AROUND TOWN
Don't Give Up On Health Care Reform
The recent headlines regarding Anthem's decision to raise rates up to 39% for individual policy holders is yet another example of why we must rise up as citizens and say ... |
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on Feb 22, 2010 at 12:44 pm by jrm, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Statewide funding measures defeated
The state of California's ongoing budget mess got no help Tuesday from voters, who turned down several ballot measures aimed at providing the fiscal tools needed to balance th... |
Editor |
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on May 27, 2009 at 10:53 am by Rick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
High court takes no action on Proposition 8
The U.S. Supreme Court took no action Monday on Proposition 8, California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. The court also took no action on several related cases con... |
Editor |
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on Dec 9, 2012 at 9:14 am by Diane, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Mike Doyle receives $750 contribution from Shapell Homes
Why is candidate for Danville Town Council incumbent Mike Doyle accepting a large contribution from major homebuilder SHAPELL HOMES??
The Town of Danville recently releas... |
Follow the money |
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on Oct 24, 2012 at 6:53 am by Bill, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Fire chief's home catches fire
A small fire caused minimal damage to the home of San Ramon Valley Fire Chief Richard Price on Tuesday morning. No one was injured and damage to the structure on the 4200 bloc... |
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on Jul 30, 2012 at 12:51 pm by Sam, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Group 'forecloses' on Bank of America in Alamo
Members of the activist group MoveOn gathered in Alamo Plaza on Wednesday afternoon to protest actions taken by Bank of America and other institutions. Protesters identifying ... |
Editor |
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on May 17, 2012 at 10:56 am by Sam, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
A day in the life of a firefighter
On any given day, a firefighter could be called on to climb a flights of stairs while carrying more than 50 pounds of equipment, or to ride a ladder up the side of a building ... |
Editor |
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on Mar 28, 2011 at 8:46 am by Idea, a resident of another community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Justice vs Fear...and Justice, for this moment, prevails
My faith in the American judicial system is, for this moment, restored. Equal rights for ALL is the foundation of our country, and I am particularly proud that today our coun... |
Caroline |
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on Sep 4, 2010 at 7:32 pm by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Cyclist hospitalized after collision at Iron Horse Trail crossing
An unidentified male bicyclist suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning after colliding with an automobile at the intersection where the Iron Horse Tail crosses Greenbrook Driv... |
Editor |
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on May 13, 2010 at 12:54 am by Jack, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Monte Vista to get new principal
The School Board took action in closed session Tuesday night for a new principal to take the helm at Monte Vista High School. Becky Smith, who'd served as principal since 1996... |
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on Nov 22, 2009 at 6:29 pm by educatorfromoutside, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Incorporation proponents get a glimpse of what lies ahead
As the Alamo incorporation vote March 3 draws near, proponents attended a luncheon to hear more about forming a new town; and opponents are meeting in Alamo Plaza tomorrow mor... |
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on Mar 4, 2009 at 9:23 am by Alamo Resident, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Chevron will move 800 jobs to Texas
San Ramon-based Chevron Corporation will move 800 jobs in the Bay area to Texas, the oil giant told employees on Thursday. The shift accounts for approximately one quarter of ... |
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on Jan 9, 2013 at 3:28 pm by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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 |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
District 2 candidates talk politics, personal beliefs at supervisor debate
On April 26, the Danville Express hosted a community forum and debate for Contra Costa County District 2 supervisor candidates. The debate, which featured two of three candida... |
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on May 9, 2012 at 11:07 am by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
What can we learn from Stockton's bankruptcy?
We are likely to see the largest municipal bankruptcy in the history of America in the very near future.
What lessons can we learn from this?
Will Stockton ultimately ... |
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on Apr 19, 2012 at 11:26 pm by AndreaC, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Lafayette man will run for county supervisor
A long-time Lafayette resident will run for Contra Costa County District 2 supervisor to replace current supervisor Gayle Uilkema, who will retire at the end of this term. Sea... |
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on Mar 13, 2012 at 11:42 am by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
Coming to grips with the contraception kerfuffle; and Colvin v. DSK
I have been trying to sort out the Great Contraception/Religious Liberties/Women’ Health blemish that has erupted recently. That’s not as easy a task as it ought to be, becau... |
Tom Cushing |
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on Mar 1, 2012 at 9:23 am by C. R. Mudgeon, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Teens arrested in multiple Danville auto burglaries
Two teens have been arrested in connection with a week-long crime spree targeting cars in Danville. The teens, both boys, ages 15 and 17, face charges in 11 auto burglaries an... |
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on Jul 22, 2010 at 12:32 pm by Toni, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tempest in a TEApot
Taxed Enough Already was the theme at the TEA Party held from 2-7 p.m. Thursday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, which drew an estimated 10,000 people. It was one of the hun... |
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on Apr 22, 2010 at 7:29 am by Steven, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
District ups K-3 classes to 28 students
The School Board reluctantly voted tonight to increase class sizes to 28 students in kindergarten through third grade, and to 30 for ninth-grade English and math classes for t... |
Editor |
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on Feb 15, 2010 at 4:51 pm by East Side Neighbor, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Vets Hall trees coming down soon
Trees at the Veterans Memorial Building on Hartz Avenue at Prospect in downtown Danville will be removed this month, say Town officials, although work to renovate the historic... |
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on Jan 17, 2010 at 1:29 pm by TL Nelson, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Joan Buchanan: Resign your Assembly seat
Joan Buchanan: Resign your Assembly seat. Quoting from your campaign for the State Assembly: "California's budget is a mess!" "Performance Not Politics." "Joan Buchanan is re... |
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on Jul 7, 2009 at 4:23 pm by ED COSGROVE, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Measure C passes with 72.56 percent
Measure C has passed by a landslide – with 72.56 percent Yes votes – it was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. by the Contra Costa County Elections Division.
Read ... |
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on May 6, 2009 at 9:56 pm by Rick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Weekly recommendations for Alamo election
The time has come for the Town of Alamo to become a reality. The community has the resources - both financial and in its talented residents - for it to come into its own as an... |
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on Feb 11, 2009 at 11:32 pm by Mike, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Meeting talks money for an incorporated Alamo
Will Alamo become a town? According to a recently released financial study, it's quite possible. Residents had a chance to get some of their questions answered at a community ... |
Editor |
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on Aug 25, 2008 at 9:45 am by Jennifer Crest, a resident of another community |
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