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Prop 8 sponsors tell U.S. Supreme Court that defining marriage is a state right
Supporters of California's ban on same-sex marriage told the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday that defining marriage is a states' rights matter and that Californians' choice of a tr... |
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on Feb 1, 2013 at 8:02 am by Aubrey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Pet of the Week: Taco
Recently, Danville organization Horses Healing Hearts has took in Taco, who was found in Tracy by a CHP with no food or water and very underweight. Taco has since required med... |
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on Feb 1, 2013 at 7:01 am by the dogfather, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Organic foods a favorite among healthy shoppers
Organic foods have become a favorite among many shoppers who consider them more nutritious and healthy, with 40 studies published in the last six years that confirm savvy shop... |
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on Jan 25, 2013 at 8:41 pm by Danville Mom, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Development, General Plan, Downtown
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AND San Ramon Valley Drive eyesore:
Has anyone seen the incredible eyesore that is going up on San Ramon Valley Boulevard just south of town and north... |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 12:12 pm by Sylence Dugood, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Town manager responds to General Plan update concerns
In an open letter to residents, Town Manager Joe Calabrigo discusses he draft 2030 General Plan and draft Sustainability Action Plan, which has come under heated debate by doz... |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 9:43 am by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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Cannot Pay Dick Price's Retirement Ultimate Cost
Sorry Dick, but the revelation as to what you will ultimately cost us has given me the sad feeling that the firefighters are in a path we cannot sustain. Do you not recognize... |
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on Jan 19, 2013 at 12:42 pm by San Ramon Observer, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Con Fire is overfunded already
The new tax asked for by our comfortable living Supervisors will hurt everyone who is barely making it. Supervisors sold $129,000,000 million dollars in bonds for the fire dis... |
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on Jan 15, 2013 at 9:37 am by Policy of Truth, a resident of another community |
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Danville teen hits classical music big time
A Danville teen cellist will perform with two other Puget Sound School of Music students at the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin Chamber Music Festival. Attracting talent from acros... |
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on Jan 7, 2013 at 11:21 am by bz, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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Give yourself the gift of music
Give yourself the gift of music and community by joining WomenSing! Audition now for one of the East Bay's premiere ensembles and perform att he acclaimed Green Music Center i... |
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on Jan 5, 2013 at 10:11 am by Joanne Dale, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Price steps down, District appoints interim chief
After nearly seven years with the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, Chief Richard Price will officially step down to run the PulsePoint Foundation. The District appoi... |
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on Jan 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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Status of Pac-12 Cable Network Negotiations?
This morning I was hoping to see the Oregon-Oregon State football game and it appears my cable carrier (ATT) has not yet come to terms with the Pac-12 network. Can anyone... |
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on Dec 28, 2012 at 10:55 pm by Kenny, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Streetwise: New Year's resolutions
The New Year is often a time to reflect and refresh, with many setting goals for the future. With 2013 on the horizon, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton went to a Danville service ... |
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on Dec 28, 2012 at 8:11 am by Gun Johnston, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Residents come out in droves to contest draft General Plan update
It was standing room only at Danville's Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night, as hundreds of residents turned out to learn about and comment on the draft 2030 General Pla... |
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on Dec 21, 2012 at 3:53 pm by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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Water line break causes lane closure on San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Due to a water line break near the Elworthy property construction site, a road closure on San Ramon Valley Boulevard south of Sycamore Valley Road will remain in place until l... |
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on Dec 20, 2012 at 8:09 am by Dara, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Local Make-A-Wish teen will meet idol
After being on the Make-A-Wish Foundation waiting list for two years, 17-year-old Shelbi Zeien will meet Justin Bieber at his Denver, Colo. concert in an all expenses paid tri... |
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on Dec 19, 2012 at 12:39 pm by bz, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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Navy reservist scores $195,000 Lotto ticket in San Ramon
A Navy reservist who returned from Afghanistan last month has even more reason to celebrate this holiday season after winning $195,000 of the California Lottery's Fantasy 5 pr... |
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on Dec 14, 2012 at 7:06 am by John Paul Jones, a resident of another community |
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Streetwise: The fiscal cliff
As discussion of the impending fiscal cliff saturates the airwaves, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton went to the Danville Livery to ask residents ==B Have you ever been on a fisca... |
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on Dec 11, 2012 at 1:13 pm by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Donate two wheels or a helping hand for adopt-a-family bikes
Adopt-A-Family Bikes collects donated, used bikes from the community, has volunteers clean up and repair them, and donates them during the holidays to non-profits and schools ... |
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on Dec 11, 2012 at 7:27 am by Tania Hanson-De Young, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Where is the coverage of the 2030 General Plan DEIR meeting? |
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on Dec 3, 2012 at 11:39 am by Darcy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Be Santa's little helper
Every "Who" in Who-ville, ages 1-9, can celebrate the season with Santa, crafts and joy at the Elf Workshop, 9-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Danvi... |
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on Dec 3, 2012 at 9:53 am by Geoff Gillette, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Found! A diamond in Danville
Enhance your body, mind and spirit at Jolie Salon and Spa, located in the heart of downtown Danville. With services ranging from hair, nails, and spray tanning, to facials, ma... |
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on Dec 3, 2012 at 2:03 am by Chris MacArthur, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Arrest made in armed robbery spree
Matthew Fagan, 42, was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly robbing the Walgreens on San Ramon Valley Boulevard at Alcosta and the Dublin Old Navy store.
Read the full sto... |
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on Nov 30, 2012 at 1:22 pm by Unknown, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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This week's police log
The Danville Police Department provides Danville Express with a record of its calls each week. This is a sampling, omitting the more mundane, such as routine traffic stops, se... |
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on Nov 28, 2012 at 9:25 am by Sky King, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Tri-Valley Heroes awards go to 8 community leaders for service throughout region
The Danville Express and its sister publications -- San Ramon Express, Pleasanton Weekly and Dublin Tri-Valley Views -- presented their first-ever Tri-Valley Heroes awards Mon... |
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on Nov 21, 2012 at 7:16 am by Vicki, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Danville voters buck county trend, favor Romney over Obama
Barack Obama may have won the popular vote, but if Danville voters had their way, a Republican would be president, voting documents show. Mitt Romney took in 9,011 votes in th... |
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on Nov 20, 2012 at 11:17 am by Janey, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |