COMMENTS ON STORIES
Stores changing at Blackhawk Plaza
Blackhawk Plaza will be seeing a lot of changes in the near future as some stores and services are leaving and new ones are moving in. In two cases, one business is leaving an... |
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on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:18 pm by long time local, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Danville icon passes away at 57
Phil Hellsten, 57, artist and "Starman," whose daily routine included a lot of walking around downtown Danville, was found dead in his home early Tuesday afternoon, having app... |
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on Jul 14, 2009 at 1:36 pm by \"Swampy\" Joe Bagley, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Couple told they can't remove tree that blocks sunlight
A Danville couple's quest to have a large redwood tree removed from their back yard will continue, after the Town Planning Commission denied an appeal of an earlier denial.
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on Apr 22, 2009 at 9:58 pm by Ty, a resident of another community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
State calls Anthem Blue Cross rate increases 'excessive and unreasonable'
California's Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said yesterday that his department has found the latest rate increase by Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are... |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 1:44 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
House built on a sand foundation
Political campaigns are not famous for hewing to any line of ethical rectitude. The First Amendment that honors free expression is never stronger than when the subject is pol... |
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on Sep 16, 2012 at 11:32 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Last player in St. Isidore embezzlement case sentenced
An Alamo resident and former volunteer at St. Isidore's Catholic Church has been sentenced in an embezzlement case. Evelyn Peinado, 64, was charged with felony embezzlement in... |
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on Feb 27, 2012 at 10:57 pm by been there, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Mother and daughter dead after auto collision on Monday afternoon
The accident occurred around 4:30 p.m., when a vehicle traveling westbound on Sycamore Valley Road collided with another auto moving southbound through the intersection on Bro... |
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on Nov 25, 2011 at 3:06 pm by Ron Parker, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Acceptance-related activities in local high schools?
My daughters attended MV and SRV high schools, and one of many reasons I'm proud of them is that both were involved with student activities to promote acceptance and support f... |
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on Dec 16, 2010 at 8:20 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Patrick David's offers solution to gift card complaints
People who bought Patrick David's gift cards at Costco can't use them at the restaurant, but at least they can get their money back. Recently, a number of people complained th... |
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on Nov 4, 2010 at 9:10 am by Yuck, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Jogger leaps out of roadway, still gets struck in hit-and-run
A man jogging eastbound at 6:30 a.m. Saturday in the bike lane on Crow Canyon Road near Barbados Drive was struck by a vehicle even though he jumped out of the way when he saw... |
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on Jan 12, 2010 at 9:38 pm by Bud, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Sheriff's deputies continue probe in Fuchs killing
Investigators with the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department continue to work on making arrests in the January murder of Danville teenager Rylan Fuchs. Capt. Daniel Terry, directo... |
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on Sep 19, 2009 at 11:30 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo concerned over lack of police at nighttime
Residents expressed concerns about lack of police response amid the ongoing county cutbacks, reporting at a recent meeting of the Alamo Community Council that sometimes no one... |
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on Aug 9, 2009 at 10:15 pm by Askidoo, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Mayor highlights projects, fiscal responsibility in State of the Town speech
Mayor Candace Andersen delivered the annual State of the Town address Thursday afternoon, which highlighted the town's fiscal conservatism, accomplishments and ongoing project... |
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on Mar 30, 2012 at 5:47 pm by CW, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD gets aggressive with bullies
The San Ramon school district is getting tough on bullies. The district recently reviewed its policy and has established clear protocols to follow in case of "bullying, cyberb... |
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on Jan 4, 2011 at 8:43 am by Robert, a member of the Greenbrook Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Two shot in Alamo in attempted jewelry store robbery
Two people were shot last night in Alamo, reported San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Chief Richard Price. The shooting shortly after 7 p.m. was the result of an attemp... |
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on Dec 4, 2009 at 6:58 pm by hal bailey, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville man among slain Oakland officers
Ervin Romans of Danville was one of the three Oakland police officers shot and killed yesterday by a man on parole. Romans, 43, was hired by the Oakland Police Department in J... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 11:43 am by Judith B., a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dirty politics
Emotions are running high in the Alamo incorporation election, but that is no reason to start playing dirty.
Read the full story here Web Link?... |
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on Feb 25, 2009 at 7:14 pm by Community courtesy, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Open space preservation initiative falls short of 2014 ballot
A grassroots ballot initiative aimed at strengthening voter rights on future development may have garnered enough support, but will no longer be under consideration as a ballo... |
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on May 20, 2013 at 12:05 pm by Melinda, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Candidate forum showcases different sides of Danville
The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for Town Council candidates last week, offering those in the business community an opportunity to hear a variety of views ... |
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on Oct 15, 2012 at 9:21 am by no more dougherty valleys, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
What is The Problem? The GOP is The Problem.
The first thing you need to know about Norm Ornstein and Thomas Mann is where they work – at the American Enterprise Institute and the Brookings Institution, respectively. Th... |
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on Jul 26, 2012 at 11:14 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Cumulus killed the radio star?
After Cumulus Media fired seven talk-show personalities and several producers, KGO-AM changed to a mostly news format, leaving news/talk junkies shocked by the abrupt change. ... |
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on Jan 18, 2012 at 3:03 pm by Old Dude, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Supervisor Uilkema announces plan to retire
After two decades of public service in Contra Costa County, District 2 Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema announced that she plans to retire at the end of her term in January 2013. T... |
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on Nov 30, 2011 at 10:29 am by East County Watch, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Five schools flip the switch
San Ramon Valley Unified students and staff gathered with residents and various dignitaries on Monday afternoon to dedicate the district's solar project, which placed thousand... |
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on Nov 2, 2011 at 9:09 pm by Jake, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Summerhill Homes to hold meeting about Magee Ranch
People who live on the south side of Diablo and Blackhawk roads will have a chance to listen and talk to developers Wednesday night about their plans for the area. Summerhill ... |
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on Apr 8, 2011 at 9:41 am by MZ, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Annual Salary of San Ramon City Manager Shocking
Wow...there was an article posted in the San Ramon Express recently (I can't seem to find it now, curiously) that highlighted the fact the SR Mgr has an annual salary of $380,... |
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on Aug 22, 2010 at 4:04 pm by jw, a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community |
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