AROUND TOWN
Notorious Lost Epilieptic Dog
Lost dog - Can you help? My 3 year old german shepherd/rottweiler mix dog with epilepsy has been missing since 1/11/11. She's sweet as can be, but ornery and fast. We've tra... |
JB\'s Owner |
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on Jan 22, 2011 at 8:50 pm by JB\'s Owner, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teen Driving
Driving down Sycamore Valley Rd. and Camino Tassajara right after the high schoolers are out from school can be pretty scary. You've got a bunch of crazy teen drivers!! We nee... |
Teen Alert |
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on Jan 20, 2011 at 11:23 am by Teen Alert, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
Spread The Word!
Here are some activities that are happening over the next few days, remember there are many good causes let’s get to hear about them all. What do you know that is going on in ... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Jan 19, 2011 at 9:26 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Great Job Saint Marys Basketball Coach Randy Bennett
Although I am a graduate of Santa Clara University Law School, I want to congratulate Saint Marys basketball coach Randy Bennett on the incredible job he has done at his schoo... |
Randy Bennett Fan |
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on Jan 17, 2011 at 6:48 pm by Randy Bennett Fan, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
Tis The Season
I know most people are more interested in football right now and Superbowl is just around the corner on Feb 6th but 'tis the season' to player soccer soon. If you are new to t... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Jan 17, 2011 at 4:19 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Danville Lions Club 74th Annual Student Speakers Contest
Danville Lions Club sponsors the 74th Annual Student Speakers Contest at San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, February 16th at 7:PM. Monte Vista & San Ramon High S... |
TOHoward |
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on Jan 12, 2011 at 5:40 pm by TOHoward, a member of the Monte Vista High School community |
REACHING OUT
Life Is A Cabaret
You know, life really is a cabaret isn't it. There are shows, performances and events going on all over the community and each one is just as important and valuable as the nex... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Jan 11, 2011 at 7:39 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
University of California Drops SAT Subject Test Requirement
Question: I enjoy your responses to readers’ questions and look for your column on Tuesdays. I’ve just heard that there are changes in the SAT Subject Test requirements for U... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Jan 10, 2011 at 2:51 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
BOOKS & MOVIES
Times Book Club Redux Meeting Tonight!
Reminder -- We are meeting at 7PM tonight at Towne Center Books in Pleasanton to discuss "One Day," by David Nicholls. We hope you can make it, even if you haven't read or fin... |
Danilo |
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on Jan 10, 2011 at 9:43 am by Danilo, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
TEEN WIRE
Cayucos California… Where The Polar Bears Swim!
Cayucos California… Where The Polar Bears Swim!
No, polar bears don’t really swim in Cayucos, but there is a ‘Polar Bear Swim’ and, boy, is it fun! What is the Polar Bear ... |
Corynn |
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on Jan 4, 2011 at 6:12 pm by Corynn, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Operation Welcome Home honors local heroes
Mayors of Danville, Dublin, and San Ramon honored military residents home for the holidays for their service to the country Monday night.
Read the full story here http://w... |
Editor |
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on Dec 29, 2010 at 8:42 pm by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
DOING COLLEGE
What are the top factors colleges use to evaluate applicants?
A Danville resident asks:
Counselors at our high school are so busy with seniors that the younger students do not get much attention. My daughter is a junior and my son is... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Dec 27, 2010 at 4:09 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Anyone hear a loud gunshot by Trader Joes?
Last night, Sunday the 26th, around 7:00pm, we were going into Trader Joe's. We heard what sounded like a 10- or 12-gauge shotgun in the vicinity; a single shot. It could have... |
Derek |
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on Dec 27, 2010 at 11:59 am by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SRVUSD Board installs new member, approves new project and policies
The five person San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education was installed for a new term Tuesday. The board elected Paul Gardner as board president and swore i... |
Editor |
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on Dec 15, 2010 at 2:45 pm by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
SPORTS
TWITS or TWEETS?
Dear Dolores,
I do not Tweet or do I sit out on a limb except politically. In my view, when someone sends a Tweet to me I can only wonder, “why should I care that someone ... |
Ralph N. Shirlet |
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on Dec 15, 2010 at 9:20 am by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
DOING COLLEGE
‘Tis the Season for Financial Aid !
It’s the time to prepare for the financial aid season because the online FAFSA becomes available to fill out this January 1st 2011. Since many colleges award federal and inst... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Dec 13, 2010 at 1:59 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
Valley Stompers 2011 Season Team Tryouts
Interested in playing high level competitive travel softball with the Valley Stompers 16A/18A Team?
Tryouts outs are still being held by appointment only to fill are remain... |
srenfro |
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on Dec 9, 2010 at 3:46 pm by srenfro, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SPORTS
FLASH Mustang Soccer Team (U12) takes 4th in Season Sunset Champions Cup Tournament
The Flash won two games on Saturday to advance to Sunday afternoon's Consolation Game at the 6th Annual District III Season Sunset Champions' Cup. Well into the second h... |
George Opacic |
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on Dec 7, 2010 at 9:52 am by George Opacic, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
TEEN WIRE
Test Overload?
Test Overload?
STAR, CAHSEE, PSAT, SAT…How many tests do we have to take to be able to move on to college? Technically, we have to take the STAR test every year. And we hav... |
Corynn |
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on Dec 6, 2010 at 7:44 pm by Corynn, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Making Personal Contacts in College Admission
A reader asks: I read with interest your last column about college admission. However, I am not certain how one contacts a college prior to sending the application. Attendi... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Nov 29, 2010 at 4:02 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
ART SPACE
Images of Saint Nick
I’m about to head off for the holidays and contemplate prospects for the coming year and column. When I return, I plan to start a culinary/visual arts tour of some local res... |
John Barry |
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on Nov 29, 2010 at 12:45 pm by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
Valley Stompers 18A Softball Team Tryouts
The Valley Stompers is a highly competitive “A” Travel Softball Team attracting talented fastpitch players from around the SF Bay Area. Tryouts are currently being held to fil... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Nov 21, 2010 at 11:48 pm by Steve Renfro, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
EPICURE
It’s Fall: Bring on the Soups!
Aaah, autumn’s calming blend of cool and warm days sets my heart to craving soup. There’s nothing like a hot bowl of soup to steam up a kitchen and create a loving sauna for t... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Nov 18, 2010 at 8:52 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Secrets of the College Application Process
A resident asks: I have read your articles for some time and have enjoyed them. They are always informative and interesting. I have one son in college and another who is app... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Nov 15, 2010 at 4:11 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
ART SPACE
'Bollywood' On Bollinger
The term “Bollywood” (a portmanteau of Bombay and Hollywood) tends to evoke images of “Slumdog Millionaire” or lush, extravagant musical productions. On November 21, local r... |
John Barry |
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on Nov 15, 2010 at 10:33 am by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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