AROUND TOWN
Couple told they can't remove tree that blocks sunlight
A Danville couple's quest to have a large redwood tree removed from their back yard will continue, after the Town Planning Commission denied an appeal of an earlier denial.
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Editor |
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on Apr 22, 2009 at 9:58 pm by Ty, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Crimes in broad daylight AND when you sleep!
My friend gave me a heads up on this lady that robs houses from plants, furniture, jewelry.. You name it...She drives around a blue metallic jag so she looks like she fits int... |
Watch out for the jag! |
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on Jul 9, 2007 at 12:33 pm by Watch out for the jag!, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Admitted to Your College? It's Time for A Fresh Look
I would bet that the Class of 2010 seniors will be spending some time at their mailboxes and and checking email messages over the next few weeks. They will have plenty of com... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Mar 15, 2010 at 6:05 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Patrick David's offers solution to gift card complaints
People who bought Patrick David's gift cards at Costco can't use them at the restaurant, but at least they can get their money back. Recently, a number of people complained th... |
Editor |
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on Nov 4, 2010 at 9:10 am by Yuck, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Meeting addresses elder financial abuse
Increasing prevalence of elder financial abuse is causing it to be called the crime of the 21st century. It is a major focus of Every Generation, a county organization whose g... |
Editor |
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on Dec 8, 2012 at 10:57 am by marci germann, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Danville Baseball group sues Athenian School over field use contract dispute
The Danville Baseball Association, which coordinates the Diablos' PONY Baseball for 12- to 15-year-old boys in Danville and Alamo, filed a lawsuit against Athenian School last... |
Editor |
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 1:27 pm by citizen cane, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Slithery surprise greets Alamo man in his yard
An Alamo resident stepping outside for a quiet glass of wine instead found a stressful surprise. Rich Conti said on Sept. 4 he and his wife were in the back yard when their do... |
Editor |
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on Oct 14, 2009 at 4:40 pm by Bi-coloured python rock snake, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
What kind of Alamo Planning do you want?
CDSI Research Fellowship, in community courtesy, is gathering community opinion for presentation to our District 3 Commissioner, Mr. Michael Murray, Contra Costa County Planni... |
Alamo Neighborhoods Forum |
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on Oct 30, 2007 at 10:18 am by Forest Warn, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Alamo Fire House proposal needs interactive discussion
Contra Costa County Municipal Advisory Committee for Alamo (Alamo MAC) is a volunteer function of Mary Piepho’s Danville Office and too far removed from county decision making... |
Hal, CDSI Research |
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on Feb 21, 2011 at 8:26 am by Jimbo, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Diablo Views: Laura had a little lamb
The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton ends Sunday, July 8, so don't miss this chance to eat funnel cake. Not to mention the demonstrations of non-stick cookware and gardening ... |
Editor |
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on Jul 6, 2007 at 5:12 pm by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Hit & Run Accident At Los Cerros and Danville Blvd.
Did anyone witness the hit and run car accident here on the afternoon of Tuesday May 18? I was in a small black car at a red light waiting to make a left turn onto Danville B... |
Chava |
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on May 25, 2010 at 7:21 pm by Chava, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Blackhawk woman arrested in conection with illegal Newark pot store
A Blackhawk area resident was arrested during a Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement search Wednesday afternoon, according to the state Department of Justice. Keila Santos-Gonzalez... |
Editor |
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on Dec 16, 2011 at 7:56 pm by Diane, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Footbridge owners complying with request
Despite some moaning and groaning from Alamo and Danville folks living along the Iron Horse Trail, a county staff visit Monday showed residents are complying with Public Work'... |
Editor |
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on Dec 20, 2007 at 9:14 am by Ourseveneigh, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
UPDATE: Bail set at $350K for Schierholtz after multiple hit-and-run DUI crashes
An allegedly drunk, unlicensed driver made a total of five hit and run collisions Sunday, hitting a bicyclist, a pedestrian, a truck, a light pole, and then a Sports Utility V... |
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on Aug 5, 2010 at 1:04 pm by jenny, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
ART SPACE
Art About Art
From the Greek comes the word ekphrasis, meaning description. A synesthetic art form, ekphrasis is a poem written about another form of art—most often a painting. Keats’ “Od... |
John Barry |
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on Sep 21, 2010 at 7:55 pm by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Drought may be drawing mountain lions
Police searched the area where a mountain lion was sited last week but didn't see any tracks, dead game or other evidence of a cougar. They are calling it an unconfirmed sight... |
Editor |
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on Feb 22, 2009 at 7:41 pm by Leah, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Eating right
It started with a photograph. The image was attention-grabbing: thick buttery cookies on the front page of a glossy brochure.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Dec 6, 2007 at 7:33 pm by Verne South, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Three charged in St. Isidore's investigation
Police Chief Steve Simpkins said the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged Kathleen Dake, 58 of Blackhawk; Evelyn Peinado, 64, of Alamo; and Virgilio Lukb... |
Editor |
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on May 9, 2011 at 12:52 pm by Inman, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Hotly contested Davidon Homes discussed at public hearing
The project proposes the construction of 22 single-family homes and one life estate parcel as well as a new vehicular connection between Blemer Road and Matadera Way to allevi... |
Editor |
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on Aug 3, 2012 at 6:42 pm by Sue, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
ART SPACE
Story Ideas
I’m off to Alaska for a week and didn’t have time to come up with an “Art Space” installment before my departure. But some ideas I’m working on for later:
Art Chat. An oppo... |
John Barry |
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on Aug 30, 2010 at 11:22 pm by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
A handful decides Alamo Parks and Recreation
It was interesting, as a result of Alamo neighborhood investigation, only a handful of people decide Alamo Parks and Recreation Planning. Starting with the District 3 supervi... |
Hal Bailey |
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on Apr 5, 2007 at 4:41 pm by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Shame on the Morgan Hill Principal
The hundreds of thousands men and women who have given their lives throughout the history of America to make sure our American flag, the red, white, and blue, would keep flyin... |
Gary |
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on May 21, 2010 at 9:46 am by The Reverend, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pizza parlor on probation after reported rat sighting
A customer complaint about an alleged rat sighting filed with the county has resulted in a ruling of probation against the Round Table Pizza restaurant on Crow Canyon Road in ... |
Editor |
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on Oct 3, 2009 at 10:06 am by Davide, a member of the Montair Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Four teens charged in Danville drug deal gone bad
Four young men have been charged with threats of violence after allegedly taking property from a 15-year-old who was looking to buy marijuana from them.
Read the full story h... |
Editor |
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on Apr 3, 2012 at 3:28 pm by :), a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
TEEN WIRE
A Good Game
A Good Game
World Series: 2010, San Francisco Giants vs. Texas Rangers. This was the series of “misfits” vs. the “new-bees”. The last time the San Francisco Giants made it ... |
Corynn |
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on Nov 5, 2010 at 8:33 pm by Kathy, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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