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 |
AROUND TOWN
Alamo region seeks new CCC supervisor district
Dear Dolores,
South Walnut Creek, Saranap, Tice Valley and Alamo neighborhoods are seeking redistricting to CCC District II. They are suggesting that regional neighbors li... |
Hal, CDSI Research Fellowship |
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on Mar 22, 2011 at 6:03 pm by Hal, CDSI Research Fellowship, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Exchange Club Scholarship Essay Contest
Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley presents the seventh annual College Scholarship Essay Contest with the topic "Federal and State Mandates–Discuss whether mandates by the gove... |
Phil Lindner |
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on Mar 22, 2011 at 4:16 pm by Phil Lindner, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Waitlists at the University of California! Say WHAT?
A Danville student asks: I just heard that the UC is using waitlists this year. Is that true? What should I do if I am wait-listed at my first choice UC?
Since a studen... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Mar 21, 2011 at 4:55 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
REACHING OUT
Save The Dates
Save the dates 2 fun events are coming up just around the corner.
Danville Children's Guild are having their 3rd Annual Poker tournament on Saturday April 30th 7-11pm at Gr... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Mar 21, 2011 at 11:38 am by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
A peak experience
For most people, climbing Mount Everest is the ultimate experience, but an Alamo teen is looking for new adventures after his own Everest experience this spring. Scott Jones i... |
Editor |
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on Mar 17, 2011 at 1:19 pm by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
AROUND TOWN
GRANT PROGRAM - DUBLIN/SAN RAMON WOMEN'S CLUB
The Dublin/San Ramon Women's Club now has a Grant Program.
Non-Profit 501(c) 3 organizations can apply by our deadline of
April 15, 2011. Pick up the application on our we... |
Joan Ernst |
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on Mar 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm by Joan Ernst, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
LOUISIANA BOIL
COME BRING YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY TO A "LOUISIANA BOIL"
SUPPORT THE DOWN SYNDROME CONNECTION OF THE BAY AREA!
When: March 24, 2011
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Where: The bea... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Mar 11, 2011 at 7:10 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Smart Meters can be removed
Dear Jessica, this just in!
California utilities commission to allow customers to opt-out of smart meters
03/10/2011
By Alison Hawkes
After repeated pressure from group... |
Hal, CDSI Research Fellowship |
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on Mar 10, 2011 at 4:29 pm by Hal, CDSI Research Fellowship, a resident of another community |
DOING COLLEGE
Dramatic Shift in the Way University of California Evaluates Our Students
The University of California announced major policy and admission requirement changes for students applying next year. These modifications should not change the way our studen... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Mar 8, 2011 at 1:18 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
Valley Stompers 16A Softball Team Openings
The Valley Stompers 16U Fastpitch Softball Team still has a few positions open for the 2011 Summer Season and they could be filled any day. The positions include a Pitcher, 1s... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Mar 3, 2011 at 11:21 am by Steve Renfro, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
What's Going On?
San Ramon Chamber will be holding their monthly networking luncheon on March 8th The guest speaker is Betty Jo Waxman- Does Your Thinking Limit Your Success? Of Course It Does... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Feb 28, 2011 at 11:06 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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