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Danville pilot hailed as hero after landing US Airways jet in the Hudson
Quick thinking by Danville resident pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger was credited with saving the lives of the passengers of US Airways Flight 1549 today after the plane str... |
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on Jul 13, 2009 at 4:09 pm by Suzie Forsyth, a resident of another community |
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Bones discovered at gym construction site
Workers excavating earth for the new gymnasium at San Ramon Valley High School stopped work suddenly Wednesday after they uncovered human remains that are believed to be Nativ... |
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on Jul 13, 2009 at 10:29 am by Rick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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July 4th winners
The Kiwanis of the San Ramon Valley announced winners from its Danville Fourth of July Parade in 22 separate categories, chosen from the 120 entries this year. The theme of th... |
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on Jul 12, 2009 at 10:22 am by Alamo Ron, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Dashing diner dinged for DUI
Running out on his restaurant bill proved to be more trouble than it was worth for a Danville man now facing charges of driving under the influence.
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on Jul 10, 2009 at 9:16 pm by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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jOAN bUCHANON SUPPORTS BART UNIONS OVER BART RIDERS
BY SIGNING A LETTER WARNING BART NOT TO NEGOTIATE AGGRESSUVELY AGAINST FAT AND STILL GREEDY PUBLIC SERVICE UNIONS THAT ALREADY HAVE THE HIGHEST SALARIES, BENEFITS AND GENEROUS... |
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on Jul 8, 2009 at 7:47 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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School board discusses plan for Measure C oversight
With the May 5 passage of Measure C, members of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education are now faced with living up to the assurances given in the bal... |
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on Jul 3, 2009 at 6:01 pm by Rick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Danville businesses might get SBA assistance
A new program through the Small Business Administration may provide local business owners with the capital they need to get through the next several months. As of June 15, the... |
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on Jul 3, 2009 at 7:30 am by Neal Gordon, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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Letters to the editor
No MAC for Alamo
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, June 26, 2009, 12:00 AM |
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on Jul 1, 2009 at 8:20 am by Triogenes, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Alamo Today, Sharon Burke and the AIA: a good READ!
Dear Dolores and neighbors,
In the Alamo Today arriving in your mail, you will find some quality review of Alamo area politics including the proposed MAC and Z-36 reviews. ... |
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on Jun 30, 2009 at 8:29 pm by Halamo, a resident of another community |
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Check out these videos of Starman
Phil "Starman" Hellsten lives on in his art, in people's memories - and on video. Check out these clips on youtube.com to smile, mourn and learn.
Read the full story here htt... |
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on Jun 30, 2009 at 10:54 am by Josh & Shawna Pinkston, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Contra Costans are watching Alamo's MAC results!!
Dear Dolores,
Contra Costans are becoming more one community with the advent of e-exchanges. This morning, Kensington, El Sobrante, Byron, Bay Point and those yet to be MA... |
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on Jun 29, 2009 at 10:50 pm by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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1950s 'My Little Margie' star Gale Storm, 87, dies in Danville
Gale Storm, whose wholesome appearance and perky personality made her one of early television's biggest stars on "My Little Margie" and "The Gale Storm Show," died Saturday at... |
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on Jun 29, 2009 at 3:08 pm by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Blackhawk residents rebuff plan to sell parcels
A recent proposal by Blackhawk Country Club to rezone two parcels of land from "Parks and Recreation" to "Residential" hit a roadblock when homeowners wouldn't OK the change. ... |
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on Jun 29, 2009 at 11:26 am by White Hawk, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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Tauscher confirmed for top U.S. arms control post
U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher, D-Alamo, was confirmed by the Senate late Thursday as under secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the U.S. State Department. The g... |
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on Jun 28, 2009 at 9:16 pm by Campaigner, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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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... |
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on Jun 27, 2009 at 8:52 am by Halamo, a resident of another community |
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Undercover operation results in arrest
An undercover detail aimed at car burglars resulted in the arrests of a man and woman from Alameda County. From March to May, officers responded to 36 calls regarding car brea... |
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on Jun 26, 2009 at 3:14 pm by Tony B., a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Alamo MAC discussion continues
Establishing a Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) was the main focus of the June 11 meeting of the Alamo Community Council. More than 40 residents attended the meeting to find... |
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on Jun 25, 2009 at 1:38 am by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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Alamo MAC discussion continues
Talks concerning the establishment of a Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) were the main focus of the June 11 meeting of the Alamo Community Council. Over 40 residents attende... |
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on Jun 25, 2009 at 1:32 am by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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Teen performs CPR after sudden cardiac arrest on BART
The ride home from school turned out to be anything but normal for 15-year-old Sara Broski of Alamo. The teenager, a sophomore at the College Preparatory School in Oakland, wa... |
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on Jun 24, 2009 at 12:00 pm by Barb, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Contra Costa County MACs are failing!!
Dear Dolores,
In a document prepared for submission to the Grand Jury, Alliance of Neighborhoods throughout Contra Costa County have recognized the failed ability of Contra... |
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on Jun 23, 2009 at 1:30 pm by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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Investigation continues into Fuchs murder
Nearly five months after 17-year-old Rylan Fuchs was shot and killed outside his parents house in Danville, police continue to work at bringing in the teen's killer.
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on Jun 17, 2009 at 11:08 am by Rick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Sailing the ocean, remembering Dad
When Mike and Pat Mahoney cross the starting line Wednesday morning to sail the Coastal Cup they will come full circle. It was 20 years ago at the age of 19 that they joined t... |
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on Jun 16, 2009 at 1:40 pm by April Mahoney, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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School board outlines grim budget scenarios
Proponents of the Measure C parcel tax initiative had less than 24 hours to celebrate before being told that even with the parcel tax the district is still in financial hot wa... |
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on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:31 pm by Rick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Dad to hundreds
The term "empty nesters" will never apply to Danville couple Deanna and Dave Mitchell. Not only have they raised two children of their own, but they have been parents to 410 f... |
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on Jun 15, 2009 at 4:38 pm by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Quakes jolt Danville
Danville residents felt a sharp jerk at 3:15 p.m. this afternoon as an earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck the northern portion of town. An aftershock of 1.9 ... |
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on Jun 12, 2009 at 8:11 am by bozo, a member of the Monte Vista High School community |