DOING COLLEGE
The Controversy over College Costs
One article decries runaway college tuition and rising student debt, placing blame squarely on shoulders of colleges. Writers of these articles believe that colleges should be... |
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on Mar 17, 2013 at 1:44 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
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 |
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 |
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 |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Streetwise: Bucket lists
This week, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton asked members of the Crow Canyon Country Club about their bucket lists to find out what's high on the to-do before it's too late.
Rea... |
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on Oct 19, 2012 at 6:28 am by Marie, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
New brewery locks in space, looks forward to local investors
Schubros Brewery has secured a San Ramon location for its headquarters and has some new hope for its financial future with the recent passage of a bill that allows for crowdfu... |
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on Apr 12, 2012 at 12:52 pm by Beer Advocate, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Register early for the Elf Workshop
Town of Danville will host an Elf Workshop from 9-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St. Cost is $5 for residents;... |
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on Nov 14, 2011 at 10:55 am by Geoff Gillette, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Watch 'Bag It' tonight with Sustainable Danville
Sustainable Danville will host a special screening of the award-winning documentary, "BAG IT!" tonight at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, at San Ramon Valley High School Performin... |
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on Oct 20, 2011 at 9:40 am by Rick Pshaw, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Economics 101
There are tons of advertisements about the many great sales on now. The papers and on-line news sites are full of them. What we all need to understand is that they are REDUC... |
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on Jul 29, 2011 at 8:18 am by Rick Pshaw, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
BART moves to take closer look at going to Livermore
The BART Board of Directors voted unanimously today to direct staff to advance the proposed BART to Livermore Project. The project would extend BART five miles to a transfer s... |
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on Feb 13, 2012 at 9:23 am by [removed], a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Monarch Butterflies In My Backyard?
Okay, a shout out to the more astute naturalists around town, I think I have seen a few Monarchs fluttering around my backyard in the last few days...anyone else? I woul... |
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on Jun 13, 2011 at 5:01 pm by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Joint session set to discuss possible inclusion for General Plan
The Danville Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to review and discuss draft Special Concern Area text proposed for inclusion within the Draft... |
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on Jun 18, 2012 at 9:23 am by Duffy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
AIA's special membership offer
Dear Editor,
This message below was received this morning extending free membership in the AIA to Alamo region residents. According to the AIA by-laws, membership is open t... |
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on Nov 4, 2011 at 8:01 pm by Informed resident, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Danville Council campaigns have started in cyberspace
Dear Editor,
A volume of e-exchanges have started in our region to generate new candidates for Danville Town Council including candidates for replacement of council members... |
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on Oct 6, 2011 at 7:01 pm by [removed], a resident of another community |
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Campaigns and other sideshows
There is something special about campaigns going into 2012. A blend of reality television, faux news, and carnival sideshows are further distracting our nation's voters from t... |
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on Apr 28, 2011 at 10:38 am by Inman, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
One week remains to register to vote
Only one week remains for residents to register to vote in the June 5, 2012 election. To register to vote, complete the Secretary of State online application. Military and ov... |
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on May 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Roller Derby - Tri-Valley Roller Girls Are Recruiting!
The Tri-Valley Roller Girls (TVRG) are now recruiting in the East Bay/Tri-Valley area (Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon, Tracy & beyond).
We are a skater owned and ... |
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on Jan 2, 2012 at 1:18 pm by Tri-Valley Roller Girls, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Streetwise: Does your family like to go to the county fair?
As the Alameda County Fair celebrates its 99th year, people from as far as Hayward and those from other counties swarm the Pleasanton Fairgrounds to take in the sights and sme... |
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on Jun 27, 2011 at 10:41 am by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Doors Legacy band to perform at Firehouse
The Doors Legacy Band will recreate the late-1960s sound and feel of Jim Morrison's Doors in a vintage rock concert experience from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Fire... |
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on May 31, 2012 at 10:22 pm by InAlamo, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Amazing! The mail-in ballots are still on their way
Dear Gina, Jessica and Mary, Editors, Danville Express,
In good humor, your isolation of Web Link didn't stop the proce... |
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on May 9, 2012 at 6:38 am by [removed], a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Caltrans alters public on future Bay Bridge realignment
Motorists heading into Oakland will be confronted with a new, wider curve as early as Sunday, May 29, if crews finish on schedule, Caltrans spokesman Bart Ney said. The new Oa... |
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on May 19, 2011 at 8:34 am by Alamo Ron, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Suspects in Gold N Treasures robbery to stand trial
Three Hayward men -- Krishneel Prasad, 20, Gregory Jamal Louis, 22, and Michael Porter, 21 -- will stand trial on three counts of robbery and murder charges for an accomplice'... |
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on Mar 26, 2013 at 1:34 pm by Conservator, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Suspects rob jewelry store using pepper spray, sledgehammer
Two armed robbers sprayed Walnut Creek jewelry store workers with pepper spray and made off with several Rolex watches Tuesday afternoon at the Davidson & Licht Jewelry Co. at... |
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on Feb 4, 2013 at 11:38 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Planning Commission meets today at 7 p.m.
The Danville Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St., Danville. Agenda items include an appeal of the Town's approval of a L... |
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on Jun 12, 2012 at 9:38 am by danville government watchdog, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
loud music noise at minight
We have heard the loud music noise at night around 11:00pm to 2:00am every night. We are living Vanessa Way and Monte Albers Way Danville, CA 94506. Soemtimes it wakes me up. ... |
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on May 22, 2012 at 9:26 pm by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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