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 |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
17th Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Danville Grange
For the past 17 years the Danville Job's Daughters have proudly hosted the Breakfast with Santa event at the Danville Grange.
This hometown tradition is a great opportuni... |
Danville Job\'s Daughters |
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on Nov 12, 2010 at 1:28 pm by Danville Job\'s Daughters, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
One Month Later?
Dear Dolores and Gina,
Can you please explain to your readers what happened to the following actions promised by Emily West on behalf of EMCEB?
"When the Town Square for... |
Harald A. Bailey |
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on Nov 9, 2010 at 7:23 am by Harald A. Bailey, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
What was your worst Christmas gift EVER?
I'm doing a piece on what NOT to buy for Christmas, and I'm looking for input, so... what was the worst gift you ever got and why?
Feel free to email me directly at gwohltm... |
Glenn Wohltmann |
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on Nov 5, 2010 at 12:16 pm by Glenn Wohltmann, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Do You Have Low Tea?
I just saw yet another commercial on FOX for the testosterone replacement therapy pill and the I could not hold back any longer...it is the Monty Python fan in me, having... |
jrm |
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on Nov 4, 2010 at 7:46 pm by jrm, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Breaking News!! GOP hits new low
The GOP used to have the GOV and Lt GOV seats in Calif. Now all state wide offices are Democratic Party winners. Many CONS and Teabaggers pinned a huge hope and money on CD 1... |
Chet |
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on Nov 3, 2010 at 1:56 pm by Chet, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Thank you Candidates!
Dear Emily, Dolores and Gina,
Let's extend our thanks to all candidates that chose to run for election to public office. The willingness to serve the people's will and inte... |
Harald A. Bailey |
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on Nov 2, 2010 at 6:51 am by Harald A. Bailey, a resident of another community |
DOING COLLEGE
Academic Separation from College: What's Next?
A Danville parent asks: My son received a letter of academic separation from the university he attended last year in New York State. He did not want to leave and come home, ... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Nov 1, 2010 at 4:34 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Who are WE, the people?
Dear Dolores and Emily,
At last night’s festivities of Celtic New Year’s eve, our neighbors were wondering who WE, the people, are as all of us approach these mid-term ele... |
Hal |
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on Nov 1, 2010 at 7:22 am by Hal, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Come Get your Scary On at SRVHS!
The Theatre Arts Department at SRVHS is hosting a live action horror experience. The intent of the cast and crew is to engage the audience members in leading roles of a horror... |
Judy |
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on Oct 29, 2010 at 10:05 pm by Judy, a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community |
SPORTS
Softball Registration Now Open!
Sent email on 9/27. Did they post? Yes: San Ramon Valley Girls Athletic League -- SRVGAL spring 2011 tryouts 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11-12, Dec. 4-5. Players must register online ... |
SRVGAL |
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on Oct 29, 2010 at 8:51 am by SRVGAL, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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