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 |
SIMPLY STERLING
I'M BACK!
If you see me around town, no, I am not visiting. I've moved back.
For a dozen years my hubby and I lived in Danville and owned our own business. Then we retired and moved ... |
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on Nov 5, 2012 at 10:31 am by P, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
Debate 3: Horses and Tumult and Barnum – Oh My!
The “miscellaneous impressions” format worked so well last week in promoting a searching policy conversation -- let’s try it again.
1 -- The overriding theme of this debate... |
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on Nov 4, 2012 at 8:31 am by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville man charged in $17 million fraud scheme
A Danville resident has been charged with bilking $17 million from at least 10 people by transferring money from their trust accounts for his personal use. A federal grand jur... |
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on Nov 3, 2012 at 10:28 pm by buszmom, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
FEDs vs. Frankenstorm
I’m not a big devotee of conspiracy theories, human-or-divinely inspired. People are generally unable to either collaborate adequately or keep a secret, and my Deity acts wit... |
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on Nov 3, 2012 at 4:27 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Danville Town Council Race Reaches New Low
Bob Nealis and Jim Jordan Jelincic have resorted to the lowest form of advertising - sticking brochures on car windshields. I came out to my private parking lot this morning ... |
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on Nov 3, 2012 at 4:17 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Stop the Firefighter Corruption
Remember folks...vore only for Kerr and Stamey...the Board corruption and unethical rip off must stop NOW !! We must restore financial stability and stop endangering lives in ... |
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on Nov 2, 2012 at 6:18 pm by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Vote No on Props. 30, 38
Of the 11 statewide propositions on the Nov. 6 General Election, the San Ramon and Danville Expresses, along with the Pleasanton Weekly, find only five to support: Proposition... |
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on Nov 2, 2012 at 2:29 pm by George, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Mike Doyle compelled to take down his illegally large signs
Apparently 22-year Town Council member and current candidate Mike Doyle thinks he is above the law. Most of you probably saw his gigantic (6' by 8' or more, when 2' by 3' is t... |
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on Nov 2, 2012 at 10:46 am by Rocky, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Commission recommends no fireworks in 2013
At its Oct. 10 meeting, the Parks and Community Services Commission officially recommended that the city not bring back fireworks during Independence Day events in 2013.
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on Nov 2, 2012 at 8:42 am by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
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 Oct 31, 2012 at 3:41 pm by Geoff Gillette, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County offering breast exams for uninsured women
Uninsured women in Contra Costa County can take advantage of free breast exams and mammograms at health centers throughout the county on Thursday as Breast Cancer Awareness Mo... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:26 pm by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Doyle, Arnerich, & Morgan False Campaign Mailer
Just when you think Doyle,Arnerich, & Morgan's campaign can not get any lower or dishonest(i.e. Morgan's false occupation on ballet, Doyle illegally large sign, and Arnerich e... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:38 pm by concerned voter, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
New bike racks debut downtown
Cyclists stopping in Danville during a long ride, coming downtown for events, shopping or great food will now have an easier time finding a place to leave their bikes. Beginni... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:36 am by FanDanville, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Battle lines drawn in Measure D fight
As the 2012 election nears, sides are lining up on Measure D, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District's $260 million bond proposal. The measure would approve the sale of ... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:56 am by Mike Arata, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
114 flights out of SFO canceled as east coast airports remain closed
As post-tropical cyclone Sandy battered much of the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and even blizzards Tuesday morning, many airports remained shut down and dozens of f... |
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on Oct 30, 2012 at 3:43 pm by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Who's who in the school board race?
Three people, including one incumbent, are in the running for two seats on the San Ramon Valley school board up for election on Nov. 6. CPA Mark Jewett, Board President Greg M... |
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 10:19 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Backers of Prop. 34 to repeal death penalty say current system 'too costly to keep going'
Proponents of a measure on the November ballot that would repeal the death penalty in California said Monday the state's current system is far too costly to keep going.
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 8:47 pm by treetopper, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
ART SPACE
Content, Emotions, and Visual Appeal
Bill Carmel is a local artist and educator who was kind enough to review "Painting, Pictures, Puns," a show to which I alluded in my last post.
Five Danville artists ... |
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 1:23 pm by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Volunteers offer a helping hand for home maintenance
An overgrown yard is no easy task to tame and contractors, gardeners and maintenance can become costly. For those who are elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans or simply... |
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 12:58 pm by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
Calling All Softball Coaches - Final Announcement!
SRVGAL is currently accepting Coaching Applications for the Red, Blue, and White Softball Divisions. Anyone interested in coaching a Red (competitive) or a Blue (developmental... |
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 9:44 am by Steve Renfro, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Family links complicate race for Fire District Board
Five candidates are vying for three seats on the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's Board of Directors. And, according to reports, three of the five have family ties ... |
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on Oct 28, 2012 at 11:05 am by Abe, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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