PUBLISHER'S BLOG
'Safe' reporting on suicide
It is important that visitors here understand why portions of comments have been removed from a thread about a teen suspected of taking her own life.
Speculating as to the ... |
Gina Channell-Allen |
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on May 29, 2011 at 8:23 pm by Gina Channell-Allen, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
ART SPACE
Masks and the Universal Themes of Art
I'm about to do some traveling. Artist Bill Carmel offered to write a guest column in my absence. He plans to do follow-ups in the future, expanding on the theme of masks.... |
John Barry |
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on May 26, 2011 at 4:03 pm by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Enhancing Community’s Building By David Miller
Danville is known and loved for it’s preservation of its history that gives our community a very special appeal. When the decision to rebuild the Veterans Hall was made, it ... |
Sandee |
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on May 25, 2011 at 9:34 pm by Sandee, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
EPICURE
A Focus on Fish
I've been trying to eat more fish these days, trying to cultivate the same culinary and eating desires for fish as I have for meat and poultry. Even prior to my vegetarian yea... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on May 23, 2011 at 3:20 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Community contributions to SRVHS Swim Center
Dear Editor,
Alamo region neighborhoods, reaching to Diablo Road in Danville, are considering contributions to the new swim center at SRVHS. In the previous efforts to fun... |
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on May 23, 2011 at 8:11 am by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
AIA Board Elections ballots have arrived
Dear Editor,
Alamo Improvement Association ("AIA") is residents' independent voice for the Alamo region with all governments and districts serving our region. For more tha... |
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on May 20, 2011 at 8:32 am by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Exactly What Is A Meaningful Summer in College Admissions?
A Danville resident asks: What exactly is a “meaningful” summer? I have heard this phrase so often, but without any real details. What should high school age children plan ... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on May 16, 2011 at 8:25 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
2012 candidate registration deadlines
Dear Editor,
As communities, neighborhoods, groups and parties plan opponents for the 2012 political races, it is important to note the candidate registration dates for the... |
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on May 16, 2011 at 12:41 pm by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
EPICURE
More Birthday Meals, Gourmet Dinner Group & Mother's Day!
Birthday Breakfast, Lunch & Movie: On Friday, I met Cheryl and Saundra for a birthday lunch at Laurus, Blackhawk. While we were perusing the menu, Jennie, Laurus' manage... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on May 10, 2011 at 12:02 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
EPICURE
More Birthday Meals, Weight Watchers & Cinco de Mayo Too?!?
A Month of Birthday Meals: Well, my month of birthday meals is coming along well. I’ve had 2 great lunches and 1 delightful dinner; there are 3 more celebratory meals sc... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on May 5, 2011 at 1:25 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Do you like food and wine?
The Danville/Sycamore Valley Rotary Club is holding its 21st Annual Film, Food, & Wine Festival fundraiser at the Blackhawk Auto Museum in Danville, California located at 3700... |
Elaine Betts |
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on May 4, 2011 at 2:29 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Use Facebook to Up Your Chances of College Admisison
A reader asks Dr. LaScala: How much of a role does social networking play in college admissions? Do colleges really have the time to inspect the content of a student’s Faceb... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on May 2, 2011 at 4:12 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
What do you think about Osama Bin Laden’s death?
Are you happy or sad about Osama Bin Laden's death? Do you think this was victory or just one of the many battles we have to fight to keep the USA safe? Do you think this se... |
Marie |
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on May 2, 2011 at 10:22 am by Marie, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
A Caribbean Toast to My Newest Grandchild
What a memorable 63rd birthday! Following a long family drive on the Tappan Zee Parkway -- with an infant babbling and two boys arguing over seat positions -- we dined at Moun... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Apr 28, 2011 at 11:23 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
Local Events Coming Soon
The San Ramon Branch of AAUW presents "All You Need to Know About Estate Planning" Featuring Rob Silverman, Esq.Foundation for Personal Financial Education Wednesday, April 27... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Apr 27, 2011 at 12:01 am by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
Easter Week brings Family Celebrations!
Easter Week 2011 is turning out to be awesome. I'm spending the week in Tarrytown, New York, visiting with my son and his family.
After a bumpy red-eye flight, we arrived ... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Apr 26, 2011 at 10:02 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
A Quick Reminder
This weekend while you are out and about buying goodies, remember to pick up some extra items and send them along for the Blue Star Moms care packages.
April 30: Donation ... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Apr 22, 2011 at 12:11 am by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
A Month of Birthday Luncheons!
Well, the secret is out. The Daily Meal named Danville one of nine "small food towns." According to Danville Weekly’s online editor, Jessica Lipsky, “The Daily Meal is a websi... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Apr 21, 2011 at 4:53 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
The Year of the Wait List in College Admissions
A reader asks:
My daughter was accepted at a number of good colleges, but she was wait-listed at her top choice. We’ve heard that being on a wait-list is like playing a ga... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Apr 18, 2011 at 5:18 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School Office Protocol
My daughter attends Diablo Vista Middle school and I am very happy with this school in general. I have had to stop in the office several times for various reasons and my exp... |
Felicia |
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on Apr 13, 2011 at 6:31 pm by Felicia, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
California College Admisions: One Stop Shopping!
Dear Dr. LaScala,
We are just starting the college search and we are hoping it will be easy since my son wants to stay in California. Is there a way to research and compar... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Apr 4, 2011 at 5:05 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
REACHING OUT
Spring Fling
Join us in helping Sonrise Equestrian, an equestrian group established to help young people with either physical or emotional disabilities. Empire Realty Associates are workin... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Mar 30, 2011 at 7:41 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Still Time To Enter Exchange Club's Scholarship Essay Contest
The Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley will be conducting the second session in its annual College Essay Scholarship Contest with the topic "Federal and State Mandates¨CDiscuss... |
Phil Lindner |
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on Mar 24, 2011 at 4:55 pm by Phil Lindner, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
This week's police log
The Danville Police Department provides Danville Express with a record of its calls each week. This is a sampling, omitting the more mundane, such as routine traffic stops, se... |
Editor |
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on Mar 23, 2011 at 7:37 am by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
REACHING OUT
Reaching Out to Japan
Clothes 4 Souls & Soles 4 Souls is working to starting helping the victims of Japan.
Starting today and until Thursday 3/31 We will be collecting CLEAN, NON-HOLEY, usable clo... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Mar 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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