SCHOOLS & KIDS
Measure C debate done 'by the numbers'
Naming a clear winner in Tuesday's debate between opponents and proponents of the proposed Measure C parcel tax ballot initiative may come down to whose numbers you believe.
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on May 5, 2009 at 9:06 pm by Lisa, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Shame on the Morgan Hill Principal
The hundreds of thousands men and women who have given their lives throughout the history of America to make sure our American flag, the red, white, and blue, would keep flyin... |
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on May 21, 2010 at 9:46 am by The Reverend, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Court blocks broadcast of same-sex marriage trial
The U.S. Supreme Court by a 5-4 vote today blocked a proposed limited broadcast of a federal trial in San Francisco on the constitutionality of California's ban on same-sex ma... |
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on Jan 20, 2010 at 10:53 am by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
So, where'd the "Special Interest Group" posting go?
Very odd.
Some concerned citizen wrote a brief article expressing her worry that the Day of Silence at Dougherty Valley High might somehow distract her daughter from conc... |
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on May 1, 2011 at 3:30 pm by Fact be Known, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Slithery surprise greets Alamo man in his yard
An Alamo resident stepping outside for a quiet glass of wine instead found a stressful surprise. Rich Conti said on Sept. 4 he and his wife were in the back yard when their do... |
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on Oct 14, 2009 at 4:40 pm by Bi-coloured python rock snake, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
McNerney to hold 'Congress at Your Corner' Friday in Danville
Congressman Jerry McNerney (11th District) will be meting with residents at "Congress at Your Corner" from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, June 4 at the Danville Library, located at 400 ... |
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on Jun 12, 2010 at 8:57 pm by NationalHealthHorrorStories, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School libraries in the SRVUSD
As the San Ramon Valley Unified School District approaches another year of difficult decision making, I strongly urge the Board of Education not to reduce any library position... |
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on Mar 2, 2010 at 4:02 pm by Bob, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Did you hear that McNerney voted for ObamaCare?
Well Jerry never heard that either, or at least he would like you think that. But the unfortunate reality is that HE DID vote for ObamaCare and, never mind what the majority o... |
Rick Pshaw |
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on Nov 5, 2010 at 8:58 pm by jrm, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
AROUND TOWN
Growing Mona Lisa
Who remembers the Mona Lisa growing on the hillside off the freeway in Alamo in 1979? And the Marilyn Monroe a few years later? Here's the story behind the art.
Read the full... |
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on Oct 23, 2009 at 6:22 am by Loy69, a member of the Los Cerros Middle School community |
SPORTS
Business Ethics and Youth Basketball
A few months ago the Pleasanton community experienced an extreme uproar over the Amador Valley H.S. varsity coach’s involvement with an AAU basketball team. The community dis... |
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on Jan 5, 2011 at 10:58 pm by Leatherball, a member of the Stone Valley Middle School community |
AROUND TOWN
Alamo MAC to be decided Tuesday
The future of Alamo will be a topic of discussion at this Tuesday's meeting of the Contra Costa county Board of Supervisors. Members will be considering a resolution put forth... |
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on Aug 12, 2009 at 3:18 pm by Dolores Ciardelli, editor of Danville Express |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Honey Bee closing; Rakestraw moving
Faithful customers are flocking to Honey Bee Fashions in Danville's Iron Horse Plaza these days to check the going-out-of-business sales. But, more importantly, they want to s... |
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on Feb 23, 2009 at 12:27 pm by Inga, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
New plans for Danville Hotel 'eyesore'
The old Danville Hotel area is rundown, acknowledged Mayor Mike Doyle recently, but be patient. New plans are on the drawing board for the central location, and the developer ... |
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on Jul 7, 2010 at 10:12 pm by Lepetomaine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Why so many cops?
I drove to school today about a 10. min drive and then sat waiting for class to start so another 7 min. between the two I saw a total of 16 cop cars that is outrages in only 1... |
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on Mar 16, 2010 at 9:33 pm by Andrew, a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Board of Education votes to put bond on November ballot
The $260 million bond would be used for technology infrastructure improvements -- equipment, cables and software -- for schools, as well as new classrooms to prevent overcrowd... |
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on Aug 13, 2012 at 4:12 pm by Informed Parent, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
District approves Chinese dual immersion program for fall
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District's Board of Education unanimously approved the inclusion of a Chinese dual immersion program at Quail Run Elementary School. Beginn... |
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on Mar 14, 2012 at 9:12 pm by An Indian recognizing that Mandarin is the way to go, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
A Silent Incorporation
Alamo neighbors wonder why incorporation proponents ended their communication on November 22 as noted on their website. It seems the betrayal of promises to neighbors signing ... |
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on Jan 5, 2008 at 5:36 pm by Alise, Miranda Neighborhood, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Danville voters buck county trend, favor Romney over Obama
Barack Obama may have won the popular vote, but if Danville voters had their way, a Republican would be president, voting documents show. Mitt Romney took in 9,011 votes in th... |
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on Nov 20, 2012 at 11:17 am by Janey, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Great performance by Piepho in Oakley at BOS meeting
I'm sitting watching the BOS meeting on TV that was held in our City of Oakley council chambers. I was wondering why the Board of Supervisors would come to Oakley to conduct b... |
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on Jan 22, 2012 at 8:09 pm by Informed Resdent, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
UPDATED: One dead, another found unconscious in Blackhawk house fire Tuesday night
A 19-year-old man was found dead in a Blackhawk home by San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District firefighters Tuesday night, after responding to a fire around 11:15 p.m. The ... |
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on Jul 2, 2010 at 11:26 pm by Step Stool, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dozens of 'no-burn' violations on Christmas
Despite a Spare the Air alert issued for Christmas day, some residents still lit logs in their fireplaces, an air district spokesman said today. The Bay Area Air Quality Manag... |
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on Jan 10, 2010 at 5:17 am by Gunslinger, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Health Care Reform Protesters Gather In Danville Friday Night
(Danville, California)
The health care reform debate has finally come to my town. Tonight Senator Barbara Boxer, (D-CA), held a book discussion and signing at Rakestraw Boo... |
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on Aug 25, 2009 at 11:39 pm by Marie, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Citations to be issued as part of 'Share Our Streets' campaign
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians may be seeing more attention from Danville Police in the coming weeks as the town's 'Share Our Streets' campaign moves into the second of i... |
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on Aug 30, 2011 at 8:49 pm by citizen zen, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
SRVUSD confirms first case of swine flu
Officials with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District have confirmed their first case of the swine flu, resulting in the closure of a San Ramon elementary school. Distri... |
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on Jul 3, 2010 at 1:47 pm by Eric Linxie, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Obama speech spurs concerns among parents
Plans by President Barack Obama to address students across the nation Tuesday met with protest from parents across the country who said they were opposed to the president "pus... |
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on Oct 15, 2009 at 1:57 pm by FlameHaze, a resident of another community |
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