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Oakland Children's Hospital Cancels Devil Mountain Run
I was getting ready to register for this annual event for the 25th year in a row and it saddened to see the Hospital's announcement that it was deemed to no longer be an ... |
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on Apr 24, 2012 at 7:42 am by John B. Ramsey SR \'79, a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community |
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All Danville-Based Businesses-Register for Danville Thursday Night Street Festivals!
Discover Danville Association invites all DDA and Danville Area Chamber of Commerce members and Danville-licensed businesses to participate in the Danville Thursday Night Stre... |
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on Apr 23, 2012 at 10:15 am by Discover Danville Association, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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This local kitchen is a 'Gujarati Kitchen'
All her children wanted for Christmas was her recipes so they could savor a taste of home while away at college, recalled local cookbook author Bhanu Hajratwala. That seemingl... |
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on Apr 20, 2012 at 11:37 am by In Alamo, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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What can we learn from Stockton's bankruptcy?
We are likely to see the largest municipal bankruptcy in the history of America in the very near future.
What lessons can we learn from this?
Will Stockton ultimately ... |
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on Apr 19, 2012 at 11:26 pm by AndreaC, a resident of another community |
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Schmooze with green-minded artists on April 20
Join the town of Danville and the Village Theatre Art Gallery from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, April 20 for Being Green with Art. This is the second year the town has hosted thi... |
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on Apr 19, 2012 at 6:54 am by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
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What you should know if you're waitlisted at UC
In this week's [Web Link Doing College] expert admissions adviser Elizabeth LaScala explains why colleges use waitlists and wh... |
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on Apr 17, 2012 at 9:34 am by Claudette , a resident of another community |
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Two busted in daytime burglaries
Surveillance video taken at a March 26 daytime burglary in the 8000 block of Regency Drive has led to the arrest of a two males from Tracy. Detectives from Pleasanton and Live... |
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on Apr 16, 2012 at 10:57 pm by In Alamo, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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April 26 District 2 Candidate Debate: Questions?
Dear Editor,
In two weeks, attendees of Express Debates among Candace Andersen, Tomi van de Brooke and Sean White will need to have their questions ready on Public Safety, ... |
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on Apr 14, 2012 at 5:01 pm by Dee Dee, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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Project begins to connect two trails under freeway
Ground was broken Tuesday morning on a 794-foot project to connect trails in the Tri-Valley that end abruptly at Interstate 580, frustrating folks who would like to continue t... |
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on Apr 13, 2012 at 3:40 pm by Janet Orgill, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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SafeCat Foundation comedy show fundraiser
I'd like to invite the community to an entertaining and awesome event to help the kitties
in a local animal rescue organization...SafeCat Foundation. This Sunday April 15th... |
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on Apr 13, 2012 at 7:25 am by Dorothy, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Environmental group accuses town of illegal planning practices
Save Our Creek, a citizens group opposed to development at Magee Ranch in Danville, recently accused the town of Danville of illegally limiting voter approval of the controver... |
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on Apr 12, 2012 at 4:23 pm by GM, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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Enter a design contest for reusable bags
Budding Rembrandts, Picaassos an Monets can take part in the "All Things Danville" reusable shopping bag contest. Show in your art all that makes Danville such a great town; t... |
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on Apr 3, 2012 at 1:45 pm by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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How Would You Solve the Huge Unfunded Debt from Pensions in CoCo County?
Pensions have gotten so far of hand that emergency services and normal services have and are being affected. The debt needs a logical realistic cure to been controlled. From D... |
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on Apr 2, 2012 at 8:05 pm by fix it , a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Mayor highlights projects, fiscal responsibility in State of the Town speech
Mayor Candace Andersen delivered the annual State of the Town address Thursday afternoon, which highlighted the town's fiscal conservatism, accomplishments and ongoing project... |
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on Mar 30, 2012 at 5:47 pm by CW, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Outreach from the Town of Danville
Good afternoon,
In a recent thread there was some discussion about the outreach from the Town of Danville. In the past few years, we have really stepped up our efforts in th... |
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on Mar 28, 2012 at 12:54 pm by Mike, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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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... |
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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 ... |
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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... |
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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 |