DOING COLLEGE
7 Steps to Success: The College Transfer Path
Each year I receive calls from high school seniors who want help with the transfer path. My heart skips a beat when I get this type of call, particularly when it arrives at t... |
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on Mar 5, 2013 at 11:54 am by Doing College, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Doyle, Arnerich, & Morgan False Campaign Mailer
Just when you think Doyle,Arnerich, & Morgan's campaign can not get any lower or dishonest(i.e. Morgan's false occupation on ballet, Doyle illegally large sign, and Arnerich e... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:38 pm by concerned voter, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville council may get a vacancy
With the election of Mayor Candace Andersen to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors last week, the possibility has arisen that Andersen could be appointed to fill the ... |
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on Jun 11, 2012 at 10:37 am by Rick Pshaw, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
State drops police misconduct case, lets Feds take the reins
The case against three law enforcement officers and a private investigator involved in a Contra Costa County drug squad misconduct scandal was dropped today by the district at... |
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on Feb 10, 2012 at 12:30 pm by concerned citizen, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Danville taxi riders play transportation trivia
There are 13,000 cabs in New York City, but only a fraction of that number navigate the wild and wide streets of Danville. Stick out your hand, hail a cab, and maybe your ride... |
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on Aug 31, 2011 at 7:55 pm by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tax dodge nets San Ramon man 21 months in prison
A San Ramon man was sentenced Tuesday to nearly two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion charges. Thomas Calise, 50, was sentenced to 21 months in pris... |
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on Nov 28, 2012 at 12:38 am by tsk, tsk, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sniffing out trouble
Dogs may be man's best friend, but for some Tri-Valley students, in the not-too-distant future, they may be anything but. The Pleasanton school board has approved a plan to al... |
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on Feb 3, 2012 at 7:30 pm by David, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Dublin mayor enters race for State Assembly
The race for 16th Assembly District in 2014 looks to be a heated race among local mayors, as Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti officially announced his candidacy. Sbranti is the third ... |
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on Apr 11, 2013 at 7:55 am by Sara, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Fare increases begin at BART, several other transit agencies
Beginning July 2, commuters will find that a number of Bay Area transit agencies have increased their fares.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Jul 3, 2012 at 8:48 am by Duffy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Obromneycare, part one: What is it?
In this week's [Web Link Raucous Caucus], educator and recruiter Tom Cushing covers major provisions of the Affordable Care Ac... |
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on Mar 28, 2012 at 9:59 am by Theresa N, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Chamber of Commerce commends community at award ceremony
A casual affair with small plates and wine from 10 local eateries, the "Salutes and Salutations" dinner at the Danville community center honored four outstanding residents and... |
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on Feb 28, 2012 at 11:36 am by Bob Landy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Fremont man pronounced dead in apparent suicide onto I-580
A 23-year-old Fremont man jumped to his death this morning from the west side of the Santa Rita Road overpass onto Interstate 580, where he was struck and killed by a tractor ... |
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on Dec 2, 2011 at 11:19 pm by Kathy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
This week's police log
The Danville Police Department provides Danville Express with a record of its calls each week. This is a sampling, omitting the more mundane, such as routine traffic stops, se... |
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on Nov 1, 2011 at 10:23 am by Doug, a member of the Diablo Vista Middle School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
'Spare the Air' alert issued for Wednesday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a "Spare the Air" alert for Wednesday, warning of unhealthy pollution levels and
asking residents to take public tran... |
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on Sep 28, 2011 at 12:12 pm by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Valley gathers for Sept. 11 rememberance
Twelve years ago, Sept. 11 was just an ordinary day, maybe somebody's birthday or wedding anniversary. Now, it marks a point in American history that those who were old enough... |
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on Sep 14, 2012 at 1:37 pm by David, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
I Own the Road, Get Out of....
Why is it that many drivers believe they own the road when many have to share it.
Surely you have seen, experienced those drivers who take over the whole road expecting oth... |
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on Apr 24, 2012 at 7:12 pm by jimbo, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Joel Keller May Run For District III Supervisor
Joel Keller, a man of great experience and expertise here in Contra Costa County is thinking about being a Supervisorial County District III challenger. His alliance only to t... |
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on Dec 27, 2011 at 4:23 pm by East County Watch, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Mt. Diablo beacon lighting commemorates 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack
One night a year, a beacon atop Mount Diablo is lit at sunset and shines all night in memory of Pearl Harbor Day. Survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor plan to meet Wednesda... |
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on Dec 8, 2011 at 6:24 am by Diane, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
New mayor will focus on improving communication, infrastructure
[Web Link Newly installed] Mayor Candace Andersen encouraged the crowd at Tuesday night's community service awards ceremony to ge... |
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on Dec 7, 2011 at 8:23 pm by Iron Horse Ron, a member of the Greenbrook Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Plan Bay Area announces regional open house meetings
A collaborative effort several regional governing boards, Plan Bay Area plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles while accommodating housing growth "without ... |
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on Apr 1, 2013 at 9:50 am by Huh?, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Learning from the marketing experts next door
If you’ve been wondering about branding, social environment and customer loyalty, online marketing or how successful businesses provide experiences instead of discounts, join ... |
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on Sep 7, 2012 at 11:59 am by Jessica Lipsky, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Shadow Cliffs issues water warning
The beach at Shadow Cliffs has posted warning signs about the water quality but it's not bad enough to close the swimming area, which has been popular during the recent high t... |
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on Jul 27, 2012 at 12:10 pm by Ken, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Voice your concerns about SummerHill at Farmer's Market
There's been lots of good chatter here in the Town Square about the opposition to the SummerHill development of the remaining portions of the Magee ranch. It's been useful for... |
Concerned in Danville |
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on Sep 27, 2011 at 7:46 am by CDSI Research Fellowship, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Unmasking Contra Costa aggregated politics
Dear Editor,
News media has changed in Contra Costa County and CCC-BOS, 19 city councils, and various district boards now know they have lost political control of news in o... |
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on Jul 3, 2011 at 10:02 am by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
'Finding Balance: Glass Art in the Bay Area' exhibit
See the glass art of artists Michael Nourot, Ann Corcoran, Randy Strong, Mary White, George Jercich and more at the "Finding Balance: Glass Art in the Bay Area" until April 29... |
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on Apr 5, 2011 at 9:12 am by Amy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |