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CA Supreme Court denies 2 redistricting challenges
What a terrific kick in the GOP nads!
... The California Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously rejected two Republican challenges to the state's new electoral maps, deal... |
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on Oct 26, 2011 at 3:02 pm by like_it, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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Where Can We Donate All That Extra Halloween Candy?
I see that Operation Gratitude would like candy to be sent to deployed military personnel. www.opgratitude.com
Is there any business or group accepting candy for this or anot... |
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on Nov 7, 2011 at 10:02 am by Marrushi, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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McNerney good candidate - for Berkeley
I feel obligated to respond in kind to Howard T. Goodman about U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney. Goodman would have us believe that McNerney's actions in the House of Representatives... |
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on Oct 16, 2008 at 3:46 pm by Marc, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Hillary is running against Oprah in DRAG
Posted with permission of the author
Oprah Winfrey is running for President. She has picked a staff member to be her image in the campaign, Barak Obama.
Oprah elected Ar... |
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on Jan 8, 2008 at 8:32 pm by Lisa Wright, a resident of another community |
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What do you think about Osama Bin Laden’s death?
Are you happy or sad about Osama Bin Laden's death? Do you think this was victory or just one of the many battles we have to fight to keep the USA safe? Do you think this se... |
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on May 5, 2011 at 12:12 pm by Derek, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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What do you think about Osama Bin Laden’s death?
Are you happy or sad about Osama Bin Laden's death? Do you think this was victory or just one of the many battles we have to fight to keep the USA safe? Do you think this se... |
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on May 2, 2011 at 10:22 am by Marie, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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David Harmer Op-ed for the SF Chronicle in 2000: "Abolish Public Schools" (With link to op-ed )
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on Oct 15, 2010 at 7:30 am by American, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Post offices that might close
Web Link
Surprisingly closing the Diablo post office is not being considered. Customers could i... |
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on Jul 26, 2011 at 4:20 pm by Nick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Poll: More blame Obama for poor economy, unemployment
Finally America is waking up and seeing the truth. President Obama would like you to believe that Bush is responsible for all of Obama's poor decisions and lack of experience... |
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on Apr 8, 2010 at 12:10 pm by Gerald, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Please read my position and agenda on family:
Please read my policies and agenda concerning family:
Around Town, posted by Obama, a resident of another community, 24 minutes ago
Ten days after taking office, the Preside... |
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on Jul 29, 2009 at 8:06 am by Alamo Ron, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Happy New Year
Dear neighbors,
Tboughts on this New Year's Day, April 1, 2008:
"The origins of this custom are complex and a matter of much debate. It is likely a relic of the once com... |
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on Apr 1, 2008 at 7:59 am by The Alamo Towne Fool, a resident of another community |
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Tonight, the State of the Union: who knows?
Dear Neighbors,
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- George W. Bush, struggling to stay relevant in the twilight of his presidency, delivers his final State of the Union speech tonight w... |
Oxymo Ron |
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on Feb 3, 2008 at 8:08 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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TOWN HALL MEETING FOR CALIF GOVT REFORM
State senator Mark DeSalnier hosted a town hall meeting at the Danville Veterans Hall last night to discuss efforts being made to promote "State Government Reform". The meeti... |
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on Nov 19, 2009 at 2:53 pm by Ms. Sylvian Dunright, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Prop 8 does discriminate
Danville Mayor Candace Andersen's Letter to the Editor printed in the paper Oct. 3 stating "Under California state law the rights and privileges are essentially the same" bet... |
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on Oct 30, 2008 at 12:49 pm by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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President Obama vs Jeremy Lin
New York Times is reporting that President Obama was quoted as saying that "He was the Miami Heat, and Romney was Jeremy Lin".
What a strange, but ironically accurate quote... |
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on Sep 5, 2012 at 4:57 pm by Voter, a resident of another community |
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More BANG for our news buck!
Dear Editor,
Today, a few neighbors were discussing how changes at BANG would affect the nature of news in Contra Costa County. Since Walnut Creek BANG facilities are to b... |
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on Aug 25, 2011 at 8:48 am by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
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Where and WHO will lead our global violence?
Dear Editor,
There is a more pointed Streetwise question to ask now that we have accomplished our violence in Libya. Where will our country take its violence next and what... |
Ralph N. Shirlet |
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on Aug 22, 2011 at 7:13 am by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
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Another new years, please
Dear Emily,
Starting around Labor Day and continuing to April Fools Day, our world has many New Years Day(s) celebrations. We have Yule Tide, which is often attached to rel... |
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on Jun 9, 2010 at 6:51 am by CDSI Research, a resident of another community |
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Important Results quite punishing!
Dear Emily,
The ability to make and understand puns is, without the slightest doubt, the highest level of language development. These are the ten first-place winners in the... |
Ralph N. Shirlet |
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on Jun 7, 2010 at 10:08 pm by Pedal Power, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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May Day, May Day, time to celebrate!
Dear Emily,
"Polling established that 94.7% of Tea Party participants do not drink Tea!"
Please let it by my turn to excite the fringe pseudonyms that populate exchanges... |
Ralph N. Shirlet |
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on May 3, 2010 at 10:38 am by jrm, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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Where are we?
Today, Emily, our neighborhoods considered where are we as a corridor and district 3 in consideration of our role in a global economy and community. E-exchanges discussed the... |
Ralph N. Shirlet |
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on Apr 15, 2010 at 6:59 pm by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
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Football Incorporated is not that SUPER!
Dear Dolores,
I usually look forward to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii because I know the season is over and all the selected players and their families have come together to provi... |
Ralph N. Shirlet |
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on Feb 1, 2010 at 12:46 pm by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
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Can we imagine us in our world?
Dear Dolores,
Can you imagine our role in the world without the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr? Surely, among us, ripe prejudice still exists, but can you imagine how f... |
Ralph N. Shirlet |
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on Jan 17, 2010 at 6:36 pm by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
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VP Joe Biden & Wife Donate Less than $4,900 to Charity in 2009
VP Joe Biden, who the Democrats use as their front person to attack the Republicans on everything, holds himself out as a caring, compassionate fighter for the poor and disadv... |
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on Apr 22, 2010 at 9:47 am by askidoo, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Reminder: Mark DeSaulnier in Alamo on Saturday
REF: Web Link
Dear Dolores,
Neighborhoods circulated this notice once again this morning so various issues could be... |
Reminder |
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on Mar 31, 2011 at 10:32 pm by Mike, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |