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Volunteer for the Amgen Tour
Cycling fans have the unique opportunity to experience America's most prestigious professional cycling stage race May 12-19. Race organizers are recruiting nearly 5,000 volunt... |
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on Mar 15, 2013 at 7:59 pm by Debbie, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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High-speed rail hits speedbump in its Caltrain partnership
What was billed as a historic occasion for the California High-Speed Rail Authority and its Bay Area partners ended on an awkward note Wednesday.
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on Mar 14, 2013 at 12:33 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Scoping session on Norris Canyon HOV ramp held March 13
Caltrans and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) will hold a public scoping meeting on proposed on- and off-ramps at Norris Crow Canyon Road on Wednesday, March 1... |
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on Mar 14, 2013 at 11:19 am by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Buchanan pushes for education reform
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) is proposing laws that could measure teacher performance, streamline discipline and dismissal procedures for teachers and require reporti... |
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on Mar 11, 2013 at 1:55 pm by Carolyn, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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The last bus
Public transportation is a good thing -- it cuts down on greenhouse gases and other byproducts of commuting, not to mention providing an alternative to the stresses of the Int... |
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on Mar 11, 2013 at 1:11 pm by Carol, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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San Ramon is 6th city to adopt comprehensive smoking laws, 2 others follow
San Ramon's City Council adopted stringent [Web Link secondhand smoking protections] on Feb. 26 in an effort to... |
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on Mar 11, 2013 at 9:28 am by David, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Council outlines changes to General Plan
Every seat was occupied at Danville's Town Council meeting on March 5, as residents were eager to hear the Council's thoughts on the [Web Link... |
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on Mar 11, 2013 at 8:56 am by Conservator, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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County focuses on water mitigation measures for Tassajara Valley cemetery
Ahead of public hearings on the environmental impact reportfor a $35 million cemetery proposed for the Tassajara Valley, county planners are taking a look at hydrology mitigat... |
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on Mar 6, 2013 at 7:25 am by Marilyn, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Possible rehab, development considered for Austin Root House
Danville's Planning and Heritage Resource commissions held a study session Tuesday night to discuss issues related to the possible development of a downtown parcel. Located at... |
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on Mar 5, 2013 at 7:29 pm by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Attend a public forum on possible transportation projects in Alamo
County Public Works staff and the office of District 2 Supervisor Candace Andersen will host a community forum on Feb. 26 to receive input on future roadway improvements. Offi... |
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on Mar 5, 2013 at 6:54 am by frankly, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Young man busted in gunpoint home robbery
A 20-year-old Danville man is facing five felony charges in connection with a Wednesday morning residential robbery in which a woman and her child were held at gunpoint.
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on Mar 4, 2013 at 11:06 am by Sarah J, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Death of man found at dump may be accidential
The initial evidence indicates that the death of a man whose body was found at a garbage site in Pleasanton on Tuesday was an accident, police said Thursday. The cause of the ... |
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on Feb 28, 2013 at 10:31 am by Detective Thorn, a resident of another community |
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Ask the Vet : Why do cats vomit?
Most cat owners have experienced the unpleasant surprise of finding a pile of cat vomit. Vomiting is an active process that involves stomach noise, retching and heaving before... |
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on Feb 28, 2013 at 8:18 am by dogfather, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Former theater instructor charged with child molestation
Jason Pedroza, a former actor and teacher at theater groups in Contra Costa and San Mateo counties has been charged with child molestation and other sex crimes against childre... |
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on Feb 26, 2013 at 9:41 am by RawTruth, a resident of another community |
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Streetwise: America's greatest president
In honor of President's Day, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton went to a local donut shop to ask residents who they thought was (or is) America's greatest president.
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on Feb 25, 2013 at 10:41 pm by Danville Independent, a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community |
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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 |
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Clicking your way to love
There are plenty of fish in the sea but before you cast your line, learn some tips and tricks about five popular online dating websites.
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on Feb 23, 2013 at 5:08 pm by Raymond, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Residents unharmed after oak tree falls on occupied home
Three people escaped injury when a 50-foot tree fell onto their house in unincorporated Danville on Monday afternoon. The house is uninhabitable because of the damage and abor... |
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on Feb 22, 2013 at 10:13 am by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Town Council resurrects Devil Mountain Run
Lace up your running shoes and get ready to race through town. The Town Council voted Tuesday night to allow Danville-based Katalyst Events to bring back the Devil Mountain R... |
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on Feb 22, 2013 at 8:16 am by Tango, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Pit bull kills dog in Blackhawk, owner at large
Authorities are looking for the owner of a white pit bull that killed a papillon on Thursday night while the smaller dog was on a walk in Blackhawk. Dan Barrett, deputy direct... |
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on Feb 21, 2013 at 11:10 pm by Laury, a resident of another community |
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Donate used prom dresses for a good cause
Are your closets cluttered with old dresses from homecomings, proms and events of yesteryear? Don't let them gather dust -- donate your gently used formal dresses to The Princ... |
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on Feb 21, 2013 at 8:14 am by PAW, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Pedestrian seriously injured by fallen traffic light
A 23-year-old man was struck by a fallen traffic light in San Ramon on Feb. 11. The victim was waiting to cross the street when the traffic light hit him on the head.
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on Feb 19, 2013 at 6:23 am by Bill, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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San Ramon City Council considers smoking ban
Members of San Ramon's City Council were hesitant to accept an update to the city's smoking ordinance Tuesday night. Following Council concerns, residents could now smoke on g... |
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on Feb 14, 2013 at 10:45 am by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Local woman charged with filing false IRS claims
Denise LaShawn Reed, a Dublin woman operating under multiple aliases, was arrested Monday morning on charges that she allegedly filed false tax refund claims totaling $97,002.... |
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on Feb 8, 2013 at 9:03 am by Huh?, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Learn about radical change at a Community Called Glide
In cooperation with Rakestraw Books, the Faith On Journeys Commission of Danville Congregational Church presents an evening with Rev. Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani as t... |
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on Feb 7, 2013 at 4:29 pm by Diane, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |