AROUND TOWN
Obituaries
Madolyn Olofson
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 7, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Feb 8, 2012 at 12:19 pm by Anonymous, a member of the Monte Vista High School community |
REPORTER'S BLOG
How are you affected by the collapsed overpass?
I took the detour from San Francisco to the East Bay this morning and noticed that reverse rush hour traffic wasn't that bad - at least for today. What about you? How are Danv... |
Natalie O’Neill |
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on May 1, 2007 at 12:32 pm by anonymis, a resident of another community |
REPORTER'S BLOG
Should student athletes be tested for steroids?
Several weeks ago, I wrote a story about California State Assemblyman Guy Houston (R, District 15) and mentioned several bills his office plans to submit to the State Assembly... |
Jordan M. Doronila, reporter with Danville Weekly |
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on Mar 7, 2007 at 4:16 pm by Trina, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Principal on leave after gun accusation
Monte Vista High School Principal Rebecca Smith has been placed on administrative leave following an anonymous message that she handled a gun in an inappropriate manner in the... |
Editor |
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on Oct 15, 2009 at 11:55 am by Dolores Ciardelli, editor of Danville Express |
EDITOR'S BLOG
Tracking down Brad Pitt
Sure, a school board meeting or a crime story may have me collecting my reporter’s notebook and camera and heading out on the hunt for a story. But when you find out Brad Pitt... |
Emily West |
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on Oct 4, 2010 at 10:38 pm by Debora K, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
Falling for Fuzzy Duds
They're comfy, colorful, cool and crazy. They're Fuzzy Duds - and they're spreading like wildfire in California. Fuzzy Duds are the creation of a Danville "cowboy," aka Steven... |
Editor |
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on Feb 28, 2010 at 2:55 pm by gg, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
TEEN WIRE
Financial Aid: There wasn't allows financial help; my grandpa mowed the college lawn
Whether it is from a two-year junior college or a four-year university, every education has a price tag. How exactly to finance a post-secondary education in these difficult e... |
Daniel Morizono |
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on Jan 18, 2010 at 8:27 am by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
REPORTER'S BLOG
A facelift for downtown Danville
The look and feel of downtown is about to change. Last week, I heard the architects and landowners involved in the remodeling detail that their goal is to construct period arc... |
Natalie O’Neill |
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on May 31, 2012 at 12:33 pm by Colleen, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
REPORTER'S BLOG
Thoughts on the Supervisor's time in Washington?
I'd like to hear readers reactions after reading "Piepho travels to Washington to ask for funds." What do you think? |
Natalie O’Neill |
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on Feb 14, 2007 at 11:25 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
PUBLISHER'S BLOG
Talk to me! What would you do differently?
Welcome to the new Danville Weekly Online! I hope you are enjoying the new site.
As the new publisher, I'd like to know what you like or dislike about the site and / or ... |
Gina Channell-Allen |
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on Jan 27, 2012 at 8:57 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
REPORTER'S BLOG
Are you angry over the turf sports on the ridgeline?
I was at the Planning Commission meeting Tuesday evening where Danville resident David Lowe presented an application to keep his 18,000 square-foot turf field - for baseball. ... |
Jordan Doronila |
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on Sep 28, 2007 at 8:39 pm by Call me Mike, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
Belly Button Lint
It’s navel gazing season again, as it is in the wake of every general election. Both sides are analyzing the results of this month’s electoral festivities, from very differen... |
Tom Cushing |
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on Dec 1, 2012 at 9:24 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
REPORTER'S BLOG
Should Alamo tax payers fund a pool at SRVHS?
It's one of the most talked about local issues around Alamo right now. At a community meeting a few days ago I was informed that about 80 percent of Alamo neighborhood group m... |
Natalie O’Neill |
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on Feb 15, 2007 at 11:29 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
REPORTER'S BLOG
Are we too politically correct for our own good?
This week, I had the exhilarating opportunity to interview Danville/Alamo authors and an East Bay comedian. During both conversations, the subject of Political Correctness kep... |
Natalie O’Neill |
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on Mar 2, 2007 at 10:47 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
DIABLO VIEWS
Check out Phil's art
I'm so excited about the new Pioneer Art Gallery downtown, even if it is only there for six months. I went to the Phil Hellsten reception last weekend to see just what kind of... |
Dolores Ciardelli |
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on Nov 11, 2007 at 2:11 pm by Ron, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
REPORTER'S BLOG
In the air, in the sea
This week I talked to an adventurous Alamo couple that goes shark diving, helicopter skiing and deep sea snorkeling - for fun. A gracious Danville family also invited me along... |
Natalie O’Neill |
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on Mar 23, 2007 at 3:14 pm by Natalie O’Neill, Danville Weekly reporter |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Budget Crisis = "Police State" Activity
It appears as if our so called "wonderful" police force has been really cracking down on activity in and around Downtown bars and restaurants in an effort to enhance City reve... |
Falsely Accused Victim |
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on Jul 30, 2010 at 8:49 am by Georjaay Porjay, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DIABLO VIEWS
May your (?) be merry and bright
Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays. How did these simple greetings become so infused with emotion? And I don't mean warm and fuzzy emotions - I mean "how dare you take the Chris... |
Dolores Ciardelli |
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on Dec 13, 2007 at 9:10 am by Dolores Ciardelli, editor of Danville Express |
AROUND TOWN
Town Council votes to alter or end Hot Summer Nights
On April 1st, 2008, at the Town Council Meeting, the council recklessly reduced the number of Hot Summer Nights car shows from 4 nights to 2 nights. This is the end of a 13 ye... |
Concerned Citizen |
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on Aug 5, 2010 at 9:13 pm by klwoody, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Annual Salary of San Ramon City Manager Shocking
Wow...there was an article posted in the San Ramon Express recently (I can't seem to find it now, curiously) that highlighted the fact the SR Mgr has an annual salary of $380,... |
jrm |
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on Aug 22, 2010 at 4:04 pm by jw, a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community |
BOOKS & MOVIES
Sicko
Michael Moore, who writes produces and directs documentaries, has created an amazing look at what the United States and other
countries are doing with Universal Health Cover... |
B. Lynn Goodwin |
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on Aug 2, 2007 at 10:13 am by B. Lynn Goodwin, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
TEEN WIRE
The Teen Wire: Writing the "Why this College?" Essay
Many of us high school seniors apply to at least one school that we don't know a whole lot about. Classroom format, opportunities to study abroad, graduation requirements - id... |
Daniel Morizono |
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on Dec 16, 2009 at 6:51 am by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
DIABLO VIEWS
Fine-tuning the trail
San Ramon hosted a meeting recently to discuss building three Iron Horse Trail overcrossings, at Sycamore Valley Road in Danville and Crow Canyon and Bollinger Canyon roads in... |
Dolores Ciardelli |
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on Oct 31, 2007 at 8:39 am by J, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Voters Should Flunk Measure C
Despite widespread layoffs, foreclosures and broken retirement nest-eggs, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District wants a 60 percent, seven-year parcel-tax increase, from... |
Editor |
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on May 6, 2009 at 2:58 pm by Jayne, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Tasty Mexican-American Recipes
Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, observes the Mexican army's surprising victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. According to Wikipedia: “The Battle of Pu... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Apr 26, 2010 at 6:42 pm by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
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