AROUND TOWN
Borenstein, Truth or Fiction on Pensions ?
Lately there have been several comments on the Danville Press by bloggers that accuse Dan Borenstein of publicizing and writing incorrect information regarding unfunded liabil... |
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on Mar 15, 2012 at 8:23 pm by Don\'t Go Postal, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Coming to grips with the contraception kerfuffle
In this week's [Web Link Raucous Caucus] educator and recruiter Tom Cushing discusses the ongoing debate surrounding an Afford... |
Editor |
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on Mar 1, 2012 at 5:46 pm by Danville, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Air district officials ask residents to refrain from burning wood Tuesday, Wednesday
While district officials have not issued Spare the Air alerts, they are recommending that residents refrain from burning wood to allow Bay Area skies to recover from unhealthy... |
Editor |
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on Jan 2, 2012 at 2:16 pm by askidoo, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SPORTS
Wolves quarterback to be featured on ESPN at Florida invitational
Zach Kline will be headed to the Sunshine State over winter break, but not to take in the sun, surf and sand along Florida beaches. Instead, the San Ramon Valley High senior a... |
Editor |
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on Nov 16, 2011 at 4:12 pm by endzone flyer, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Protesters ask residents to move money from 'big banks' during Bank Transfer Day
The participants in Saturday's protest, organized by activist group MoveOn.org, said they wanted to bring attention to their frustration with seeing people across the country ... |
Editor |
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on Nov 8, 2011 at 9:14 pm by Mike, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
A terrible waste of State money
Many Californians are upset about how much money the State wastes each year. Many residents of San Ramon were upset by City Manager, Herb Moniz's high salary. Yet hardly anyon... |
San Ramon Oberver |
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on Sep 22, 2011 at 7:19 pm by the dogfather, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Are you willing to accept possibly 1000 or more daily car trips per day on Diablo Road?
Wake up residents of the Diablo Road/Blackhawk Road/Green Valley Road/McCauley Road corridor! School is about to begin and with it the dangerous, fuel-guzzling, time-wasting c... |
fed up with Diablo Road corridor traffic |
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on Aug 30, 2011 at 3:50 pm by just the facts, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville resident charged with felony assault
A Danville resident was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after striking a man with a stick on July 23. According to police reports, Iver Hilde, 42, was on the corner ... |
Editor |
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on Aug 10, 2011 at 8:34 pm by Pedal Power, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Group fighting Magee Ranch development announces fundraising effort
A local group opposed to the proposed SummerHill Homes development on what remains of the original Magee ranch has created a financial fund as part of its effort to stop the p... |
Editor |
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on Aug 5, 2011 at 7:09 am by clusterwhat?, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
What price retribution?
Some interesting internal conversations occur when there’s tension between two competing beliefs inside any one person’s head. For the many Californians who support both the ... |
Tom Cushing |
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on Jul 13, 2011 at 7:34 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Door-to-door solicitors 'Mr. Mom' raise skepticism
When a woman showed up at Lissa Anderson's door in Danville soliciting money to help troubled young people who'd gotten too old for the foster care system, Anderson had some r... |
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on Jun 30, 2011 at 7:43 pm by scott cranner, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Large crowd attends Fresh and Easy grand opening
Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market opened its much-anticipated Danville store Wednesday morning to an excited crowed who waited outside with shopping carts and bags in hand.
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Editor |
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on Mar 4, 2011 at 4:03 pm by Mary, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
25 reasons NOT to go to San Francisco
You know this place is great. That's why you moved here. So the next time your snooty friend in San Francisco calls and wants you to come up to the city for the day, tell him ... |
Editor |
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on Jan 31, 2011 at 2:09 am by carly, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
City receives dismal grades from statewide smoking report
According to a report issued by the American Lung Association, Danville is failing to curb tobacco use, but some think the grades are unfair advocacy.
Read the full story he... |
Editor |
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on Jan 28, 2011 at 9:46 pm by Mike, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
McNerney to host Tri-Valley green business conference Wednesday
A Tri-Valley Green Business Conference will be hosted by Congressman Jerry McNerney (11th District) from 1:30 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Shannon Community Center in ... |
Editor |
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on Sep 10, 2010 at 12:07 pm by Hal, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
No one appreciates a litter bug
Dolores Fox Ciardelli is back with another [Web Link Diablo Views] and this time it's in regards to a messy and sometimes s... |
Editor |
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on Jul 21, 2010 at 9:30 pm by Peg, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville man formally charged with possessing child pornography
A felony child pornography charge has been formally filed against a 40-year-old former Cub Scout leader from Danville, according to San Ramon police.
Read the full story here... |
Editor |
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on May 17, 2010 at 11:33 pm by HELLO, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
McNerney's veterans care bill becomes law
A bill said to improve health care for veterans was signed into law today as part of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act. Signed by Congressman Jerry McNer... |
Editor |
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on May 12, 2010 at 8:39 am by Louise, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Charges filed in Alamo jewelry store robbery
Officials from the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed multiple charges Wednesday against a 50-year-old Alamo resident in connection with the recent attempted... |
Editor |
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on Jan 25, 2010 at 11:37 pm by Myron R., a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Community lacking character?
This morning I headed downtown with my kids in tow to set up our chairs for the parade. We were so excited anticipating one of our favorite holidays! When we got downtown ar... |
Alison |
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on Jul 8, 2009 at 11:16 am by Polite Mom, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Does Alamo really exist?
All things Alamo & Pop(u)lar e-chain, Carter Dobbs, Poplar Branch NC
“Dear Neighbors,
I have been reading many messages from Alamo California that explain that Alamo is ... |
Carter Dobbs |
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on Feb 1, 2008 at 7:24 am by Oxymo Ron, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School bond passes in close race
San Ramon Valley voters were split on whether to vote in Measure D, a $260 million school bond that will dedicate funds specifically to schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified... |
Editor |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 3:17 pm by Brookside, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County offering breast exams for uninsured women
Uninsured women in Contra Costa County can take advantage of free breast exams and mammograms at health centers throughout the county on Thursday as Breast Cancer Awareness Mo... |
Editor |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:26 pm by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Grading begins on Elworthy property
Motorists on San Ramon Valley Boulevard are advised of increased traffic near the Danville border as crews begin the process of grading for the Quail Ridge subdivision. The 45... |
Editor |
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on Aug 3, 2012 at 1:30 am by movedaway, a resident of another community |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
"If You Can Keep It"
This week's news brought an early glimpse into the inner workings of a novel species of political animal: the SuperPAC. These beasts were unleashed by the Supreme Court's 20... |
Tom Cushing |
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on Jul 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm by Time for truth, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |