REACHING OUT
Packs With Love
Madison and MacKenzie are looking for your help. As many children are getting ready to go back to school and parents are taking them to the stores to by new school supplies, t... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Aug 9, 2011 at 11:43 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Adding Sports to the College Admission Game
Hello Dr. LaScala,
My son might want to continue to swim in college. He will be a sophomore this year and we want to get on track early and avoid making mistakes. I know s... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Aug 8, 2011 at 1:18 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
EPICURE
Summertime and The Livin' is Easy
Okay, maybe the living is not so easy these days. But unless you're the president or a member of Congress, there's not much you can do about the economy or our troops abroad. ... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Aug 7, 2011 at 11:11 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
EPICURE
Stone Fruits Are Still Rockin'
Summer continues to deliver an abundance of fresh produce -- tender zucchini, juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, deep purple eggplants – and, especially now, luscious plums, peaches ... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Aug 5, 2011 at 1:23 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
ART SPACE
"The Miracle of Turban Boy," a performance piece by Turban Bill
In terms of a Hollywood movie pitch: it's Bollywood meets director Philip Kaufman meets "Beach Blanket Babylon." The following scenario was written by guest contributor Bill C... |
John Barry |
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on Aug 5, 2011 at 1:02 pm by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
News media exposes Contra Costa seedy politics
Dear Editor,
It seems local media, starting with BANG, is finally reviewing the distributions by news services research groups. It seems it is now your turn.
REF: http... |
[removed] |
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on Aug 3, 2011 at 8:28 am by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SPORTS
Valley Stompers 12U Tryouts for Fall 2011 Season
Tryouts for the U12 Valley Stompers Fastpitch Softball team 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. Monte Vista High School, 3131 Stone Valley Road, Danville. 925-575-0815, www.sr... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Aug 1, 2011 at 5:39 pm by Steve Renfro, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
Valley Stompers 12U Tryouts for Fall 2011 Season
Tryouts for the U12 Valley Stompers Fastpitch Softball team 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. Monte Vista High School, 3131 Stone Valley Road, Danville. 925-575-0815, www.sr... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Aug 1, 2011 at 5:39 pm by Steve Renfro, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SPORTS
Valley Stompers 12U Tryouts for Fall 2011 Season
Tryouts for the U12 Valley Stompers Fastpitch Softball team 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. Monte Vista High School, 3131 Stone Valley Road, Danville. 925-575-0815, www.sr... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Aug 1, 2011 at 5:38 pm by Steve Renfro, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Selling Seedy Politics
Dear Editor,
As neighbors read Lisa Vorderbrueggen’s column Web Link this morning it became quite appa... |
[removed] |
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on Jul 31, 2011 at 8:29 am by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Economics 101
There are tons of advertisements about the many great sales on now. The papers and on-line news sites are full of them. What we all need to understand is that they are REDUC... |
Rick Pshaw |
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on Jul 29, 2011 at 8:18 am by Rick Pshaw, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
Poet's Picnic
Mark your calendars for the POET’S PICNIC
Saturday, August 6, from Noon- 4 p.m.,
at the Benicia City Park Gazebo on First Street and Military West.
Poets Laureate from ... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Jul 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Post offices that might close
Web Link
Surprisingly closing the Diablo post office is not being considered. Customers could i... |
Nick |
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on Jul 26, 2011 at 4:20 pm by Nick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Jump Start The College Admission Essay
Dear Dr. LaScala,
We enjoy reading your column. We are the parents of twin girls who will be seniors in high school this fall and both plan to apply to the UC system. Our... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Jul 26, 2011 at 4:18 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
USAmerica does not default on its obligations
Dear Editor,
REF: Web Link
Clearly, Bill Clinton is right. The President of the United States of... |
[removed] |
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on Jul 25, 2011 at 7:02 pm by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
EPICURE
Barbeques Not Just For Meats
BBQ.1
Looking for a healthy alternative to bottled BBQ sauce? Shhh…here’s a great reduced-calorie BBQ sauce…
In a medium saucepan, combine a 14.5 oz. can of no-salt-ad... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Jul 24, 2011 at 11:14 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SPORTS
‎12U Softball Fall Tryouts are Open!
The Valley Stompers is currently rostering a 12U Travel "A" Softball Team with openings in all positions. This 12U team will be highly competitive and is looking for co... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Jul 21, 2011 at 3:36 pm by Steve Renfro, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
Stone Fruit Gets the Summer Spotlight!
As sun-kissed berries yield to stone fruit in the annual summer harvest, peaches are coming in as sweet as pie. Summer time reminds me of plump peaches picked from a tree, rub... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Jul 20, 2011 at 8:50 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
EPICURE
Let Us Eat Lettuce...and Bananas
Gardening.4
OMG…the salad greens in my garden are producing “off the hook.” Even though we’re a household of 2, we weren’t eating the romaine leaves fast enough. Then, ... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Jul 18, 2011 at 10:52 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
The backlash against Netflix as an invitation
Dear Editor,
As we read AP, Web Link, we can see the invitation to Apple and other majors to finally tear down the prese... |
[removed] |
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on Jul 13, 2011 at 5:01 pm by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
Downtown Danville is celebrating a Year of Laughs at Wild Vine Hideaway
The Wild Vine Hideaway Bistro and Lounge's "Wild Grape Comedy Show" is providing people with a laugh every Tuesday Night.
Need a laugh? Why travel to Pleasanton, Conco... |
Wild Vine Hideaway |
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on Jul 12, 2011 at 11:25 am by Wild Vine Hideaway, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Play Trivia Cab
Hello All
I have a Taxi Service in the Danville, San Ramon, Alamo area
I call it Trivia Cab
Most of my questions come directly from Cash Cab starting from easy to ... |
Steve |
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on Jul 11, 2011 at 5:43 pm by Steve, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Free Yoga for Teens
Danville yoga studio is offering one or two free yoga classes for teens
Web Link
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Steve |
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on Jul 11, 2011 at 5:29 pm by Steve, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Enjoy summer and still keep your child on track for college admission
Dear Dr. LaScala,
My son is entering high school in the fall. I have an older daughter who is already in college and I know how much money it costs and how competitive it ... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Jul 11, 2011 at 5:04 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Tri-Valley Roller Girls Garage Sale- 7/8 & 7/9
Your local roller derby girls have lots of goodies waiting for you!
From furniture & household items to kitchen appliances & electronics. Desks n’ drawers, a lil’ frig but... |
Tri-Valley Roller Girls |
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on Jul 7, 2011 at 2:51 pm by Tri-Valley Roller Girls, a resident of another community |
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