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MAC applications still being accepted
Alamo residents still have two weeks if they wish to apply to be a part of the new Municipal Advisory Council. The MAC, approved at the Aug. 11 meeting of the Contra Costa Cou... |
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on Sep 29, 2009 at 9:13 pm by Askidoo, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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San Ramon Republican David Harmer secures primary win
Voters gave one local politician the green light in their run to fill the vacant seat of former 10th District Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, but the red light to another. Tuesd... |
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on Sep 8, 2009 at 3:19 pm by Sharon, a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community |
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What is the political purpose of a 94507 MAC?
For Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Editor, The Danville Weekly
After a long week’s review of Contra Costa County District 3 proposal for formation of a new county agency in 94507 t... |
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on Jun 12, 2009 at 12:20 am by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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Deputies talking to Alamo teens about political sign thefts
Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputies are interviewing a pair of Alamo teenagers in connection with the theft of 20 political signs. Sheriff's Deputy Elmer Glasser, assigned ... |
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on Feb 24, 2009 at 9:38 pm by Chuck, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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EBMUD leader proposes 19 percent water rate hike over 2 years
East Bay Municipal Utility District's general manager said deferred infrastructure and
maintenance work during the economic downturn in recent years but that "there's only s... |
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on May 17, 2013 at 9:59 am by Tarkus, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Former fire captain arrested after allededly stealing from fire district
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is expected to review a case against a retired fire captain and Alamo resident who allegedly stole a wide array of property ... |
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on Jan 30, 2013 at 8:09 am by Old Danvillian, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting
A suspect was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting at a Walnut Creek apartment complex early Thursday morning. Officers responded to the Diablo Pointe Apartments at... |
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on Jan 3, 2013 at 6:50 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Danville chiropractor ordered to pay $1.1 million for deceptive marketing
A Danville chiropractor has been ordered to pay $1,125,000 to settle a multi-jurisdictional prosecution stemming from a nationwide health care marketing fraud. Dr. Benjamin Al... |
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on Mar 31, 2012 at 1:34 pm by CW, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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Danville GOP candidate to challenge Dianne Feinstein for Senate seat
Efficiency in government may sound like an oxymoron, but a Danville woman is hoping to change that by challenging U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. Elizabeth Emken, 48, is a form... |
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on Dec 22, 2011 at 8:57 am by Tango, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Protesters line Bollinger Canyon Road to dispute 'subsidy sucking' corporations
Several activist groups joined together in protest outside Chevron headquarters in San Ramon on Tuesday afternoon, calling for an end to subsidies for oil companies. Part of a... |
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on Oct 13, 2011 at 9:29 am by [removed], a resident of another community |
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Council passes smoking, marijuana dispensary bans
The Danville Town Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to adopt smoking and medical marijuana bans within town limits. The Danville municipal Code will now ban medical marijua... |
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on Sep 28, 2011 at 2:11 am by Richard L., a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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San Ramon restaurant to take over La Ultima building
Incontro Ristorante, now located on San Ramon Valley Boulevard across from a Kentucky Fried Chicken, will move from its mixed use location into the Hartz Avenue building that ... |
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on Jun 7, 2011 at 12:16 pm by DB, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Buchanan kicks off her campaign Saturday
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan (D., Alamo) is starting off her campaign by hitting the streets. At 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, she will embark on a community walk starting at... |
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on Sep 15, 2010 at 8:31 am by Keith, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Two new principals appointed in SRVUSD
Two principals -- Janet Terranova and Matt Hermann -- will take over new positions in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District in the fall.
Read the full story here http:... |
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on Jun 10, 2010 at 5:33 pm by LkF, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Remembering Kory
Korbin "Kory" Scott Kumnick, 19, died Feb. 25 after he had a seizure riding his bicycle home from classes at Diablo Valley College. He was a 2009 graduate of San Ramon Valley ... |
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on Mar 7, 2010 at 12:07 pm by Nina, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Mark Curtis takes news anchor job in Rhode Island
Veteran newsman Mark Curtis, a Danville resident and former news anchor for KTVU-TV in Oakland, has accepted a position in Providence, R.I., anchoring ABC6 News Weekends for W... |
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on Dec 17, 2009 at 10:23 pm by Mark Curtis, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Nearly two dozen apply for Alamo MAC
In a strong showing of interest, 23 residents of Alamo have applied with District 3 Supervisor Mary N. Piepho's office to be one of the seven members of the newly created Muni... |
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on Oct 4, 2009 at 9:10 am by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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16 running for council in Alamo
It's final. The deadline passed at 5 p.m. today and 16 people are running for the town council in Alamo - which will come into being only if residents of the census-designated... |
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on Jan 12, 2009 at 11:56 am by Louise Buriss, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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The 411: 'Despicable behavior' is the norm on campus
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
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on Feb 20, 2008 at 7:59 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Legislators speak out at education advocacy day
State and federal legislators spent an afternoon with local education advocates Friday afternoon as part of an advocacy day for education. "This is a critical year, we can cal... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 3:18 pm by Bayareamom, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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San Ramon Police arrest resident in series of home burglaries
San Ramon Police arrested a 23-year-old resident in connection with more than a dozen residential burglaries. Chase Adamic was taken into custody Wednesday night after a searc... |
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on Jun 2, 2012 at 8:50 am by Just wondering, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Public meetings under way on how Bay Area should look in 2040
Two regional planning agencies will hold a public meeting Monday, Jan. 23 in Richmond to seek comments on a blueprint-in-the-making for expanding transportation and housing in... |
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on Jan 13, 2012 at 8:29 pm by Mike, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Danville family chooses unusual childcare method
When parents need someone reliable to take care of their children, they typically call the neighborhood babysitter or nanny. But others have turned to a unique type of service... |
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on Sep 9, 2011 at 3:37 pm by jrm, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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Dealing with hyperactivity: the medication debate
Are we medicating kids that were merely considered class clowns 20 or 30 years ago? Parents and physicians offer differing opinions and anecdotal experiences, which are often ... |
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on Jan 26, 2011 at 7:30 pm by VHB, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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New edition of 'Huckleberry Finn' walks the line between political correctness and censorship
Next month, NewSouth Books will publish a combined edition of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "Tom Sawyer" which will omit a particular racial epithet. S... |
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on Jan 15, 2011 at 12:12 am by C\'Mon Now, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |