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Concord teen identified in fatal crash Sunday morning
County officials have identified oncord resident Brandon Rosevear, 18, as the first victim in Sunday morning's fiery crash that closed a portion of the roadway. Rosewear was t... |
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on Sep 14, 2012 at 1:04 pm by joey carlson, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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Streetwise: Volunteering
From soup kitchens to animal shelters, there are loads of volunteer opportunities for altruistic residents. This week, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton asked volunteers at CASA (C... |
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on Sep 14, 2012 at 7:33 am by Alamo resident, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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House built on a sand foundation
As the general public hems and haws over the Republican and Democratic national conventions, Tom Cushing encourages readers to recognize a level of hyperbole in political rhet... |
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on Sep 13, 2012 at 11:16 am by JJ, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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State superintendent urges investing in students as fall election nears
The head of the California Department of Education, Tom Torlakson, made remarks and spoke on a panel at the Public Policy Institute of
California 2012 Speaker Series on Cali... |
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on Sep 11, 2012 at 11:38 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Ask the Vet: My cat does strange things
Who needs television when you have a cat? They are as unique as we are and endlessly entertaining. Some of the strange behaviors we see in our domestic cats are related to wil... |
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on Sep 10, 2012 at 6:15 pm by Alamo Ron, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Alamo resident arrested for homicide
Michael Littman was taken into custody on Aug. 30 by Contra Costa Sheriff's Office detectives at his home on the 3000 block of Stonegate Drive in Alamo. Littman, 59, was arres... |
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on Sep 10, 2012 at 4:58 pm by LB, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Superior Court adopts final budget reduction plan
As a result of complex state budget cuts, the Contra Costa Superior Court recently announced its final budget reduction plan, which will have a significant impact on service l... |
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on Sep 8, 2012 at 10:23 pm by Wondering, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Police ask for public's help in finding missing teen
Las Lomas High School student Larissa Huntsman, 16, was last seen leaving the school campus on foot shortly after 1 p.m. Friday. Police said the teen appears to have left scho... |
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on Sep 7, 2012 at 10:04 am by tania De Young, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Coast Guard admiral, Pearl Harbor survivors will appear at 9-11 remembrance
It's Danville's turn to host a 9-11 remembrance event, and town Councilwoman Karen Stepper is promising big things, including the Coast Guard's actions following the crash of ... |
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on Sep 7, 2012 at 9:02 am by Aubrey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Authorities identify gunman killed after shooting CHP officer on I-680
Christopher Boone Lacy, a resident of Corning, Calif., was fatally shot by a second CHP officer after he shot Officer Kenyon Youngstrom during a traffic stop on southbound I-6... |
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on Sep 6, 2012 at 3:38 pm by jrm, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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String players needed for symphony
The first rehearsal of the Livermore-Amador Symphony will be from 7:30-10 p.m. The Livermore-Amador Symphony needs string players -- especially violas and cellos -- by its fir... |
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on Sep 5, 2012 at 9:34 am by Eva Langfeldt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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SRVUSD students excel at exit exam
The California Department of Education released results from the California High School Exit Examination Wednesday afternoon that showed increasing passing rates among local s... |
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on Sep 4, 2012 at 1:45 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Attend local Republican National Convention house parties
Bring a dish and bottle of wine to share while you meet and chat with fellow Republicans at the Contra Costa Republican Party's Republican National Convention house parties o... |
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on Aug 31, 2012 at 8:30 pm by Yp, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Donate to the school supply drive for foster kids
In an effort to help California's foster kids feel prepared and confident this school year, Sleep Train is hosting its annual School Supply Drive for Foster Kids through Sept.... |
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on Aug 30, 2012 at 9:53 am by Frank Divore, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Residents protest potential columbarium at Danville church
Nearly 60 residents convened at Peace Lutheran Church Monday evening to voice concerns about a potential columbarium at the church's memorial garden. Set north of PLC's labyri... |
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on Aug 29, 2012 at 10:29 pm by Larry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Fire district's life-saving app getting more popular
PulsePoint, the app developed by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection district to help save victims of sudden cardiac arrest, is spreading both locally and across the country.... |
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on Aug 29, 2012 at 5:37 pm by tom, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Prospective residents camp out for new homes
Several families took weeks-long camping trips in the San Ramon Valley recently, but not to enjoy the great outdoors. Instead, approximately eight hopeful home buyers pitched ... |
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on Aug 27, 2012 at 10:42 pm by Samantha, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Seven file papers to run for Town Council
Seven Danville residents have filed papers to run for Town Council in the 2012 general election. Three seats will be open in the Nov. 6 election and the filing period for inte... |
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on Aug 24, 2012 at 2:39 pm by Bill Oldenburg, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Streetwise: Are you ready for school?
San Ramon Valley students are taking in the last days of summer before the 2012-13 school year begins on Aug. 28. This week, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton asked residents along... |
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on Aug 24, 2012 at 9:27 am by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Unionized Castlewood workers ask City Council to support labor agency's rule to end lockout
Union members, who said they are among those who were locked out of their jobs two years ago in a wage and benefit dispute at Castlewood Country Club, asked the Pleasanton Cit... |
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on Aug 23, 2012 at 2:28 pm by Dale Summers, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Cancer support group meets Thursday
Contra Costa Oncology will host a group that will provide a safe place to express and share thoughts, concerns and experiences for cancer patients from 10:30 a.m.-noon on the ... |
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on Aug 22, 2012 at 12:31 pm by Diane, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Buchanan named chair of the Assembly Education Committee
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) has been named chair of the assembly committee on education. Speaker John A. Perez made the announcement Aug. 8 as part of changes to his... |
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on Aug 21, 2012 at 9:21 am by Barb, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Sheriffs conduct air search for suspect in Alamo domestic disturbance
The Contra Costa County Sheriff conducted an air search for an at-risk subject involved in a domestic disturbance, according to reports.
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on Aug 20, 2012 at 8:43 pm by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
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Three vie for two seats on SRVUSD board
Three people so far are in the running for two seats on the San Ramon Valley school board up for election this November. In addition to incumbent and Board President Greg Marv... |
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on Aug 20, 2012 at 2:54 pm by C. R. Mudgeon, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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3 lawyers sue Chevron for 'gross negligence' in causing Aug. 6 refinery fire
Three Bay Area attorneys filed a lawsuit against Chevron Wednesday, claiming the oil company was "grossly negligent" in its handling of maintenance leading up to the massive A... |
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on Aug 20, 2012 at 6:33 am by LMP, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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