STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
State Senate committee hears arguments on stronger gun control laws
Voices on both sides of the gun control debate were heard Tuesday in Sacramento, as the Senate Committee on Public Safety discussed a package of new laws that could place new ... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 11:38 pm by Raul, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SPORTS
SRV girls' soccer finishes No. 5 in the nation
San Ramon Valley High's Lady Wolves received a national ranking trophy from MaxPreps and Army National Guard on April 19. SRVHS was one of just 10 schools being honored after ... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 10:28 am by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School District concerned with new state education funding proposal
A new funding formula proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown has San Ramon Valley educators worried about the future of the district, student services and employees. The district's Boar... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 10:54 pm by Conservator, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Local attorney charged with illegally obtaining information
A San Ramon attorney and an Alameda County deputy face criminal charges for illegally obtaining information to be used by a client in a custody battle involving a Pleasanton m... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 1:43 pm by Tip of the iceberg , a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community |
SIMPLY STERLING
Crazy about Craigslist
I got acquainted with Craigslist a few years ago when I realized that garage sale ads are listed on their site rather than in a newspaper. That’s because Craigslist posts the... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:24 am by Rick Pshaw, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
SUMMERHILL PROJECT PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD, 7:30 P.M., DANVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
The Danville Planning Commission hearing on the Final Environmental Impact Report for SummerHill's 69+ home project is Tuesday, April 23rd, 7:30 P.M. at the Danville Community... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 9:19 am by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sequestration causes changes at Eugene O'Neill and John Muir National Historic Sites
Visitors to the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site and Tao House will see changes in operation hours and services as a result of sequestration, a series of automatic, acro... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 8:49 am by danville resident, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Where's Obama? Part the Third
I read that the president observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Boston atrocity. Fortunately, that wasn't terribly hard for him - it's what he's been doing for ... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 7:45 am by Rick Pshaw, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
ART SPACE
'Bainting'
When I pioneered the process of skainting[TM (applying paint to flat surfaces by using roller skates), I knew I was taking a gamble. I have major back problems, and I sus... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 7:08 am by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Prop 30 and Pensions
Read it and weep:
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 5:02 pm by Anti-Union, a resident of another community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
State Taxes and the Poor
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 2:23 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Where's Obama? Part Deux
There was a stampede by the libs to comment on the atrocity in Boston. Then they found out what type of people were responsible and then...
(...crickets...)
No comm... |
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 8:30 am by Bo Peep, a member of the Green Valley Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Where's Obama?
Now that the terrorists have been either killed or captures, where's Obama? For that matter, where's Biden, Pelosi, and Reid?
(...crickets...) |
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on Apr 21, 2013 at 4:17 pm by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Running community hits the pavement in memorial
The Bay Area running community honored those killed or wounded in the Boston Marathon bombings with a memorial run in Oakland Thursday night followed by a candlelight vigil, a... |
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on Apr 19, 2013 at 8:19 pm by Tracy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
What exactly is a meaningful summer?
A student from Danville asks:
I keep hearing counselors talk about students having meaningful summers. Well, what exactly does that mean and what are some good ideas? Than... |
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on Apr 19, 2013 at 2:56 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Repairs under way on Mt. Diablo beacon
Volunteers will replace the lead-based paint peeling on the beacon and properly repaint the Eye with weather resistant paint. Crews will need to repair the bare metal on the b... |
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on Apr 19, 2013 at 8:49 am by PSMacintosh, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Former Danville resident, real estate author busted in fraud
A former Danville resident, real estate expert and FOX news contributor has been charged with felony embezzlement by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office. Ken E.... |
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on Apr 18, 2013 at 5:28 pm by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Health department release free restaurant inspection app
Foodies are now able to easily access the inspection results of their favorite restaurants, thanks to a new smartphone app released by Contra Costa Health Services. California... |
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on Apr 18, 2013 at 8:37 am by Ray Maldonado, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
SIMPLY STERLING
Boston My Hometown
Boston made the news big time this week. Unfortunately, it was due to a bombing that wreaked havoc with the Boston Marathon, a race that I remember vividly as a kid growing u... |
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 11:29 pm by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Fleet Week plans scaled back after Blue Angels cancel air show
Navy officials announced the cancellation of all upcoming performances by its precision flight demonstration team, which was scheduled to visit San Francisco from Oct. 10-14.
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 10:25 am by John Fretes, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Volunteer at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Looking for a way to give back to the community? Anyone interested in volunteering at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) is invited to a volunteer recruitment event ... |
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 9:14 am by Ray Williams, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
Sustainability 1: The Commons
Picture in your mind’s eye a thriving medieval farm village. Each household owns its personal plot of land for tilling, and there’s a large common area – The Commons – on whi... |
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 8:59 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Local runners safe after Boston Marathon blasts
Several runners are safe and one narrowly missed being a victim of the deadly explosions that took place Monday along the Boston Marathon. "I finished maybe six, seven, eight ... |
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on Apr 16, 2013 at 3:38 pm by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Five SRVUSD schools given Distinguished School award
Thirteen Contra Costa County middle and high schools were designated as California Distinguished Schools for 2013 Friday. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlak... |
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on Apr 16, 2013 at 3:23 pm by random parent, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sustainability Pt.1: The Commons
This week's [Web Link Raucous Caucus] tackles sustainability and the common good, as well as the concept of "green tyranny." "... |
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on Apr 16, 2013 at 1:26 pm by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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