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Fighting back
Stacey Hartmann's life changed July 7, 2000. The 39-year-old mother of three went into the hospital for surgery on what was believed to be an ovarian cyst.
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Editor |
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on Sep 21, 2008 at 5:28 pm by Stacey Hartmann, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo has only two options: incorporation or annexation
Dear Diablo Vista region neighbors,
As you prepare for participation and presentation at the LAFCO commissioners' meeting, Thursday, Septermber 18, 2008, at 4:30PM, Creeksi... |
A CDSI Courtesy |
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on Sep 19, 2008 at 8:23 am by Just me, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday
The Local Agency Formation Commission is holding its meeting on Alamo incorporation at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, NOT 7:30 as stated in a Letter to the Editor in this week... |
Editor |
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on Sep 19, 2008 at 8:00 am by CDSI Courtesy, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Nothing of importance appears on the front page
Dear neighbors,
Should we continue to read any on-line news media that will not feature controversy and issues on their front page?
I shall not wonder,
Jase |
Jason Realms |
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on Sep 17, 2008 at 6:57 pm by Jason Realms, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
How high should Danville go?
A joint session of the Danville Town Council, Planning Commission and Design Review Board ended up in a long discussion on building heights when they met to look at design sta... |
Editor |
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on Sep 17, 2008 at 3:03 pm by Just me, a resident of another community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Let's spend September 11 shopping for Lipstick!
Let's take a moment on September 11 to mourn all that lost their lives that day and as a result of that day. Let's recognize everyone that tried to serve and guide us as a re... |
Alamo Ron |
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on Sep 16, 2008 at 4:51 pm by Just me, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Danville man arrested for child porn
A Danville resident and former substitute teacher for the San Ramon Valley school district was arrested Tuesday, April 8, on drug and child pornography charges.
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Editor |
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on Sep 16, 2008 at 6:40 am by barner, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Political vandals
Bob Myhre, an opponent of incorporating Alamo and a proponent of a municipal advisory committee, shows the sign that was vandalized while hanging on his truck in the Alamo Pla... |
Editor |
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on Sep 14, 2008 at 5:53 pm by Steve Mick, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letters to the editor
Alamo residents should read studies
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, September 12, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Sep 12, 2008 at 1:30 pm by CDSI courtesy, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo incorporation opponents get organized
The debate over whether Alamo should become a town has begun to heat up, with those against incorporation holding meetings and organizing their opposition campaign.
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Editor |
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on Sep 10, 2008 at 9:45 am by CDSI Courtesy, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Local Voice an issue in all communities and neighborhoods
Dear Editor,
Today, in e-exchanges throughout the Iron Horse corridor from Concord to Pleasanton, many neighbors noted that issues of neighborhood voice are not simply the ... |
CDSI Courtesy |
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on Sep 9, 2008 at 5:40 pm by CDSI Courtesy, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Incorporation position statements due to LAFCO on September 8, 2008
For Diablo Vista (Alamo) region neighborhoods e-exchanges:
On Monday, September 8, 2008, all position statements to be included in Contra Costa LAFCO commissioners' prior ... |
CDSI Community Courtesy |
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on Sep 9, 2008 at 10:11 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Quake cottage to shake up fair
Police and fire officials are gearing up, along with paramedics and other first responders. Not to respond to a crisis, but to help residents learn to prepare and deal with cr... |
Editor |
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on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:52 pm by Lary Mcgrew, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Water polo coach pleads not guilty to embezzlement
A Monte Vista High School coach has pleaded not guilty to embezzlement charges.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, ... |
Editor |
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on Sep 8, 2008 at 8:52 pm by Steve, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
'We're surrounded by earthquake faults'
Californians have been hearing about it for years. The Big One. The earthquake that cracks the state off the continental U.S. and drops it into the ocean, leaving neighboring ... |
Editor |
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on Sep 8, 2008 at 3:53 pm by Sam Andreas, a resident of another community |
BOOKS & MOVIES
Diablo Views: A novel weekend
I ventured outside my comfort zone last weekend, up to Walker Creek Ranch, 14 miles outside Petaluma. It wasn't the ranch that was the challenge, although it did mean followin... |
Editor |
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on Sep 8, 2008 at 3:00 pm by Roy Harvey, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Vodka grab at Longs leads to assault and arrest
Police arrested a brother and sister Wednesday evening after they tucked four bottles of vodka into their clothes at Long Drugs, attacked the employee who chased them outside,... |
Editor |
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on Sep 7, 2008 at 8:36 pm by Stacy, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Presenting information to LAFCO for consideration at the March 18 incorporation approval meeting
Provided as a CDSI courtesy to the Diablo Vista (Alamo) region e-exchanges and Alamo (94507) residents:
Greetings,
LAFCO welcomes public input in any form - letters, e-... |
Hal Bailey |
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on Sep 6, 2008 at 8:24 am by Alamo Ron, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Tragic Grand Canyon fall kills Blackhawk man
Blackhawk resident John Russell Presley, 63, died after a 70-foot fall Thursday in the Grand Canyon National Park. He was a retired vice president with Bank of America.
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Editor |
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on Sep 6, 2008 at 12:13 am by Luke, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Diablo Views: Goodbye to a man of Alamo
A few months ago - April 18 to be exact - we ran a story on Roy Bloss, a man who has been an Alamo activist in the five decades he made it his home. He was proudest of his wor... |
Editor |
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on Sep 5, 2008 at 9:33 pm by Roberta Lenore Bloss, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letters to the editor
Downtown planners don't 'get it'
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, September 5, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Sep 5, 2008 at 1:43 pm by A downtown Danville Resident, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Tree Atack
On Labor Day, at around 2:00 PM, I was having my daily coffee on the bench outside Starbucks on Hearts, at cross section of Prospects. It was a beautiful day, a bit windy. Sud... |
kamran |
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on Sep 4, 2008 at 9:17 pm by Susan, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Speak up
Though it was only 7 a.m., John Temple warmed up the business and professional people in his Toastmasters audience in April by saying, "We have a lot to be excited about today... |
Editor |
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on Sep 1, 2008 at 10:40 pm by Lou Pilastro, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Alamo Town Council Candidates, who are they?
Dear Editor,
In morning e-exchanges, neighbors throughout our Diablo Vista region were considering who would be candidates for Alamo Town Council in any incorporation elect... |
Diablo Vista |
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on Aug 30, 2008 at 4:40 pm by Hal Bailey, CDSI, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville launches parking survey
Danville's annual parking survey is ready to start, and those who park downtown are being asked to go online to give their opinions on how well it's all working.
Read the ful... |
Editor |
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on Aug 30, 2008 at 7:56 am by Park Ng Lott, a resident of another community |
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