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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 |
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'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
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... |
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on Sep 27, 2011 at 7:46 am by CDSI Research Fellowship, a resident of another community |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
AROUND TOWN
Enter a design contest for reusable bags
Budding Rembrandts, Picaassos an Monets can take part in the "All Things Danville" reusable shopping bag contest. Show in your art all that makes Danville such a great town; t... |
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on Apr 3, 2012 at 1:45 pm by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Obituaries
Armand Borel, owner of the last orchard in Danville, died peacefully April 19 at the age of 80.
Read the full story here Web Link po... |
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on Feb 14, 2012 at 2:57 am by elaine m leon, a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community |
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Alarm permits are available online for Danville residents
Town of Danville has begun to implement a new [Web Link ordinance]targeting false alarms. Danville residents are encouraged to re... |
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on Dec 8, 2011 at 11:26 am by Duffy , a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Alamo MAC's relationship with Alamo?
Dear Editor,
“Why hasn’t the MAC gained relationships with Alamo residents?”
News service alliance conference board, including Alamo region neighbors, discussed redistri... |
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on Jun 18, 2011 at 8:24 am by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Alamo deli is 'Small Business of the Year' in 15th district
Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) recognized Mehran Hamzeh, owner of the Brass Bear Deli in Alamo Plaza, for his community involvement and delicious sandwiches. Hamzeh es... |
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on Jun 8, 2011 at 6:36 am by George, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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San Ramon City Council tops area for pay, benefits
It pays to be an elected official in San Ramon. Mayor Bill Clarkson earned nearly $18,000 during his first year in office, plus close to $16,000 in benefits, for a total of $3... |
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on Feb 23, 2013 at 6:19 pm by entitlements, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
Tri-Valley Babe Ruth 13YO All-Stars Split, Play Must Win Tonight
Last night, the Tri-Valley Babe Ruth 13 year-old all-star team lost an epic hard-fought 3:42 battle, 22-15 to Central California in the Pacific Southwest Regional tournament i... |
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on Aug 3, 2012 at 12:14 pm by Msvenezia@gmail.com, a member of the Montair Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Organizing a commentators' coffee
Dear Gina and Jessica,
It seems Dolores' readers want the handful of proactive town square forum commentators to meet for coffee and set ground rules for the town Square fo... |
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on May 2, 2012 at 6:20 pm by Brian Dawson, a resident of another community |
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This local kitchen is a 'Gujarati Kitchen'
All her children wanted for Christmas was her recipes so they could savor a taste of home while away at college, recalled local cookbook author Bhanu Hajratwala. That seemingl... |
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on Apr 20, 2012 at 11:37 am by In Alamo, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Danville Rotary Donates $35,000 to Veterans Building
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE
Contact: Valerie Vicente
Phone: (925) 362-2288
DANVILLE ROTARY MAKES DONATION TO THE VETERANS BUILDING
On Mon... |
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on Dec 7, 2011 at 8:44 pm by Valerie Vicente, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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'The Foreigner' opens tonight
Role Players Ensemble Theatre presents "The Foreigner," directed by Chris Ayles, will be performed at 8 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays, and at 2 p.m., Sundays, April 15–May 7, ... |
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on Apr 15, 2011 at 8:55 am by Laurie, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Livermore mother to serve five years in prison for having sex with underage boys
A 42-year-old Livermore woman was sentenced Friday to five years in state prison for four felony counts of having sex with two underage boys.
Read the full story here http://... |
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on Apr 4, 2011 at 5:29 pm by C.O. Jones, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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July 26 Redistricting HEARING to select districts' boundaries
Dear Editor,
Item D.3, Redistricting HEARING, at 1PM, July 26, 2011, CCC-BOS Chambers Martinez, is now planned to result in a selection of a districts’ boundaries map by a ... |
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on Jul 24, 2011 at 8:28 am by Harald A. Bailey, a resident of another community |
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SummerHill Homes project moves to next stage of development
In a 5-1 vote, with Commissioner Paul Radich opposing, the Commission approved the Magee Ranch/SummerHill Homes project --a 410-acre development at the southeast corner of Dia... |
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on May 22, 2013 at 3:56 pm by Nim Beigh, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Bay Area council opposes proposed federal legislation freezing high-speed rail funds
A Bay Area public policy organization announced its opposition to federal legislation introduced Friday that would freeze federal funding for California's high-speed rail.
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on Oct 10, 2011 at 11:07 am by Alan, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Alamo woman hit by car while crossing street
An Alamo resident was taken to Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek with non-life threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle.
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on Feb 26, 2013 at 12:32 am by Wise Owl, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Buchanan headed for third Assembly term
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan was part of a jubilant crowd at Pyramid Alehouse in Walnut Creek on Tuesday night, shortly after President Obama's reelection had been confirmed at... |
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on Nov 9, 2012 at 3:30 am by Diane, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |