TEEN WIRE
What is Manga?
What is Manga?
Isn’t it just a Japanese comic book? Well…yes and no. Yes, Manga is a book with pictures and a plot. But they are more like a graphic novel than a comic book... |
Corynn |
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on Mar 12, 2011 at 12:27 am by Adeline Harper, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
EPICURE
Going Wild for Strawberries!
Strawberries are one of the most popular fruit around. And, no wonder, well-bred strawberries are mouth-wateringly aromatic, lusciously juicy to the bite, welcomingly bright ... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on May 23, 2010 at 5:29 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
Crazy chemistry
Mad Scientist Dynamite Darryl and his assistant Holly Hopkins, 9, show off the "Alien Blood" they created as part of the Danville Public Library's Crazy Chemistry demonstratio... |
Editor |
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on Apr 5, 2009 at 4:43 pm by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
RESTAURANTS
Alamo restaurant hosting grand opening tonight
The Peasant's Courtyard, recently opened by award-winning Chef Rodney Worth, is hosting a grand opening party from 4-9 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17. The restaurant is located at 3195... |
Editor |
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on Sep 8, 2009 at 6:05 pm by GERRIE, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Don't believe everything you READ
Dear Forum Readers,
In the past five days, postings have been made to the Town Square Forum in names of Alamo neighbors without their authorship or permission. For the mos... |
Hal Bailey, CDSI |
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on Jan 2, 2008 at 8:04 am by Vince Kreigher, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Cal High basketball coach 'forced to resign,' implores school board to change policies
In a tearful, impassioned speech to San Ramon Valley Unified's Board of Education on Nov. 13, California High School's Bob Donovan implored the school district to change its p... |
Editor |
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on Dec 7, 2012 at 3:26 pm by Bayareamom, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dozens of 'no-burn' violations on Christmas
Despite a Spare the Air alert issued for Christmas day, some residents still lit logs in their fireplaces, an air district spokesman said today. The Bay Area Air Quality Manag... |
Editor |
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on Jan 10, 2010 at 5:17 am by Gunslinger, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
It is time to choose
It is time to choose.
All has been said about incorporation, all expertise distributed, and now Alamo residents must decide to lead or follow. Does Alamo want a citizen-... |
Leslie Stowe |
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on Sep 17, 2007 at 9:59 am by Keith Lewis, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Builder buys options on Danville orchard
Developer Sid Corrie has the option to buy seven acres on the northern side of Armand Borel's 16-acre orchard on Camino Ramon, across from Costco. Corrie will present his plan... |
Editor |
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on Nov 12, 2007 at 1:23 pm by Anonymous, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Nip and tuck
In a crowded restaurant, a woman hikes up her skirt to show a plastic surgeon her thigh. At a private party, another corners a plastic surgeon to discuss a "private matter" re... |
Editor |
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on Jul 2, 2009 at 1:15 pm by Laura, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bill Reimers gets nine years in prison
The federal court Friday sentenced former Danville resident Francis William "Bill" Reimers to nine years in prison for mail fraud and money laundering. The judge also ordered ... |
Editor |
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on Mar 19, 2012 at 10:33 am by Jeff Poppen, a resident of another community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Streetwise
asked at Chamber of Commerce mixer at Mountain Mike's Pizzeria
Read the full story here Web Link |
Editor |
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on Jun 22, 2007 at 7:57 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Passing of Charomalee Kennels Owner: Marny Pierson
On June 20, 2007, Marianna Pierson peacefully returned home to her Father In Heaven. "Marny" is to be reunited with her Husband Charles of 69 years.
Mother of 11 children. O... |
charomaleekennels@yahoo.com |
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on Jul 1, 2007 at 12:23 am by charomaleekennels@yahoo.com, a member of the Diablo Vista Middle School community |
EPICURE
Scrumptious Salads for Mother’s Day
April showers are generating an abundance of May flowers and foods, just in time for Mother’s Day. With the opening of many local Farmers’ Markets this weekend, it’s an ideal ... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Apr 30, 2010 at 7:06 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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 |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Life on 'the Hill'
Congressman Jerry McNerney has a bright blue Myspace page. Barack Obama has nearly 130,000 "friends" on Facebook.com. And a clip featuring a Hillary Clinton speech has been vi... |
Editor |
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on Aug 20, 2007 at 2:32 pm by janice pomper, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Express your interests: Apply for county committees
Application for a county agency committee is an excellent opportunity to express your interests and opinions on actions that should be taken by the supervisors. The applicati... |
Hal Bailey |
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on Apr 19, 2007 at 8:44 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Common Application Can Streamline College Admissions
Question: I keep hearing about the Common Application? What is it and why is it important? ~Danville resident
Dr. LaScala responds: The Common Application (www.commonapp.... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Sep 6, 2010 at 4:13 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
A MAC: more reasons for a strong AIA!!
Dear Dolores,
Mary N. Piepho is unilaterally creating a Municipal Advisory Council in Alamo as gatekeepers for Contra Costa County and District 3. Rather that reducing the... |
Community courtesy |
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on Jun 27, 2009 at 8:52 am by Halamo, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Meeting the mayor
A spider swooped down by the mayor's face, which startled the children at Green Valley Elementary School.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Jul 13, 2007 at 6:18 pm by Mary, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Another Hideous Scar on the West Hills
As I was heading back northward on 680 from a errand this morning, I saw a huge crane digging what looked like a road cut into the side of our beautiful green hills. This horr... |
Derek |
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on Apr 7, 2013 at 6:16 pm by Sarah, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo Yardbirds closing
Alamo was all smiles when Yardbirds reopened in May 2007 but now Home Depot has announced it is planning to close the store as part of a large scale restructuring. File photo/... |
Editor |
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on Feb 6, 2009 at 10:20 am by Ron, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Concierge Medicine
I saw Dr. Parsons' ad today for his new Concierge Medicine practice and I'm very excited to be participating in it. He really is one of the finest physicians around. Just wa... |
Shelly |
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on Feb 9, 2007 at 4:14 pm by Shelly, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Letters to the editor
Incorporate Alamo or not?
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, August 3, 2007, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Aug 18, 2007 at 8:08 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is anyone else excited about the end of the school year?
I can't believe another school year has come and gone. Although my children are grown, I still share in the excitement of younger families at this time, as they celebrate thei... |
dciardelli@DanvilleWeekly.com |
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on Jun 8, 2007 at 11:34 am by dciardelli@DanvilleWeekly.com, editor of Danville Express |
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