |
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on Jan 16, 2013 at 9:12 am by Walker, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County to address Iron Horse Corridor encroachments at Alamo MAC
Contra Costa County Public Works staff will discuss homeowner encroachments along the Iron Horse Corridor at the Alamo Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting on Jan. 8. Ma... |
Editor |
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on Jan 15, 2013 at 3:25 pm by JT, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
California high-speed rail on track to start construction in July
A 2-hour-and-45-minute-trip from San Francisco's Transbay Terminal to Los Angeles' Union Station could be a reality by 2029, but that a host of political, financial and logist... |
Editor |
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on Jan 15, 2013 at 3:12 pm by JT, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville PD warns of phone scams
Police said the Danville area has experienced a rash of telephone scam calls recently. In many of the cases, the victim is called by someone claiming they are calling on behal... |
Editor |
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on Jan 15, 2013 at 11:13 am by sponge_bob_roundpants, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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... |
Taxed to Death |
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on Jan 15, 2013 at 9:37 am by Policy of Truth, a resident of another community |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
Solving Medicare: Short and Long-term
On the assumption, perhaps dubious, that sanity may prevail and the House will take the debt-ceiling hostage gun from its own head, let’s look forward to other matters. I jus... |
Tom Cushing |
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on Jan 15, 2013 at 8:42 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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