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The Wine Guy: Zinfandel now a 'rock star'
2005 Ridge Zinfandel
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, January 18, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Feb 1, 2008 at 7:08 am by Oxymo Ron, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Library closing Monday for two weeks
The library will close Monday, Jan. 28, and is scheduled to reopen Monday, Feb. 11, while the old carpeting is replaced by state of the art carpet tiles, which will add cushio... |
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on Jan 31, 2008 at 4:12 pm by fire32, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Thank you, John!
Democrat John Edwards is exiting the presidential race Wednesday, ending a scrappy underdog bid in which he steered his rivals toward progressive ideals. (press announcement)
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on Jan 30, 2008 at 9:08 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Just received an e-mail from Mary Piepho
"SUPERVISOR MARY N. PIEPHO RECEIVES BOARD SUPPORT TO REDUCE TRAFFIC FEES
FOR COUNTY WINERIES AND OLIVE MILLS" - gee, thanks Mary, what an accomplishment. What about the traf... |
S. Cavalli |
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on Jan 28, 2008 at 4:28 pm by Mary Nejedly Piepho, a resident of another community |
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Yes, Helen, there can be excitement on the FORUM
Dear Helen,
As you noted today, this FORUM has gotten fairly dull as Alamo neighbors returned to private, neighbor-to-neighbor communication.
So with the help of my pal,... |
The Butcher |
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on Jan 28, 2008 at 7:32 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Bill Baker blasts McNerney on Iraq stance
Criticism rained on U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney last week at Faz restaurant for his support of setting a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq.
Read the full story here http:/... |
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on Jan 26, 2008 at 3:16 pm by Oxymo Ron, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Into the forest
Joe Christianson discovered a little bit of heaven just east of Alamo after the last rains. He hiked into the Las Trampas Wilderness from Camille Avenue and soon found himself... |
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on Jan 26, 2008 at 10:55 am by Mike Hunt, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Snow scene at Mount Diablo
The temperature will remain in the 30s and 40s throughout the week, plus precipitation is forecast - which all adds up to snow right in our back yard. Rangers say those who wa... |
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on Jan 26, 2008 at 10:40 am by Kevin, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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What's up with the town below the house on the HILL?
It is like Brigadoon for the town that lies below the House on the top of (Mona Lisa) Hill. And Helen wants to know what's up? No angst, no commentary, and no nothing..
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Hal Bailey |
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on Jan 24, 2008 at 4:59 pm by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Start the new year with T'ai Chi
The room is completely quiet as adult students of all ages line up on the hard, shiny floor. Teacher Bob Kipper stands in the front row, dressed in loose-fitting Asian garb. T... |
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on Jan 24, 2008 at 4:40 pm by astrideiland@hotmail.com, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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Mark Curtis leaving KTVU anchor spot
Mark Curtis - a Danville resident - is stepping down as anchor for KTVU Channel 2 News.
Read the full story here Web Link poste... |
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on Jan 23, 2008 at 11:23 pm by Sheila Garcia, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
680 water polo team to nationals
The 680 Drivers Boys eighth-grade water polo team qualified first at the Pacific Zone Qualifier for the 07 Speedo Cup hosted by the U.S. Water Polo Association, beating Stanfo... |
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on Jan 23, 2008 at 9:57 am by Jody Cambell Award Winner, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
Why does it matter?
Posted with the permission of the author
Dear neighbors,
Sports is entertainment and this industry's performers are pursued for perfornance-enhancing drugs as an excepti... |
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on Jan 23, 2008 at 7:41 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
Schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are closed today to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Also, an interfaith service, the Martin Luther King Convocation for Wo... |
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on Jan 21, 2008 at 8:59 pm by Dede, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SPORTS
You can do it! You can do it!
Girls Mustang Fury cheer from the sidelines for a penalty kick goal to break the tie in overtime at the U-14 Winter Turf Invitational at the new Mustang Soccer Complex on Cami... |
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on Jan 19, 2008 at 5:35 pm by Jessie Zaph, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Escape to Mount Diablo
It's hard to believe peace and tranquility are only a stone's throw away. Even though we are at the foot of Mount Diablo, it's probably not the first place that comes to mind ... |
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on Jan 17, 2008 at 5:01 pm by Sammy, a member of the Greenbrook Elementary School community |
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An Alamo Postcard
Posted with the permission of the author
Dear neighbors,
Late last year, we shared postcards from towns named Alamo and Poplar and one unique postcard stood out among th... |
Enrique Martinez |
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on Jan 16, 2008 at 4:15 pm by Grace Fortus, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Passage to New Zealand
The tropical midnight air was calm as Andre Lay steered the 65-foot schooner through the Pacific Ocean somewhere between Tonga and Fiji last August. The rest of the crew was s... |
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on Jan 16, 2008 at 3:15 pm by Bob Archer, a resident of another community |
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e-campaigns: the new politics
Dear neighbors,
The collateral of politics has always been communication. Money is the basis of public campaigns because of the costs of public communications. But there ... |
Hal Bailey |
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on Jan 16, 2008 at 7:29 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Remodeler plans to buy discounted solar systems
Gayler Construction of Danville is looking for 250 homeowners in the Tri-Valley who are interested in buying bulk solar energy systems, which would drop the purchase price sig... |
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on Jan 14, 2008 at 1:21 pm by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Watch out for GAMING!
Posted with permission of the author
Heads up, California,
When gaming becomes a major income stream for your State, the character of the State Goverment changes. As yo... |
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on Jan 14, 2008 at 7:30 am by Susan West, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Lady Mustang jumps for joy
Stephanie Schafer, still only a freshman, recently broke the 23-year-old high jump record at Monte Vista High School of 5 feet 5 inches.
"She is a hard worker and an excell... |
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on Jan 12, 2008 at 10:28 am by stephanie, a member of the Tassajara Hills Elementary School community |
AROUND TOWN
Chicken Salad revisited
Posted by permission of the authors
Today, we shared new chicken salad recipes on this forum and in our All thing Alamo and Pop(u)lar e-chain. The chicken salad bread from... |
Jane Johnson |
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on Jan 11, 2008 at 5:13 pm by Emily Carson, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Diablo Views: Letters live on
Is the written personal letter a thing of the past? I remember learning in grammar school the correct way to write a letter and the practice letters I sent. Pen pals were a po... |
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on Jan 11, 2008 at 8:34 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Piepho wraps up her year as head of Board of Supervisors
District 3 Supervisor Mary N. Piepho's yearlong term as chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors expired this week and District 5 Supervisor Federal D. Glover was elected. Chair... |
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on Jan 11, 2008 at 8:11 am by Vince Kreigher, a resident of another community |
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