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Slithery surprise greets Alamo man in his yard
An Alamo resident stepping outside for a quiet glass of wine instead found a stressful surprise. Rich Conti said on Sept. 4 he and his wife were in the back yard when their do... |
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on Oct 14, 2009 at 4:40 pm by Bi-coloured python rock snake, a resident of another community |
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Footbridge owners complying with request
Despite some moaning and groaning from Alamo and Danville folks living along the Iron Horse Trail, a county staff visit Monday showed residents are complying with Public Work'... |
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on Dec 20, 2007 at 9:14 am by Ourseveneigh, a resident of another community |
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Pizza parlor on probation after reported rat sighting
A customer complaint about an alleged rat sighting filed with the county has resulted in a ruling of probation against the Round Table Pizza restaurant on Crow Canyon Road in ... |
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on Oct 3, 2009 at 10:06 am by Davide, a member of the Montair Elementary School community |
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Four teens charged in Danville drug deal gone bad
Four young men have been charged with threats of violence after allegedly taking property from a 15-year-old who was looking to buy marijuana from them.
Read the full story h... |
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on Apr 3, 2012 at 3:28 pm by :), a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Too close for comfort?
Call 9-1-1 to report a fire or health emergency in the San Ramon Valley and within five minutes, a crew will arrive prepared for any crisis. Such service is the result of havi... |
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on Sep 13, 2009 at 6:24 pm by Alamo Resident, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Gas station burglary solved, thanks to video
A cash bag with $2,800 was taken from the Diablo Gas & Mart at the corner of Diablo Road and Front Street sometime from 3-6 a.m. on a recent Monday morning. The business owner... |
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on Apr 29, 2010 at 9:37 pm by Frère Jaques, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Danville teen arrested for battery, attempted robbery of Idaho woman
A 17-year-old Danville resident is in custody after bludgeoning a woman and attempting to steal her car in Idaho's Hope Peninsula. Marshall Dittrich and Joseph Martin of Denve... |
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on Oct 12, 2011 at 2:07 pm by Concerned, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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So, where'd the "Special Interest Group" posting go?
Very odd.
Some concerned citizen wrote a brief article expressing her worry that the Day of Silence at Dougherty Valley High might somehow distract her daughter from conc... |
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on May 1, 2011 at 3:30 pm by Fact be Known, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Health department wants changes at Windmill Farms
The 33-year-old outdoor market, Windmill Farms, a beloved symbol of old time San Ramon Valley, may be forced to shut down by next August if it does not abide by a county healt... |
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on Sep 29, 2007 at 9:27 am by Silvie, a resident of another community |
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Cal High basketball coach 'forced to resign,' implores school board to change policies
In a tearful, impassioned speech to San Ramon Valley Unified's Board of Education on Nov. 13, California High School's Bob Donovan implored the school district to change its p... |
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on Dec 7, 2012 at 3:26 pm by Bayareamom, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Builder buys options on Danville orchard
Developer Sid Corrie has the option to buy seven acres on the northern side of Armand Borel's 16-acre orchard on Camino Ramon, across from Costco. Corrie will present his plan... |
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on Nov 12, 2007 at 1:23 pm by Anonymous, a resident of another community |
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Bill Reimers gets nine years in prison
The federal court Friday sentenced former Danville resident Francis William "Bill" Reimers to nine years in prison for mail fraud and money laundering. The judge also ordered ... |
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on Mar 19, 2012 at 10:33 am by Jeff Poppen, a resident of another community |
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A MAC: more reasons for a strong AIA!!
Dear Dolores,
Mary N. Piepho is unilaterally creating a Municipal Advisory Council in Alamo as gatekeepers for Contra Costa County and District 3. Rather that reducing the... |
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on Jun 27, 2009 at 8:52 am by Halamo, a resident of another community |
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Alamo Yardbirds closing
Alamo was all smiles when Yardbirds reopened in May 2007 but now Home Depot has announced it is planning to close the store as part of a large scale restructuring. File photo/... |
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on Feb 6, 2009 at 10:20 am by Ron, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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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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Cyclist hospitalized after collision at Iron Horse Trail crossing
An unidentified male bicyclist suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning after colliding with an automobile at the intersection where the Iron Horse Tail crosses Greenbrook Driv... |
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on May 13, 2010 at 12:54 am by Jack, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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Sharing the road
Driving has taken on a whole new dimension now that summer's in full swing. There seem to be cyclists at every turn, whizzing down the road in throngs that take up half the la... |
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on Aug 10, 2008 at 11:26 pm by Scott, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Mark Curtis leaving KTVU anchor spot
Mark Curtis - a Danville resident - is stepping down as anchor for KTVU Channel 2 News.
Read the full story here Web Link poste... |
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on Jan 23, 2008 at 11:23 pm by Sheila Garcia, a resident of another community |
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Town planning memorial for Shimansky
Danville Town staff members are working with the family of Councilman Michael Shimansky to plan a memorial in his honor the first weekend in October.
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on Sep 24, 2009 at 5:28 pm by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Danville restaurant accused of skimming tips
Operators of a Danville restaurant are facing a $425,000 civil suit amid allegations of a number of violations of employee rights. California Labor Commissioner Angela Broadst... |
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on Sep 24, 2009 at 7:50 pm by Danville Sushi Fan, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Offering locks of love
Green Valley Elementary students (l-r) Leah Emerson, Alexis Baillie and Kelly Strand each donated 10 inches of their hair to the Locks of Love program, going to Christine's in... |
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on Jun 21, 2007 at 5:36 pm by Danielle Glennon, a member of the Monte Vista High School community |
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Footbridges must go
Homeowners along the Iron Horse Trail in Alamo and Danville were irritated to find yellow laminated signs stapled to their footbridges last week - a message from the county th... |
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on Dec 7, 2007 at 3:28 pm by Vince Kreigher, a resident of another community |
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Meeting talks money for an incorporated Alamo
Will Alamo become a town? According to a recently released financial study, it's quite possible. Residents had a chance to get some of their questions answered at a community ... |
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on Aug 25, 2008 at 9:45 am by Jennifer Crest, a resident of another community |
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Diablo Views: Living at the newspaper
Ever feel like you can relate to someone who was in your position 60 years ago? I recently met the son of the founding editor of the old Valley Pioneer, Beverlee Holly, and sh... |
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on Nov 29, 2007 at 5:44 pm by Mary Ann, a resident of another community |
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Weekly recommendations for Alamo election
The time has come for the Town of Alamo to become a reality. The community has the resources - both financial and in its talented residents - for it to come into its own as an... |
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on Feb 11, 2009 at 11:32 pm by Mike, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |