AROUND TOWN
Does Alamo really exist?
All things Alamo & Pop(u)lar e-chain, Carter Dobbs, Poplar Branch NC
“Dear Neighbors,
I have been reading many messages from Alamo California that explain that Alamo is ... |
Carter Dobbs |
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on Feb 1, 2008 at 7:24 am by Oxymo Ron, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville teen arrested for battery, attempted robbery of Idaho woman
A 17-year-old Danville resident is in custody after bludgeoning a woman and attempting to steal her car in Idaho's Hope Peninsula. Marshall Dittrich and Joseph Martin of Denve... |
Editor |
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on Oct 12, 2011 at 2:07 pm by Concerned, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Tis the season to be HOLLY
I was recently invited to house-sit and enjoy the holiday season in Alamo.
I loved the welcome I received and the curiosity of my neighbors. As I sat in the afternoon su... |
Holly Davenport, Morro Bay |
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on Dec 10, 2007 at 1:42 pm by Vince Kreigher, a resident of another community |
DOING COLLEGE
Navigating the Transfer Path in College Admissions
Community college student Danielle Guzman dreams of transferring to Cal State San Diego. Her goal: to earn a bachelor’s degree in social work and work as an adoption casework... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Jun 17, 2010 at 4:02 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Dogs Ordered not to Poop at Hap Magee Dogpark
...okay, well it's either that, or they'll henceforth(?) be required to bring in their own disposal bags and clean up after themselves. Web Link... |
Lassie N. Fido |
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on Nov 22, 2009 at 11:59 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Alamo petition toward incorporation begins
The feeling in the air was "rah-rah sis-boom-bah!" for enthusiastic supporters of Alamo's cityhood last week, as the Alamo Incorporation Movement kicked off its petition launc... |
Editor |
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on Oct 10, 2007 at 8:33 am by Catherine Hilton, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SPORTS
Seniors: Come hang out
The Danville Senior Center was launched Monday morning at the downtown Veterans Memorial Building with many in attendance who are regulars at town programs and others who were... |
Editor |
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on Dec 6, 2007 at 1:01 pm by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Kids' Country - Coyote Creek San Ramon - Cited for Lack of Supervision
After serious debate on the Danville Express site, and after months of battling and investigations, I wanted all parents in the area to be aware that Kids'Country in San Ramon... |
Outspoken Parent |
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on Mar 3, 2012 at 12:14 am by Lisa, a member of the Tassajara Hills Elementary School community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Let's make a real comparison of city manager's salaries
Buchanan's taking pot shots at the salary of the San Ramon city manager. But wait a minute - San Ramon does not have an assistant city manager. Herb Moniz is so efficient and... |
Rick Pshaw |
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on Oct 19, 2010 at 11:03 am by sprtndad, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
So, where'd the "Special Interest Group" posting go?
Very odd.
Some concerned citizen wrote a brief article expressing her worry that the Day of Silence at Dougherty Valley High might somehow distract her daughter from conc... |
Tom Cushing |
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on May 1, 2011 at 3:30 pm by Fact be Known, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
Getting excited about RUGBY!
LET's start enjoying local Rugby!
Dear Hal,
Our schedules for Men’s and Women’s Rugby are available at the following links:
Men:
Web Link... |
Hal Bailey |
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on Nov 13, 2007 at 1:23 pm by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man commits suicide in broad daylight
A 23-year-old man committed suicide in a downtown Danville parking lot Friday afternoon, police confirmed. Police are not releasing the name of the 23-year-old man who hanged ... |
Editor |
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on Aug 4, 2012 at 8:49 am by Tom , a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
More Birthday Meals, Weight Watchers & Cinco de Mayo Too?!?
A Month of Birthday Meals: Well, my month of birthday meals is coming along well. I’ve had 2 great lunches and 1 delightful dinner; there are 3 more celebratory meals sc... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on May 5, 2011 at 1:25 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
BOOKS & MOVIES
Pick up your copy of 'Highest Duty' today at the library
Flight 1549 and its dramatic landing on the Hudson River caught the world's attention in 2009. Join residents of Danville and San Ramon for a five-week, book-sharing event to ... |
Editor |
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on Sep 29, 2010 at 11:46 am by Bob Landy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Colleges want to know why you are applying. Here's how to respond to this important question!
Question: I am having trouble with a question that it seems all the private colleges on my list ask: “Why do you want to attend our college?” What are the colleges looking f... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Sep 19, 2010 at 7:36 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
RESTAURANTS
Danville examines Housing Element
Danville planners are taking a look at housing throughout the area as they begin the process of updating the town's housing element, a state-mandated part of the General Plan.... |
Editor |
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on Apr 17, 2009 at 7:57 am by Community courtesy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
Can we celebrate world cup rugby?
Hey, South Africa is to play Argentina and England is to play France in the semi-finals. Can we have some enthusiasm? And maybe some insight into the game?
It was joyous ... |
Harald Arthur |
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on Oct 15, 2007 at 8:56 am by Forest Warn, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police Log
Police log
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, August 4, 2006, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Oct 9, 2007 at 9:38 am by Dolores Ciardelli, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Health department wants changes at Windmill Farms
The 33-year-old outdoor market, Windmill Farms, a beloved symbol of old time San Ramon Valley, may be forced to shut down by next August if it does not abide by a county healt... |
Editor |
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on Sep 29, 2007 at 9:27 am by Silvie, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Pros and cons of Alamo incorporation
The issue of Alamo incorporation has been polarizing the community with strong statements on both sides of the issue for some time. Finally on Tuesday there was an organized p... |
Editor |
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on Feb 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm by Ann Onymous, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
parking/car oil leaks
Is it a violation to park that constantly leaks oil on a residential street?
Our neighbors car is making a mess on the the street right in front of their hom. We noticed hu... |
Greening |
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on Sep 11, 2009 at 1:22 pm by Greening, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Global warming and social Engineering
The average temperature in January 2011 was 30.0 F. This was -0.8 F cooler than the 1901-2000 (20th century) average, the 37th coolest January in 117 years. Source: Web Link... |
Rick Pshaw |
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on Feb 22, 2011 at 10:36 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Cheers to Danville's Two "Top Ten" Teens!
By Mark Curtis - Posted on November 29th, 2009
(Garden Grove, California)
Greetings from the National All-American Teen Pageant in Southern California, where two young ... |
Mark Curtis |
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on Dec 2, 2009 at 8:47 pm by NancyB:), a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
Herbs Spice up Summer Cooking
During the summer months, there is an abundance of fresh herbs that you can access easily (via local grocers, Asian or farmers markets) or grow yourself. Either fresh-picked f... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Jul 12, 2010 at 1:52 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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 |