SIMPLY STERLING
An alternative to shopping
I didn't get up early and take advantage of Black Friday. Seems I've lost my taste for physical gift giving so waiting in long lines and fighting a crowd is no longer fun. May... |
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on Nov 29, 2012 at 12:58 am by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley Heroes: Chris Miller honored for stand-up community spirit
If you've noticed the yellow banners on Main Street or joined with hundreds of others in welcoming Pleasanton military men and women back home from the wars in Iraq and Afghan... |
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on Nov 28, 2012 at 9:32 am by Slatts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Stabbing suspect arrested in Manteca
The Livermore man wanted in a Nov. 14 stabbing in Pleasanton has been arrested. Jesse Serpa, 33, was taken into custody at about 6 p.m. Nov. 26 near his sister's home in Mante... |
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on Nov 28, 2012 at 9:32 am by William, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
This week's police log
The Danville Police Department provides Danville Express with a record of its calls each week. This is a sampling, omitting the more mundane, such as routine traffic stops, se... |
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on Nov 28, 2012 at 9:25 am by Sky King, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tax dodge nets San Ramon man 21 months in prison
A San Ramon man was sentenced Tuesday to nearly two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion charges. Thomas Calise, 50, was sentenced to 21 months in pris... |
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on Nov 28, 2012 at 12:38 am by tsk, tsk, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
PG&E offers $10k reward for kidnappers of Walnut Creek employee
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for kidnapping a PG&E contrac... |
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on Nov 24, 2012 at 1:28 am by Labelled, a member of the Monte Vista High School community |
SIMPLY STERLING
Thanksgiving First
I don’t know about you, but for me, October means rick or treat, costumes and candy in short: Halloween. So I was very surprised when I was driving down Alcosta Blvd. in San ... |
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on Nov 24, 2012 at 12:01 am by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Woman kidnapped from business center parking lot then abandoned in Oakland hills
A woman leaving work in Walnut Creek Wednesday night was kidnapped by two men who forced her to withdraw money from various ATMs before abandoning her in the Oakland Hills, Wa... |
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on Nov 21, 2012 at 9:13 am by LOUISE, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Tri-Valley Heroes awards go to 8 community leaders for service throughout region
The Danville Express and its sister publications -- San Ramon Express, Pleasanton Weekly and Dublin Tri-Valley Views -- presented their first-ever Tri-Valley Heroes awards Mon... |
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on Nov 21, 2012 at 7:16 am by Vicki, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Walnut Creek Chick-Fil-A opens its doors to crowds, protests
The Bay Area's newest Chick-fil-A restaurant opened its doors in Walnut Creek Thursday morning, ushering in hungry patrons while protesters outside continued to demonstrate ag... |
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on Nov 20, 2012 at 5:46 pm by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Danville voters buck county trend, favor Romney over Obama
Barack Obama may have won the popular vote, but if Danville voters had their way, a Republican would be president, voting documents show. Mitt Romney took in 9,011 votes in th... |
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on Nov 20, 2012 at 11:17 am by Janey, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pet of the Week: Rhett
Rhett is a sweet, gentle soul who is desperately looking for his forever home. We are estimating his age to be about 8yrs old. Because this 8-year-old is the best boy and does... |
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on Nov 18, 2012 at 9:30 pm by Diane, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
The Ingredients Challenge Game
Here's the challenge: This is a list of ingredients of a product that I found in my pantry. Your job is to tell what the product is. I'll post the answer in a day or so.
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on Nov 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm by Alamo Ron, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pair arrested after allegedly burglarizing home, evading police in stolen car
A man and woman suspected of burglarizing a home in Castro Valley were arrested in Danville Tuesday morning after allegedly fleeing from
police, who continue to search for a... |
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on Nov 16, 2012 at 11:25 am by Mike, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Elderly man critically injured in hit-and-run collision
Police are attempting to track down a suspect in a hit-and-run collision in San Ramon last Friday that critically injured an elderly man.
Read the full story here Web Link.... |
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on Nov 16, 2012 at 8:52 am by Jana, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
Of Petraeus and Portia
This has been a big week for empathy in my household -- starting with the elections, as we watched those who lost bear-up bravely under crushing disappointments. My week a... |
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on Nov 15, 2012 at 8:07 pm by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
The Secret Sauce in College Admissions
It is true that showing your interest in a college can be a tip factor in getting that acceptance letter.
Visiting your colleges, writing to ask intelligient questions to l... |
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on Nov 15, 2012 at 7:26 am by Judi, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bond Oversight
Statute grants the Grand Jury with power to investigate and report upon the operations, accounts, and records of our County, cities, and special districts. The Grand Jury has ... |
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on Nov 14, 2012 at 7:08 pm by Contra Costa County Grand Jury, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Missing Walnut Creek man found dead in Humboldt County
Walnut Creek resident Michael Steven McNulty had been missing for more than a week and was found dead in Humboldt County, according to a Facebook page dedicated to locating hi... |
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on Nov 14, 2012 at 10:15 am by Theresa , a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Million dollar grant will help D.A. prosecute fraud
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office received $1.3 million in grants to combat insurance fraud, District Attorney Mark Peterson announced Friday. The grants will... |
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on Nov 13, 2012 at 5:03 pm by Woody, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Talks resume between Raley's, its butchers union that's on strike
Contract talks between workers, including its striking meat department workers in Pleasanton, and the management of Raley's and Nob Hill Foods grocery stores resumed Sunday.
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on Nov 13, 2012 at 1:50 pm by Anita, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville GOP candidate trails Feinstein in Senate race
Danville resident and Republican candidate Elizabeth Emken is approximately 30 percent behind in the race for the Senate seat currently held by Dianne Feinstein. he 48-year-ol... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 10:52 pm by Greg, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Attend a fundraiser to help victims of Hurricane Sandy
Three restaurants in Blackhawk Plaza will hold a fundraiser tonight for victims of Hurricane Sandy. A percentage from the proceeds from lunch and dinner at The Little Pear, Th... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 10:47 pm by Theresa, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School bond passes in close race
San Ramon Valley voters were split on whether to vote in Measure D, a $260 million school bond that will dedicate funds specifically to schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 3:17 pm by Brookside, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Streetwise: Fall foliage
Cold weather is finally pricking the skin of San Ramon Valley residents, as the Indian Summer faded this week. With the spirit of fall in the air, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 11:19 am by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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