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 |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Rakestraw Books hosts wine critic
Enjoy an evening with New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov as he presents his new book, "How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto," on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. And, yes, th... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 10:42 am by Derek, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Shop for sweet treats and gifts at Candy Cane Boutique
Shop for holiday gift items and home-baked goods at the Candy Cane Boutique. Held at Creekside Community Church (1350 Danville Blvd., Alamo) on Friday, Nov. 9 from 4-8 p.m. an... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 8:47 am by jjjj, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Traffic congestion expected to continue at I-580, El Charro Road as Paragon Outlets celebrates opening
The opening of the Paragon Outlets in Livermore Thursday morning stalled traffic in both directions on Interstate 580. Drivers reported delays of up to 40 minutes approaching ... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 7:07 am by Bill, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
The ObamaNation
Here are some immediate thoughts arising out of last evening’s festivities – the night ended earlier than I had feared it might; that said, it takes time to formulate useful, ... |
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on Nov 10, 2012 at 12:27 pm by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SIMPLY STERLING
Change Can Happen
We retired and moved away. A year and a half later we returned.
In the relatively short time we were gone a major change took place in downtown Danville. There stood a re... |
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on Nov 10, 2012 at 10:31 am by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Family ties a factor in SRV Fire race, incumbent says
One incumbent and two newcomers were elected to the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's Board of Directors Tuesday night, in an election where family ties to unions we... |
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on Nov 9, 2012 at 8:57 am by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Buchanan headed for third Assembly term
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan was part of a jubilant crowd at Pyramid Alehouse in Walnut Creek on Tuesday night, shortly after President Obama's reelection had been confirmed at... |
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on Nov 9, 2012 at 3:30 am by Diane, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Incumbents prove strong in Town Council election
Two long-time Danville Town Council members were re-elected in Tuesday's election, along with eight-year Planning Commissioner Renee Morgan. The three celebrated at Vice Mayor... |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 10:13 pm by 28IF, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Danville Express endorsements: Experience matters
Danville is lucky to have a handful of qualified candidates in the race, which has many residents divided on whether to re-elect experienced Council members or add new blood t... |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 4:38 pm by Danville Voter, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Brown urges voters to pass Prop. 30 tax measure, but poll shows it's failing
Gov. Jerry Brown, seeking to promote his Proposition 30 tax initiative, told a San Francisco audience Thursday that, "the California
dream is still vibrant," but said the ta... |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 12:03 pm by Caroline, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Express endorses DeSaulnier, Buchanan, Swalwell and local measures
For California, a state with a large Democratic Party majority, we won't be the state that decides the presidential race and some of us may be voting long after the polls in t... |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 7:55 am by Matty, a member of the Tassajara Hills Elementary School community |
AROUND TOWN
Independent planning initiative clashes with new General Plan
The [Web Link Save Open Space Danville] grassroots ballot initiative is beginning to circle through Danville as a citizens group gathers signatures to stre... |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 7:29 am by Happy in Danville, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Go Obama!!
Awesome showing .. thank you all for supporting him. |
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 9:02 pm by Asian, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Operation USA (OP USA)
I wanted to inform readers about a wonderful charity organization called Operation USA (or OP USA). Unlike most charity organizations (and one in particular), almost ALL of t... |
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 10:49 am by Bayareamom, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Get your Pit fixed for free on Friday
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (2890 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek) will offer free spay/neuter surgeries for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9.... |
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 9:39 am by the dogfather, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Streetwise: Favorite presidents
With the election just days away, "Who will be the president for the next four years?" is the question on many minds. This week, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton walked along Rail... |
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 9:10 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Local students get inspired at youth TEDx event
One hundred students from the San Ramon Valley Unified School District will have the opportunity to learn about "ideas worth spreading" on Nov. 10 at the district's first [htt... |
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 6:21 am by Kim, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Town Danville Illegally Cutting Trees On Private Property
Came home today to find several trucks and employees of Atlas Tree Service in front of my home, saying they were going to cut my Sycamore tree that is on my private residentia... |
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on Nov 5, 2012 at 8:20 pm by Bill, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
BOOKS & MOVIES
Learn the secrets of da Vinci on Friday
Spend an evening with historian Ross King at Rakestraw Books (550 Hartz Ave.) on Friday, Nov. 9. In his compelling new book, "Leonardo and the Last Supper," King explores how ... |
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on Nov 5, 2012 at 12:04 pm by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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