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Alamo could make it as a town, says financial report
A Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis conducted by the engineering firm Winzler and Kelly found that the town of Alamo would have more than sufficient revenue and reserves to sustai... |
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on Jul 31, 2008 at 5:29 pm by Rachel Wells, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Man arrested for hot dog
A Danville man was cited for animal cruelty after leaving his dog for 20 minutes in a parked car with the windows up, in near 100-degree heat on Tuesday last week.
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on Jul 20, 2008 at 11:26 am by sue, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Presenting the Past: Jose Maria Amador's Rancho San Ramon
One warm August night in 1834, Jose Maria Amador found himself waiting for a card game to end so he could finalize the title to his San Ramon Rancho grant. Forty-three years l... |
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on Jul 9, 2008 at 11:38 am by Juan Francisco Avila, a resident of another community |
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Headless cat found in Danville yard
A Danville woman discovered something very unpleasant in her back yard last week - a decapitated cat. From the fur, which was disheveled and moist from saliva, police guessed ... |
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on Jul 1, 2008 at 6:34 pm by sponge bob, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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Legal graffiti ugly on Danville streets
Bob and Jennifer Fish were out for an evening walk when they came across a mess of colorful, spray-painted markings on the street and sidewalk, a mix of symbols, phrases and c... |
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on Jun 24, 2008 at 2:17 pm by anonymous, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Danville woman tries to fight gas prices with fire
A Danville woman who wanted to "take a stand" against rising gas prices lit two small fires in gas station restrooms, and one in a Starbucks, in Danville on Wednesday.
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on Jun 17, 2008 at 2:15 pm by Scott, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Techno grads
Congratulations to tonight's graduates. In this week's lead story, we explore what technology means to the class of 2008. What's the first thing today's "techno-grads" do when... |
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on Jun 17, 2008 at 2:09 pm by Shelly, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Alamo bird tests positive for West Nile virus
A dead Hermit Thrush found in Alamo has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first positive West Nile virus case documented in Contra Costa County this year.
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on Jun 13, 2008 at 7:14 pm by Cindee, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Project could stop druggies from doc shopping
Danville's Bob Pack has spent the last four years working on a project that would help put a stop to "doctor shoppers" - drug abusers posing as patients who hop from doctor to... |
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on Jun 13, 2008 at 12:13 pm by Lucy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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'Slow down' warning hurts neighbors' eyes
In Tim Brennan's home is an expansive window with a picturesque view of green trees, rolling hills, his neighbors' beautifully landscaped yards - and a 15-foot speed monitorin... |
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on Jun 10, 2008 at 11:07 am by Debra Pineda, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Making waves
Imagine: It's the Santa Clara Grand Prix, an international swim meet where the best swimmers from all over the world compete. The 200-meter backstroke race is about to begin. ... |
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 4:19 pm by Lucy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Middle-of-night quakes shake residents
Some area residents were awakened in the middle of the night last night - some three times - when quakes hit the area.
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 4:16 pm by Lucy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Quake, rattle and get prepared
CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO SEE VIDEO! The Quake Cottage, which simulates an 8.0 temblor, was at San Ramon Regional Medical Center last Thursday while it hosted a meeting of East Ba... |
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on Jun 6, 2008 at 3:39 pm by Kathie, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Dog owners object to removing grass at Canine Corral
A proposal to replace the grass at Hap Magee Ranch's dog park drove a host of worried dog owners to the Joint Planning and Operations Committee meeting last Thursday.
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on Jun 6, 2008 at 12:18 pm by Lucretia Marcus, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Measure D fails; Supervisor Piepho gets another term
Measure D supporters were glum as Superintendent Rob Kessler spoke to them Tuesday night shortly after 9 p.m., thanking them for their efforts. Absentee ballots and early retu... |
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on Jun 5, 2008 at 9:18 am by Claire, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Veterans cheer over county transfer of Vet Hall to Danville
Just in time for Memorial Day the Danville Town Council has cleared the final hurdle to rebuild the Veteran's Memorial Building in downtown Danville. The council unanimously a... |
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on May 30, 2008 at 5:17 pm by Lucy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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A poet laureate for Danville?
Danville resident poet Elm Battersby suggested at the Town Council meeting last week that Danville appoint a poet laureate, and said she personally would be interested in the ... |
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on May 28, 2008 at 3:02 pm by Lucy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Re-elect Piepho supervisor
Supervisor Mary Nejedly Piepho and her former mentor Guy Houston are in an impassioned fight to represent District 3 on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. Piepho ha... |
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on May 27, 2008 at 1:53 pm by Danielle, a resident of another community |
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Remembering on Memorial Day
Follow the American flags on Stone Valley Road to attend the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Oak Hill Park, which begins at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 26. "The main reason for th... |
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on May 23, 2008 at 12:29 pm by George, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Would you please page me, I would like to see if I am there
Posted by request of the author
Dear neighbors,
As we move into the campaign season and read all the letters by supporters of various candidates, we might wonder if we l... |
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on May 23, 2008 at 8:02 am by Alamo Ron, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Truebridge, Shapell Homes honored
Chris Truebridge and Shapell Homes were honored Thursday as the recipient of the Rotary Club of San Ramon Valley's second annual Business Hall of Fame award.
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on May 21, 2008 at 3:54 pm by a neighbor, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Alamo residents blast Piepho for new lane proposal
District 3 Supervisor Mary N. Piepho says she will request that the Tri-Valley Transportation Council drop its plan to enlarge the intersection of Danville Boulevard and Stone... |
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on May 21, 2008 at 9:25 am by Kathy Bell, a resident of another community |
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Everything O'Neill
Robin Peterson, whose grandparents knew Eugene and Carlotta O'Neill when they lived in Danville, admires a kimono of Carlotta's that is in the new exhibit at the Museum of the... |
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on May 20, 2008 at 9:00 am by Oxymo Ron, a resident of another community |
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Planning Commission passes Elworthy plans
The Planning Commission approved a residential development on the 459-acre Elworthy Ranch on Tuesday. The Commission voted 6-1 to approve the project despite resident concerns... |
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on May 20, 2008 at 7:10 am by CDSI community courtesy, a resident of another community |
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Collision with cop car knocks girl off bike
A 14-year-old girl was found to be at fault after she hit a Danville police car and was knocked off her bicycle.
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on May 18, 2008 at 1:54 pm by Cyclist from San Ramon, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |