DOING COLLEGE
Are Early College Applications Right for Me?
Hi Dr. LaScala,
I am a junior at San Ramon High and I want to ask you about early admission. It seems confusing, but next year I know I will need to decide if this is righ... |
Doing College |
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on Jan 9, 2012 at 5:44 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
The Danville Crab Feed will be Saturday, February 4, 2012
The Danville Crab Feed will be held on Saturday, February 4th at Saint Isidore's Large Gym at 440 La Gonda Way Danville. The doors will open at 5:30PM. There will be both si... |
Valerie Vicente |
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on Jan 6, 2012 at 7:22 pm by Valerie Vicente, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
Zack Klien wins Pete Villa Award given by Danville Rotary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE
CONTACT: VALERIE VICENTE
PHONE: 925.362.2288
The Rotary Club of Danville held its 15th annual Pete Villa awards luncheon on Monday, December 13th a... |
Valerie Vicente |
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on Jan 6, 2012 at 7:04 pm by Valerie Vicente, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
Wash your CAR, we need the RAIN, please
Dear Editor,
Let's encourage everyone, and another, to wash their cars so we know it will rain. You know! You wash your car and the next week it rains and messes up all yo... |
Ralph N. Shirlet |
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on Jan 5, 2012 at 4:46 pm by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Roller Derby - Tri-Valley Roller Girls Are Recruiting!
The Tri-Valley Roller Girls (TVRG) are now recruiting in the East Bay/Tri-Valley area (Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon, Tracy & beyond).
We are a skater owned and ... |
Tri-Valley Roller Girls |
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on Jan 2, 2012 at 1:18 pm by Tri-Valley Roller Girls, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Tom Cushing, what are your thoughts on local campaigns?
For your reference: “Being an effective Supervisor requires being a team player and having the skills to effectively motivate your fellow Supes in advocacy efforts for your co... |
[removed] |
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on Jan 1, 2012 at 9:51 am by [removed], a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Joel Keller May Run For District III Supervisor
Joel Keller, a man of great experience and expertise here in Contra Costa County is thinking about being a Supervisorial County District III challenger. His alliance only to t... |
East County Watch |
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on Dec 27, 2011 at 4:23 pm by East County Watch, a resident of another community |
DOING COLLEGE
Hurry Up and Wait for College Admissions!
Dear Dr. LaScala,
All of my son’s college applications now are submitted. He is on tenterhooks about the outcome of his applications, and I have to admit to some trepidat... |
Doing College |
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on Dec 26, 2011 at 4:59 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
Danville Little Leaague 2012 Registration Now Open
Are you ready for some Baseball?? Registration for the 2012 Season of Danville Little League is now open for ages 5-18, TBall thru Big League. Registration also open for Manag... |
Cyndee Ragan |
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on Dec 15, 2011 at 10:15 am by Cyndee Ragan, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
ART SPACE
"Skaint" Ain't in the Dictionary
The portmanteau neologism "skaint" (verb) means "to apply paint to a canvas or other flat surface with the wheels of quad or inline skates."
Skainting: nominal, gerundi... |
John Barry |
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on Dec 13, 2011 at 7:19 pm by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
What Every Engineering Applicant Should Know
Dear Dr. LaScala,
I am serious about studying engineering in college. How can I start to build a strong college application now, while I still have time to take the right ... |
Doing College |
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on Dec 12, 2011 at 7:36 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
Danville Little League 2012 Registration Now Open
Are you ready for some Baseball?? Registration for the 2012 Season of Danville Little League is now open for ages 5-18, TBall thru Big League. Please visit danvillelittlelea... |
Cyndee Ragan |
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on Dec 8, 2011 at 8:40 am by Cyndee Ragan, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
Holiday Prep Continues
The Satsumas have arrived!
For a month or two each year, Satsumas come into our lives to provide us with an alternative to oranges and grapefruit. Cousin to the Clementine, t... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Dec 8, 2011 at 12:29 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Danville Rotary Donates $500 to USA Together
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On Monday, November 28, 2011, Bob Chace, President of Danville Rotary, presented a check for $500 to Dave Mahler from USA Together. USA Together prov... |
Valerie Vicente |
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on Dec 7, 2011 at 8:56 pm by Valerie Vicente, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Danville Rotary Donates $35,000 to Veterans Building
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE
Contact: Valerie Vicente
Phone: (925) 362-2288
DANVILLE ROTARY MAKES DONATION TO THE VETERANS BUILDING
On Mon... |
Valerie Vicente |
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on Dec 7, 2011 at 8:44 pm by Valerie Vicente, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
December is here: Start Your Holiday Engines!
It's officially December and that means the countdown of days until Christmas and Hanukkah has begun. So, now my holiday canning, baking, and gift-making gets serious. For tho... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Dec 1, 2011 at 9:29 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
What's Wrong with The Best Fit College?
Hello Dr. LaScala:
My oldest child thought there was something wrong with her because she never felt the magic of finding the "right fit" college. She attended a good uni... |
Doing College |
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on Nov 28, 2011 at 5:30 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
EPICURE
NFL + NBA + Holiday Prep = Foodie Heaven!
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and the pro basketball season is back on, there are at least three days per week devoted to watching professional sports games on TV (four i... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Nov 27, 2011 at 10:40 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
EPICURE
Countdown to Turkey Day
Countdown to Turkey Day
When you’re the primary cook in your kitchen, you know there’s lots of prep work leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. First, there’s the “get... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Nov 23, 2011 at 7:35 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Thanksgiving wishes for 2012 "News" year
Dear Editor,
Among the news service researchers, editors and conference board members there are many that are traveling home to enjoy family this week. With destinations ... |
CDSI Research |
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on Nov 21, 2011 at 4:12 pm by CDSI Research, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Danville's Breakfast with Santa, an eighteen year tradition.... Hosted by the Danville Job's Daughters Annual
Danville: For the past 18 years the Danville Job's Daughters have proudly hosted the Breakfast with Santa event at the Danville Grange.
This hometown tradition is a great ... |
Danville Job\'s Daughters |
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on Nov 21, 2011 at 9:55 am by Danville Job\'s Daughters, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
What Activiites Really Count on College Applications?
Dear Dr. LaScala,
Our son has just started high school and we are wondering about extracurricular activities. How much do they really count on the college application and ... |
Doing College |
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on Nov 14, 2011 at 4:20 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Times Crossword is now a loser
Does anyone else find that new CC Times Sunday Crossword is unusable? It used to be about a third of a page and now is a quarter of a page. The text is very small and is alm... |
Treebeard |
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on Nov 6, 2011 at 8:08 am by Treebeard, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
Umami - The 5th Taste!
Umami: The 5th Taste
Just like the names of the 3 Stooges, even non-foodies can rattle off the 4 tastes without much brain power -- sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. But ... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Nov 1, 2011 at 5:00 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SPORTS
Valley Stompers Softball Tryouts: 10U, 12U and 14U
Located in the San Ramon Valley, the Valley Stompers are the "A" Travel Ball division of the San Ramon Valley Girls Athletic League (SRVGAL). Valley Stompers teams are very co... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Nov 1, 2011 at 7:09 am by Steve Renfro, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |