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Who's to blame for the fiscal slump?
"This company is like a huge hippopotamus...there are a thousand ants on his back, and every one of them thinks he's driving." The US economy is much like that hippo, writes E... |
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on Sep 15, 2011 at 10:54 am by Dave, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Obituaries
Rae Ellen (Stroube) Gaffney
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, July 25, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Sep 8, 2011 at 6:45 pm by Mark Medina, a resident of another community |
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Mount Diablo observation deck another victim of state budget woes
On a clear day, it's said that one can see 200 miles -- as far away as Yosemite National Park -- from the observation deck at Diablo State Park. If one can get to the observat... |
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on Aug 30, 2011 at 9:23 am by Harald A. Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Obama's seat on the political spectrum
There are nearly unlimited lenses through which to view President Obama's policies and in this week's [Web Link Raucous Caucus... |
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on Aug 10, 2011 at 7:01 pm by [clarify], a resident of another community |
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McNerney to move to San Joaquin County, run for re-election in a newly-aligned 11th Congressional District
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton), whose 11th Congressional District is being reconfigured out of Pleasanton to include more of San Joaquin and east Contra Costa count... |
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on Aug 9, 2011 at 3:45 pm by Alamo Res, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Streetwise: How should we solve our federal budget deficit problem?
With the clock ticking toward the potential of government default, some Danville residents have their own ideas about how to reduce the budget deficit. This week, roving repor... |
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on Jul 27, 2011 at 12:52 pm by n, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Blackhawk creator honored with bronze bust in Smithsonian
In a special ceremony on Wednesday, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History dedicated a larger than life-sized bust of Kenneth Behring by well-known sculpter Mar... |
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on Jun 21, 2011 at 9:20 am by guynextdoor, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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South Korea to sponsor Korean classes in Dougherty Valley
If all goes according to plan, Dougherty Valley High School students will have the option to take two levels of Korean for their world language requirement, said Rob Stockberg... |
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on Jun 13, 2011 at 3:49 pm by Jessica Lipsky, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Veterans Memorial Building TV show to air on CCTV
Efforts to raise the final funding needed to restore the Veterans Memorial Building will be the subject of a special community television broadcast. "Tri-Valley Community Focu... |
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on Jun 4, 2011 at 1:00 pm by Julie Nickels-Schau, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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McNerney to host forum Thursday evening on cyber-bullying
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) will host an informational forum on cyber bullying among children at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton. T... |
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on May 17, 2011 at 8:12 pm by Theresa, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Streetwise: What does the Royal Wedding mean to you?
There has been saturation coverage of the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton this Friday -- one might say Britain and its former colony have wedding fever (jus... |
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on Apr 28, 2011 at 7:04 pm by [removed], a resident of another community |
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69th Anniversary of WWII Doolittle Raid
USS Hornet Museum will commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, America's daring
World War II bombing raid of Tokyo, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, April 16, a... |
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on Apr 13, 2011 at 12:12 pm by Dave Davis, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Tri-Valley University brought students and spouses into U.S.
Tri-Valley University not only brought students over to Pleasanton on illegal visas, but many of those students brought their spouses here as well, according to The Times of I... |
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on Feb 9, 2011 at 2:41 pm by Satish Chandra, a resident of another community |
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McNerney, area mayors discuss regional issues
Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11), Mayor Karen Stepper and three other Tri-Valley mayors met in Washington, D.C. Wednesday to discuss regional priorities for the area. Above,... |
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on Jan 29, 2011 at 6:35 pm by psmacintosh, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Forward Motion Race Club cycles for ALS
The community is invited to join Forward Motion Race Club (FMRC) members on Feb. 5, 2011 at Club Sport in San Ramon for the third annual Cycle for ALS (also known as Lou Gheri... |
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on Jan 29, 2011 at 12:24 am by Marty Murray, a resident of another community |
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Garamendi praises Obama speech, but wants Afghanistan war ended 'now'
Democratic Congressman John Garamendi said last night that he was generally pleased with President Obama's State of the Union address although he wants the war in Afghanistan ... |
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on Jan 27, 2011 at 8:59 am by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Danville solider dies in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense announced Sunday the death of a soldier supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Danville resident Maj. Evan J. Mooldyk, 47, (listed as a resident of R... |
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on Jan 22, 2011 at 12:36 am by jrm, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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McNerney supports bipartisan effort to reduce spending
Keeping his commitment to fiscal responsibility, Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) voted today for a bipartisan measure to cut office budgets for members of the House of Repr... |
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on Jan 11, 2011 at 10:22 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Streetwise: What is your New Year's resolution for 2011?
Whether you make resolutions or not, someone will inevitably ask what yours are this time of year. In celebration of potentially steadfast resolve, roving reporter Stan Wharto... |
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on Dec 31, 2010 at 10:12 am by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Beacon lighting ceremony commemorates day that will live in infamy
A group of Pearl Harbor survivors will gather on Mt. Diablo Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. to commemorate the "day that will live in infamy" at the annual beacon lighting ceremony. The ... |
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on Dec 8, 2010 at 6:53 pm by Harald A. Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Harmer concedes; congratulates McNerney on re-election to 3rd term as 11th District's congressman
David Harmer, a San Ramon attorney and Republican candidate for Congress in the 11th District, conceded defeat Friday in a brief telephone call to Congressman Jerry McNerney (... |
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on Dec 8, 2010 at 7:55 am by Tim, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Danville woman honored for lending a helping hand - and hoof
Danville resident Melanie Buerke, founder of nonprofit SonRise Equestrian Foundation in Castro Valley, was one of six honorees to receive the Threads of Hope award Wednesday n... |
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on Dec 3, 2010 at 7:26 am by Patti, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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McNerney wins re-election but opponent won't concede
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) has clearly won his re-election bid against Republican challenger David Harmer, finishing a full 1% ahead of Harmer with almost all a... |
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on Dec 1, 2010 at 10:56 pm by Chet, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Bishop Ranch bounces back from recession, U.S to follow, CEO says
If Bishop Ranch is an economic indicator, the U.S. economy is on the rebound. Sunset Development Co. -- which owns Bishop Ranch -- saw 16 companies go bankrupt in the business... |
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on Nov 24, 2010 at 10:28 am by Mike, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Both McNerney, Harmer in Washington as Congressional vote count continues
Both 11th District Congressional candidates from the Nov. 2 election are now in Washington, D.C. While McNerney has declared victory, Harmer has not conceded.
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on Nov 21, 2010 at 9:58 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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