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Million dollar grant will help D.A. prosecute fraud
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office received $1.3 million in grants to combat insurance fraud, District Attorney Mark Peterson announced Friday. The grants will... |
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on Nov 13, 2012 at 5:03 pm by Woody, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Talks resume between Raley's, its butchers union that's on strike
Contract talks between workers, including its striking meat department workers in Pleasanton, and the management of Raley's and Nob Hill Foods grocery stores resumed Sunday.
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on Nov 13, 2012 at 1:50 pm by Anita, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Danville GOP candidate trails Feinstein in Senate race
Danville resident and Republican candidate Elizabeth Emken is approximately 30 percent behind in the race for the Senate seat currently held by Dianne Feinstein. he 48-year-ol... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 10:52 pm by Greg, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Attend a fundraiser to help victims of Hurricane Sandy
Three restaurants in Blackhawk Plaza will hold a fundraiser tonight for victims of Hurricane Sandy. A percentage from the proceeds from lunch and dinner at The Little Pear, Th... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 10:47 pm by Theresa, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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School bond passes in close race
San Ramon Valley voters were split on whether to vote in Measure D, a $260 million school bond that will dedicate funds specifically to schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 3:17 pm by Brookside, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Streetwise: Fall foliage
Cold weather is finally pricking the skin of San Ramon Valley residents, as the Indian Summer faded this week. With the spirit of fall in the air, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 11:19 am by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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Rakestraw Books hosts wine critic
Enjoy an evening with New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov as he presents his new book, "How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto," on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. And, yes, th... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 10:42 am by Derek, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Traffic congestion expected to continue at I-580, El Charro Road as Paragon Outlets celebrates opening
The opening of the Paragon Outlets in Livermore Thursday morning stalled traffic in both directions on Interstate 580. Drivers reported delays of up to 40 minutes approaching ... |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 7:07 am by Bill, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Family ties a factor in SRV Fire race, incumbent says
One incumbent and two newcomers were elected to the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's Board of Directors Tuesday night, in an election where family ties to unions we... |
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on Nov 9, 2012 at 8:57 am by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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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 |
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Local students get inspired at youth TEDx event
One hundred students from the San Ramon Valley Unified School District will have the opportunity to learn about "ideas worth spreading" on Nov. 10 at the district's first [htt... |
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 6:21 am by Kim, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Danville man charged in $17 million fraud scheme
A Danville resident has been charged with bilking $17 million from at least 10 people by transferring money from their trust accounts for his personal use. A federal grand jur... |
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on Nov 3, 2012 at 10:28 pm by buszmom, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Vote No on Props. 30, 38
Of the 11 statewide propositions on the Nov. 6 General Election, the San Ramon and Danville Expresses, along with the Pleasanton Weekly, find only five to support: Proposition... |
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on Nov 2, 2012 at 2:29 pm by George, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Commission recommends no fireworks in 2013
At its Oct. 10 meeting, the Parks and Community Services Commission officially recommended that the city not bring back fireworks during Independence Day events in 2013.
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on Nov 2, 2012 at 8:42 am by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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County offering breast exams for uninsured women
Uninsured women in Contra Costa County can take advantage of free breast exams and mammograms at health centers throughout the county on Thursday as Breast Cancer Awareness Mo... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:26 pm by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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New bike racks debut downtown
Cyclists stopping in Danville during a long ride, coming downtown for events, shopping or great food will now have an easier time finding a place to leave their bikes. Beginni... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:36 am by FanDanville, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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114 flights out of SFO canceled as east coast airports remain closed
As post-tropical cyclone Sandy battered much of the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and even blizzards Tuesday morning, many airports remained shut down and dozens of f... |
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on Oct 30, 2012 at 3:43 pm by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Backers of Prop. 34 to repeal death penalty say current system 'too costly to keep going'
Proponents of a measure on the November ballot that would repeal the death penalty in California said Monday the state's current system is far too costly to keep going.
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 8:47 pm by treetopper, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Volunteers offer a helping hand for home maintenance
An overgrown yard is no easy task to tame and contractors, gardeners and maintenance can become costly. For those who are elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans or simply... |
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 12:58 pm by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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San Ramon's population skyrockets, according to Census
San Ramon's population surged between 2000 and 2010, growing 61 percent from 44,722 people to 72,148 people, according to a report delivered to City Council Tuesday night.
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on Oct 26, 2012 at 2:52 pm by SS from a Danville neighborhood., a member of the Charlotte Wood Middle School community |
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Harvest Moon 'cluster' featuring more than 8,500 dogs during 5-day show at Fairgrounds
More than 8,500 dogs are on exhibit in dog shows taking place at the Alameda County Fairgrounds this weekend, starting Thursday and running through Monday. It's the Harvest Mo... |
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on Oct 22, 2012 at 9:24 am by Cathy K., a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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CNET founder tops list of delinquent taxpayers
A San Ramon resident is listed as the state's most delinquent taxpayer, according to a list published by the California Franchise Tax Board last week. Hasley Minor, founder of... |
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on Oct 19, 2012 at 8:45 am by Tango, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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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.
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on Oct 19, 2012 at 6:28 am by Marie, a resident of another community |
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Area teens learn the dangers of distracted driving
Drivers may turn a deaf ear to public service announcements and ads about texting while driving or driving under the influence but later this month, San Ramon Valley teens wil... |
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on Oct 17, 2012 at 11:35 am by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Candidate forum showcases different sides of Danville
The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for Town Council candidates last week, offering those in the business community an opportunity to hear a variety of views ... |
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on Oct 15, 2012 at 9:21 am by no more dougherty valleys, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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