SCHOOLS & KIDS
On campus child care
I heard that a "committee" selected Kids Country to throw The Growing Room out of several schools this week. I don't believe for a second that a "committee" of parents would c... |
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on Mar 22, 2012 at 8:22 pm by Itsallonline, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
An Update from SummerHill Homes on the Magee Ranches Development Proposal
A number of articles have recently been published in the Danville Express regarding SummerHill Homes’s Magee Ranches Development Proposal to build 78 residences on the south s... |
Wendi Baker, SummerHill Homes |
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on Oct 23, 2011 at 10:25 am by Molly, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Charlotte Wood Middle on temporary lockdown after burglary, chase
Charlotte Wood Middle School instituted a shelter in place ordinance this afternoon after reports of a home burglary and chase of an armed suspect "On the advice of the police... |
Editor |
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on May 19, 2011 at 12:13 am by a resident of Danville, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Anyone know the function of the new tower at Brett Hart park?
Driving by there this morning I noticed the new looming tower at the intersection of Camino Tassajara and Diablo Road. Is this a cell tower? If so, are there plans to c... |
jrm |
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on Dec 21, 2010 at 7:16 pm by kevin, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Both McNerney, Harmer in Washington as Congressional vote count continues
Both 11th District Congressional candidates from the Nov. 2 election are now in Washington, D.C. While McNerney has declared victory, Harmer has not conceded.
Read the full... |
Editor |
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on Nov 21, 2010 at 9:58 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Inspiring students to be leaders now, not later
Well-known educator and activist Angela Davis visited Athenian School's campus Monday morning as a part of the 2010 Round Square Americas Regional Conference taking place thro... |
Editor |
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on Sep 23, 2010 at 6:31 pm by Rs, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
UPDATE: Man shot by police in front of 7 Eleven had stolen a gun, car Wednesday night
A man who was fatally shot by officers during a standoff at a convenience store in San Ramon early this morning began his crime spree Wednesday night in San Jose, where he sto... |
Editor |
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on Jul 13, 2010 at 8:50 am by Guy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Crowds cheer for Kiwanis 4th of July Parade
Bands, colorful marching units and red, white and blue spectators enjoyed today's Fourth of July Parade in Danville presented by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. Photos b... |
Editor |
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on Jul 10, 2010 at 11:25 am by agree, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
Aluminum Baseball Bats - Facts/Opinions
A young baseball pitcher, age 16, from Marin Catholic School remains in a critical life threatening coma two weeks after being hit in the head by a line shot off a high perfor... |
Reflections |
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on May 31, 2010 at 11:30 am by Debate Over, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Gas station burglary solved, thanks to video
A cash bag with $2,800 was taken from the Diablo Gas & Mart at the corner of Diablo Road and Front Street sometime from 3-6 a.m. on a recent Monday morning. The business owner... |
Editor |
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on Apr 29, 2010 at 9:37 pm by Frère Jaques, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Possible classified staff reductions on Tuesday's school board agenda
At Tuesday night's regularly scheduled meeting, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District will likely decide to reduce hours or eliminate some positions for the classified ... |
Editor |
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on Apr 18, 2010 at 9:25 pm by Alamoan, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
District addresses budget crisis in the schools
The School District is facing a potential shortfall of approximately $30 million during the next two years, and a portion of Tuesday night's School Board Meeting was spent dis... |
Editor |
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on Feb 10, 2010 at 11:47 am by Mary, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Congressional candidates debate from left to right
The five candidates seeking to represent the 10th Congressional District break down into a group of three on the left and two on the right as revealed in a forum at Saint Mary... |
Editor |
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on Nov 3, 2009 at 7:52 pm by Cynthia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
New state law requires car seats for kids 8 years old and younger
A new child safety law effective Jan. 1 will require kids in California to use a booster seat in a vehicle until they are 8 years old, according to the state's Department of P... |
Editor |
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on Jan 10, 2012 at 12:01 pm by Sam, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Current polling shows CCC political impact in the Tri-Valley
Dear Editor,
Polling and focus interviews are demonstating the issues of CCC machine politics south of Diablo Road and throughout the Tri-Valley. Popular candidates such a... |
Allied News Service |
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on Nov 24, 2011 at 1:15 pm by stop don flint, protect your community, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
2012 ballot measure will ask property owners for $22 fee
Property owners in Danville and San Ramon are going to be asked to pay an extra $22 a year to help protect water in Contra Costa County. Danville City Manager Joe Calabrigo sa... |
Editor |
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on Oct 12, 2011 at 4:24 pm by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SRVUSD Board Profile: John D. Lane IV
Four are vying for three spots in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education. While it appears that boundary changes for Dougherty Valley elementary schoo... |
Editor |
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on Oct 28, 2010 at 3:43 pm by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
John Lane, what are you?
John Lane is running for a seat on the SRV School Board. In another publication he describes his position at CSU East Bay as "a Special Projects Manager." In a different artic... |
Rick Pshaw |
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on Oct 6, 2010 at 11:51 am by Julius Kahn III, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School pick-ups plus car show equals downtown traffic jam
It is estimated that about 7,500 people attending this year's last Hot August Nights car show of the summer. While many enjoyed the popular event, parents of students at nearb... |
Editor |
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 10:08 am by Not happy!, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Please reconsider Stop sign at Prospect and Hartz..almost got ran over
Yesterday i was crossing Hartz Ave from E. Prospect with my 5 yr old niece and 3 year old nephew.
As we waited for traffic to stop for the flashing lights, my niece noted ... |
Danville Uncle |
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on Jul 1, 2010 at 8:33 pm by Jerry Hubbard, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
High School NERF game "Assassins" cancelled
The NERF game "Assassins" was cancelled today due to excessive complaints by parents and other members of the local community. "Assassins" is a game fought with NERF guns that... |
Daniel Morizono |
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on Mar 12, 2010 at 12:48 pm by Just Curious, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Alamo woman attacked, car stolen
Deputies from the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department are investigating a home break-in in Alamo today, in which a resident was attacked and her vehicle stolen. The suspect atta... |
Editor |
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on Aug 19, 2009 at 1:45 pm by Carol, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sharing the road
Driving has taken on a whole new dimension now that summer's in full swing. There seem to be cyclists at every turn, whizzing down the road in throngs that take up half the la... |
Editor |
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on Aug 10, 2008 at 11:26 pm by Scott, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Jury says surgeon must pay $51,600
A jury of six men and six women last week found a Danville plastic surgeon liable for inserting the wrong breast implants in his patient.
Read the full story here Web Link.... |
Editor |
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on May 11, 2013 at 1:22 am by F, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVHS community turns out to discuss possible facilities bond
A few dozen residents and several school administrators showed up for San Ramon Valley Unified's second community forum Monday night to hear details on a possible school facil... |
Editor |
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on Feb 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm by Sam, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |