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Summerhill Homes may be building --get your free sand bags from Danville
Yes, Danville has announced today that is is "once again providing residents with sand and bags to assist in flood prevention and control efforts".
Why is there flooding an... |
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on Mar 20, 2012 at 9:20 pm by fed up with traffic, a member of the Monte Vista High School community |
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Sand bags available for flood preparation
Maintenance Services Manager Jed Johnson said that just as in prior years, the materials will be made available at the town service center, (1000 Sherburne Hills Road). Johnso... |
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on Mar 17, 2012 at 5:58 pm by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
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Borenstein, Truth or Fiction on Pensions ?
Lately there have been several comments on the Danville Press by bloggers that accuse Dan Borenstein of publicizing and writing incorrect information regarding unfunded liabil... |
East County Watch |
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on Mar 15, 2012 at 8:23 pm by Don\'t Go Postal, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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It is Time for the Dept. of Justice to Clean up Contra Costa
The constant bullying of citizens by certain politicians needs to stop. People (including myself) have been intimidated by officials. We should not have to fear reprisal from ... |
Afraid of Mary |
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on Mar 14, 2012 at 4:09 pm by Say what? , a resident of another community |
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Should Public Employee Pensions be taken over by SSI ?
In another blog a commenter named "Say What" complained that the public employees do not get the benefit of Social Security. Maybe this is salvation to correct unfunded liabil... |
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on Mar 14, 2012 at 10:45 am by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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DRAFT Joel Keller for District 3 Supervisor
Dear Editor,
Since Diablo, Blackhawk and Tassajara Valley neighborhoods will not register for response to Web Link, I w... |
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on Mar 13, 2012 at 12:56 pm by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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"What do we want as a supervisor, and why would anyone want the job?"
Dear Editors, (shared with local news media editors)
Draft Committees met jointly to consider competitive candidates for supervisor in districts 2, 3 and 5, Contra Costa Co... |
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on Mar 13, 2012 at 12:37 pm by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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Low Approval of Incumbent of District III Calls for Challenger
Nomination and filing time remains for a District III challenger. The approval rating for the incumbent is so low, success for a challenger is high. It is time for District II... |
East County Watch |
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on Mar 13, 2012 at 12:09 pm by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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Lafayette man will run for county supervisor
A long-time Lafayette resident will run for Contra Costa County District 2 supervisor to replace current supervisor Gayle Uilkema, who will retire at the end of this term. Sea... |
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on Mar 13, 2012 at 11:42 am by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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KB Homes: Wrecking our hillsides one acre at a time
Perhaps a story ran here on D.E. a while back about this, but I am curious how many of my fellow Danville-ites are aware of the development that is about to commence along the... |
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on Mar 12, 2012 at 9:03 am by Concerned in Danville, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Supervisor Campains Should Focus on Solving Unfunded County Debt
The amount of debt this county owes to its employees should be the main subject of campaigns for Supervisors. The potentially new Supervisors of all open seats should address ... |
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on Mar 8, 2012 at 8:42 pm by The Queen, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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'Reel Blondes' rockets back into town
For the first time since the Victoria's Hair & Spa Salon was sold four years ago, a San Ramon Valley cast "Reel Blondes" performed the much anticipated show on Friday night to... |
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on Mar 5, 2012 at 3:53 pm by Bob Landy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Council cancels Independence Day pyrotechnics, makes plans for possible 'safe and sane' fireworks
On Tuesday night, the San Ramon City Council voted unanimously to eliminate the immensely popular July 4 aerial fireworks display, though it could resume in 2013. In a 5-0 vot... |
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on Mar 5, 2012 at 6:25 am by frankly , a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Streetwise: Religion and politics
As the presidential election nears and debate between Republican hopefuls intensifies, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton went to the Danville library to ask residents ==B How do yo... |
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on Mar 2, 2012 at 12:52 pm by M, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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Coming to grips with the contraception kerfuffle
In this week's [Web Link Raucous Caucus] educator and recruiter Tom Cushing discusses the ongoing debate surrounding an Afford... |
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on Mar 1, 2012 at 5:46 pm by Danville, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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A gentler Town Square Forum
Dear Editor,
Readers, among neighborhoods e-exchanges are noticing gentler, more respectful commentary on the town square forum. Let's thank commentators for their efforts... |
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on Mar 1, 2012 at 9:32 am by [removed}, a resident of another community |
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See 'Reel Blondes' at the Village Theatre
Victoria's "Reel Blondes" cabaret will be on stage from March 2-4, 9-10, May 18-20 and 25-27, at the Village Theatre and Art Gallery (233 Front St., Danville). Friday and Satu... |
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on Feb 29, 2012 at 9:53 am by Martha Levison, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Fallen soldier memorial slated for downtown Danville
A memorial statue dedicated to San Ramon Valley High grad Lance Cpl. Joshua "Chachi" Corral will officially be allowed on Hartz Avenue in front of the new Veterans Memorial Bu... |
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on Feb 28, 2012 at 8:56 pm by SRV Grad, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Special presentation on building an iconic bridge March 27
The Village Theatre will hold a special presentation on rebuilding the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge on Tuesday, March 27 at 2 p.m. After one of the upper spans of the east... |
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on Feb 28, 2012 at 9:40 am by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Council considers canceling fireworks, will create new July 4 program
The San Ramon City Council spent nearly two hours Tuesday evening discussing the pros and cons of putting on the aerial fireworks display this summer as part of the city's Ind... |
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on Feb 23, 2012 at 5:55 pm by Dave Hudson, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Streetwise: Favorite American president
As President Obama visits the Bay Area for campaign fundraisers, Danville residents take time to reflect on previous commanders-in-chief. This week, Roving Reporter Stan Whart... |
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on Feb 22, 2012 at 9:29 am by Scrotey McBoingboing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Fire district chief retires
The San Ramon Valley Fire District's chief quietly retired on Jan. 11 after six years with the department. At a district board meeting on Jan. 25, Richard Price announced that... |
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on Feb 20, 2012 at 10:36 am by Danville Independent, a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community |
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Contra Costa County law enforcement feels impact of realignment
More than four months after California transferred responsibility for low-level offenders to counties, law enforcement officials in Contra Costa County are seeing far more inm... |
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on Feb 17, 2012 at 7:16 pm by No Free Ride To Offenders, a resident of another community |
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Dead looking trees on Danville Blvd.
Does anyone know if the perpetually brown oak trees on Danville Blvd. are dead or alive? If they are dead, is there a plan for replacement?
Thanks. |
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on Feb 17, 2012 at 12:10 pm by Mike, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Keller will not challenge Piepho
Lisa Vorderbrueggen reports that Keller will not take on Piepho for her Supervisor seat.
Web Link... |
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on Feb 15, 2012 at 11:19 am by East County Watch, a resident of another community |
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