COMMENTS ON STORIES
McNerney named legislator of the year by veterans service officers
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) has been awarded the Motomu Nakasako Legislator of the Year Award by the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers. "F... |
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on May 29, 2012 at 3:39 pm by TL Nelson, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Thousands of Kaiser workers participate in one-day strike
Thousands of workers took to picket lines in support of 4,000 employees who are members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers, a NUHW representative said. In Walnut Cree... |
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on Feb 6, 2012 at 10:18 pm by Mike, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Monte Vista grad featured on hit NBC show
Katie Turley, a 2010 Monte Vista High School graduate, will sing with A capella group Urban Method on NBC's "The Sing Off," airing Monday. "Never in a million years did I thin... |
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on Sep 19, 2011 at 8:53 pm by Pamela U., a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Commission recommends no fireworks in 2013
At its Oct. 10 meeting, the Parks and Community Services Commission officially recommended that the city not bring back fireworks during Independence Day events in 2013.
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on Nov 2, 2012 at 8:42 am by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
News media exposes Contra Costa seedy politics
Dear Editor,
It seems local media, starting with BANG, is finally reviewing the distributions by news services research groups. It seems it is now your turn.
REF: http... |
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on Aug 3, 2011 at 8:28 am by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bond Oversight
Statute grants the Grand Jury with power to investigate and report upon the operations, accounts, and records of our County, cities, and special districts. The Grand Jury has ... |
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on Nov 14, 2012 at 7:08 pm by Contra Costa County Grand Jury, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
SafeCat Foundation comedy show fundraiser
I'd like to invite the community to an entertaining and awesome event to help the kitties
in a local animal rescue organization...SafeCat Foundation. This Sunday April 15th... |
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on Apr 13, 2012 at 7:25 am by Dorothy, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
'My favorite religious holiday'
The story of Passover is one of challenge and hope, which is easily understood by family members of all ages. My own relationship to the holiday has changed throughout the yea... |
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on Apr 7, 2012 at 7:31 am by Mary, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Residents vocal about opposition to Norris Canyon HOV ramps
Thursday night's public workshop, held at the San Ramon Community Center and presented by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, attracted more than 200 residents and loca... |
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on Mar 26, 2012 at 8:40 am by Raymond, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SonRise Equestrian Foundation raises $41,000 at festival
SonRise Equestrian Foundation, a Danville-based nonprofit, raised $41,000 during its Wine and Equine Festival held Sept. 16 at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. More than 200 peop... |
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on Sep 28, 2011 at 2:41 pm by Julie labes, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pair arrested for allegedly using newspaper subscriber list to target empty homes
A pair of suspected burglars was arrested earlier this month after allegedly using a Contra Costa Times subscriber vacation list to target and burglarize at least one home in ... |
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on Feb 6, 2013 at 11:46 am by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
'Paws to Read' registration starts Sept. 12
Danville Library will host "Paws to Read" literacy program at 4 p.m. and 4:35 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 and Nov. 7, at the Danville Library, Mt. Diablo Room, 4... |
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on Aug 30, 2011 at 8:31 am by the dogfather, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Citizens committee prioritizes goals for future July 4 events
The first step of the citizens' committee meeting, held on Aug. 8, was to brainstorm and determine a list of goals appropriate to focus the Independence Day event around. Afte... |
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on Aug 15, 2012 at 12:25 pm by JT, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
View 'Spaces and Places,' the second annual juried exhibition
"Spaces and Places," the second annual juried Exhibition is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and will run June 29 through Aug. 10 at the Village Theatre Art Gallery (233 Front St., Danvil... |
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on Jul 5, 2012 at 8:26 am by Amy Miller, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Judge blocks indicted CNET commander's trip to L.A. for 'Dr. Phil' taping
Last week, former commander of the Central Contra Costa County Narcotics Enforcement Team Norman Wielsch received permission to travel to Los Angeles to tape an appearance on ... |
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on Feb 8, 2012 at 9:06 am by JPA, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Traffic slowed by major-injury crash on I-680
Traffic was briefly slowed on Interstate Highway 680 in Alamo this morning by a major-injury crash that blocked two lanes, a California Highway Patrol officer said. The two-ca... |
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on Jan 12, 2012 at 10:54 am by Stewart, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Up Mount Diablo or up a creek?
On a recent weekday afternoon, I left work and headed up Mount Diablo for a one-night camping trip. I've been a camper and backpacker since I was a kid, but on that night, I f... |
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on Apr 16, 2011 at 12:58 pm by Pedal Power, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Early morning fire displaces 3 in Diablo
A one-alarm blaze was reported at 4:44 a.m. in Diablo after a husband and wife woke up and smelled smoke. No injuries were reported.
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on Feb 21, 2013 at 9:12 am by Tony, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Dawson Recall Proponents Back at Safeway with Sheriff's OK
The recall proponents were again back at the Safeway shopping center. This time they were protected from the opponents harassment and false reports of criminal trespass by the... |
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on Feb 6, 2012 at 11:02 am by Flint\'s shadow, a resident of another community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
The Three Stooges
Dear Editor,
News services are distributing humor without intention of late as our nation’s voters become aware of how silly politics is at all levels. Economists, politic... |
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on Aug 16, 2011 at 4:07 pm by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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69th Anniversary of WWII Doolittle Raid
USS Hornet Museum will commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, America's daring
World War II bombing raid of Tokyo, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, April 16, a... |
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on Apr 13, 2011 at 12:12 pm by Dave Davis, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
Sustainability 1: The Commons
Picture in your mind’s eye a thriving medieval farm village. Each household owns its personal plot of land for tilling, and there’s a large common area – The Commons – on whi... |
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 8:59 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Help fight birth defects at bingo fundraiser
Enjoy a day of bingo, food and friendship at the Nayeli Faith Foundation Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Alamo Woman's Club. A $25 dollar ticket entitles players to ... |
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on Oct 5, 2012 at 9:04 pm by Liz, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers, students respond to new standardized test
Students from nine San Ramon Valley Unified schools are piloting a new, computer-based standardized test. From excitement about new teaching techniques to concerns about techn... |
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on May 17, 2013 at 10:56 am by concerned teacher, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Finding What Fits in College Admissions
As seniors start their final stretch in high school, juniors are just gearing up for college admissions. A question I hear frequently is “How do I put together a college list... |
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on Jan 21, 2013 at 6:09 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
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